Know the Truth a prophetic quotation on unity behind Truman
A reflection praising American unity after the Korea crisis. The piece argues that political leaders and the public, across regions and parties, rallied behind President Truman once the 38th Parallel was crossed. It contrasts American press freedom with Soviet propaganda and ends that knowledge of truth brings freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bois
Pinan Cise
Korea
Congress
Washington
West Virginia
Carolinas
Rockies
Southwest
38Th Parallel
President Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Pearl Arbor
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
South Korea
MacArthur
South Manchuria
Russia
trans-Siberia
Vladivostok
Truman
Chiang Kai-Saek
Formosa
Wellington Koo
Permiagon
Defense Johnson
Japan
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Bradley
Kenneth Craig
Johnson
Col
Monroe Johnson
Laney Johnson
Suburban Growth and Public Health Crises Highlight 1950 Beckley Era
The piece notes Beckley and other cities underforecast growth in the 1950 census with suburbs expanding rapidly, stressing transit jams, crowding, and tax strains. It also warns syphilis remains a major public health threat with 250000 annual cases, blaming stigma and lack of reporting, and urges a frank, nationwide information program modeled on wartime public health campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parren
United States Bureau of Health
Beckley
Women demand equal roles in military service debate
The piece cites public affairs editor Margaret Hickey arguing women should take on tough planning and frontline duties in wartime. It questions readiness, the dangers of mixing genders in combat, and fears a rebellion within the armed forces if women enter front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hickey
Ladies Home Doorned
Russia
Fram
Amon
Korea customs seen by GI reporters in Boyle column
AP writer Hal Boyle relays humorous and partly stunned impressions of Korea as American GIs adjust to a land of stark homes, ancient traditions, and blunt social codes. He notes durable Koreans, resistance to Western ideas in cities, unique family roles, housing, diet, religion blending nature worship and Confucianism, and September foliage festivals with chrysanthemum wine rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Afteriwen GI
Korea
Tess Fand
Joe
Nation's WWII stockpile plan lagging in 1952 effort
James Marlow reports that the 1947 Munitions Board stockpile program still trails its 1952 deadline. Only about 40 percent of the intended strategic materials are on hand or contracted, and spending on the $3.8 billion program runs at roughly 40 percent. The system uses Army and Navy depots plus peacetime plants, with some wartime capabilities ready to pivot to war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Wassengton
Congress
Gold Coast
Brazil
Chile
Cuba
Mexico
Belgian Congo
Bolivia
Netherlands East Indies
British Guiana
Thorn
Army
Navy
Air Force
Aiunitions
Taft
Europe
Spain
Franco
Korea
Acheson
Yate University
Truman
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Henry
American Labor Party
Marcantonio
Robert A.taft
Wherry
Kem
Kis
Daily Worker
Henry A. Wallace
Tan
Tne
Kremlin
Kes
Maple Meadow’s Hidden Shangri La in Raleigh County
In Raleigh County a valley called Maple Meadow lies largely unknown due to poor all weather roads. Locals like G W Martin and H M Acord discuss road delays hindering dairy and beef farming, with past farm-to-market road funds diverted and no action taken, leaving rich soil and big potential awaiting better access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Maple Meadow
James Wood
J. A. Martin
Hotchkiss
Antiquin
G. W. Martin
Trap Hill
Martin
H. M. Acord
Beckley
Lester-Maben
Shangri-Lakes
Bestir
First Elation Fades as Americans Realize Weakness
Alsop brothers discuss the initial wartime reaction to Truman's Korea policy. They warn Americans feel vulnerable and must urgently identify and correct strategic errors. The piece frames a call for ruthless self-examination to avert greater danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Washington
Sir Robert Walpole
England
Spain
Truman
America
Washington on Merry Go Round Round BASICALLY
In the postwar era the speaker decries U S efforts against Soviet influence, claims leaders failed to build adequate strength politically economically and strategically, and attributes the Korean War involvement to these faults, blaming the Kremlin and American leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kremlin
Secret White House Confab on McCarthy Probe
Washington report details a late night White House discussion on winding up the Senate McCarthy probe. Participants included Senators Tydings McMahon and Green, Vice President Barkley, and Attorney General McGrath, with talk of a 12 man commission to review government records and suppress further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
White House
McCarthy
Senate
Tellings
Maryland
McMahon
Connecticut
Green
Rhode Island
McGrath
Tydings
Department of
Rhode Ts
Barkley
TuMan
Mening
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Pentagon
North Korea
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Bradley
Crab Orchard
Beaver
Callo
Matt
Weaan
Boyle
Munition Board
Thomas F. Stafford
Hubert E. Howard
Unut
felow-Board
Armed Services
Joan T. Keebler
Nav
Archibald Alexander
Hugene M. Zuckert
Bob Taft
Dean Acheson
Burra
Koter
Kim Yung Choi
Ka- Tan Navy
Kim
Weng Andi Pohang
Wareean
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