Messages Signal a Friendlier Truman in Congress
The initial Truman messages to the 81st Congress show a softer stance aimed at pleasing business interests. He backs campaign priorities while proposing tax relief for small corporations and overseas investments guarantees, signaling less reliance on controls and a broader push for science funding and private-sector benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Bimson
Valley National Bank of Phoenix
U.S
Truman
National Science Foundation
Arizona Cattlemen Warn Against Socialized State at Miami Convention
Arizona cattlemen joined a national gathering in Miami to oppose growing government intervention. They endorsed free enterprise as policy for the industry, warning of subsidies, debt, and planned economy threats while stressing drought risks in Arizona and the need to stand on own feet.
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Arizona
National Livestock Association
Miami
Fla
America
War on narcotics faces tough task across border
Arizona and Mexican authorities acknowledge a hard fight to enforce narcotic laws as border surveillance is tightened. A Tucson seizure of a chemical lab processing opium into morphine and heroin shows progress but highlights the need for closer Mexican action to cut off supply.
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Arizona
Mexico
Tucson
What Others Say on Medina Trial and Privacy Rights
A reader disputes our praise of Judge Harold R. Medina while contrasting free world trials with a New York espionage case. It argues the core issue is privacy against government power, citing wiretapping doubts in the Coplon-Gubitchev trial and the stark difference with Kremlin rule.
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Harold R. Medina
New York
Kremlin
Editorials Of Current Interest Reprinted From Leading Newspapers
The Supreme Court refused to consider voiding the old rule barring a wife from testifying against her husband. Government lawyers argued the policy made no sense yet the court offered no reason for its stance. The piece mocks the justices’ alleged Solomonic wisdom and commentary on marital immunity.
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Supreme Court
Solomons
Sahara
City Life Aims To Rekindle Spirit Of Self-Reliance
City life and assembly line psychology have killed the spirit of self reliance for many, causing frustration and futility in efforts to assert individuality. The piece argues that more than stirring phrases are needed to rekindle spirit for those facing detours on the path to a peaceful evening of life.
Public Opinion Letter Formatting Rules Stated
The notice requires letters to the editor be written on one side of the paper. Writers must provide name and street address with signature, though anonymity is allowed upon request. Only unusually interesting letters may exceed 300 words.
Reminiscence recalls Phoenix Indian Carlisle football clash
A reader recalls the New Year’s Day football game between the Phoenix Indian School and the Carlisle Indian School from fifty years ago. The account notes a rough, rodeo like battle, Carlisle’s captain left delirious by injury, and Phoenix players signing autographs for the reader via coach O. D. Cochran.
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Phoenix
Carlisle
Ambassador Job Is Hank's Dish
In a letter styled plea to President Truman, the writer jokes about applying for the Peiping ambassador post while confessing modest means. He claims no wealth or political donations yet expresses deep affection for Peiping, praising its ancient culture and timeless streets, hoping for selection if the time ever comes.
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Earth
Peiping
Marco Polo
Mr. Truman
Debates and Debuts Spare Page Night in Newsroom and Stage
J P McEvoy rooms with a colleague who moans over a $100 debt, waking Considine with the dawn. Miriam Hopkins headlines the Eight Little Notes chorus in the First Music Box Revue while a rival soprano boasts a $50,000 voice insurance and asks what became of the money.
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J. P. McEvoy
McEvoy
Considine
Miriam Hopkins
Little Notes
Music Box
Ona Munson
Miss Hopkins
Arizona Republicans map 1950 campaign plan and goals
The Maricopa County Republican Advisory Committee backed a public relations group, monthly meetings, and a downtown GOP headquarters as part of a broader 1950 campaign push. They aim to attack Democratic fiscal policies, press for a state program, and align with national figures like Senator Harry Cain for rallying support. Frederic Finter withdrew from Senate bid citing Truman policy on gold.
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Arizona
GOP
Statehouse
White House
Maricopa County
Republican Advisory Committee
Derek van Dyke
Ronald Webster, Jr
Lloyd Backer
Washington
Creighton
Guy Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Gabrielson
Ned Creighton
Republican Party
A. M. Ward
Casa Grande
Ward
George Mickle
Bud’ Kelland
United States
Harry P. Cain
Congress
Frederic Finter
The
Arizona Stockman
Carl Hayden
Truman
Revolving Leaders of the Era After 1815 and 1950 Reflections
The piece surveys 19th century stability under industrial growth and empire, notes revolts into the 20th century, and weighs leaders like Napoleon Churchill Roosevelt Stalin Hitler Mussolini France and others. It concludes Roosevelt may be remembered as a human Woodrow Wilson, shaped by force and charm.
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Napoleon
Time
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alexander the Great
Roosevelt
Stalin
Hitler
Mussolini
France
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Karl Marx and the faith of modern politics
The essay traces Karl Marx as the dominant mid century influence whose ideas shaped Leninist practice and global Marxism. It argues Marxism extends beyond economics into religion and philosophy, framing a worldwide struggle over humanity's nature and man's place in nature as a religiously charged conflict.
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Karl Marx
Marx
Nicolai Lenin
Russia
Fabian
Weather and plant facts from historical note
A weather spell around 40 degrees during apple blossom suppresses fruit by hindering pollen germination. Peppermint essence is colorless but colored with bruised leaves in production. The hummingbird is the smallest bird and, when featherless, resembles a bumble bee in size.
Speed of Sound Planes Seen For Near Future
U S air experts predict commercial planes may fly at the speed of sound someday though costs in refrigeration and structural strength may hinder widespread use. Military jets could exceed sound with atomic powered engines. interplanetary travel and satellite speed rockets are forecast within the century, with safety and fuel challenges noted. Congress and White House scenes recount pay roll scrutiny, Truman’s state of the union, and Capitol Hill activity alongside international notes on Iran, weather radar sites near the North Pole, and French Naval aid against submarines.
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Washington
U. S
Earth
Mars
Good Will and the Value of Fair Dealing
George Matthew Adams argues good will is a vital asset for individuals and nations. He views trusted brands as embodiments of fair dealing and contends that peaceful, generous acts build lasting goodwill, cautions against aggression, and praises feeding the hungry as the best investment in creating trust.
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Underworld
Christian Science Monitor
Milwaukee Journal
Philadelphia Bulletin
Hank
Henry McLemore
Mao Tse-tung
University of Hawaii
China
Mao Tsetung
By Bennett Cerf
Capitol Dome
By Bill Turnbow
Mitteeman
Bud
George E. Sokolsky
Drew Pearson
Usher Burdick
Burdick
North Dakota
House
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Joe
Martin
Rayburn
John McCormack
Clark Clifford
Tennessee
Kenneth McKellar
Senate
Capitol Hill
Howard Dobson
Associated Press
Dobson
Ala
Bryn Mawr
Ellsmere Island
North Pole
George Matthew Adams
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