Truman Appeals UN for Disarmament Yet Vows Arms Build Up
President Truman told the United Nations General Assembly that universal disarmament is desirable but unlikely while aggression persists. He cited Korea as proof of UN cooperation and said the U S will rearm to deter aggression, arguing open evidence of goodwill is needed for talks. He did not name the Soviet Union but warned freedom loving nations must strengthen their defenses.
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Cost of living climbs as CPI tops 6 percent from prior month
Government consumer price index shows continued rise with 6 percent increase and 1739 figure 73.8 percent above 1935 39 average. Report notes impact on low and fixed incomes since Korean War onset and higher costs for meats eggs and canned goods.
Ike and Columbia Plan American Assembly
President Eisenhower and Dean Philip Young announce at Columbia the creation of the American Assembly a convocation of business labor professions government and university to tackle national problems. Ike again says he will not run for president.
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Columbia University
Philip Young
Columbia
American Assembly
Ike
Keyserling and Symington Discuss Postwar Economic Controls
Leon H. Keyserling says fewer and lighter controls are needed as demobilization slows. Stuart Symington argues people want controls as long as they do not affect them. Carnegie Institute founder remarks express skepticism about preventive war and suggests war risk perceptions color judgment.
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Council of Economic Advisers
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Carnegie Institute
Prague Meeting Echoes Hints of German Policy Shift
In Prague the Russian foreign minister and seven satellite states outlined four German peace terms aimed at demilitarization and a unified democratic Germany. Western powers pressed for revived Potsdam norms while questions rose over Soviet plans and a potential East West Council for Germany. Stassen urged US Soviet talks. Stalin offered no reply, Pravda mocked the proposal.
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Rural Health Councils Expand to 300 Nationwide
The American Medical Association reports community health councils grew from 82 to nearly 300 in two years, signaling progress in securing more doctors and improved health facilities for rural areas across the country.
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Screen Radio Star Grauer Celebrates 20 Years On Air
Inez Gerhard Ren Grauer marks twenty years in radio celebrated as an all around talent. He has broadcast from 11 countries on four continents, covered Berlin airlift and Israel's early news after Berndotte assassination, and now anchors events as reporter host and emcee. The AMA notes rural health council efforts and cooperative community action improving medical care in rural areas with Hill Burton act aid and regional coordination.
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NBC
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Israel
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Council On Medical Service
Thomas A. Hendricks
Chicago
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AMA
Rural Health Committee
Ohio Farm Bureau
State Rural Health
State Medical Society
Farm Bureau
Kansas City
Freedom Bell Rings in Berlin Symbol of Liberty
The 20 000 pound freedom bell arrived safely in Berlin after a night run through Communist controlled territory. It was raised at Berlin city hall and broadcast worldwide with Gen Lucius D Clay dedicating the bell as a symbol of freedom. Bells across the western world joined in.
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Mili
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Crossword Puzzle Clues From Russ Journal
A compiled list of crossword clues arranged in numbered entries with hints for various across and down words. The items include definitions for skin opening imperatives and age old terms linked to geography animals and objects, with penalties and indicators sprinkled through.
Ride 200 Miles to Settle a Grudge
Jim Orson rides 200 miles to confront Jules Snyder on the murder accusation against Marc Newell. In a tense standoff at Davie Newell’s home, Orson shoots two attackers, frees the boy, and explains he came to deliver courage and justice.
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Phil Marc Newell
Orson
Jules Snyder
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Snyder
Tom Orson
Jules
Marc Newell
Tom
Davie
Mr. Dumont
Blind Faker of the Bowery Ends Final Gag
Sammy recalls Kennedy known as the Faker a professional blind man who taunted rivals with a cane and a fake act. After a robbery Kennedy overpowered a thief with a gun then a package arrives at Gargan's with glass eyes fueling debate on his truthfulness. The Mayor and others linger on the mystery.
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Payments to life insurance families hit record in 1949
Payments to American families by their life insurance companies reached 3.478 billion dollars in 1949, about forty percent higher than five years earlier, reflecting growing policy payouts and consumer protection for policyholders.
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