Controversial Communist View on U.S. Depression Fears
A Washington-based discussion cites Stalin’s purported concerns over a looming U.S. economic crisis. The piece notes industrial orders, wage trends, and price actions amid inflation fears, with observers predicting a mild recession to curb a boom. It parodies Cold War era debates and mentions John Lewis and policy moves on taxes and credits.
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United States
Newburyport
Potomac
John Lewis
Congress
Bantams on the Move from Iowa to Florida
The writer notes three bantams Elmer Clementine and Adeline now in Florida after transport from Iowa. They describe bantams as small exhibition birds bred by selecting small individuals and crossing with ponies. The bantam breed is noted as centuries old with decorative purposes in China Europe and gardens of Manchu estates.
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Elmer
Clementine
Adeline
United States
Iowa
Florida
China
Europe
Elizabeth of
England
Philip Mountbatten
Prince
Greece
George VI
Joseph H. Dries
Michael O'Donnell
Los Angeles
UN balks on emergency debate as Greece crisis widens
The United Nations Security Council rejected a US bid for an emergency debate on Greece amid rising Balkan tensions. Russia and France cautioned against hasty action while council members scheduled two special meetings. President Truman urged a 10 year 250 million dollar flood control plan for the Mississippi basin to curb future damage.
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United Nations Security Council
Balkan
Greece
Herschel V. Johnson
U S
Andrei Gromyko
France
United Nations
Council
Europe
Russia
U. S
Truman
Congress
Mississippi
Greeks Form 11 Nation Border Patrol Amid Balkan Clash
The war ministry announced a new 11 nation border patrol with power to scout both sides of the Greek frontier near Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania as troops reinforce battles with leftist guerrillas. Six guerrilla units along Albanian and Yugoslav lines ready to join the 2 000 invasion force menaced by government forces. Napoleon Zervas leads defense efforts.
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Jer
Ioannina
Soviet Union
War Department
Albania
Greece
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
War Ministry
Napoleon Zervas
Defense Minis
Bates Calls Universal Training a Vicious Political Racket
Chicago scientist Dr. Allan Bates testified before a House Armed Services subcommittee calling universal military training a vicious political racket and a cancer on the United States. He urged replacing it with a strong striking force a large air force robust reserves a well organized national guard and solid scientific plus industrial research.
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Allan Bates
Chicago
House
Armed Services
United States
Bates
Sugar shortage ends as U.S. Cuba forecast record crops
Sugar industry spokesmen say a record U S and Cuban harvests will erase shortages. U S beet and cane sugar output may exceed last year by over 450 000 tons, with Cuba's crop topping 6 400 000 tons. Industrial rationing may not end until after October 31.
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Chicago
United States
Cuba
U. S
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Philippine Islands
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Gallup
Kremlin
Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili
Marshal Stalin
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Josef Stalin
Georgia
U.S.S.R
U.S.A
Stassen
Stalin
Baukhage
Colorado
Monte Vista
Colo
Athens
Elinikon Aima
Ijcghnson
St. George’s Catholic
Southwark
the Knights of Columbus
Great Britain
London
William L. Kaiserwright
Capitol
John W. Bricker
Rep
Senate
Kaiser
Bricker
Edward McGinnis
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