Appalling Failures and the Korean War Critique
The piece argues that the Korean crisis exposed American governance flaws and weak defense readiness under Truman. It accuses leaders, including Secretary Johnson, of ignoring ominous signs and failing to equip forces to modern standards. The editorial calls the administration ignorant and lazy, blaming policy misjudgments for wartime vulnerability.
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America
Truman
Johnson
Korea
Truman Administration
Listen World Flattery and Civic Tone Debate
The speaker argues flattery can boost morale and civic spirit when sincere, but condemns flattery used to seek personal praise or attention. They contend praise should be constructive and mutually beneficial, warning that insincere flattery becomes harmful.
By Elsie Robinson on flattery and character
The passage discusses how privately complimenting a person can uplift them, while overt flattery intended to teach or manipulate can be harmful. It notes flattery’s deceptive nature and contrasts genuine praise with false gall to influence behavior.
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Fred
These Days by George E Sokolsky looks at Soviet front groups
The World Federation of Trade Unions is described as a Soviet front allied with American unions including the CIO. The piece accuses the body of propaganda against the United States, cites rhetoric about unemployment and aid programs, and critiques U S assistance like UNRRA and the Marshall Plan as covert Soviet strategy. It argues that many involved in American and international agencies toe a Comintern line, with a warning about fellow travelers aiding Communist aims.
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World Federation of Trade Unions
Soviet Russia
Isbor
Wors
CIO
U. S
WSA
Communist International
Comintern
Cominform
UNRRA
Fiorello LaGuardia
Herbert Lehman
Soviet
Russia
Yugoslavia
Tito
Neehed An Prp
ECA
Rayes
Chiang Kat Shele
Kony A
Wek
Hidden Depths Shape a Resilient Spirit
A reflective piece argues happiness grows from sorrow with suffering sharpening thought and lifting ideals, suggesting virtue emerges through trial. It emphasizes inner strength forged by hardship and the quiet wisdom born from adversity.
Charming People and Celebrity Feuds Across Broadway Airs
Walter Winchell surveys pop culture vignettes from 1950s show business. Henry Fonda recalls rural quiet near Movietown and prefers New Yorks bustle. Ted Healy and Milton Berle clash over gags while Helen Hayes praises her husband. The piece touches on stars like Lady Foy, Vera Lynn, Margaret Chase Smith, Errol Flynn, Denise Hu Phrey, and others in a brisk mosaic of gossip and recollections.
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Henry
Hohelis
Fonda
Movietown
New York
York
Connecticut
Feyene Molnar
Eddie Fisners
Milton Berle
Fran Warren
The
Riviera
Pegler Warns of Time to Round Up Communists
Westbrook Pegler warns that time is short to detain traitor Communists and fellow travelers, arguing the enemy will strike internally and that fear could justify concentration camps. He cites the Committee on Un American Activities and the FBI, and questions the risk to an engineer tied to public utilities amid broader anti Communist claims.
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Westbrook Pegler
U.S
Committee On UN- American Activities
FBI
Stalin
Congress
Truman
Committee On Un-American Activities
Cen
Hiss
Predler
Lock Up Re Fellow Travelers Lock Up Re Fellow-Travellers not be struck
Editorial argues for interning suspected Communists and fellow travelers amid Cold War fears. Cites voter votes against emergency measure, cites district politics, and invokes Japanese internment precedent to claim constitutional justification for detention. Warns without detention, spies and saboteurs could flood the nation and strike first.
Rare Drug OMPA Moves Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
Myasthenia gravis is a rare muscle weakening disease often fatal within a decade. Chicago researchers report OMPA, a potential drug that stimulates muscles and the nervous system to restore strength, showing promise in some patients while still experimental and not commercially available.
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Dicate
Chicago
New York
Texas
10 and 26 Years Ago July 25 1930 to 1890
A compilation notes historical items from dates July 25 across years, including defense training at San Antonio Vocational and Technical School in 1930, juvenile feats and local events, political visits tied to Warren G. Harding, 1919 anti poll tax plank discussions, and 1900s San Antonio fair designs and Scholz well gas drilling plans. It preserves names like Fley Lechey Lewis Davis and Julia F Davis and mentions Scahey and Dr. Fee in community notices.
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San Antonio
Fley Lechey
Wareren G. Harding
Scahey
I. A. Fee
Bexar County
Scholz Hall
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mier
Scholz
Bacring Down On the News By Arthur Bugs Barr
A fragmentary column discusses atomic bomb drills and spy networks with wartime sensationalism. The author mentions hydrogen traitors Benedict Arnold and a spy arrest to obtain a formula, hinting at moral ambiguity and ongoing military study.
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Arthur
Bugs” Barr
Benedict Arnold
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