Editorial View Points in National Party Races
The piece argues Taft leads the Republican field amid Eisenhower setbacks and Kefauver faces a weak Democratic bench. Russell emerges as the strongest Southern candidate, while Truman may be drafted as Taft wins the GOP and Russell becomes the States Rights candidate, reshaping postwar politics.
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Estes Kefanver
Dwight Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Europe
Seltlers
Robert Taft
Taft
Douglas MacArthur
California
Earl Warren
New York
Tom Dewey
Harold Stassen
Harry Truman
Chicago
Supreme Court
Fred Vinson
Truman
James F. Byrnes
Georgia
Richard Russell
Tennessee
Kefauver
Russell
Washington
Ilinois
Adlai Stevenson
Alger Hiss
Oklahoma
Bob Kerr
True
Mr. Truman
White House
Virgin forest battle fuels West Virginia logging debate
The piece argues against preserving virgin forests in West Virginia, stating a 54 inch 125 foot tree near Fayelte County should have been cut decades ago. It says removing such trees boosts growth of smaller pines and that virgin woods now total under 84 000 acres. It condemns sentimental preservationists and blames smokers and brush burners for spring fire losses.
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Fayelte
West ‘Irbinia
West Virginia
Neighborhood feud and poll shape view of a woman president
President Truman and Senator Taft remain friends yet differ on Robert A’s stance in a neighborhood dispute. Philadelphia YWCA poll shows teenage girls claim money has little value, while fathers may be surprised by the results. The survey is expected to influence opinions on a potential woman president.
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Truman
Senator Taft
Robert A
Philadelphia
Chiang
Washington
Calang
Kai-shek
Formosa
Far East
Robert Taft
Ohio
A. L. Miller
Nebraska
Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Everett Dirksen
Inois
Congress
Brannan
Bug Dust on Politicians and Voter Contact in Florida
Bug Dust notes political rhetoric and the pattern of candidates courting voters before elections. He recalls a card from county clerk Harry Anderson on vacation in Florida and observes that sincerity is hard to gauge amid staged politeness and shifting public focus. He compares farm auction practices from 103 years ago to today, hinting at changes over time.
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Bug Dust
Harry Anderson
Florida
Harry
Taney
Fraternity Rush
Oen
John Quincey
Cheshire Cat
Raleigh Register Local notices and personal items mixed with ads
The Raleigh Register issue features subscription details, distribution notes, and editor credits, followed by a long antique sale bill excerpt and a short local quip about spring fishing. It includes a 1849 bill of sale listing slaves for sale near Versailles Kentucky and various household items.
Aldo Ray Shows Easygoing Realism in Hollywood Rise
Aldo Ray, the six foot two, 193 pound aspiring star, is hailed for natural acting and a steady, unconflicted life. The Navy veteran plays scenes with Judy Holliday and faces the fame grind while keeping friends and values intact. He refused to change his name, keeping Aldo Ray and earning the nickname Harrison from old friends.
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Bay
Ckett
Calif
Aldo
Hollywood
Ater
Ray
Elizabeth Browning
John Harrison
Aldo Ray
Harrison
Newberry College President Offers Prayer Message
The prayer, attributed to James C. Kinard of Newberry South Carolina, asks for wisdom and patience for teachers to guide youth toward truth and the throne of God. It speaks to educators as master teachers in a faith context.
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Jesus
James C. Kinard
Newberry, S. C
Newberry College
Many Opinions Given On Hampshire Voting
Washington and New Hampshire voters offered two kinds of ballots in the primary. Kefauver led Truman in personal preference and delegate votes in New Hampshire, while Eisenhower won direct preference and all delegates. The results raise questions about broader Democratic and Republican sentiments beyond the early primaries.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Taft
Kefauver
Tru- Man
Chicago
Kefauger
New Jer
106000-Foot Balloon Quest Through Stratosphere
Prot Jean Piccard aims for a 106000 foot stratospheric balloon ascent to probe Mars data and seek parking sites for space ships. He plans to bring his wife aboard and faces playful backseat remarks about the voyage.
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Jean Piccard
Mars
S & Gkeing
Piccard
Missus
Biographical film tale blends song and resilience
Hollywood review covers With a Song in My Heart about Jane Froman. Susan Hayward portrays Froman and David Wayne and Rory Calhoun play her husbands as Thelma Ritter portrays many nurses. The piece notes Froman’s WWII service, a Lisbon plane crash, 25 operations, and return to entertain troops. The Belle of New York is mentioned for dance, with Astaire and Vera-Ellen delivering humor and song.
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Hollywood
Jane Broman
Miss Froman
Susan Hayward
Roosevelt
Lisbon
Portugal
Europe
Miss Hayward
David Wayne
Don Ross
Rory Calhoun
John Burn
Thelma Ritter
New York
Fred Astaire
Vera- Ellen
Fred
Astaire
Vera-Eilen
Marjorie Mainy
Say
Kenan Wynat
Washington Eyes More American Troops for NATO War Effort
In Washington the debate over boosting U S troop presence in Europe ahead of a greater NATO commitment heats up. Congress favors funding over mass troop increases while Western Europe pressures for stronger American defense support. The piece also surveys political predictions and policy forecasts for 1952 including possible shifts in foreign and domestic agendas.
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Central Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Europe
Uncle Sam
Congress
United States
Alragy
Western Europe
Inflation and taxation clash says economist
Yale economist O Glenn Saxon argues that high taxes worsen inflation by forcing price increases and that taxation should fund only necessary revenue. He recommends saving surplus earnings to pay debts, build emergency cash, and invest in savings, government bonds, and dividend stocks to curb inflation and strengthen personal security.
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O. Glenn Saxon
Yale University Economics
Woman editor dares U S to crack whip on tax fuss
Mary D Cain editor and owner of the Summit Sun in Mississippi vows to defy the Social Security levy. She has closed her bank account and printed her paper herself while urging Treasury Secretary Snyder to jail her rather than collect the tax. Cain links her stance to anti New Deal themes from her gubernatorial campaign.
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Associated Press Summit
Snyder
Teady
Texas
Cain
Telling Me by William Ritt mixed humor and social quips
The column offers satirical jests about communism cease-fires Argentina Peron and a barber joke. It includes a Detroit divorce bid and Grandpappy Jenkins comments on laundry and hats. Pieces mix playful absurdities and topical curiosities from popular culture.
Looking Backward From The Register Files
The item recalls World War II era events and figures. Adolf Hitler presses Japan for a grand scheme of conquest. the Navy reports sinking 12 Allied ships near Java. John L. Lewis opposes Roosevelt over mine inspection legislation. Soviet armies reportedly kill 2000 Germans daily.
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Adolph Hitler
Ainice
Java
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
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