Chiang Kai-shek May Lead Formosan Offense Against Communists
Chiang Kai-shek, persisting amid ridicule, argues that Nationalist forces on Formosa could strike a decisive blow against Communist China to end the Korean War. U.S. support is growing, with Maj. Gen. William C. Chase directing a 600-man mission to prepare Formosan defenses for potential offensive action. The State Department warns defense rather than offense, yet a southern counterstrike could ease Korea’s pressure if conditions allow.
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Chiang Kai-shek
Frank King
Associated Press
Formosa
China
United States
William C. Chase
First Cavalry Division
Philippines
Korea
Chiang
State Department
General Chase
Communism
Public Official Urged to Comment on Voting Machine Probe
The Maricopa County Attorney Warren L. McCarthy faces calls to confirm or deny an investigation into the voting machine procurement. Letters allege John W. Eichelberger Sr offered access to the Board of Supervisors via Automatic Voting Machine Co. The public deserves transparency and McCarthy’s stance.
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Maricopa County
Warren L. McCarthy
John W. Eichelberger, Sr
Board of Supervisors For Automatic Voting Machine Co
McCarthy
Eichelberger
Eicchelberger
Break The Bookies House Ways and Means Tax Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee backs a 10 percent gross receipts tax on bookies and gambling pools. It would drive many bookies out of business or force them to pay heavy taxes, while honest workers would pay more. The piece argues bookies operate illegally and would be hurt by the tax, which could net the treasury from illegal earnings.
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House Ways and Means
Treasury Department
Arizona
al Capone
India
Washington
Humphrey
Minnesota
American Red Cross
Friendship
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Congress
Polite Tokyo Police Patrols In Pairs
A recent dispatch reports Tokyo patrols conducted by pairs of one police officer and one policewoman. The piece notes the democratic advance and suggests couples may seek spousal permission before any on duty romance, joking about legal recourse if a clash occurs.
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MacArthur
Japan
Tokyo
Indian School graduate could solve the Indian problem
A Phoenix Chamber of Commerce meeting highlighted the Phoenix Indian School and its students. Ahohave, a Mo have youth nearing graduation, spoke strongly about Indian youth challenges and the potential of high school education to ease assimilation into the white world.
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Ahohave
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix Indian School
Psychologist notes spinster looks similar to married women
In Los Angeles a psychologist says spinster women may be as attractive as married women but smile less. He notes many married women feel they should laugh more and be happier.
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Los Angeles
Pensions for Civil War to World War II veterans total vast sums
Baltimore Sun notes that the VA reports about $6,000,000 yearly in pensions to Civil War veterans and families while total paid since 1861 nears $8.16 billion. Remaining costs include Mexican War dependents, Indian wars, Spanish-American War, World War I and II pensions, with eventual payoff stretching over a century.
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Gen. Lee
Gen. Grant
Appomattox
Veterans’ Administration
United States
Everybody's Problem in Retailing Inflation Pressures
Reprinted editorial argues high and rising prices threaten both retailers and consumers. It explains that big turnover with small profits suffers when costs and overhead rise faster, reducing net earnings despite higher selling prices. Retailers must unite with consumers against inflation.
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Study Both Sides In Public Opinion Letter
A reader urges fairness in evaluating the Truman MacArthur dismissal and wartime narratives. He cautions toward time-zone details, calls for studying both sides of the argument, and urges voters to read platforms and vote with sense.
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Truman
MacArthur
Washington, D. C
Japan
VU. S. O
Bus Service In Phoenix Calls For Action
A reader urges city and state leaders to improve Phoenix bus service over 10 cents per ride. She describes transfers valid with one line not accepted by the other and the difficulty of crossing town amid downtown parking issues, warning residents may move to Tucson.
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Phoenix
Ada
Tucson
New York
Dorothy Esser
New
India
France
United States
Kremlin
Russia
Marseilles
Europe
Policing World Can Bankrupt Us
The article argues that maintaining a universal system of collective security requires U.S.-Soviet agreement and warns that American unilateral peace enforcement leads to war, inflation, and state control. It criticizes MacArthur’s approach and the Korea situation, noting South Korea’s dependence on North Korea and Manchuria, and predicts endless burdens on taxpayers and potential state socialism.
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U.S.S.R
Korea
South Korea
South Korean
North Korea
Manchuria
Pittsburgh
Ruhr
Director Warns Cowboys In Desert Snake Encounter
A director guiding a Western crew in a desert episode stops a cowboy from striking a large snake crossing the path. He warns it could be a front office staffer, underscoring the tense dynamic with the cantankerous picture tycoon behind the project.
Time editors apologize for patronage charge on Pyle age
Under The Capitol Dome Time magazine apologized to the State Department of Health for calling Gov Howard Pyle’s administration patronage ridden. The editors retracted the claim noting the charge targeted Corrections not yet operating and Welfare under merit system, a point Dr James Ward rebutted in a letter.
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Time Magazine
State Department of Health
Howard Pyle
Department of Corrections
Welfare
James P. Ward
The
Health Agency
Gymneth Kahn
Ward
Department of Corrections and Welfare
Health Department
Arizona
State Department of Health, Welfare and Correction
Arizona News Roundup on Time Errors and State Politics
A Phoenix Time correction disputes Time and Life reporting on Arizona politics and the Health Welfare and Correction department reorganizations. Lawmakers discuss patronage, merit systems, and public employee funding while Eastern Arizona Democrats mull Lewis W. Douglas for governor. Grapevine notes flag court salary equalization and coalition bloc unease with Governor Pyle amid talk of a special session.
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Grapevine
James Boyce Scott
Greenlee County
Maricopa
Pima
Pyle
40 U S B-29s fail to hit Korea bridge disaster summary
A May report details 40 B-29s bombing the Sinui ju Antung bridge linking Sinuiju North Korea to Manchuria, pursued near the Manchurian border. They were attacked by MiG-15s, two aircraft were shot down, one missing, seven crash-landed in South Korea, and the mission ended as a complete failure despite no bridge damage.
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Washington
Pentagon
Sinuiju
North Korea
Antung
Manchuria
South Korea
Marshall MacArthur Judgment Debate at Senate Hearing
The piece argues Gen George Marshall supported Roosevelt at Yalta and that MacArthur’s judgment is unreliable. It cites Marshall’s presence at Yalta, the Soviet gains in Asia, and a 1941 exchange with Henry Stimson about Germany’s invasion timing, noting the pace of the war following June 22 1941.
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George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
General Marshall
Yalta
Russia
Roosevelt
Turkestan
Mongolia
Manchuria
China
Korea
Germany
United States
Marshall
Robert E. Sherwood
Hopkins
Henry Stimson
Stimson
Strategic wartime notes outline early 1945 Atlantic push
In a May 7 1945 frame occupation record Sokolsky notes, Stimson urges vigorous Atlantic operations to aid Britain and deter Germany. He recalls fears of dual major operations in the Atlantic and discusses Marshall’s China policy missteps, Chiang Kai-shek's Manchuria withdrawal, and the Communist rise in China.
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Roosevelt
Atlantic
Britain
Germany
Marshall
Brazil
South America
Russia
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
Manchuria
China
The Cost and Joy of Beauty and Love
Today's Talk reflects on earning and spending, noting money cannot buy happiness or love. It highlights buying beauty through art, books, travel, and shared experiences, with joy coming from appreciation and memories. It urges valuing free beauty found in sunsets, stars, and nature as rich, lasting investments in love.
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