Editorials on excise cuts and East German church influence
The editorial questions the House Ways and Means Committee’s excise tax cuts and warns of veto risks if revenue is not replaced. It argues wartime taxes should be removed, but a billion-dollar reduction without replacement harms the public and risks false hope. It also notes East German church leaders facing Communist pressure as opposition voices persist briefly before suppression grows.
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Duel Bridge For Two Players Called
A new two person bridge variant titled Duel is described as a straight now and then card game for couples. The piece notes a blunt naming style in marriage terms and hints at tradition shaping play. It also mentions plastic pads for railroad ties to cut shock and proposes they be taxed. A Kentucky Derby entrant named Middleground is cited with a local observer predicting bettors will follow the winner.
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Middleground
Allied Powers Face Chance for Unified Cold War Strategy
In a May meeting of foreign ministers Acheson Bevin and Schuman seek a supreme Allied council to coordinate policy and share intelligence. U S aims North Atlantic defense against Soviet threats, France fears a revival of German imperialism, Britain seeks a hybrid approach. Disagreements over Europe and the Far East threaten coordinated action.
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France
Allied Council
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Run for the Money Derby Race Through Time and Time Again
The Kentucky Derby, famed as the "run for the roses," draws thousands to Louisville for the 1950 race. Records show winning times, distance changes, and notable absences like Man o War, while fans anticipate two minutes of action and potential winnings for the wagerers.
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Ponder
Whiglaway
Florida
California
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Louisville
Clever fellow questions Sing Sing inmate poll consensus
A witty remark asks whether consensus could be measured by polling inmates at Sing Sing. The line frames debate on whether a prison population should influence broader public opinion metrics.
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Sing Sing
Dictionary Reading Distracted by Topic Shifts
A reader notes that a dictionary would be more engaging if it stayed on one subject rather than frequently shifting focus. The remark suggests interest in concentrated content rather than wandering topics.
Apple blossom time in the Ozarks parade of bathing beauties
The Ozarks usher in apple blossom season with a playful scene as bathing beauties pose on a ladder sniffing flowers, signaling a buoyant, lighthearted local mood.
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Ozarks
A Voice Still Heard Opposition in East German Churches
Church leaders from Protestant and Roman Catholic communities in the Soviet zone speak boldly against Communist tactics. Last week top Soviet authorities met religious leaders in a six hour conference, signaling tension between churchmen and the regime.
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Iron Curtain
Soviet Zone
Potatoes Among Market Page Headlines Prank
A playful line notes that market page headlines imitate news fluff and that a headline about red stock or California whites could refer to potatoes. The piece uses a humorous aside about parenting and time wasted.
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California
Milwaukee bar patron stabbed by robber sparks fear
A Milwaukee incident reports a bar customer stabbed by a robber, heightening concerns that people feel unsafe in public spaces. The piece juxtaposes political rhetoric on the Brannan plan with comic book banter, and notes a senator's vote framed as a soul search. It adds a cultural aside on Doukhobor country nightlife and women performers dressed for cold nights.
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Milwaukee
Snakes in Suburbs Warn Against Spreading Alarm
A short essay notes a scare from a snake seen in urban suburbs, harmless yet resembling a venomous one. It argues that sharing sighting news can alarm laundresses and cleaners, demoralize daily chores, and that prudent householders should stay silent about the incident. Christopher Billopp.
Lost Weekend author Charles Jackson discusses fame and writing
In a candid interview Charles Jackson reflects on The Lost Weekend and its ballooning success, his long term writing plans, and a disciplined shift away from Hollywood. He recalls early drafts, his view of danger in fame, and meeting Mann and Garbo with a wary respect.
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Tennessee Williams
Arthur Miller
Thomas Heggen
New Hampshire
Thomas Mann
Greta Garbo
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Garbo
Charlie Chaplin
Pearl Buck article on mentally retarded child and parental kindness
In the May Ladies Home Journal Pearl Buck recounts her child’s mental retardation, the struggles, and the importance of care and gentleness. She urges understanding for families facing disability and condemns thoughtless cruelty toward affected children and their parents.
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Below the Belt Washington Post on Real Estate Lobby
The House committee on lobbying activities shifted from studying the real estate lobby to a discussion of Herbert A. Nelson's political philosophy. Nelson criticizes democracy and favors reduced voter inclusion while his lobbying role remains effective. The piece argues such anti democratic views reflect motives of the property interests.
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House Committee
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Herbert A. Nelson
Nelson
Congress
Worry Clinic Sees Ruths Secret Sin as Omission
In a case labeled W-289 Ruth E aged 28 married five years describes a husband who belittles her, attacks her intellect, and withholds affection. The analysis argues the fault lies in male ego and sexual passivity, urging avoidance of blame and adoption of constructive communication.
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