Father's Day prompts cards and stork stories in culture notes
A lighthearted survey notes Father’s Day is rising in publicity with more cards for dads and remarks that moms and kids get attention too. It also cites a National Geographic Society view of the stork as a family icon noted for its behavior and presence in Europe and Africa, with distant relatives in the Americas.
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United States
National Geographic Society
Society
Europe
Africa
Nile
Douglas MacArthur
Marshall
Acheson
Truman
Reflective Materials and Night Driving Safety
Night driving safety faces glare from oncoming headlights and limited visibility. Iowa State College researchers promote reflective paints and materials that illuminate vehicles and pedestrians without increasing headlight glare. Such markers on roads vehicles and clothing could boost night visibility and reduce accidents.
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Industrial Science Research Laboratory
Iowa State College
Safest Memorial Day in Years Amid Traffic Toll Doubts
Ned Dearborn of the National Safety Council notes Memorial Day traffic deaths were about 80, far below predicted 110. He points to rising yearly tolls and 14.5 million more cars since 1946, arguing for real action despite one calm holiday. The piece ends with a quip about Mafeking housewives facing ants.
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Ned Dearborn
National Safety Council
Britain Sees Possible Early Peace in Korea
Diplomatic observers weigh Britain’s confidence in an early Korea peace despite U S doubts. London views Iran nationalization and Grady’s diplomacy as leverage, while Time and Tide cite UN unity and new weapons options. Tibet’s Red victory and satellite unrest temper optimism. British diplomacy favors a swift East Asia settlement.
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London
Foreign Office
Britain
Washington
Dean Acheson
U. S
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Trygve
38Th Parallel
Tokyo
Far East
London Times
London Telegraph
the Times
Telegraph
Time and Tide
U. N
Secretary Lie
Henry F. Grady
San Francisco
United States
Great Britain
Tibet
Europe
The Parent Problem for Newlyweds Advice
A psychologist writes to newlyweds about building on each other’s strengths, avoiding gossip about faults, and seeking counseling. Emphasizes moral integrity, self discipline, and consideration of children as key to lasting security. Recommends reading Dr. Henry Link and Dr. Bowman for guidance.
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Henry Link
Marriage For Moderns
Henry A. Bowman
Bible Verse Prayer Guidance
A compact note quotes Jesus in Matthew 5 44 urging loving enemies blessing those who curse and praying for those who mistreat you emphasizing forgiveness and spiritual restraint.
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Matt
Hasty judgment harms garden and life
The poem warns against quick judgments of people and things. The speaker recalls pulling weeds that turned out to be flowers and destroying what could later prove good, learning to delay conclusions and beware pride. The verse urges patience and discernment in judging what one cannot know.
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Edgar A. Guest
Notable Italian statesman Alcide de Gasperi and author John Dos Passos
Alcide de Gasperi born April 3 1881 in Trento Italy rose to minister of foreign affairs premier and long time leader of Italy's postwar government. John Dos Passos born January 14 1896 in Chicago authored many books and plays including The 42nd Parallel and Three Soldiers.
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Alcide de Gasperi
Trento
Italy
University of
Vienna
Chamber of Deputies
Popular Party
Rome
John Dos Passor
Chicago
Ill
Rosinante
Orient Express
Garbage Man
Airways, Inc
That Stupid Man Returns on Vacation Disputes
A funny column recounts a husband’s envy of his wife’s vacation pick and a mountain resort misadventure. The piece mocks male stubbornness in choosing trips and the years of afterward bragging about the wife’s superior planning.
June graduates face strong job market and draft policy
Walter Giernan notes graduates begin with salaries up to 8000 dollars yearly and that top third in the current draft exam gain similar draft chances as the bottom third. He doubts the exam's purpose if boards ignore results and jokes about potential wartime and global tensions with Stalin and Europe.
Innovative living and the future of American homes
The article extols innovative living in the United States, praising heart medicine advances and the freedom to shape one's life. It urges support for home building, community investment through Building and Loan Associations, and responsible financial planning by newly and older married couples to sustain a progressive future.
MacArthurism fuels Democratic revival in Washington analysis
The piece argues MacArthurism, once a feared blow to Democrats, instead spurs a revival as Kerr and McCarthy style attacks boost party morale. It contends the strategy has sharpened Democratic resolve, while public letters and opinion shift show tempered opposition among Republicans.
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Kerr
Saltonstall
MacArthur
Democratic Party
Arnold Toynbee
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Stop Me Contrasting a Woman’s Request for Surveillance
A woman storms into a private detective agency seeking constant surveillance of her husband and the other woman. The head of the firm questions the demand as she insists on night and day tracking and a full report on what the woman sees in him. A separate scene shows a New Hampshire farm boy balking at a narrow covered bridge, joking he could not fit the hay load through the tiny opening.
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Jean
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
New Hampshire
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Yalta Debate and Atomic Bomb Threats Highlight Postwar Tensions
Secretary Acheson warns about Russian leverage at Yalta and what could be conceded. Representative Cannon predicts immediate air strikes against Soviet targets if Russia commits 150 divisions against Western Europe. In London, Princess Margaret Rose and Margaret Truman trade playful compliments on appearances.
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Washington
Acheson
Yalta
Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Russia
Europe
Soviet Union
London
Princess Margaret Rose
Margaret Truman
Looking At Life By Erich Brandeis
Anonymous letter writer Old Maid Philosopher from NorristownPa shares views on beauty aging courage and Christianity. The piece cites MacArthur Truman and the Great Divide plus a tearful dog Teddy and ends with travel drawers for cars and a note about early New York City directories.
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Erich Brandeis
New York
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