Military strength balance between United States and Soviet bloc
U S News and World Report argues arms totals favor the Soviet bloc in land forces and aircraft, but the United States leads in naval power and industrial capacity. It projects a long stalemate rather than a quick victory for either side, noting a shooting war would be undesirable and peace may endure despite tensions.
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Russia
Soviet Union
U. S. News and World Report
Soviet Bloc
U. S
Japan
Germany
Italy
Marshall
Arlington
Europe
Dean Acheson
Soviet Russia
Stalin
Tessier Proposes Constitutional Dedication Of Beer Tax Revenue
A Louisiana House committee votes five to four against Tessier’s bill to dedicate beer tax revenues to paying $60 million in bonus bonds. The administration has long diverted funds for highway and welfare uses, with analysts warning the extra revenue would remain a government plaything rather than reduce bond debt.
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House
New Orleans
Tessier
Highway Department
Baton Rouge
Champaigne
Bonds Proposed For Louisiana Roads Denied By Engineer
In Lafayette a highway bonds plan of 140 million dollars is challenged as vague with no specific routes named in the proposal. An official says the bond money’s spending could not be known until spent, while criticizing the plan as a pig in a poke and urging caution.
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Lafayette
Mississippi
Texas
Norman Land
Highway Department
Mr. Land
Broadway Season Gathers News and Rumors in 1951
Walter Winchell notes Broadway season outlook with projected gross near 29 million, mentions So Pac and Kate on tour, previews new works by Todd and Gibbs, and highlights Helen Hayes, Mary Martin and Judy Holliday replacements. includes TV and press debate items and industry gossip.
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Pac
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Joshua Logan
Helen Hayes
Mary Martin
Westport
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Margaret Webster
Shakesperean Repertory
Woodstock
Marcella Markham
Frank Kingdon
Judy Holliday
Smithtown
H. Cullmans
Wolcott Gibbs
The
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John Patrick
Lois Moran
Kitty Doone
Judith Anderson
Medea
Joan Fontaine
Connie Bennett
Peace offensive critique from George Sokolsky column
George E. Sokolsky argues the Soviet peace offensive during peacetime is paradoxical and dangerous, accusing Moscow of seeking to solidify empire while pressuring global institutions. He criticizes Trygve Lie and Dean Acheson for appeasement moves and warns the UN secretary-general lacks authority to campaign among nations.
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United Nations
Russia
Lie
China
Dean Acheson
Security Council
Free Community of Nations
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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KMLB
Campaigns in South Carolina and Lucas in Illinois
In South Carolina, Senator Johnston and Governor Thurmond headline a proactive, outdoor campaign noted for pugnacious exchanges and state rights debates over Truman and the Marshall Plan. Illinois Senator Scott Lucas, famed for sports tales, seeks an early Congress adjournment and to unseat Everett Dirksen, amid chatter of a tougher race than expected.
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Olin D. Johnston
J. Strom Thurmond
Truman
Senator Johnston
Thurmond
Johnston
White House
States’ Rights Party
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Senate
Illinois River Valley
Havana
Lucas
Bob Hope
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Upheaval in Money Attitude and Government Control
Thurman Sensing argues that public acceptance of irredeemable paper currency signals a shift toward government control. He recalls past distrust of rulers clipping coins and notes that in 1933 the United States abandoned the gold standard, confiscating gold and eroding personal savings by about 42 percent.
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United States
Bible Thoughts and a Quotation by Epes Sargent
A sermonette quotes Revelation 18 14 on longing and loss and recalls Epes Sargent’s view that the human soul resembles a bird born in a cage. The piece reflects on innate desires and a remembered heritage despite deprivation.
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Epes Sargent
Hollywood Gossip and Industry Buzz From Fidler Column
June Allyson records kid songs for MGM. Marie Windsor and Alex Runciman wed. Arlene Judge to Reno for divorce from George Ross. Jane Russell leaves on vacation. Bob Waterfield silent. Mayor O Dwyer clashes with major studio after Gotham filming. Robert Patton returns home to divorce suit. MGM's late fall pairing hints. Audie Murphy medal controversy prompts mixed reactions. Kramer eyed for top studio post described as misfit. Sherry disparages career women. Bette Davis referenced.
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the Stork
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Marie Windsor
L. A. Stockbroker
Alex Runciman
Arlene Judge
Reno
George Ross
RKO
Jane Russell
Bob Waterfield
Wotz
O’dwyer
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Robert Patton
Philippines
Charles Arnts
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Jimmy Durante
Betty Hutton
Joyce
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Jack Cushingham
Beverly Hills
Meg Randall
Robert Thorpe
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Saturday Review of Literature
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