Washington gala prep hints at grand parade echoes and press chiefs genealogy
A broad, opinion inflected reminiscence notes next month's Inaugural Parade preparations in Washington and the recurring presence of famous political names. It highlights Walter Cum mings Jr. as solicitor general and James C. Hagerty’s lineage, then shifts to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's critique of propaganda and a proposed program to flood the world with affordable, solid reading material including better juvenile and reference works to counter Communist literature.
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Walter Cummings Jr
Chicago
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
New York Times
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Far Pacific
Hongkong
Great Britain
France
United States
Dewey
Armed Services
Political and social musings from a Southern Illinois paper
A Corners column fragment reflects holiday routines, shopping notes, and cultural questions from Carbondale area readers. It discusses decorating ideas, co ed terminology, Illinois football and sheep judging, and playful jabs at office life and Santa requests.
Eisenhower's Korea trip fuels campaign pledge hopes
Eisenhower returns from Korea noncommittal on policy while stressing no rapid war spread. The trip, a fulfillment of his pledge, inspires both troops and the nation to expect a shift once he becomes president. He cannot act until Truman leaves office on January 20, but the visit heightens anticipation for a restrained, workable peace in Korea.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Korea
U. S
Eisenhower
Harry Truman
United States
White House
Truman and Stevenson Sparks in A Slightly Bitter Exchange
The text hints at familiar political figures, noting Harry Truman as a Missouri senator and Adlai Stevenson Jr making sharp remarks, possibly foreshadowing a book. It conveys a light, partisan jibe without detailing events or dates.
Dynasties in U S Politics Highlight Second Generation Leaders
The piece notes prominent second generation politicians in Chicago and national circles after the conventions. It cites Sen. Robert A. Taft and Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge descendants, Gov. Adlai Stevenson kin, and other political offspring including the Roosevelts and Eleanor Roosevelt. It also mentions John Foster Dulles, Sinclair Weeks, Arthur Vandenberg, and Winthrop Aldrich as descendants of notable figures, reflecting a trend of political dynasties.
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Russell Long
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Commerce
John W. Weeks
Harding
Coolidge
Gen. Eisenhower
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Winthrop Aldrich
Court of St. James
Nelson Aldrich
Rhode Island
The boy next door hopes late gifts spark generosity
A neighbor notes the boy expects his parents to delay purchases until the last moment, making gifts imbued with a desperate generosity.
Private Capital and Diplomacy
The article argues private capital can aid development in underdeveloped regions as a major Cold War tool. It notes U.S. private investment nearing $1 billion in 18 months, aims to boost growth and reduce poverty, and discusses two proposals to expand abroad investment: a National Planning Association code to ease risk and a rapid tax amortization plan for overseas expansion.
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United Nations
U.N. Assembly
U.S
M. C. Conick
United Nations World
Conick
Homemaker Cautions Soap Use Ruins Gloves
A homemaker warns against harsh soap as it can damage gloves. She notes hands stay cleaner when gloves are removed for washing and stresses gentle cleaning to protect leads and fabrics.
Battle Of Book Shops
Essay argues America lacks a reading culture and devotion to books compared with mature nations. It notes the nation's focus on action over literature and hints at broader implications for education and culture.
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America
Stevenson Snoozes At White House Courtesy Visit
Adlai Stevenson enjoyed a rare night or two of sleep at the White House during a courtesy stay, a comfort not always afforded to the current resident of the executive mansion.
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Adlai Stevenson
White House
4-H Participant Advises Swine Show entrants
A 4-H member jokes to his well groomed pig entry at the livestock show in the swine pavilion. He warns the animal not to act like a hog as they move through the exhibit.
The Crunching Dilemma of Mr Billop I Billop I
A humorous analysis on crunching noises in a household. It argues that crunching implies eating and can disrupt order, with unauthorized crunching between meals provoking hunger and curiosity. It suggests soft foods to avoid attention. Christopher Billopi
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Christopher Billopi
Worry Clinic In The Image Of God
Dr. George W. Crane argues that God should be viewed as a modern American father rather than a European king. He contrasts biblical imagery with contemporary family life and urges churches to foster a joyful, open home atmosphere. Readers may request his leaflet by mail.
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George W. Crane
Lorna C
God
Milwaukee Journal
Johanne
Brahms
Dad
Lipton's Egg Lesson A Young Merchant's Insight
A Milwaukee Journal feature recalls Sir Thomas Lipton's youth in his father's grocery. He observed a customer left before eggs sold and advised that his mother should sell eggs because her smaller hands would make the eggs appear larger, hinting at early shopper psychology.
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Milwaukee Journal
Thomas Lipton
No Monopolist Proposals Inspire Canny Tycoon
An elderly financier warned by a friend about marrying a younger glamorous woman. The tycoon replies he would rather own shares in a first rate concern than stock in a poor one, preferring solid gains over folly in matrimony.
Mission Completed Too many quit looking for work in NYT
The passage notes a claim that too many people stop job hunting once they obtain employment, attributed to Catholic Digest and appears in the New York Times. It blends poetic opening lines with the assertion about labor pursuit and recovery. Valerie R. Lehman is associated with the piece.
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Valerie R. Lehman
New York Times
Catholic Digest
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