Editorial on party lines in the Eisenhower era
The piece argues voters will vote along party lines rather than candidates. It notes Sparkman’s view of Eisenhower as distant from Old Guard Republicans and discusses reactions among Democrats and Republicans. It mocks McCarthy's credibility and recalls Stevenson and school anecdotes as rhetorical devices.
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Sen. Sparkman
Gen
Eisenhower
Gov
Stevenson
Gen. Eisenhower
National Committee
California
Inflation Spiral Higher and Wider After Steel Strike
The steel strike has ended and production resumes, boosting jobs and output. Higher wages for steel workers and increased steel prices feed the inflation spiral, with coal costs and broader consumer prices rising as industries adjust. The full impact is only beginning to be felt as prices and wages align with the renewed industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aluminum Industry
Steel Workers Union
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Einstein Claims Knowledge of Flying Saucers Is Limited
A noted physicist states he knows relatively little about flying saucers. Concurrently plans for a California home await the delivery of a full set of shock absorbers before construction resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Albert Einstein
Sparkman’s Controversial Comment Seen As Non Serious
The piece argues Sparkman’s 1951 remark praising Eisenhower would not justify censure. It notes his bipartisan voting pattern, showing 96 percent party unity and 75 percent alignment with Democrats who sided with Republicans, framing his stance as prudent and consistent.
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John Jackson Sparkman
Gen
Eisenhower
Sen. Sparkman
Eisen
Gov. Stevenson
Richard Nixon
Alabama
Frustrated baseball player becomes radio comedian on tour
A frustrated baseball player who turned to radio comedy found some satisfaction while touring military installations in Wright Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Field
Celebrated Athlone Shack Available for Rent at $75
A famed tumble-down dwelling in Athlone is likely available for rent at about $75 per month with the tenant responsible for heating. The quirky property draws curiosity for its storied past and affordable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athlone
Snake Oil and College Oratory
Leonard F. Schmitt argues against Joseph R. McCarthy likening him to a snake oil doctor who uses a bulging briefcase as proof. The Wisconsin Republican candidate cites McCarthy’s habit of waving disconnected documents to attack administrations. The piece recalls a college debater who used a file box of cards to add authoritative sounding citations in rebuttals.
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Sen. McCarthy
Leonard F. Schmitt
U.S
Wisconsin
Joseph R. McCarthy
Schmitt
The Ballad of Horsepower and a Cautious Driver
Christopher Billopp warns that horsepower in engines is like multiple horses, dangerous when not controlled. He compares beginners to drivers who risk wrecking fences, dogs, and homes, and urges families and pets kept safe until one handles horsepower calmly and efficiently.
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Christopher Billopp
Flying saucer cage act teased as Barnum rivalry
If P T Barnum were alive today he would amass wealth by exhibiting a flying saucer in a cage in New York City. The remark imagines a modern spectacle blending showmanship and science fiction in the metropolis.
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P.T. Barnum
New York City
Russia Can't Win With A Pencil
An editorial argues Russia cannot claim Olympic victory. It compares scoring systems, noting U S total 614 points vs Russia 553 under common methods, and 60 point gap persists even with alternative Russian rules. The piece urges discarding all point systems, ending with Russia can't beat us, even with a pencil.
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Russia
U.S
Avery Brundage
Rising living costs and tribal photo campaigns noted
The article jokes about rising living costs and recalls a 20th century pun on H C L. It predicts the presidential campaign will start only after both major party candidates are adopted by tribes and photographed in ceremonial headdresses.
Free Lorder in London Dinner Perk for Acheson
Washington dispatch notes Secretary of State Dean Acheson may dine free in London as an honorary Lincoln's Inn bencher. He must appear in scholar's cap and gown to claim the perk. The bencher rank aligns him with Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth and Viscount Alexander.
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Washington
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dean Acheson
London
Lincoln’s Inn
Inns of Court
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Queen Elizabeth
Viscont
Alexander
Home Cooking By Candlelight Sparks Yard Fire
A housewife who turns off electricity for dinner uses a gas range outside, cooking by candlelight, and a fire breaks out in the yard prompting a response from local firefighters.
Tomato Prospects Eclipse Political Conventions Recede
The piece notes a shift in public interest from political conventions to the generally poor tomato prospects. It highlights concerns about crop yields and market conditions affecting farmers and consumers alike.
The Lemon Jelly Cake published by Little Brown Co
David Felts notes the novel The Lemon Jelly Cake by Madeline Babcock Smith is published by Little, Brown and on sale this week. He praises the village setting of central Illinois in the summer of 1900 and recalls its serialization in Woman's Day. Storm Whaley and ghost-writing themes appear in the column.
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Little, Brown & Co
Madeline Babcock Smith
Illinois
Cozy Culture Club
New York
New England
Deep South
Oh Yes and That: Quiet Mornings and New Neighbors
A reflective piece notes quiet residential mornings where meter readers echo in the back doors. It mentions vows to learn meters and to read Pilgrim's Progress and Don Quixote, while planning leisure and cautious steps. The writer observes new neighbors finishing a one floor home and promising floriculture and strong community example.
Worry Clinic On God For All By Dr George W Crane
Dr Crane reflects on racial prejudice and Christian brotherhood, citing Patsy’s question about a single God for all colors. He argues real worth lies in minds not skin, notes war era Japanese American internment impact, and recalls mixed college acceptances pressured by veterans groups.
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George W. Crane
Patsy
Chicago
Grandma
Illinois
American Legion
Legion
Absenteeism in Congress election year yields poor records
The 1952 election year saw waning On The Record rates in both chambers. Senate averages dropped to 86.8 percent on 129 votes, while the House averaged 83.7 percent on 72 roll calls. Republicans led in the House and Democrats in the Senate.
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Congressional Quarterly
Congress
Senate
House
Roman Roads Meet Modern Highways In Deep Foundations
National Geographic notes the Via Appia and other Roman roads show superior longevity owing to deep foundations and hand laid stones. Modern highways, designed for heavy truck traffic, now seek to match that durability, overturning McAdam’s lighter slabs.
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National Geographic Bulletin
Rome
Appia
Brindisium
Brindisi
Hydrantum
Otranto
Stevenson Builds Illinois Hub for Campaign in Springfield
Adlai Stevenson plans a Springfield headquarters led by Wilson Wyatt to shed Washington atmosphere. The campaign aims to raise Stevenson’s profile, invite party leaders, and begin intensive campaigning after Labor Day, with stops in the South including Texas. He may rely on Oscar Chapman and Averell Harriman for strategic support and broader party rebuilding.
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Stevenson
Illinois
Springfield
Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Wilson Wyatt
White House
Chicago
South
Texas
Oscar Chapman
Truman
New York
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Senate
Irving M. Ives
Eisenhower
Playground Shepherdess Reports On Evening Boondoggle
The Southern Sophomore details daily events at the big playground where she tends the tot lot. She notes boondoggle captivates her young charges as it did in childhood.
Political duo predict 1952 race on Keep Posted show
James A. Farley and Guy G. Gabrielson, former national committee chairmen for Democrats and Republicans, faced a tough question on the Du Mont program Keep Posted. Asked who would win in November, Farley named Stevenson and Gabrielson named Eisenhower.
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James A. Farley
Guy G. Gabrielson
Truman as Lame Duck President Analysis
Bertram Benedict discusses what counts as a lame duck in U.S. government. He explains before the 20th amendment lame duck status varied with Congress and presidency timing and notes modern succession rules including the Speaker of the House line.
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Truman
Lame Duck President
H.S.T
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Hughes
Wilson
Marshall
House
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WSOY
Arkansas
Storm Whaley
Whaley
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Siloam Springs
Ark
Paul Dever
Europe
God For
Christian Brotherhood of Man
George W. Carver
United States
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Italy
John Loudon McAdam
McAdam
Doris Fleeson
John J. Sparkman
District of Columbia
D.C
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Mr. Gabrielson
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Bertram Benedict
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