Wilson Named Mobilizer Amid Unions and Cold War Pressures
An analysis notes General Electric President Charles E. Wilson as a key defense mobilizer facing union battles with the United Electrical Workers and the anti Communist International Union of Electrical Workers. It cites NLRA rulings, AEC controls at Schenectady, and UE affidavits, while contrasting car industry price rollbacks by GM Chrysler Ford and Nash, and the public reaction to government edicts.
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General Electric
Charles E. Wilson
United Electrical Workers
C.I.C
U.E
National Labor Relations Board
G.E
C.i.co
International Union of Electrical Workers
Schenectady
N.Y
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
United States
Korea
Wilson
General Motors
Chrysler Co
G. M
Chrysler
Ford Motor Co
Nash Motors
Washington, D. C
Worry Clinic New Adventures Build Marvin Confidence
Marvin L. an 11 year old from an orphanage spent a month at a farm with Dr. George W. Crane family friends. He learned to ride a bicycle swam and dived rode a motorcycle traveled twenty miles and milked a cow aiding his self confidence and new experiences.
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George W. Crane
Marvin L
Bobby
Marvin
George
Philip
Stalin Re elected in Home District in Soviet Vote
Joe Stalin won in his home district with a 31 452 to 0 tally amid the Russian elections. The USSR states no living former President and no man claims to be Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
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Joe Stalin
U.S.S.R
First Day of Winter Brings Unseasonable Warmth
On winters first day the temperature rose sharply and the sun appeared as Mother Earth began to push away her blanket of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Fred Lee Appointed Chicago Girls Baseball Commissioner
Fred Lee of Chicago is named the new commissioner of a girls baseball league in a sweeping appointment. The move places him in charge of overseeing league operations and development for the youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Fred Lee
Chicago
Chicago Datelines Stir Local Newspaper Debate
Chicagoans protest being listed as Chicago Illinois in datelines while the Associated Press trims state names for well known cities. The quarrel over proper city state formatting echoes longer debates on style and clarity in press reporting.
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New York
Chicago
Illinois
A.P
Michigan State Joins Big Ten as Hutchins Departs Chicago
Michigan State gains admission to the Big Ten in a move announced as Chancellor Bob Hutchins exits the University of Chicago. The shakeup signals a major conference realignment and leadership transition for both institutions.
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Michigan State
Bob Hutchins
University of Chicago
GM Rolls Back 1951 Models On Sale Floor
In Washington the company announced a swift rollback of 1951 GM models onto showrooms. A CIO leader accuses Soviet authorities of using non union labor to install hoses at the Russian embassy, reflecting tensions with the Non Union socialist republics.
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General Motors
C.I.O
Washington
No-Choice Volunteers in Korea Fan Chronicle of Ploys
The piece argues against the claim that Chinese troops in Korea are volunteers. It cites a North Korean communique and a congratulatory message from Gen Lin Piao to his troops as evidence of organized command. The author compares this to MacArthur style communication and dismisses official Chinese denials of intervention.
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Moscow
Korea
People’s Army
Lin Piao
4Th
4Th Army
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
Red China
NBC RCA Negotiates TV Contract With HST Daughter
Report says NBC RCA is negotiating a television contract involving the daughter of Harry S. Truman as the deal surfaces amid talks over presidential letters and media rights.
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Nbcrca
HST
Truman Attends Surprise Party for Lucas and Myers
President Truman joined a surprise party for Senator Scott Lucas and Senator Francis Myers. The trio were surprised together on November 7, with all three unaware of the gathering.
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Truman
Sen
Scott Lucas
Francis Myers
Americans misjudge defense burden and color TV ban notion
The speaker warns Americans underestimate the scale of the defense program and argues some believe that banning color television for 12 months could crush communism and secure world peace.
Line of succession in presidential order as defined in 1947 law
The article explains the 1947 succession act placing the Speaker of the House first after the president and vice president and lists the top four in line, including Sam Rayburn and Kenneth McKellar. It notes age gaps among leaders and comments on political figures such as J Edgar Hoover.
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Washington
Truman
Edward Stettinius
Wall Street
House
Senate
State
Treasury
Defense
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
National Capital
Harry Truman
Alben Barkley
Sam Rayburn
Kenneth McKellar
Dean Acheson
John W. Snyder
George C. Marshall
Harold McGrath
Jesse Donaldson
Oscar Chapman
Charles Brannan
Charles Sawyer
Maurice Tobin
Barkley
Rayburn
Senator McKellar
Mr. Billopp Christmas Gift Parable
A humorous Christmas vignette describes a man named Christopher Billopp who asks for time to think, can’t recall what he needs, avoids receiving gifts, and ends up with ordinary items. The piece parries expectations about receiving new gadgets and lecturing readers on old fashioned tastes.
Our Government Adjusts Itself in Wartime Readiness
In the wake of a recent election the nation considers mobilization and military aid to Atlantic Pact allies. The Republican minority gains challenge policy while Democrats retain control. the administration faces accountability ahead of the 1952 presidential election.
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United States
Asia
Europe
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Washington Ties Adjust to New Congress and Emergency Moves
As the 82nd Congress prepares to convene on January 3 1951 both parties exercise caution reflecting a lame duck 81st Congress session and wary voters. Republican leaders urge Dean Acheson’s removal while both sides anticipate limited action to avoid political risk and push for a united mobilization effort.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Senate
House
Acheson
Congress
Building character through broad habit education
The text argues personality grows from accumulated habits and that successful people possess many habits. It urges parents to expose children to varied activities such as skating swimming first aid sports and practical skills to guard against inferiority and foster well rounded development.
How to Raise Your Childs School Marks Bulletin
Instructions suggest letting children try varied activities from riding and boating to typing and baking. It urges advance scheduling of experiences to build self reliance and practical knowledge, treating daily mental calisthenics as vital for high N Q. Send for the bulletin with stamps and payment.
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N.Q
Baruch Warns on Unchecked Installment Selling
Bernard Baruch from the St Louis Post Dispatch comments on White Elephant Sales by Bennett Cerf and others. He warns installment plans can help families in moderation but if uncontrolled could warp the American economy. He quips that many families lack a chance to own an elephant for a dollar down and a dollar a week.
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Bennett Cerf
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Bernard Baruch
Elder Statesman
New York mayor Impellitteri dubbed Impy by nickname
The Des Moines Register notes New York City has nicknamed Mayor Impellitteri Impy. The piece highlights the playful ease of spelling and pronunciation and reflects on the nickname's convenience amid questions about letter counts.
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Des Moines Register
New York
Impy
Impellitteri
Cards for Aliens Bangkok
All aliens in Thailand must carry official ID cards. People traveling beyond Bangkok to another province for more than 15 days must report to provincial officials within two days of arrival.
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Thailand
Bangkok
McCarthy Pearson Clash Drives Press and Public Debate
Washington column notes the McCarthy Pearson clash risks press freedom and advertiser pressure on radio and newspapers. The piece argues boycotts threaten expression across media, with McCarthy a lone wolf pushing against Pearsons sponsors and the broader media landscape.
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McCarthy
Washington
Pearson
Senator McCarthy
Drastic Change For Draft Law
The article notes a coming revision of the selective service law as the 82nd Congress plans to raise the draft age to 35 and repeal veteran exemptions. It cites current provisions, exemptions for students and dependents, and the June 30 extension keeping ages 18 to 26 with a large drop in armed forces strength since WWII.
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Congress
Vinson
D.ga
House Armed Services Committee
82D Congress
Enlistment Rules Allow Short Service with Reserve Transfer
The text explains that 18-year-olds may enlist for one year and then transfer to the reserves to avoid further induction, with recall only in war or national emergency by Congress. Those inducted can transfer after less than three years, while one-year enlistees cannot be permanently assigned to duty.
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Congress
St Mark's Volunteer Fire Dept Formed Near Tell City
Rev Eugene Weideman organized a volunteer fire department for St Mark's hamlet joining 18 young men. Farmers bought a $10000 fire truck and a cooperative phone system linked to the firehouse siren to alert 93 subscribers in Anderson township. The first call followed a house fire.
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Tell City
Ind
St. Mark's
Here
Eugene Weideman
Anderson Township
St. Mark’s Telephone Co
Hoover Plan Would Force U S to Abandon Western Europe
The article criticizes Herbert Hoover for proposing to withhold new troops or aid to Western Europe unless allies can field vast combat divisions. It argues such a plan abandons defense, risks Communist domination, and relies on air and sea forces while dismissing a sizable army.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Western
Western Europe
Mr. Hoover
Soviet Union
United States
Tesherans
Yaltas
Kremlin
Eurasia
Hoover Averts War by Standing Behind Naval and Air Forces
The discussion argues Hoover would avoid war, oppose commitments to North Atlantic defense, and fears Western Europe under Soviet and Communist control would outpace U.S. power. It notes Britain’s survival and the risk of Britain joining a broader Soviet-led global dominance.
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United States
Western Europe
Soviet Union
Asia
Africa
Europe
Britain
Hoover Plan Sparks Debate on US Defense Posture
Opinion piece criticizes Mr. Hoover for proposing limited defense, delaying arms buildup, and hoping the Soviet Union collapses without large US action. The author warns such a strategy risks national safety and allows communist advances while avoiding decisive military strength.
Criminals Shunning Bonaparte's Retreat
London reports St Helena island where Napoleon lived has nearly eliminated crime. In 1949 the average daily prison population fell to one from two the year before. The island population is 4 664 and phormium hemp is its main agricultural product. Job shortages noted. Debts court cases rose from five in 1948 to 137 in 1949.
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London
St. Helena
Napoleon
Exle
South Atlantic
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