Strained Anglo American ties risk over British diplomats
The piece questions potential damage to Anglo American relations if two missing British diplomats Donald L D MacLean and Guy Burgess have fled to Moscow with secrets. It notes Fuchs case fallout and U S Acheson's comments on Korean border plans and State Department policy, urging congressional oversight.
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Klaus Fuchs
Russia
Foreign Office
London
Donald LD. MacLean
Guy F. Burgess
Washington
Moscow
Fuchs
Britain
United States
Canada
Perpetual Cheerful Fellow Lifts Office Spirit
A cheerful office presence brightens the mood as a hopeful gang notices a favorable window on that side. The scene hints at improved morale and a possible shift in atmosphere.
Oldtimer recalls nostalgic spit toon in block talk
A block chat recalls the old fashioned spit toon as a missed feature both in the present and in the past, with an oldtimer and his wife agreeing on its absence and memory.
Truman Warns Inflation Threat Could End Cold War With No Shot
President Truman urges extending economic controls as inflation risk grows with a spreading price war. Aides call him deeply concerned while Congress seeks new legislation before June 30. Opposing voices emerge from Republicans and a nationwide price-cutting trend, notably in Des Moines, tests the case for continued controls and wage and materials limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
New York
Des Moines
Nickel Bar Size Expands Without Price Increase
A candy maker increases the size of its five cent bar while keeping the price unchanged. If this trend continues, five cent bars could grow large enough to rival the old penny size from earlier days.
Psychologist Asked When Spanking Is Okay
A psychologist is quoted asking how old a child should be before spanking. The answer suggests the child must be old enough to realize the act hurts the caregiver more than the child.
Looking Backward on MacArthur Firing Inquiry
The article reviews Senate hearings on MacArthur dismissal, noting the State Department under Dean Acheson faced tough questions. It cites the Formosa directive of December 1949 and its wrong forecast about US aid to Chiang Kai-shek, later altered by Red Chinese intervention in Korea.
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State Department
Acheson
Department
United Nations
MacArthur
Dean Acheson
Formosa
Chiang
United States
Senator mocks Acheson style in mustache debate
A senator claims Secretary of State Acheson would gain popularity if he changed his mustache. The piece notes Republicans have already given him a goatee as part of the political contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
White House Beef Headlines Spark Mockery
A sharp critique targets the White House press briefings calling one session a bull session on beef and a daily conference a pow wow on cow, noting the same writer authored both phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Pinball Budget Shifts Scores From Hundreds to Millions
In a striking budget shift, the article notes a change in scoring norms from one hundred to a million in pinball contexts. It implies broader impacts on standard expectations and financing.
Nervous Host Worried Over Every Dinner Detail
The nervous host frets over hors d oeuvres and course planning. He questions clam dishes vegetables rolls and dessert readiness and worries guests will miss portions. Despite reassurances his mind stays on every dinner detail as guests arrive without cigarettes.
Equalizing Highway Fees Aims To Raise 28 Million
Illinois moves to raise truck and bus license fees to $2.50 per 1000 ton miles and lift the gas tax to five cents. Passenger cars now pay $1.75 per 1000 ton miles while trucks pay 64 cents, with supporters arguing the shift funds highways fairly amid truck lobbying opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Argus
Illinois
Springfield
Rock Island-Moline
Stengel
Rock Island
House
Editor hints at contest for new name for Pravda
The editor of a magazine running a contest for a new name for capitalism teases that, once finished, he would gladly host a contest for a new title for Russia's propaganda publication Pravda, whose name means truth in Russian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Pravda
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Picnic Time Again in Private Pastures of Farmers
The writer recalls a lighthearted American picnic ruined by a park board ban. Friends arrive late in convertibles, search for shade by a country creek, and struggle with sun, ants, and a chaotic meal as the day centers on softball, snacks, and a few mishaps.
King Farouk Inspires a Kitchen Table Feast
A narrator praises a royal supper of fried chicken potato salad iced tea and beans. The scene centers on a lavish home meal with savory sides and a playful note about sugar on the kitchen table while invoking King Farouk as the king in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farouk
Creekside Kids Hunger Games and a Wet Rescue
Children complain of hunger then split to a creek area to play. A tester tries a vine swing but fails to hold him. A spectator jokes about swimming after eating as several slip and fall. A diver retrieves a horseshoe after a bullfrog near miss.
Picnic Memories and a 1960 Phone Disconnection
The narrative recalls a summer picnic with burning paper plates the scent of a city dump and a late returning farmer appearing over a hill. A rainy trip home ends with a grateful couple promising to repeat the outing, while joking about disconnecting the telephone in 1960 to write a book on picnics.
The Smiling People by Virginia Scott Miner
A short poetic tribute from the New York Times praising the smiling people who bring bravery, mirth, and light to streets and towns. It notes their quiet strength during grief and how their friendship and courage uplift others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Scott Miner
New York Times
Wishful Talk Sparks Russia Leadership Speculation
Dale Ahern of Decorah Iowa speculates in Public Opinion that a charismatic new Russian leader could unite the people in a sweeping movement to topple communism. The note reflects hopes for dramatic political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dale Ahern
Decorah
Iowa
Population Center in 1960 Area Story of Shifting People
The piece notes the 1960 census likely marks a shift of the U S population center toward Southern Illinois after a half century moving across southern Indiana. It recalls the weather linked jet crashes near Richmond and Sparta, Indiana, debating weather as a factor and recounting a pilot who avoids thunderstorms to stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Illinois
Indiana
Washington
Wabash River
Richmond
Ind
Pentagon
Jamestown
Randolph County
P. E. Hadley
Sparta
Hadley
Turbulence in Thunderstorms Tames Multi Jet Crashes
Thunderstorm turbulence hampers several large jet operations as multiple fatal or near miss crashes are reported. Air safety agencies review weather patterns and pilot reports to determine risk and preventive measures. Investigations focus on storm cell intensity and aircraft spacing amid busy air corridors.
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Pentagon
Baruch Urges Controls Against Political Torpedoes
Senate hearings feature B M Baruch arguing for a robust controls program with high taxes and tight credit restrictions. Blair Moody cites Baruch's call to shun political obstruction and press ahead despite industry opposition and inflation fears.
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Baruch
International Communist Party and Soviet Peace Debate
The piece argues the International Communist Party, led by the Soviet Politburo, undermines U.S. unity and fuels anti Soviet sentiment. It cites Supreme Court findings and warns that domestic pro peace rhetoric by communists strengthens warlike impulses and weakens restraint. It notes Truman’s grass roots push and fears of alien influence on national policy.
Moody Gains Backing as Elder Statesman backs Senate drive
An experienced correspondent notes Moody will benefit from support from the Elder Statesman in New York. The piece discusses House rules committee power and the push to speed action on controls. It argues many Americans, despite hearings, remain skeptical about survival in a world of imperial Russia, Korea, and Iran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Blair Moody
Michigan
B. M. Baruch
Senate Banking Currency Committee
America
Korea
Moody
Elder Statesman
New York
House Rules Committee
Truman
Washington
Iran
Passage on witnesses and Moody hearings prompts guarded opinions
A pessimist senator notes witnesses defend a Korean venture to keep war away, while others fear public reaction. The remarks reflect skepticism toward self-serving declarations heard during Moody's hearing.
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Moody
Criticizing Clergy Sparks Debate on Censorship
Journalism student CASE A-350 Frank T discusses clergy reactions to critical columns. He cites pressure tactics such as subscriber cancellations used to silence truth and contrasts with praise and constructive critique. He notes how good clergymen and professors accept measured criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T
Defense Often Carried by Those Who Feel Offended
The statement suggests that individuals who perceive an injury or affront tend to adopt a defensive stance. It implies psychology of grievance where perceived slights trigger protective, sometimes confrontational, responses.
Clergyman Defends Media Criticism of Clergy
A clergyman argues that public critique of ministers can spur reform, noting that private rebuke may be insufficient. He recalls pastors resenting a case record praising editors but concedes criticism can be effective in achieving faster change.
War the Soviet Union and anti Communists
The text argues that opposition parties in wartime countries did not weaken the Soviets and instead supported war interests. It claims the international Communist party is a Soviet liability while anti Communists gain public hearing for restraint toward the Soviets. It questions Stalin's diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
International Communist Party
Roosevelt
Marshal Stalin
Stalin
Trotzky
Wall Street Journal
Daily Worker
Mail Sack Under Train In Kansas Reassembled Letters
A mail sack burst beneath a train in Kansas and was shredded. Post office workers collected scraps and reassembled the jumble, with one man even receiving a letter he had previously read and discarded while awaiting the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Glass Handle with Care Engages in Bitter Plans
A Dorchester Beacon note details a fiancée who, enraged after a breakup, packed the engagement ring in a padded box and mailed it to her former fiancé. A large red label reading Glass Handle with Care accompanies the package, reflecting her bitter mood.
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Dorchester
Mass
Beacon
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U.S.S.R
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