Editorials: Washington inquiry and clean government urged
The piece argues for continuing investigations into Washington corruption and revenue losses, praising Attorney General MecGranervy and urging robust action from future AG Brownell. It notes public disillusion and the need to restore trust by cleansing federal offices and agencies. It also quips about Do si do in Singapore and hints at Eisenhower’s Washington influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Charles P. MecGranervy
Herbert Brownell
Justice Department
Powerful Automobiles Powerful Automobiles
A 1953 model touts 205 horsepower the highest in production cars while debate grows over whether such power is needed. The piece notes a shift from safety and economy to speed and questions where the horsepower race ends and if sensible driving should govern limits.
Old Paragrapher Hopes for Club Treasurer Post
If the Old Paragrapher could not write these small works to earn a living he would like to serve as treasurer of the Washington Newcomers' Club.
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The
Washington Newcomers’ Club
Truman Home Tour Highlights Music and Letters Rooms
Bess Truman guided Mamie Eisenhower through the White House noting a soundproofed room used by Margaret for singing practice and an asbestos lined room where Harry wrote letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
White House
Bess Truman
Margaret
Harry
Corruption At The Top
JOSEPH D. Nunan former chief of the Internal Revenue Bureau is indicted by a federal grand jury for evading more than 90000 in income taxes. Earlier Nunan failed to report 161000 in income amid questions from a congressional committee. Also indicted is Daniel Bolich, his first assistant. The piece blames higher level corruption and criticizes ongoing federal leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Nunan
Internal Revenue Bureau
Nunan
Bureau
Daniel Bolich
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Rhee Urges Total Battle to Drive Reds from Korea
Syngman Rhee demands an immediate all out offensive to eject Chinese forces from North Korea. He says US and ROK forces can win now without UN or Japanese help, risking massive casualties and a global war. US leaders weigh timing before Eisenhower’s visit and caution UN consensus.
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Syngman Rhee
North Korea
Republic of Korea
United Nations
United States
Kremlin
U. S
ROK
Rhee
Eisenhower
Korea
Taft Sees Labor Leader Appointment as Democratic Contradiction
Senator Taft criticizes the labor secretary appointment, arguing it is preposterous for a labor man to be aligned with the Democratic Party. He questions the alignment of labor interests with Democratic leadership.
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Sen
Taft
Cape Cod Promotes Fish And Art Along With Homes
Cape Cod is highlighted for seafood and cranberries, beaches and artists. The promotion notes housing with unfinished roofs and a rustic appeal as part of its charm.
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Cape Cod
A New Attack On Freedom
The Cox committee probes tax exempt foundations for funds to subversive groups. The piece argues Cox equates social research with subversion, cites Dr. Robert M. Hutchins of the Ford Foundation, and warns against fear of ideas undermining liberty and progress.
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Cox
House
Eugene Cox
D-Ga
Re. Cox
Robert M. Hutchins
Hutchins
University of Chicago
Ford Foundation
Illinois General Assembly
The Black Lace Dress and Its Enduring Allure
A lighthearted portrait of the black lace dress as a durable, versatile garment. The piece notes its lasting quality versus silk and other fabrics, its suitability for formal and semi formal events, and the familiar husbandly pull toward the black lace option. It closes by personifying the owner, Christopher Billopp, and hints at dramatic fate.
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Christopher Billopp
Krebiozen Controversy Shakes University Power Structure
Dr Andrew C Ivy of the University of Illinois faces censure and a slow order as Cook County Medical Society questions his Krebiozen cancer research. Prof George D Stoddard calls for a ban on university lab work while trustees delay action. A $25,000 grant hangs in the balance as debates echo Galileo and Fulton. Elena of Montenegro, former Dowager Queen of Italy, dies as tall women note.
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Andrew C. Ivy
University of Ilinois
Chicago
Cook County Medical Society
George D. Stoddard
State University
Ivy
Red Grange
Cancerna Foundation
Doctor Ivy
Krebiozen
United States
Galileo
Fulton
Elena
Italy
Nicholas
Montenegro
Balkan
Vittorio Emanuele
On the Rocks and Charity Games Stir Local Pride
The piece notes liking liquor served on the rocks and praises a hospital fund drive sparked by four men who pledged winnings from gin rummy and other games. It comments on Nebraska’s capitol design and jokes about the Cozy Culture Club festive season and a confused reader of Horatio Alger Jr.
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Lg.g.w.c
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Capitol
Lincoln
Platte
Salem
Illinois College
Cozy Culture Club
Horatio Alger Jr
Alger Hiss
Worry Clinic: Children Among Giants
Dr George W Crane reflects on how children view adults as giants. A parent recounts a lunch scene with David age six or seven, exposing childish judgments and the desire to feel grown up. The piece advises gentle indulgence to boost self confidence.
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David
Publicizing The Out-Power Party from Democratic circles
Clayton Fritchey, former New Orleans Stem executive, takes the public relations post at the Democratic national committee under Gov. Stevenson. The piece links him to Charley Michelson and notes Fritchey’s White House transfer and liaison role with Stevenson’s Illinois talks.
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Stevenson
Truman
Stephen Mitchell
Mitchell
Fritchey
South
New Orleans
Stem
Washington
Department of Defense
White House
Gov. Stevenson
Springfield
Illinois
Democratic National Committee
GOP and Hoover Reforms Editorial in Pittsburgh Paper
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette urges the GOP to avoid patronage and adopt Hoover Commission reforms for streamlining the federal government. It hopes the new regime will push further than the previous administration and calls for Democratic cooperation amid a shift in power.
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Pittsburgh Post. Gazette
Hoover Commission
White House
Great Expectations Tax Return Note Sparks Inquiry
A newly married man filed a return to the income tax authorities and marked his change of status in red ink. He also wrote Watch this space over the section for dependent child allowances.
Bach in Winter
Poem fragment by K. H. Grenville printed in the New York Times. The verse reflects on a tree’s springlike joy amid a winter sky, contrasting green memory with the stark, leafless wood.
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K. H. Grenville
New York Times
Prague Trials Drive Arab Resentment Toward West
Dorothy Thompson argues the Prague show trials, aimed at Zionism, heighten Arab hostility to Britain France and the United States. She notes Soviet support for original UN partition plans, heavy Arab anti Zionist sentiment, and Western reparations to Israel fueling a broader Eastern bloc anti Western campaign.
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Dorothy Thompson
Prague
Communist Party
Russia
Germany
Israel
Soviet Union
U. N
Britain
France
United States
U.S.S.R
West Germany
Europe
Balance of Executive and Legislative Power Restored
The article argues that Eisenhower as Chief Executive and Taft as Senate leader would restore constitutional balance between branches. It warns an unchecked president could be a dictator and an uncurbed Congress could become an oligarchy, stressing coordinated responsibility as vital to liberty. The Taft and Martin era would symbolize true procedure.
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Eisenhower
Taft
Senate
United States
Congress
House
Martin
Senate leadership and independence under Eisenhower era
The piece argues that future Senate leadership should be defined by prestige and capacity, favoring Taft and Knowland as policy and elec office chairs. It contrasts their independence with Alben Barkley’s past subservience to presidents, noting Barkley’s 1944 resignation after disputes with FDR and a call to lift the flag of the American people in all branches.
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Senate
Elecer
Taft
Knowland
Martin
Eisenhower
Congress
Alben Barkley
Barkley
F.D.R
Roosevelt
Where Your Money Goes
Do you fit the typical consumer profile and how does the 1952 disposable income get spent overall. The Federal Reserve Board study shows spending patterns vary by family size income region and car purchases and outlines how one imaginary average dollar would be allocated after taxes.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
Personal income changes amid higher salaries and prices
The report notes total gross personal incomes are up from 1951 to 1952 mainly due to higher salaries and wages. Taxes and prices rise while population grows, keeping per capita purchasing power roughly the same as last year.
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Singapore
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Summerfield
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David Felts
George W. Crane
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Clayton Fritchey
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New York
Luckelss
Herbert Hoover
Michelson
Hoover
GOP & Hoover
From Answers
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Bach
Damascus
Ihe
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Bertram Benedict
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