Posthumous Medal of Honor awards and political maneuvering
General Omar Bradley awarded 11 Medals of Honor in Washington for valorous actions in Korea none of the recipients attended. Ten are dead and one missing in action. The piece notes the growing posthumous trend and reflects on the Medal’s meaning and history. It also covers attorney Robert T. Murphy facing a conflict of interest exemption in a Senate-House probe and tainted by Taft campaign tactics.
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Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Washington
Robert T. Murphy
Senate
House
Murphy
Ohio
Rep
Walter Brown
Taft
Maryland
June Moon and Sun Noted in Quiet Observation
A brief note asks if anyone has seen the June moon and sun. It highlights a simple astronomical curiosity and invites reader response.
European reception boosts goodwill ambassador bid
The note suggests Margaret Truman’s favorable reception in Europe could influence the Senate to approve her father's chosen singer as the United States goodwill ambassador.
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Margaret Truman
Europe
Senate
U. S
Wealthy playgirl linked to a string of hoodlums
A front page feature calls a middle aged woman who amassed wealth as the associate and companion of multiple hoodlums a playgirl. The article traces her rise and sensationalizes her ties to crime figures.
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America
Alarm clocks creep earlier as days shorten again
The passage notes days growing shorter and the alarm clock starting earlier each morning, reflecting a shift in daily routines and circadian rhythms without citing a specific event or source.
Unity in French politics key to European security
The piece argues that France’s moderate center must unite to counter strong left and right factions, or risk internal strife and the rise of totalitarianism. It notes Schuman’s leadership guiding Europe toward organic unity, with Paris pivotal to global stability and defense planning.
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de Gaullists
Schuman
State Department
France
Oceanographer claims earth expands two inches yearly
A scientist argues the planet grows by about two inches each year to offset surface wear and stress. Skeptics question the mechanics and potential impact on geology and tides.
Senator Paul Douglas Pushes to Cut Government Employee Vacations
The Illinois senator, named as a presidential candidate, vows to reduce government employee vacations while noting many Washington residents cannot vote. The piece satirically calls him a salaried old parographer who would cash a payroll if he ever met one, and quips that Uncle Sam is a ventriloquist with Voice of America reach.
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Paul Douglas
Illinois
Washington
Uncle Sam
America
Change of Tune in Senate Maryland Election Inquiry
The Senate faced Republican criticism over investigating Maryland's election where John Butler defeated Millard Tydings. Taft urged focusing on Ohio, where he beat Joseph Ferguson, but he now hesitates to push the Ohio inquiry. Margaret Chase Smith promoted the idea within the subcommittee amid McCarthy criticism.
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Senate
Maryland
John Butler
Millard Tydings
Robert Taft
Ohio
Taft
Joseph Ferguson
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Joseph McCarthy
Wis
United States Ecuador Cooperation Deepens on Shared Basis
A brief note reports that the United States and Ecuador are forming closer ties on a 50 50 basis with equal partnership. The line suggests mutual goals and joint efforts in diplomacy and policy collaboration.
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United States
Ecuador
Draft Board Reveals False Start For MacArthur Suite Plan
General MacArthur faced a costly Waldorf Astoria suite, priced over 47 dollars annually on a daily rate, while the hotel considered cutting charges by at least half for advertising. The college grad realized the momentary hope of life was just a draft board.
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General MacArthur
Dishwashing Dilemma Sparks TV Housewife Debate
A New York paper headline extols a woman who loves to wash dishes claiming it relaxes her. The article contrasts her roles as mother and TV performer with five shows a week, and discusses husbands who "don't mind" chores and the differences between voluntary work and obligation.
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New York
Father of Two Channel Swimmers Rejects British Interference
The father of two young Channel swimmers vows to keep Britain from meddling. He reflects on the era when Britannia ruled the waves and asserts his resolve amid the debate over oversight.
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Great Britain
Britannia
Golf clubs cost for a matched set varies by quality
A set of matched golf clubs can cost around two hundred dollars or more, with higher end equipment priced significantly above that amount. The piece notes the expense as a practical consideration for players seeking value in gear.
Small garden needs space to cover all leaks say author
Mr Billopp argues a tiny vegetable plot cannot meet a family’s needs once losses from pests weather and animals are counted. He claims a garden must span several acres to yield sufficient produce for dependents and friends.
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Christopher Billopp
New Draft Rules Delayed Induction for 4-F and 3-A Men
Washington reports the new draft law keeps some 4-Fs eligible but likely only those failing pre-induction mental tests. Physical standards remain at January 1945 levels. Selective Service expects large scale inductions of present 4-Fs and certain 3-As not to begin before September. local boards receive updated regulations by mid July and cannot reclassify or call up before August at the earliest.
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Washington
Army
Selective Service
OPS to tailor price rules for industry and business
The Office of Price Administration plans industry specific regulations as its price program base is established by major orders. Senate committee action on wage price controls does not alter this path. Upcoming regs will cover exports, manufactured rubber products, and rugs and carpets.
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Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
OPA
Senate Banking Committee
Government seeks advisers on controlling pay for talent
A Salary Stabilization panel will include art and entertainment experts under Eric Johnston's agency. The task is to set ceiling values for diverse earnings from strip-tease performers to operatic sopranos and models, amid sweeping price and wage controls.
Aircraft industry moves up in U S employment ranking
The aviation sector aims to rise from 13th to fourth in U S jobs next month as engine makers and air frame firms expand. It shows 257000 workers last year, 390000 in March, with a near term gain of about 50000. Canada will also gain from skilled labor shortages as its plants share in U S air force plane production.
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U.S
Canada
Congressional backers lie low before budget wave
Congressional backers of federal pay raises stay quiet as a budget-cutting wave looms with a potential window in a month or two. The Internal Revenue Service advises welfare boards that infirm elderly pensioners hiring home helpers owe Social Security tax if the helper qualifies. A new U.S. Tax Court ruling holds termite damage repairs cannot be deducted from personal income tax returns.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
U. S
Three Diplomats Considered for U S Bonn Embassy Post
Frankfurt report says three veteran diplomats are named for the first U S ambassador to the West German Republic Samuel Reber director of political affairs for the U S high commissioner in Germany Robert Murphy ambassador to Belgium and James W Ridd berger political advisor to the ECA in Paris Plans are advanced to establish the largest U S embassy in Europe at Bonn the West German capital on the Rhine
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Frankfurt
U. S
Samuel Reber
Germany
Robert Murphy
Belgium
James W. Riddleberger
Economic Cooperation Administration
E.C.A
Paris
Europe
Bonn
Rhine
Allies Eye Yugoslavia Military Aid Reforms
London officials from the American and British armies will tour Yugoslavia in several months to study how to assist Premier Marshal Tito's forces with modernization and strength. The mission aligns with a joint British American plan to aid Yugoslavia militarily and economically.
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London
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
South Africa seeks IMF Help to Lift Gold Price
South Africa will ask the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to consider boosting the price of gold at the IMF annual meeting in September. Officials say production costs have risen since gold was fixed at 35 dollars an ounce at the start of World War II. Previously, South Africa’s requests were rejected.
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London
South Africa
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
IMF
Trucks and Rails in Highway Policy Debate
The Pittsburgh Press discusses the clash between rail and truck interests over highway use. It argues trucks will dominate transport on public roads, and policy should balance highway funding, enforcement of weight and size limits, and public interest rather than lobby power from either railroads or trucking interests.
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Pittsburgh
Area Loses Young Graduates to Jobs in Outside Regions
SIU alumni report only about 50 of 400 graduates staying in Southern Illinois. Most find employment beyond the area with firms like F H McGraw Union Carbide and atomic energy projects. Scott Field draws many graduates with high paying military and civil service roles. The issue notes a draft-law change extending service to 24 months retroactive to 1950.
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Hayden Bradford
Southern Illinois
S.I.U
Atomic Energy Project
F. H. McGraw & Co
Union and Carbide
Scott Field Air Base
Woodcock’s letter and June 1951 paper sales
The text notes Mr. Woodcock sent a letter asking for four copies of the newspaper dated Friday June 15 1951. It mentions the Businessman's conference from the day before and that he never purchased any of the June 13 papers featuring his picture under his own name.
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Jean Eaton
Dr. Pardee
Walter Woodcock
Greater Alton
Worry Clinic: Paramours and the Breakfast Battle
Dr George W Crane counsels Joyce S 28 who blasts his column for blaming women and urges wives to shield marriages. He argues modern romances steal husbands through bedroom strife and sexual dissatisfaction, not poor meals, outlining how mental cruelty fuels divorce.
When Husbands Fall For Younger Office Lovers
A columnist recalls many wives seeking help after discovering their husbands fall for a younger coworker. He notes this pattern often emerges after years of marriage and offers advice that may require humble acceptance to win back the husband.
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Joyce
Sex Problems in Marriage Bulletin Request
A reader touts a marriage advice bulletin promising help for sex problems. The notice asks for submission to a newspaper with a self addressed stamped envelope and a dime, claiming it has saved thousands of marriages.
Year of Fighting in Korea Five Phases of The Long Conflict
A historical overview marks the first anniversary of the Korean War with discussion of peace rumors and stalled cease-fire efforts. It traces five phases from initial UN resistance to the 38th Parallel and a 1951 armistice outline, noting key dates and actions by U.S. and Chinese forces.
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Korea
United States
Red China
United Nations
China
U.N
Senate
Johnson
D-Coro
Korea War Phases Outline From June 1950 To Nov 1950
The article traces five phases of the Korean War from the June 1950 invasion across the 38th Parallel to late November 1950, noting U N forces under MacArthur advancing to Seoul and crossing the parallel after the Incheon landing, with casualty figures cited for both sides.
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MacArthur
U. S
Seoul
U.N
U.N. T
38Th Parallel
Iron Triangle
McCarthyism Could Be Margin in 1952 States Victory
Doris Fleeson analyzes how McCarthyism could swing pivotal states in 1952, affecting Democratic strength. The piece cites city-voter shocks from 1950 and the Catholic anti-Communist appeal, noting GOP hope in midwestern and southern states and possible Catholic vice presidential candidates.
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Doris Fleeson
Washington
Senator Douglas avoids run due to divorce and fears
Friends say Douglas shies from candidacy because of a divorce. He is a Quaker with an attractive family life, and supporters insist opponents would weaponize his past against Catholic Democrats amid the Communist issue. He seeks no shadow on his family.
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Senator Douglas
Illinois
McCarthy
Douglas
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