The Taxi Driver as Philosopher and Businessman
George Peck notes the taxi driver as a skilled conversationalist and keen appraiser of events. Two factors shape him the diverse passengers he serves and his stake in earnings whether as owner or employee. A cab ride yields social and economic insight including a cabbies critique of socialism.
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Potomac
Korea
MacArthur
Kefauver Crime Investigation Committee
Fulbright
RFC
America
US Disunity To Lack of Confidence in Truman
Mark Sullivan argues that US disunity stems from distrust in President Truman and his foreign policy, especially regarding China. He suggests Kremlin strategy aims to fracture Allied resolve, while domestic unity suffers from perceived policy missteps and lack of a clear, credible plan.
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Russia
China
North Korea
Harold Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Truman
General MacArthur
White House
Mr. Truman
Philadelphia Inquirer
Administration
State Department
Mark Sullivan
Too Big a Job for Senator Douglas in 1952 Race
A political column discusses Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois and President Truman amid 1952 candidate talk. It cites doubt about Douglas taking the presidency, notes Truman's resilience, and warns Republicans not to overlook past 1948 outcomes or rely on overconfident optimism.
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Paul Douglas
Illinois
White House
Truman
Douglas
RFC
Kefauver
Vaughan
State Acheson
Harry Truman
Missouri
GOP
Checkerboard Jonquil Sponge Cake With Pineapple Sauce
A spring style cake with yellow and white checkerboard batter divided and baked in a loaf pan. The recipe folds in vanilla, orange rind, and a two yolk topping sauce with crushed pineapple and whipped cream for a three cup dessert serving six to eight.
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George Peck
National Labor Management Foundation
Partners
By Walter Lippmann
Peiping
Washington
Walter
Lippman
Moscow
Asia
Far East
Japan
Kremlin
Europe
Ussr
USA
Soviet Union
Union Pacific
Yellowestone
Jackson Hole
Utah
Sun Valley
California
Pacific Northwest
Asoad
J. P. Gordon
U. K
Tire Shop
Studebaker
Aed
Palmer Motor Implement Co
North State
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