Cracks in the Curtain and Europe’s Cold War Balance
The piece surveys Western Europe’s fragility against Soviet influence, noting Poland Czech Slovakia Bulgaria and Yugoslavia as volatile, while France Italy and Germany loom as battlegrounds. It argues Germany could become a revived power in the Atlantic Pact if France concedes to allied pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Atlantic Pact Organization
Feast of Seven Sins at the cliffside hotel feast
At a cliffside hotel seven figures in attendance embody the seven deadly sins as a formal children's feast unfolds. The Coves preside with quiet power guiding food and drink, while Nancibel’s song of a folk tale about a dolphin captivates the group, drawing laughter and awe from Duff, Evangeline, and the others as hidden tensions surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Hebe
Duff
Nancibel
Robin
Gerry
Bruce
Sir Henry
Angie
Gan
Blanche
Grannie
Beatrix
Nathan
Blanche Cove
Bee
Maud
Atom Bomb Shatters Peace on the Headland Night
Margaret Kennedy depicts a seaside gathering turned terrifying when a loud blast and dust erupt as they realize an atom bomb may have struck. Sir Henry calls names and all survive, names the village crowd, and they move toward the Vicarage for shelter as they confront a shocked future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
Angie
Blanche
Sir Henry
Father Bott
Area Business Notes New Manager Assumes Duties at General Store
J Harold Baker of Uniontown Pa becomes manager of the General Store on Oakwood Avenue replacing William Ryan. The remodeled store opened a new variety department with extended evening hours and free customer parking at Neville Street and Oakwood Avenue.
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J. Harold Baker
Uniontown
Oakwood
William Ryan
Baker
Ryan
General Store
Neville Street
S. Oakwood Avenue
Nations move toward Europe unity yet far from complete
James Marlow outlines economic political and military steps toward Western European unity. Benelux OEEC European Payments Union UNISCAN and Schuman plan drive economic cohesion. Council of Europe as a potential parliament lags. military ties include Dunkerque Brussels and North Atlantic Pacts. Allies move toward a broader international army under a likely U.S. commander.
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James Marlow
Washington
Western
Europe
Benelux
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
OEEC
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Marshall Plan
Britain
France
Italy
Portugal
Ireland
Iceland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Austria
Greece
Turkey
German Republic
Trieste
European Payments Union
Uniscan
Customs Union
Schuman
Robert Schuman
Germany
Council of Europe
Committee of Ministers
All Europe
Saar
Western German Republic
Dunkerque
United States
Canada
U. S
The Age of Faith by Durant reviewed in depth
Durant’s The Age of Faith covers the Middle Ages from Constantine to Dante in 1196 pages. The reviewer notes Durant’s encyclopedic style, lively character painting, and extensive use of primary sources, with emphasis on Augustine, Francis, Aquinas, Abelard and Heloise, medieval Islam, and cathedral culture.
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Will Durant
Simon & Schuster
Constantine
Durant
Greece
Rome
St. Augustine
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Thomas of Aquinas
Abelard
Heloise
Gibbon
Henry Adams
Conservatism to steer postwar US foreign policy
Alsop and Byline discuss a Taft Byrd dominated 82nd Congress. They warn that the new balance will push isolationist lines, shrinking aid and opposing international programs while urging President Truman to build a bipartisan front and appease Southern Democrats to avoid constitutional strain. The piece cites Taft Byrd voting records and predicts wrangling over the Gray report and ECA aid.
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Washington
82Nd Congress
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Harry F. Byrd
Sen
Taft
E.C.A
Sen. Byrd
Donnell
Missouri
Dirksen
Illinois
Bennett
Utah
Walker
Idaho
Butler
Maryland
Case
South Dakota
Chan Gurney
Byrd
Smith
North Carolina
Smathers
Florida
Senate
Arthur Vandenberg
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Vandenberg
Middle West
Stennis
Long
Ellender
Alabama
Sister Hill
John Sparkman
Gray
Western Europe
Asia
Taft-Byrd
Truman
Coal Is Still King West Virginia Leads U S Coal Output
West Virginia remains the top coal producer as the 1950 Bituminous Coal Annual outlines the state’s dominant role in U S bituminous production. WV accounted for about 28.5 of national output in 1948 with 168 862 000 tons, far surpassing Pennsylvania and others. The piece notes shifts to surface or strip mining and captive mines, with WV increasing its share in 1940–44 and 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
U. S
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Virginia
Alabama
America
United States
Montana
Wyoming
Manchuria
Europe
Dog Confined After Attacking Boy at Play
Mullens report: 9 year old Edward Phillips was bitten while flying a kite in an alley near his parents home in Iroquois. County health officer Dr Ward Wylie ordered the dog confined to determine rabies status after the attack. The boy received hospital treatment for arm and leg bites at Mullens General Hospital around 5 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Edward Phillips
Howard Phillips
Iroquois
Ward Wylie
Mullens General Hospital
Edmond Minister Feted on Birthday
The Rev. Frank Willis of Edmond was honored on his 32nd birthday with a dinner party at his home Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dow Willis and daughter Clara, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Willis and daughter Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Willis and children Jack Butch Drema Donnie and Sherry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saunders and son Buddy, Mr. and Mrs. John Carum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Frank Willis
Sune Day
Dow Willis
Clara
Harvey Willis
Linda
Ralph Willis
Jack
Butch
Drema
Donnie
Sherry
Frank Saunders
Buddy
John Carum
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Odace
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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