Chennault Seizes Chinese Airline Assets for American Backing
The former U S general Claire L Chennault aims to place Civil Air Transport and two major Chinese airlines American owned to shield assets and press U S protection in China. Critics call the move a possible paper sale to force U S involvement and question loyalty. Admiral Denfeld retires amid unrelated Pentagon controversy and leadership concerns.
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Claire L. Chennault
China
Civil Air Transport
China National Aviation
Central Air Transport Corp
Chennault
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Sun Center Temperature Revised Halves The Guess
Scientists revise the sun’s core temperature from 40 million to 20 million degrees Celsius. The change may relate to increased coal use this year.
New York Residents Question Water Use After Morning Shave
A brief note ponders how much water New York residents consumed on Saturday morning as two days of facial stubble were shaved off, prompting curiosity about resource use.
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New York
Former Judge Dawson Sues to Endorse Mine Welfare Fund Trustee
Former federal judge Charles I. Dawson files suit in U S district court in Washington to compel John L. Lewis to recognize him as legal trustee of the mine union welfare fund. Dawson seeks to bar further trustee meetings until his status is settled and asks details on welfare fund management and disbursements post contract expiration. They clash amid wage talks and questions of fund disclosure and governance.
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Charles I. Dawson
U.S. District Court
Washington
John L. Lewis
Mine Union’s Welfare Fund
Lewis
Dawson
Ezra van Horn
District Court
Pennsylvania
Rubber add to roads may reach bridges and culverts
Virginia highway officials explore mixing rubber into asphalt tests and consider applying similar additive to concrete for culverts and bridge abutments, aiming to improve durability and performance.
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Virginia Highway Department
Stamp to Postmark Timely Christmas Card
A practical gadget this season helps postmark late Christmas cards neatly. Ensures the card appears timely and thoughtfully sent rather than an afterthought.
Denfeld rejects Eastern Atlantic commander post
Admiral Louis E. Denfeld former chief of naval operations declines the offer to lead U S naval forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. He cites Navy Secretary Francis Matthews accusation of disloyalty as ruining his suitability for the overseas assignment and testifies in a congressional inquiry into unification and Navy policy. Admiral Forrest Sherman, Denfelds successor, works to restore morale in the fleet.
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Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
U.S
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Navy
Francis Matthews
Truman
Admia Denfeld
Denfeld
Army
Air Force
Forrest Sherman
Bridge Neglect Causes Snarl Traffic Delays Reported
A historical report notes traffic congestion stemming from failure to repair a bridge. The piece also recalls the claim that the Indians once sold Manhattan Island for $24 without guaranteeing a water supply.
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Manhattan Island
Mrs J Parnell Thomas Declines Congressional Bid
Mrs J Parnell Thomas decides not to seek election to the congressional seat her husband is vacating after much deliberation. Public and Republican party sentiment oppose her bid, with the party naming another candidate to run. The decision reflects ethics concerns about her husband’s actions and public opinion.
Russians level mountains with atomic energy attack
The text claims Russians target mountain ranges using atomic energy, labeling the radio phenomenon as mountain music in capitalist countries. It then notes steel costs rising by $4 per ton and automobile prices potentially increasing by $10 or $25, with implied added handling charges and overhead.
Fossilized Leaders to GOP Says Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette argues the Democratic party dominates due to its ideas while noting the GOP is hindered by aging leaders holding the purse strings. It predicts a new generation of Republicans will eventually seize control and align with a growing population.
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David Lawrence
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
America
Democratic Party
Truman
Republican Party
No shave ban in New York boosts Santa appearances
The no shave ban in New York proves only moderately inconvenient with about ten percent of metropolitan males dressing as Santa in stores and on street corners during the pre Christmas season.
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New York
Metropolis
Warning to Reds Behind the Iron Curtain Fade First
The note warns Pink readers that behind the Iron Curtain the weak Reds are first to fade, signaling concern over Communist resolve and effectiveness. It frames the Reds as vulnerable while urging vigilance against Soviet influence.
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Iron Curtain
Goodbye Aquitania A New Tribute To A Great Liner
The retirement of Cunard White Star liner Aquitania marks the end of an era in New York harbor. The ship served in two wars as troopship and hospital ship and became a beloved waterfront landmark with its four stacks a familiar sight to daily observers.
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New York Times
Cunard
New York
The Stars They Do Their Work Like Telegraphers
A brief poetic quote praising swift telegraphers and steady messaging through night, highlighting beauty and certitude with a nod to the great Hand and light, attributed to Edward D. Garner in the New York Times.
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Edward D. Garner
New York Times
Mature Opinion on Journalism Lessening with Age
A reflective line notes that as a newspaper man grows older he increasingly shuns grand terms like journalism, suggesting a shift toward plain speech and practical reporting over lofty labels. The remark attributes wit to experience and hints at evolving editorial style.
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Lowa
Charactonyms and social climbing tease in Felts column
In Second Thoughts, David V. Felts surveys the word charactonyms from Word Study and offers examples from Cooper Hawthorne Bunyan and Shakespeare. He parries humor about signatures, retail antics, and social signals, then muses on class, greeting etiquette, and how authority affects behavior in offices and restaurants.
What the Russians Are Reading
An overview of Soviet literary policy under the Central Committee, noting the dominance of official ideology in publishing. It highlights record book production, the limited role of entertainment fiction, key literary magazines, serialized works, and the prominence of Pushkin, Tolstoy, and other classics. It also discusses the prestige of Leningrad and Moscow monthlies, the role of Stalin Prizes, and the mix of classic and contemporary Soviet authors shaping reader tastes.
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U.S.S.R
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Cabinet of Ministers
Ilya Ehrenburg
Moscow
Leningrad
Novy Mir
New World
Oktiabr
Znamia
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Big Four
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Stalino
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le Tolstoy
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James Fenimore Cooper
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Leo Tolstoy
Dostoevsky
Mikhail Sholokhov
Alexander Fadayev
Peter I
Alexis N. Tolstoy
Nicholas Ostrovsky
Growing Up and Christmas Joy at Home
A housewife reflects on a daughter growing up and shared holiday moments. She cherishes tea, date cake, and Christmas cards, notes the bustle of visitors and the wish for a white Christmas, while contemplating aging, family dynamics, and future moments of togetherness.
Moonlit Island Stir Crowds Tin Pan Alley Songsmiths
Removal of the Chinese Nationalist government to Formosa should cause Tin Pan Alley songwriters to wonder if anyone has celebrated the moonlight over that island.
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Formosa
Tin Pan Alley
Gift Agreements At Christmas Lose Their Enforceability
A humorous look at two relatives or friends who agree not to exchange gifts. The piece warns such agreements are unreliable and urges having a ready gift to hand to punish the breaker, lest the other party feel obligated until next Christmas.
Worry Clinic: Don’t Get Too Chummy With Boss Too Quick
Dr George Crane answers a reader from Chicago where Lawrence G 33 an office manager asks about a new hire calling him by his first name He notes the danger of too informal relations with a boss and asks why some people push to use first names in work interactions.
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G. & C. Merriam Co
Webster Dictionaries
Thomas Elliott Berry
Mr. Blank
George W. Crane
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Chicago
Larry
Dr. Crane
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