U S orders expulsion of 22 Czech officials
The United States orders 22 Czech officials expelled as diplomatic ties strain. A state department note says normal diplomatic functions are impossible in Czechoslovakia, with consulates to close in Cleveland and Pittsburgh and a reduced Czech presence in the United States, though the U.N. mission remains unaffected.
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U.S
Kremlin
United States
Czechoslovakia
Ecope
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Washington
United Nations
Atomic weapons for European allies debated in Congress
US military officials consider placing atomic weapons with European Nato allies. Observers say it would signal willingness to use the bomb in war, meeting strong congressional resistance and requiring an amendment to the atomic energy act before any transfer could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Capitol Hill
Congress
Sanders farmed after medical license loss in New Hampshire
Sanders, a physician deprived of his license after a mercy slaving trial, took up farming to support his wife and three daughters. Observers speculated he might regain licensure by the state medical board on June 19. He used his own tractor and a trailer to move between jobs, charging neighbors about four dollars an hour for plowing and cultivating along the avenue.
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Hermann N. Sanders
New Hampshire
State Medical Board
Foggy Unreal Politics Stir National Debate
Observers claim the political scene grows foggy and confusing as President Truman tours the country giving many speeches while Congress knots on issues. Dixiecrats plan to win the Solid South by attacking deficit spending and creeping socialism. The House cut the one package appropriation bill by about one billion dollars, a defeat for Truman. In the South, States Rights leaders urge opposition to deficit spending and totalitarianism to unite the region as a potential political power in a future Congress.
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Truman
South
TVA Power Developmens
Wil
House
Senate
Germany Sees No Peace Treaty Likely Today
Observers warn a formal peace accord with Germany may never arrive as the United States Britain and France vow to keep troops and defer treaty talks while Soviet policy remains unchanged. Western powers say negotiations hinge on Soviet conduct and postwar European balance, with Allied aims to pressure Germany, but prospects for a treaty appear unlikely.
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Germany
America
Britain
France
Russia
Baruch Warns Inflation as Cold War Within U.S. Economy
Baruch, veteran adviser to the president, argues inflation threatens national defenses and public morale. He says the United States faces a tradeoff between jobs and living standards and urges a fair program to curb inflation soon.
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Hernard ML. Baruch
Presidenta
State Department Says McCarthy Lied Over Communist Claims
The State Department issued a white paper suggesting Senator McCarthy lied in his charges about Communist influence. Assistant Secretary Edward W. Barrett sent editors an eight page analysis denying direct lies and detailing misstatements. Loyalty files under Senate inquiry are being reviewed with 81 cases active.
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State Department
Department
Edward W. Barrett
McCarthy
Senate Foreigni Relations
Tydings
Nationalists Describe Communist Raid Near Formosa Island
Reported clash off Chushan island about 4M miles southwest of Shanghai saw Communist forces struck back by Chinese nationalists. The raid reportedly aimed to seize the area, with nationalist lines claiming the Red inside contact was broken and that whiskey industry sabotage and moonshine refinery activity tied to illicit production were involved.
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Shanghai
Perret
Toneio
Formosa
Sotitanon
Lhrite
Sarof
Wvillapee
Chughan
Shadows and the Republicans in Turmoil
Fragmentary report suggests internal GOP discord with figures like Treeye Wee Viet Johnson, longtime secretary, appearing at key executive meetings. Text hints at leadership strain and factional tensions within the party structure.
Russia sees rising push to war amid Cold War fears
Reported shifts within the Soviet political scene indicate the Communist leadership may move toward war readiness. Observers say Russia could theater a rapid nuclear strike, with 20 000 fighter aircraft and advanced missiles expected to be deployed, signaling a sharpened confrontation behind the Iron Curtain.
Gambling report notes massive US betting activity
A clipped report states the American Academy of Political and Social Science cites Americans wager billions annually on gambling. Experts weigh social and economic impacts and the scale of illicit and legal gambling are discussed, with emphasis on consumer exposure and policy considerations.
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American Academy of ‘Polteal and Social Science
Unie
Menes
Taf Ll
Peubal Teches
Erie
Humorous police talk on race betting and bookies
A theatrical exchange features a mayor and police chief discussing race betting, bookies, and enforcement. The police chief jokes about raids and radar, while a judge and probation add comic reactions, highlighting lax oversight and the oddity of a punishment based on horse racing tips.
Shuddas Hadilim and a Glimpse of Gotham Oddities
A fragmented NY newspaper page spoofs culture and politics with sketches of Shudda Hadilim retiring to a farm, Jean Arthur and Mary Martin in stage and screen, a ribbing on racetracks, jokes about newspapers, and remarks on crime, politics, and licensing fees. The jumbled items include references to Henry Wallace and U S Russia tensions, a robin song, and stray notes on public discourse.
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Shudda Hadilim
New York
Jean Arthur
Mary Martin
Mise Martin
Ever
Martin Dowsey
Weldorf
Steel
Robin
Berr
J Corroll
Congress
Savings Bond Drive and the Liberty Bell Tale
A feature recalls the Liberty Bell as the symbol of the 1950 Savings Bonds Independence Drive. It notes the bell’s history from its 18th century casting to its crack, and recounts how Secretary Snyder tapped the bell to launch the campaign. The piece reflects on the bell’s enduring meaning for American independence and shared national memory.
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Snyder
Golden Gate
Replica Liberty Bells Tour Promotes Savings Bonds
The article details the touring replicas of the Liberty Bell, 52 bells plus ones for DC and territories, crafted in France to exact specification. It notes their purpose to promote thrift and independence, their route through 2000 communities, and the plan to loan a bell to each state and territory after the bond drive ends on July 4.
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Bennie Ray Wagner, Jr
Pfc
Bennie Ray Wagner
Loren
Philadelphia
Copper Industry Donates Bells For Bond Drive Tour
Fifty two bells weighing 2080 pounds each are produced as duplicates of the Liberty Bell. The Ford Motor Company will transport the bells from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to state capitals and Washington as part of the treasury department bond drive funded by the copper industry. Each bell is made by the lost wax method using a copper composition of about 85 percent. The exact cost to be borne by the industry is not disclosed.
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Treasury Department
Ford Motor Company
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington
America
Popularity poll and star notes in 1955 cinema scene
The article sketches a crowded 1955 film world with stars like Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford, mentioning Technicolor productions, pressing headlines on marriages, stage successes, and the evolving careers of Ruth Roman, John Garfield, Jo Stafford, and Eddie Albert. It references studios, awards, and upcoming projects across MGM, United States screens, and European markets, highlighting public opinion polls and industry buzz surrounding musicals and dramatic roles.
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