Marshall to lead Defense in Truman era eyes
Editorial lauds General George C. Marshall as a man of high integrity and military genius who shaped World War II strategy and guided postwar policy. It notes his diplomacy flaws but overall strong record, contrasts his defense role with Acheson and Johnson, and argues his appointment shifts focus to military preparedness and policy direction.
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China
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Far East
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Acheson
Down To The Wire In This Baseball Season
The article notes three straight photo finishes in the American League pennant race and similar tight races in the National League. It questions whether rising home runs due to the lively ball are masking true team superiority and suggests mediocrity may be creeping in as teams chase late wins.
President’s Propaganda Machine Grows in Government
A Washington piece argues the Truman administration builds a vast federal propaganda network with hundreds of public relations staff across agencies. It notes 83 Marine Corps PR workers versus hundreds in Army and Navy units, raises concerns about manipulation of public opinion, and cites Hoover Commission findings on camouflage and costs totaling tens of millions.
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Reader Q Aids On Korea and Unions From Ray Tucker
Washington correspondent Ray Tucker answers readers questions on Korea forces and a possible AFL CIO merger. He notes United Nations troops, Korean strength estimates, air power limits, and a one-year path to a superior force, plus critiques of Truman era labor politics and Vice President Barkley travel expenses.
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Ray Tucker
Hillcrest Place
Chevy Chase
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Pentagon
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Russsians
Barkley
G. T. Meck
Albuquerque, N. M
Veep
U. S. Air Force
Deeds Recorded In Muscatine And West Liberty
Deeds recorded transferring parcels in Muscatine and West Liberty include Ralph W. McGrew to Elma Mgrew Loeber of lots 4 5 and 6 block 12 Park Place addition Muscatine John N Barry to Robert James and Anna M Figg of parts of lots 19 and 20 Carskaddan s addition Muscatine Lyle E Krueger to R G Tipton part of lot 2 block 82 Muscatine Estate of Lara E Sanders to Sylvia Conley lot 5 block 4 West Liberty Vaughn J Sanders to Sylvia Conley lot 5 block 4 West Liberty Earl L Zook to George H and Lena M Clodfelder lot 8 block 26 South Muscatine Frances Ida Smith to Janice Massey lot 5 block 1 Park Place first addition Muscatine Janice Massey to Frances Bertha Massey and Frances Ida Smith lot 5 block 1 Park Place first addition Muscatine
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Ralph W. McGrew
Elma
West Liberty
Vaughn J. Sanders
Sylvia Conley
Earl L. Zook
George H
Lena M. Clodfelder
South Muscatine
Frances Ida Smith
Janice Massey
Park Place
Muscatine
Frances Bertha Massey
The Experts Comment and Opinion in Montello Tribune
Readers question why non builders instruct successful entrepreneurs on how to run their ventures. The Montello Tribune presents a critique of self appointed experts who offer business guidance to those who already succeed.
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Montello Tribune
Crossword Puzzle State Flag Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues about states and symbols. Clues include capital cities, icons, and abbreviations such as one celled animal lizards press sea robber and thallium symbol plus sugar for multiple definitions and wordplay.
Population figures revised for Iowa counties and state
Revised census counts show Muscatine County at 32 987, Cedar 17 734, Scott 99 879, Johnson 45 591, with Iowa total 2 612 598. Earlier unofficial numbers were lower for Muscatine and Cedar, as reported by Associated Press from Washington.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Associated Press
Cedar County
Scott County
Johnson County
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