Formosa Breaks Politically in Korea War Context
A political columnist argues Republicans face a possible break in November due to the Korea war, urges vigilance against aiding the enemy by criticizing the Truman administration. It notes MacArthur’s Formosa policy row, GOP defenses, and domestic tensions reflected in theater and entertainment critiques.
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Korea
Congress
Truman
Republican Party
MacArthur
United States
Formosa
Moscow
Soviet Union
War veteran jokes about recall and rank
A World War II quarter master jokes about being recalled and quips he will be a halfmaster this time. The piece notes slot machine operators restrain amid abundant money and considers a possible double take for one-arm bandits. Jakob Malik as UN Security Council presiding officer appears unlikely to seek a second term due to Communist minority.
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U. N. Security Council
Jakob Malik
Use of the Abbreviation Hon. Before Congressional Names
A guideline states that the abbreviation Hon. is proper before the name of any member of either house of Congress unless the member belongs to the opposite political party. The rule clarifies formal address in official or archival text.
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House of Congress
Milwaukee X-ray deal shifts to army owned equipment
A Milwaukee physician Switches from charging $5 per X-ray to interpreting at $2 per copy as the army takes over X-ray work. He earned about $20 000 in three weeks under the old system and about $8 000 expected now, with potential weekly gross over $2 500. The change reflects rapid defense driven demand and reduced private contracting.
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Milwaukee
Army
National Defense
Amg
Haystack misread as flying saucer in British zone
Villagers in the British zone of Ger mistook a haystack carried by a whirlwind for a flying saucer. Local residents used to airborne haystacks and barns may have overlooked the real saucer amid the odd sight.
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Germis
Kangas
General MacArthur Statement Sparks Congressional Record Debate
Controversial remarks by General MacArthur are cited in the Congressional Record, provoking criticism and calls for clarification as lawmakers weigh the implications of his comments.
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MacArthur
Eddie Cantor Stars Milwaukee Show Fifty Years On Stage
Eddie Cantor headlined a Milwaukee stage presentation titled Forty Years of Show Business with a single performance scheduled, a notable one offs effort reflecting his career milestone.
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Eddie Cantor
Milwaukee
Analysis of a Communist Reading of South Pacific
A Soviet propaganda voice claims to read American significance in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. The piece describes the show as a target of misinterpretation, noting its popularity and stage color while alluding to alleged political implications.
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South Pacific
James Mitchener
As World
Pacific Coast
Fair Co Median Emerges as Springfield Candidate
A fragment hints at a Springfield contest with a candidate named Fair Co Median showing promise as a political contender. The note suggests local humor or satire around the nomination.
Washington Holiday Ad Promises Your Capital Abroad
A capital city newspaper ad urges readers to “Take Washington with you on your vacation” but notes it would spoil the trip. The Deauville season ended with the Grand Prix featuring top European stables including King Farouk. Elsa Schiaparelli misplaced jewels valued at about $57,000 but could recover the loss by selling old dresses.
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Washington
Elsa Schiaparelli
Decatur Traveler Learns Why Westerns Prefer Suspenders
A Decatur vacationer who roamed the western states received his pay in silver dollars and now understands why many westerners favor suspenders over belts.
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Decatur
Western States
Policy Shift: Truman Levels Criticism of MacArthur and Matthews
The president ordered General MacArthur to withdraw a Formosa defense statement and disavowed Navy Secretary Matthews. Truman then sent MacArthur a summary of U S policy, preferring to quote Warren Austin’s UN briefing rather than restate policy in his own words. Our foreign policy is like that these days.
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Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
United Nations
Korea
Formosa
State Department
Navy
Francis Matthews
United Stes
United States
MacArthur
U. S
U.N
Mr. Truman
General MacArthur
Warren Austin
Security Council of
Austin
Trygve Lie
U. N
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Adm
Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
Dean Acheson
Louis Johnson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lsst
Johnson
V.F.W
McCarthy Vows Bare Knuckle Fight Against Communism
Senator Joseph McCarthy pledges a relentless stand against Communism and hints at firmer action, suggesting sharper tactics may emerge in Korea, including the potential use of a bazooka in his campaign.
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Joseph McCarthy
Korea
Partisans of Peace in Paris Toast Peace Appeal Signers
Reported in Paris that the Communist backed peace appeal has 273 million signers, as partisans toast with pink champagne. The piece contrasts perspectives on draft and the younger generation’s concerns amid wartime debates.
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Paris
Off Street Parking Powers Spreading Across Cities
The Evansville Courier notes a trend toward requiring builders of new business industrial and apartment structures to provide off street parking. New York and Miami have ordinances, Louisville and Chicago study similar laws, signaling foresight over past practice. Parking needs grow as city streets serve moving traffic.
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Evansville Courier
New York
Miami
Louisville
Chicago
Death and graves mark calm shores poem by Elizabeth Ross
In a New York Times verse piece Elizabeth Borland Ross questions glory and punishment in the aftermath of a coast where waves lash beaches and wooden crosses mark graves. The poet hints at unresolved duty and the cost of conflict.
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Elizabeth Borland Ross
New York Times
Anniversary Gift Traditions and a Weekend at DuQuoin Fair
A column contrasts wedding gift lists before and after 1948 with bronze chosen for the 19th anniversary and notes on other schedules. It then recounts a rainy road trip from Marion to Carbondale to the DuQuoin State Fair, praising Hayes Cocoa-Cola's facilities, the Grand Circuit racing cancellation, and experiences at the fairgrounds with livestock, rides, and a box of lily bulbs to end the trip.
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World Almanac
Old Homestead
Marion
Carbondale
Route 51
DuQuoi State Fair
Bill Leeman
Hayes
Lee
Springfield
Ilinois
DuQuoin
Atomic Maid
Canasta Explained By A Playful Challenge From Billopp
Christopher Billopp exaggerates a Canasta lesson showing how rules shift as players learn. The narrator notes conflicting counts for melds and cards, jokers and wilds, red and black treys, and various scoring twists, revealing the game’s complexity behind the confident stance.
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Christopher Billopp
Social Security in a Cow’s Quiet World
The verse portrays a cow as a model of Social Security with poise and urbanity, living off generous greenery and supportive care. It emphasizes a stable, duty free life guided by benevolent forces, illustrating wellbeing through pastoral imagery.
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The
Staley Journal
MacArthur Mailing List Reveals Formosa Statement
President Truman learned of General MacArthur’s Formosa statement late Saturday after a private mailing list distributed the text widely. The event prompted a calm, pointed presidential rebuke to a general seen as testing constitutional boundaries.
MacArthur Letter Debate Hardens Over Formosa Policy
President directs withdrawal of a Formosa statement by MacArthur after a brief conflict with Washington over public release. The exchange moves to written instructions and a debate on timing and method of releasing the story as press officials weigh how much to reveal.
What Is Aggression United Nations Never Defined
The article discusses how the United Nations has not defined aggression and relies on Security Council unanimity among great powers. It notes Soviet absence affecting actions like Korea, the difficulty of enforcing U.N. sanctions without Russia, and the U.S. constitutional implications of acting under the Charter without mandatory obligations.
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United Nations
Security Council
South Korea
U.N
Korea
Russia
U.S.A
American Congress
Congress
MacArthur aide’s war talk triggers White House row
A public relations man Julius Klein sent advance copies of a weekly magazine story, drawing in officials from Hoover to MacArthur. Secretaries Johnson and Early weighed the implications as defense relations with film producers loomed. The White House faced scrambling to explain a withdrawal ordered by the President to avoid signaling an official stance.
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Julius Klein
Herbert Hoover
Republican Policy Committee
General MacArthur
Klein
Midwest
Johnson
Department of Defense
Moving Picture
Pentagon
Stephen Early
Eric Johnsston
Early
Department
Pullman Co
MacArthur
Ross
White House
Washington
United Nations enforcement and its democratic limits
The author argues UN decrees cannot be enforced by voluntary state forces and proposes a separate UN police as essential. He questions U S drafting power to enforce resolutions and condemns the UN as weak, shackle like, unable to compel action. The piece laments diminished national standards and a public lacking steadfast leadership and patriotism.
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United Nations
Mr. Nehru
Kashmir
Korea
France
Sweden
Baltic
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Turkey
Dardanelles
Russia
Washington
Worry Clinic Examines Woman's Passion Versus Man's
Dr. George W. Crane discusses sexual passion as a mix of psychological and physiological factors. He argues men have a stronger physiological hunger and that women's desire is largely imaginative, with professional temptations not equaling true passion.
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George W. Crane
Lita R
Crane
Lita
Sex Difference of Men and Women Explored
A columnist describes female sexuality as childlike yet intense, comparing human hunger to that of cattle and horses. The piece asserts men are more sexually driven than women and invites readers to request a fuller account by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope and a dime for printing costs.
Latter Day Proverbs From Santa Fe Magazine
One eye on temptation we pray not to be led into. tact makes guests feel at home when we wish they were away. Prejudice is a loosely held belief. When success goes to a person’s head they face potential failure.
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Santa Fe Magazine
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Doris Fleeson
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