Why Gamble With The People's Money Why gamble on a radio show
Phoenicians question the Phoenix chamber of commerce plan to spend 7800 of its advertising fund on a new radio program. They challenge Maricopa County Board of Supervisors influence and demand a rational, accountable use of taxpayer money. They compare past successes and urge buying established radio time or temperature spots instead. They call for honesty if funds are to be used.
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Chamber of Commerce
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Chamber
National Advertising Committee
Phoenix
Northwest
Midwest
East
Race and Korea war propaganda in US opinion page
A columnist argues against racial framing of the Korean War. The piece insists the Korea conflict is Communist expansion, not white versus yellow races, and cautions against recognizing Maoist China. It asserts Soviet and Kremlin propaganda misleads Asiatic peoples and urges aggressive anti-Communist messaging in Asia.
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Korea
Russia
Asia
Kremlin
India
No Fairy Tale Failure Of Civil Defense In Arizona
Arizona civil defense faces apathy as Congress trims the national program and state and local agencies struggle to awaken the public. George B. Owen warns of remote bombing risks while fearing influx of refugees and return of Mexican nationals. He urges Red Cross first aid training and mandatory reading of atomic attack guidance.
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Russia
George B. Owen
Civil Defense
Arizona
California
Mr. Owen
West Coast
Mexico
Tucson
State Board of Social Security and Welfare
W. P. Mahoney
Mahoney
Pyle
Peace In The Pacific The San Francisco Peace Talks
In San Francisco on September 6 Russia’s Gromyko faces a dominant American British coalition at the peace conference. With Japan barred from voting and China status in flux, the US Britain drive the agenda while Moscow struggles to delay. Aces in hand, Japan risks becoming a free agent once the treaty is ratified in about six months. China sits closest to Japan as events unfold.
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Andrei Gromyko
China
Palace
Truman
Gromyko
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Japan
Sancisco
Geo
Japan China trade treaty question in postwar era
Frederic S. Marquardt reflects on Japan's likely path after World War II. He argues Japan will prefer ties with Chiang Kai-shek but economic reality favors engagement with Mao Zedong's Communist China due to coal iron ore cotton and markets. Yoshida aims to boost US trade, while trade with China remains essential.
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China
Formosa
Asia
Shigeru Yoshida
Chiang Kai-shek
Washington
Yoshida
Chiang
Taipei
Mao Tze-tung
Peiping
Mao
United States
Chiane
Tokyo
Public Opinion Letters Policy Note
A policy note states letters to the editor should be written on one side of the paper with the writer’s name and street address and signature, though publication may be anonymous upon request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
Home ownership versus crackerbox homes debate
A reader rebuts Bert Fireman's crackerbox critique of Hoffman homes. He praises owning a $4,600 home as better than renting in Westwood Terrace, noting the pride of payment and stability. The editor recalls Fireman’s Walnut Canyon piece and the cave room analogy.
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Bert Fireman
Hoffman Homes
Westwood Terrace
Walnut Canyon
Hoffman
Was Crime Probe Wasted Effort
Washington report questions the senate crime committee's impact after folding. It notes limited gains, cites jailings and public awareness, and suggests permanent federal crime authority or expanded state and city crime commissions plus a national coordinating council funded by private groups, while admitting uncertain adoption.
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Senate Committee
Congress
Pyle eyes re election as legislature shapes fate
Political insiders say Gov. Howard Pyle appears stronger for a second term but final odds hinge on the upcoming legislative session in January. Democrats lack a clear challenger while Republicans count on national trends to boost Pyle’s position and Arizona gains in Congress.
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Republican Party
Pyle
Arizona
Mr. Pyle
U. S
House of Representatives
Ernest McFarland
McFarland
Truman
Senate
Mr. Truman
Globe
Raymond G. Langham
Britain’s shifting alliances and rise of Japan outline policy
The text argues Britain's long standing aim to keep Europe weak to prevent domination, noting shifting alliances to stop any power from ruling the continent. It cites the 1902 Anglo Japanese alliance and its breakdown by 1922 due to U.S. objections, and mentions Winston Churchill describing the policy cynically.
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Europe
England
Asia
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Winston Churchill
Britain, Russia and Iran in a new regional order
In a broad analysis, the author argues Britain failed to balance powers in Europe and Asia, enabling Soviet dominance. Iran’s shift away from British protection grows from anti-British sentiment, oil factors, and the influence of Nehru era politics, with U.S. UN role and oil as underlying tensions.
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Iran
United States
United Nations
State Department
Soviet Russia
Nehru
India
Soviet
Republican Party Needs More Doorbell Ringers
Chairman Guy G. Gabrielson urges broader Republican doorbell canvassing after editor Glen Eye questioned party outreach. He cites small donations, calls for 1 to 5 dollar prospects, and stresses mobilizing 37,000 unmanned precincts to build the party ahead of 1952 elections. He praises Dane County Republican chair Edwin Boston and highlights a push for 50,000 workers in New England and growth of younger county leadership.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Glen G. Eye
University of Wisconsin
Eye
Dr. Eye
Edwin O. Boston
Dane County
Wis
Ivory Towers
New England
Middle West
Republican Party
Looking Back on Happiness Inspires Future Achievements
The essay argues that dwelling on happiness rather than unhappy events strengthens courage and motivation. It suggests memory of joyful experiences fuels ambition and guides better choices, while noting success is built on humble beginnings and that lessons from the past improve future outcomes.
Stop Me and Other Vintage Comedy Quips At The Party
A parade of humor and sharp lines from midcentury show business criticism and Jewish wit. Abel Green notes evasive witnesses while Lom Aleichim riffs on misfortune turning to falsehood. A Waldorf joke about the Duke of Windsor closes with a pun on AC DC. Classified ad hints at a dynamite plant job.
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Duke of Windsor
Ethel Merman
Duke
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