Press Freedom and Economic Shifts Highlight 1950s India Debate
The editorial argues press freedom in India under Nehru faces limits as the government contemplates a press council and page limits. It contrasts this with concerns over what counts as unfair practice and the aims of shielding small papers from larger rivals. It also notes farm price drivers and farm machinery cost dynamics showing wages rise faster than machine prices, with newer machines boosting efficiency for farmers.
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India
Nehru
Faith in Santa Claus and the child's Christmas faith
The article argues that a child’s belief in Santa Claus is a fragile, precious trust rooted in parents. It asserts that faith is strengthened by guardianship and teaching, ensuring it remains strong into adulthood, even if Santa appears widely in society.
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Santa Claus
Farm Machinery Prices Draw Complaints Amid Decline in Farm Income
A farm spokesman argues prices remain high and rising while farm income falls. The controversy includes a letter from a leading farm equipment manufacturer to Secretary Benson, noting that long term price trends affect both farm prices and machinery, but short term links are not essential.
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Benson
Blockaders in Pacific Northwest power fight anger readers
The Portland Journal labels a faction as blockaders who seek only federal power monopolies and oppose municipal or private utilities. They advocate socialized power and threaten shortages. The Journal and readers urge patience and view the blockaders as obstructive to essential regional power needs.
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Pacific Northwest
Portland, Ore
TVA
Journal
Congress
Footnotes on aging crowd and cautionary steps in life
A concise reflection notes that people often slow down with age and only then pay attention to the risks around them. It implies a broader moral about prudent living and awareness as years advance.
If Circular Houses Reshape Open End Mortgages
The article speculates on future circular houses influencing mortgage design. It discusses how nontraditional layouts might challenge standard loan terms, appraisal methods, and amortization structures while considering lender risk and borrower flexibility in an evolving housing market.
Curbstone Comments on Gravity and Science
A light column muses on government gravity research and the dangers of antigravity. The writer argues gravity keeps people grounded, joking about chaotic consequences if science overreaches, and urges keeping feet on solid earth.
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New York
Curbstone
U.S
Debate on Foreign Policy Shapes 1952 Campaign
The piece argues that both major parties benefit from open debate on foreign policy and that attempts to curb discussion would undercut voters’ ability to judge constructive versus destructive criticism. It warns against assigning blame to current admins for actions by other governments and calls for full explanation of Democrat and Republican records.
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Washington
State Dulles
Walter George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
United States
George
Dulles
Harriman
Geneva
Asia
Africa
Butler
Democratic National Committee
Democratic
Truman-Acheson
China
State Department
Russia
Department of State
Hull, Stettinius, Marshall, Acheson and Dulles
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
PTA Bramhall Fight Highlights Local Ideological Clash
In Morristown New Jersey the Thom as Jefferson PTA dismissed Betsy Jane Bramhall after she protested a UNESCO style play on U N Day and charged schools with political propaganda. The case mirrors broader liberal versus conservative battles over education and public influence.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Morristown
N.J
Ptas
PTA
Betsy-Jane Bramhall
John Benson
Bramhall
Unesco
U.N
Cabal
Theodore Jones
Woodcliff
Thomas Jefferson Pta
New Jersey
Newark
New York
Pta-Bramhall
Jacques
Clifford Case
Morristown American Legion
Mrs. Bramhall
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Explosion Kills Seven Near Malaya Air Base Site
A mysterious blast near a fuel dump shattered a shop in Alor Star North Malaya killing seven and injuring 23 as a Royal Air Force base construction continued nearby. Cause of the explosion was not known.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Royal Air Force
Alorstar
Pearson Settles Tax Claim With IRS
The government settled a $15,290 income tax claim against columnist Drew Pearson for $7,582. IRS had asserted tax deficiencies for 1950 and 1951, with the claim disclosed by U.S. tax court records on Tuesday.
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Washington
Drew Pearson
Internal Revenue Service
Pearson
National Village Fashion Night at Bonn Peters burg
A Bonn Bonn area fashion show at the Hotel Petersburg in the Rhine capital spotlights Ruhr wealth and foreign elite as Erik Weck promotes a gala in a city wary of the new rich. American and French tastes clash with German pragmatism amid champagne and expensive furs.
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Petersburg
Rhine
Defense
Erik Weck
Paris
Ruhr
Bonn
Bad Godesberg
Mehlem
Washington
U. S. State Department
Federal Republic
Robert P. Ball
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Rhur
Ball
Palm Beach
Miamis
Capital Corps
France
Germany
House of
Spelvin
Jimmy and Johnny Eaton Devour Thanksgiving Feasts
A Saratoga writer recounts Jimmy and Johnny Eaton, sons of Lt Commander James Hey, astonishing appetite eating one meal daily from seven thirty to bedtime. They polish breakfast with eggs pancakes bacon and marmalade and devour dinner and pie, leaving little food for others. Their feats echo headlines for naval headlines if their father returns home.
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Saratoga
California
Mary
Jimmy
Johnny
James Hey
Mediterranean
Norfolk
Benson
Johnny Eaton
Monroe News-Star 1955 masthead and policy note
The Monroe News-Star details its publisher address and staff including John D Ewing publisher and William Ronson president with a December 6 1955 date. It notes AP membership and independent stance and lists advertising offices in major cities.
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John D Ewing
Wilsor @wing
Monroe Post Office
News-Star World Publishing Corporation
North Second Street
Robert Ley, Jr
Wiliam
Ronson
Richard Aale
William G Jasper
Associated Press
Branham Company
National Advertising Representatives
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St. Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Loe Angeles
Charlottes
Monroe News-Star
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