Are We Doing Well or Not
A political commentary questions whether U S arms production is good or bad depending on whether the Administration is on the offensive in Congress. It notes Sen Lyndon Johnson and a defense watchdog committee criticizing production while the Administration cites statistics to defend it. The piece urges coordination and clarity amid fluctuating claims about defense spending and goals.
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America
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Committee
U. S
House
Soviet Russia
Pentagon
Tom Connally's Last Battle in Foreign Aid Fight
The Texas senator, nearing retirement, leads a Senate Foreign Relations fight to push mutual security aid. He demands around six point nine billion dollars, arguing substantial cuts threaten allied defense and global stability. Contenders include Sen Styles Bridges. Ike warns cuts below target jeopardize free world security. Connally hopes this final major push caps his career.
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Tom Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Texas
Senator Connally
Senate
Mr. Trumans
House
Senate Republicans
Sen
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
U. S
Dwight Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Forces
Tan
Connally
No Censorship Is The Best Censor
David Dempsey reports in the New York Times Book Review that Die Memoiren Churchill leads German best sellers, with Germans paying $5.25 while English editions are cheaper for language readers. Postwar bans on British and American works spur demand, while memoirs by Hitler and Goering also circulate. Allies refrain from broad bans, a prudent choice.
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West Germany
Winston Churchill
David Dempsey
New York Times Book Review
Churchill
Boston
Goering
Dempsey
Hitler
The Great Deal Of Cards And Political Parties
A humorous essay contrasts dealing cards with memory tests and shuffle debates, then shifts to politics. It notes Billop and Manville in May, previews July party conventions in Chicago, and analyzes American two party dynamics versus continental multi party systems in France and Italy.
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Chicago
Joe Stalin
Kremlin
Italy
Rome
France
Felts Column Recalls Spelling Bee Promised on CBS
The column recalls advance publicity that the National Spelling Bee finals would air on CBS at 3 30 p m central daylight time on May 21, a broadcast not received by the columnist. It notes earlier school spelling memories, Lindbergh’s flight, and personal anecdotes from 25 years ago, ending with plans to fish bluegills.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
Washington
C.B.S
Fowler District
Lake Creek Township
Marion
Hunsaker
Felts
Agriculture
University of Illinois
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic
Paris
Boston
Lindbergh
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Cure for grouchy husband by Dr Crane
Louise J 32 seeks help for psychological pain from her 48 year old husband Harry who snaps at her, criticizes her cooking, and quarrels. The doctor advises courtesy and compliments to break the cycle, noting the husband faces meno pause and psychological change. The piece emphasizes the Golden Rule and starting politeness to improve relations.
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George W. Crane
Louise J
Harry
Louise
Fallacies of Gallup in Interpreting Figures
A critical review challenges George Gallup's method and political categorization. It questions his three-group labeling of voters, the stability of party affiliation, and the leap from eligibles to actual voters. The piece argues Gallup overstates certainty, warns against predicting outcomes, and urges scrutiny of his 15 million independents figure.
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George Gallup
Gallup
Letters: Our Readers Views on Illinois business site
Murphysboro reader John T. Kimball criticizes R F Hay the Fantas Factory Locating Service letter to Governor Stevenson. He defends Southern Illinois against Hay's claims, questions labor disputes, and argues Southern Illinois lacks working capital but possesses potential, noting local businessmen and Chi partners.
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Southern Illinoisan
Stevenson
R. F. Hay
Fantas Factory
Chicago
New York
Southern Illinois
Daily
Southern Illnoisan
Iwc
Illinois
Hay
Ilinois
Chi
Nis Teton
Lew
Kago
Murphysboro
John T. Kimball
Designers Dream Of Super Jet From Drawing Board
The piece contrasts a lawn mower’s clatter and a gasoline motor’s noise with the idea that the United States already has war planes that launch from small decks but argues for a jet conceived directly from a designer’s concept.
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United States
Western Union Strike Contract and Pay Provisions
The contract includes a clause paying certain employees for 48 hours while working 40, expected to shape new rate schedules. The piece notes a saying that the price is nine words for ten with an extra charge for love.
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Western Union
War camp commander Haydon Boatner reads riots act in Korea
Brig Gen Haydon Boatner in charge of war prison camps on Korea reads the riot act to Communists. Potato shortages show abundant chips but few casewives can glue chips for baking potatoes. Bonn dispatches say 1952 will be memorable in world history. How many readers know the year UN charter was signed in San Francisco?
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Haydon Boatner
Kore
Bonn
San Francisco
Eisenhower Faces Pressure Over Taft Delegates Clash
As Eisenhower returns home he must confront backers urging a hardline approach to Taft dominated convention managers. He awaits private counsel and faces the dilemma of matching Taft's aggressive tactics while not alienating supporters. His response hinges on immediate, forceful action to counter delegate math and secure loyalty.
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General Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Europe
Two London News-Letter Exchange Over Golf Clubs
An English explorer at a maharaja’s court was asked what could be given in return for gifts unobtainable in India. He joked that if he visited England he would try for golf clubs. The maharaja later claimed two golf clubs, both 18 holes with a swimming pool, and quipped about St Andrew’s. Graduates’ diplomas may seem unimpressive when framed.
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India
Ater
England
St. Andrew’s
Terugiversation and Sciolism in Steel Dispute
A fragmentary courtroom style clash mentions John L. Lewis and Clarence Randall of Inland Steel. The mine workers leader accuses Randall of tergiversation and sciolism, extending the steel dispute into union shop issues.
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John L. Lewis
Clarence Randall
Inland Steel
Randall
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U. S. News & World Report
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Ike
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London News
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