French Army Seen On Maneuvers In Normandy
A dispatch from Sept 21 observes a French division at maneuvers in Normandy. Sherman tanks advance toward a bridge amid artillery hits as French soldiers train under officers, provoking questions about authenticity and the West’s defense posture. The piece argues France could field an army equal to any in the world given difficult conditions, noting strong training and morale alongside ongoing issues such as manpower and concern over communism.
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Normandy
West
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
United States
France
Stalin
You May Be A Second Class Phoenician
An opinion column argues Phoenix should extend its city borders to include thousands of residents living outside the current limits. It contends nonresident voters lack influence, calls for civic inclusion, and notes expansion could lift Phoenix toward major southwestern cities with stronger growth and services.
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Phoenix
Glendale
Pasadena
Calif
Truce Talks in Kaesong Face Renewed Effort
The Kaesong negotiations may resume with aims to set a cease-fire line along the 38th Parallel or near the current battle line. Analysts note potential Communist casualties, forces buildup, and global war implications, suggesting a cease-fire is likely to emerge despite risks of wider conflict.
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Kaesong
38Th Parallel
North Korea
South Korea
United Nations
U.S
U.N
Yalu
Korea
Asia
Nice Going Carlson Prominence for Arizona Highways Editor
Life runs five pages of color photos from the Arizona Highways files as Ray Carlson gains nationwide notice. Time chronicles Carlson’s rise and Arizona Highways on national newsstands competing with Buck Rogers and Vogue. About 200000 buyers monthly, 28000 in Arizona, fund the magazine and its growth.
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Ray Carlson
Arizona Highways
Life
Time
Carlson
Luce
Arizona
Buck Rogers
Vogue
Arizona's Own Airborne Platoon seeks 60 Arizona enlistees
The army invites patriotic Arizonans aged 18 to 26 and at least 120 pounds to enlist for a unit named Arizona's Own Airborne Platoon. Half have already enlisted. Swearing in is set for October 4 at Encanto Park. Training will be at Fort Ord and Fort Benning.
Land Reform and the World Debate
The piece argues that true land reform differs from Communist schemes, warning that real reform redistributes to maximize productivity, lowers rents, secures tenure, improves conditions, clears titles, and expands credit. It highlights US efforts and UN support, noting the Soviet bloc abstained in Geneva. It cites Japan as a practical example of reform measures.
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Asia
West
United States
Geneva
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Japan
Editorials On Land Reform Abroad And At Home
Editorial reprints argue land reform as a humane policy. It cites Japan’s peaceful tenancy revolution eliminating absentee landlords and notes slower but ongoing reforms in Italy. The piece contrasts genuine reform with Communist policy and urges worldwide awareness of the U.S. stance.
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Italy
Mundt Uses Seven Cs In Dig At Democrats
Senator Mundt of South Dakota accuses the Democrats of corruption and conspiracy invoking seven Cs and mocks alliteration. He warns that Republicans must present constructive proposals or risk electoral ruin under seven Cs of complain, carping, crabbing, censuring, caterwauling, charging and counter-charging.
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Mundt
South Dakota
Peter Piper
Senator Mundt
Baldwin's union threatens picket at 1951 state fair
Under The Capitol Dome by Bill Turnbow reports Baldwin's Hotel Restaurant Employes and Bartenders Union Local 631 plans a picket at the Arizona State Fair over a contract with Golden Drumstick Restaurant to feed school bands and run a fairground concession. The contract remains despite Baldwin's protest. The piece also notes liquor bureau appointments, party shifts in Phoenix, and public notices on peddler licenses.
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Don Baldwin
Arizona Fair Commission
N. Central
Baldwin
Fair Commission
Commission
Discharged Cadets OK For ORC Collins Says
General J Lawton Collins writes to West Point cadets’ spokesman stating that discharge from West Point does not bar entry to Reserve Officers Training Corps and officer candidate schools. He notes leniency for the 88 and urges them to redeem their past fault and lead better lives. Eisenhower in Paris says Atlantic Pact defense will take another year to strengthen allies and warns Congress to sustain support and aid while preparing for potential threats.
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Earl O’clair
Phoenix
Congress
Maricopa County
O’clair
Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Army
West Point
Collins
Herbert Johnson
Marshall
Military Academy
Academy
Eisenhower
Europe
Paris
Iron Curtain
Ike
Capitol Hill
Sen
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
United States
Econgress
Rep Taber on Norman Cousins India trip sparks dispute
In a column debate Rep John Taber of New York accused Norman Cousins editor of The Saturday Review of Literature of speaking for the World Federalists while traveling at American taxpayers expense. Cousins rebutted in a phone call and letter, stressing he does not question Taber’s good faith.
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John Taber
New York
Norman Cousins
Saturday Review of Literature
India
State Department
Cousins
United States
Taber
Voice of America critique on free speech and world law
By George E. Sokolsky argues that broadcasting abroad should explain ideas rather than sell propaganda and that speakers must present individual American viewpoints. He stresses peace through world law and a strong United Nations, with nations respecting democratic values.
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India
Cousins
United States
Soviet Union
United Nations
Discoveries Hidden in Nature Beyond Book Names
The author argues true understanding comes from direct encounter with trees flowers and birds in their habitats not from Latin names. Real insight emerges when observing in place, and by sensing moments of sorrow and failure that reveal character beyond appearances.
Try And Stop Me Hunt Tea Fetes Sewickley Widows and Orphans
Social event in Sewickley Pennsylvania features a hunt tea hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pursglove Jr to honor widows widowers and orphans of the hunt. The invitation notes playful definitions and a light tone as a French distress cry from a swimmer on a boardwalk prompts comments from onlookers.
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Sewickley
Joseph Pursglove, Jr
France
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