Diplomacy Wins at San Francisco Peace Conference
The San Francisco peace conference yielded a diplomatic victory with free nations signing the Japanese peace treaty despite Russian opposition. American diplomacy is praised for success, while appeasement of Russia ends as a West policy. Russia may either escalate in Korea or seek coexistence, but no A-bomb use occurred, suggesting diplomacy still has a role.
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San Francisco
Russia
Korea
Free World
Gromyko
Edward Crankshaw
Sailor’s pamphleteering spurs Bainbridge court martial
A Bainbridge Naval Training Center sailor circulated handbills complaining about food and urging recruits to take grievances to Congress. The Navy brass moved quickly and a general court martial is in prospect, signaling a crackdown on such dissent despite morale value.
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Bainbridge
MD.) Naval Training Center
Navy
Safeguards in Colorado River project raise questions
Newsweek columnist Raymond Moley remains wary of the Colorado River venture while Governor Pyle's measured letter tempers attacks. Moley questions spending on few, but notes the bill includes safeguards and a six month window before irrigation work can start to settle water rights disputes.
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Arizona
Colorado River
Raymond Moley
Newsweek
Supreme Court
Truman Says He Can Not Move Prices Down
President Truman hints he cannot reduce prices significantly yet suggests a gradual approach. The remark frames ongoing concern over inflation and consumer costs as his administration weighs policy options and public responsibility.
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Truman
Letter blasting Truman on Oatis case criticism
The writer argues President Truman has not fully acted to secure Morris Oatis' release from a Czechoslovakian jail. It accuses him of failing to cut Czech imports, block the Czech border, expel Prochazka, or restrict Communist influence in the United States, claiming Congress’ wishes to end trade with Czechoslovakia remain unmet. The letter demands comprehensive action and labels the president’s stance weak.
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Indiana
John V. Beamer
Truman
Oatis
United States
Am- Prochazka
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Prochazka
Congress
Ovakia
Fifteen Word Telegram Dilemma And Western Union Fees
Editorial discusses Western Union replacing the ten word telegram with fifteen words and questions how senders will allocate space between information and affection. It contemplates practical phrasing for locating a coat and playful examples of romantic telegram wording while noting readers should make the most of the extra words.
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Western Union
Letter on science and faith from Grace Lutheran parishioner
Public Opinion letter argues against religious leaders judging science and cites personal chronic pain eased by scientific explanation. The writer, Lutheran by faith, endorses evolution and science while praising diverse groups in research. Calls for faith to embrace science rather than demand miracles.
Letter Urges Congress To Reform Its Members
Washington letter appeals to Members of Congress to study morals in government and reform conduct on Capitol Hill. It cites cases of executives leaving public service after hostile scrutiny, and warns against bludgeoning witnesses, urging protection of competent appointees and reform of congressional culture.
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Congress
Washington
MR. Y
Special Appropriations
Mr. C
Capitol Hill
Gratitude for Lane Case Coverage from Lane Family
Mr and Mrs Charles Lane Sr thank the press for humane editorials supporting commutation and expressing appreciation for the innocence in their son Charles E Lane Jr. The humble family acknowledges wide public mercy and efforts from known and unknown readers.
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Charles E. Lane Jr
Charles Lane SR
Burning trash and yard debris near Phoenix outskirts
A resident complains of persistent smoke from smoldering trash and grass clippings outside Phoenix city limits north of Thomas Street and east of 24th Street. The writer supports the 10 am burn ban and urges voluntary compliance by residents beyond the city boundary.
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Phoenix
Thomas
24Th St
Sally’s Sallies on Dishwashing Powders and Towels
A humorous note from Sally jokes about seeking a washing powder that dries dishes and mentions an empty supply of dish towels at home.
Highway Commission denies political kitty for governor
Arizona Highway Commission members dismissed rumors of a campaign kitty for a Democratic or Republican governor race. Chairman Earl Rogge, Secretary J. Mel Goodson, and fellow commissioners all stated there is no fund and no effort to raise money during work hours. They urged behaving within Hatch Act limits and emphasized continuing road building over politics.
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God
Arizona Highway Commission
Road Bureau
Earl Rogge
Commission
J. Mel Goodson
Goodson
Rogge
Highway Department
Louis Escalada
Pyle
Escalada
Kitty
John Scott
Clarence Calhoun
Fred Schemmer
Schemmer
Joe Hunt
Dick Searles
Marcel Foreman
Joe Haldiman
Maricopa County
Wes Townsend
Eloy
State Hospital Board of Control
Racing Commission
Folk
Frank Hobart
Yuma
Arizona Racing Commission
I. G
Pete” Beall
Hobart
Mel Haskell
Tucson
Senate
Safeguarding U S Government From Treaty Law
Frank E Holman former ABA president warns the United States risks losing sovereignty as treaties signed by the President and ratified by the Senate become supreme law. He contrasts U S unique constitutional rule with other nations where post ratification legislation may alter treaty effect. He criticizes efforts to push United Nations human rights programs including genocide conventions.
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Frank E. Holman
American Bar Association
United Nations
Senate
Holman
United States
France
Mexico
Amer
Genocide debate and United Nations critique by George E. Sokolsky
The article quotes George E. Sokolsky condemning genocide as wicked and warning that the Genocide Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights could centralize global authority, potentially eroding American freedoms and demanding constitutional safeguards against UN overreach. It cites secrecy in drafting and late access to final texts, noting the fear of a collectivist world government.
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United Nations
United States
Frank Holman
Paris
State Department
General Assembly
Personality Plus and the Power of the Extra
The author reflects on how a simple plus sign in grades or titles signals a small extra effort that yields growth. Edna Ferber’s notion of Personality Plus inspires adding effort to interests, friends, and deeds. The piece champions the will to win and surpass oneself as a path to progress.
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Edna Ferber
Weather lore and mountains mark rain across the West
The article notes heavy rainfall on the Pacific coast and how visibility of Mount Rainier or Mount Hood signals rain. A UW professor explains that the Japan current warms Pacific air, which rises and rains against the Cascade range, affecting California and Arizona.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
University of Washington
Mount Rainier
Seattle
Mt. Rainier
Mount Hood
Portland
Japan
Pacific
Cascade Range
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