Telephone Traces White House History President Hayes Had First Phone
The article surveys how White House communications evolved from Hayes era telephones to FDRs five-position exchanges and 200 extensions. It highlights Louise Hachmeister Hackie as a famed operator and notes Truman’s use of phones and a modern TV setup compared with earlier limited access.
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Russian Enigma Illustrated Boris Krelov Returns Home
A Time writer reflects on Boris Krelov of Tass who spent three years in Washington. Despite deep ties and charm he clung to Marxist Leninist views and refused to justify democracy to Americans, raising questions about Russian-American relations and mutual understanding.
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Mark Birthday of Atom and World War II Reflections
The piece recalls Hiroshima’s second anniversary with bells tolling and a peace memorial plan. It notes alarmist projections from Robert M. Hutchins and optimistic timelines from Robert Oppenheimer, while contrasting US and Soviet aims in atomic buildup. It also covers Hungary US- Hungary tensions, Orson Welles bullfighting banter, and Ike affirming Aleutian defense continuity.
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U S Seeks 75 Million Acres for Wheat in 1948
The Agriculture Department aims for 75 million acres of wheat in 1948, up five million from last year’s plan. High market prices and persistent world demand drive the revised goal, with potential output between 1.07 and 1.221 billion bushels depending on yield.
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Probing Honesty and Living Upright in Scripture
D D W C Culbertson argues that the Bible sets a high moral standard for everyday honesty. He emphasizes heart honesty, cites Proverbs on honesty and deceit, and urges respect for the fatherless while noting divine judgment on unfair gains.
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