Our Opinions on Truce Terms and United Nations Stance
Editorial argues the United Nations can negotiate from strengthened position as forces hold the line across the 38th parallel. It notes Red China’s demands for UN membership and Formosa, while the US insists China must purge aggression before admittance. Despite doubts, seeks careful terms and continued UN unity and patience.
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United Nations
38Th Parallel
U. N
China
Formosa
United States
Korea
Draft Taft Club Leader Fatigued by Campaign Efforts
A Chicagoan who started a Draft Taft club shows dwindling momentum as Ohio senator Taft seeks support. The organizer asserts ongoing push despite waning enthusiasm and Taft's lingering candidacy.
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Taft’ Club
Ohio
Army leases St Louis building for confidential records
The army has leased four floors of a St Louis building to store confidential records. An elevator bay chants top floor for top secrets with congressional reports and presidential letters stored in the basement.
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Army
St. Louis
Yak Tails Declared Chief Expert of Tibet
A quirky note claims yak tails are the top expert in Tibet, a playful item for readers. No further details or context provided.
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Yak Tails
Tibet
Toll roads make a comeback in states seeking funding
The article traces toll road history from 18th century turnpikes to a modern revival. It notes tolls funded early highway systems, their decline with steam power, and current plans to expand pay-as-you-ride roads as gas taxes and license fees fall short. Illinois discusses bills to resume toll financing to fund maintenance and improvements.
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U. S
Illinois
Contemplative talk and yacht trip noted in columns
The piece mentions a rocking chair for contemplation and a Truman yacht trip described as a working session. An older writer laments not convincing the boss he could craft short pieces outdoors. A highly paid movie actress complains most of her salary doesn’t reach her and offers little explanation for her value.
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Truman
California
UN Enthusiasm Fades as World Body Faces Hurdles
A Washington reporter notes waning U N backing in the State Department and doubts about the organization’s ability to enforce decisions. He cites Soviet vetoes, slow standby force contributions, and the belief that no absolute solutions exist for international problems.
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United Nations
State Department
Washington
U. N
World Organization
MacArthur firing inquiry features lingering questions
The Senate committee’s long testimony on MacArthur’s firing prompts thoughts on his fate. Margaret dines with the British King and Queen and may hint at music after lunch, reflecting a period mood and high society scenes.
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Margaret
Women and Operations In Bridge Club
A physician notes that 60 percent of women have had operations. The remark is tied to members of the bridge club, implying a shared pattern among the group.
Open District meetings signal move toward home rule
Newsmen attended the first District of Columbia Commissioners meeting breaking a long tradition of secrecy. The article notes federal control over DC government limits voting by residents and praises the Washington Post for helping open sessions. It forecasts a possible move to a home owned and operated city government.
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District of Columbia
Congress
Washington, D.C
District Commission
Washington Post
Horn Sounding Delights Motorists Yet Upsets Neighbors
A discussion notes drivers often use car horns to summon people indoors, praising ease and speed but warning of neighborhood disruption. It argues horns disturb sleep, wake babies, provoke angry thoughts, and tempt residents to react, though they endure it to avoid seeming fussy.
Expert Driver Learns Parking Tricks From Soelle
A man confident in driving visits Doug Soelle for instruction on parking maneuvers. Soelle demonstrates a precise six step pattern to position a car six inches from the curb, using a two steering wheel car.
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Soelle
Americans Are Joiners in the News Bulletin
Donald L Swank argues Americans’ sense of community shows democracy at work. He notes Americans organize family, school, church, business and games and sees joining groups like PTA, Boy Scouts, Elks and local museums as a strength. He urges showing abroad how Americans participate collectively.
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Donald L. Swank
Institute of International Education
Boy Scouts
Ladies’ Aid
Community Chest
Elks Clubs
Association For the United Nations
Plot Alleged to Bribe Labor Over Wage-Price Controls
A Des Moines Register column quotes Fletcher Knebel warning that labor groups are being urged to bribe workers to undermine wage-price controls and share the loot, a scheme described as a plan for personal enrichment.
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C.I.0
Fletcher Knebel
Des Moines Register
Southern Illinois Weather Woes and Daylight Time Debate
The piece notes faulty forecasts from distant bureaus for Southern Illinois and argues for a local weather bureau with better equipment. It also reports a McGraw atomic plant employee backing Daylight Saving Time while Paducah officials remain cautious, and mentions a new beauty shop opening in Joppa by Bernadin Flanigan.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Springfield
St. Louis
Carbondale
Herrin
Paducah
Psychology on the rails wins over a disappointed customer
Arthur Bridges a C E I conductor recalls using psychology to soothe a complaining mother on an excursion train. He defused anger by offering contact with railroad officials and showcasing deluxe coaches, turning a negative experience into praise for the service.
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Campus
Soldier Boys
Royal road to learning in grammar draws mixed views
The piece argues there is no royal road to language mastery, noting many grammars fail and that Latin remains foundational. It urges a balance between accepting new ideas and preserving proven rules, advocating careful, tested progress in grammar and education.
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Southern
Illine
Streamline
Mar
Riddle of Dean Acheson in Public Scrutiny
The piece analyzes Dean Acheson under pressure from press and Congress as he defends his career. It traces influences from Frankfurter to Brandeis, notes Roosevelt and Truman actions, and questions whether Acheson can endure the strain while remaining effective as secretary of state.
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Soelle
Dean Acheson
Senate
Acheson
Congress
China Wall
Roosevelt
Truman
the Treasury
State Department
Justice Frankfurter
Treasury
Professor Frankfurter
Justice Brandeis
Frankfurter
Brandeis
Morgenthau
McCarthy
Waiton
Truman Seeks Public Embedding of His Stamping Trip
President Truman aims to inform the nation with his own version of events from his stamping trip, planning a California dedication in August at the Central Valley reclamation project. Republicans worry over lacking fresh campaign material as Democrats split between Fair Deal aims and stalling Senate action.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
Central Valley Project
California
Boyle
Denver
National Committee
Senate
80Th Congress
Railroads Push For Taft Hartley Tax Cut And Rate Bill
A brief mentions three major domestic measures sought by railroads: the Taft Hartley act, a tax cut, and a rate bill. The report notes the railroad lobby pressing for passage and potential impacts on labor relations taxation and freight pricing.
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Railroads
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Hill
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F. H. McGraw and Company
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CASE
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