31 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1950
Page
1
A compilation of prominent figures from 1950 arguing for armament, deterrence, and tough diplomacy. Dr. Harold Urey urges hydrogen bomb development to safeguard liberties. Truman, Eisenhower, and Churchill weigh the balance of power, peace, and responsibility amid Korea and postwar tensions.
A British scientist estimated world military aviation expenditure at 256 billion dollars, nearly matching the U.S. federal debt and about four fifths of World War II air costs. Sir Richard Fairey based his figure on a year by year review of government reports and currency translations. The estimate, announced during a Wright Memorial Lecture in London, notes a rival total of 243 billion dollars not counting power generation investments.
A poll names General Douglas MacArthur as outstanding newsmaker of 1950 and notes his Korea lead from Tokyo, with praise for his World War II role and the UN war strategy. It also covers Secretary of State Acheson, labor leader Walter Reuther, GM’s Charley Wilson, and Mayo scientists Kendall and Hench, among others.
A dramatic 1940s style piece imagines the year 2000 with war ending, peace prosperity, and United States leading a new global order. It highlights hopes for women presidents, advances in science and culture, and a political future shaped by UP experts. The report cites figures like Faulkner and Perle Mesta and envisions a transformed world order and social progress.
Dr. Harald G. Moulton argues for continued Western engagement with scientists from behind the Iron Curtain, urging invitations to international conferences to demonstrate belief in scientific freedom despite government restrictions. He envisions a future federation, space age milestones, and vast increases in global agricultural and industrial output driven by science.
The year 1950 closes with the Korean War named the top news event by Associated Press editors. Major items include China’s entry into the war, the attempted assassination of President Truman, Taft’s Republican gains, United States rearms, McCarthy’s campaign, and trials of Alger Hiss and Judith Coplon.
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