MacArthur’s Michigan Speech Attacks Party Tactics
General Douglas MacArthur addressed the Michigan Legislature urging the public to oppose a general as president while praising Taft’s stance against Eisenhower. He recalls Washington and Grant as past warrior leaders and argues party tactics threaten liberty. He also wears uniform, breaking Army rules on political activity.
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Michigan
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
MacArthur
George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
Republic
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Syracuse Traffic Safety Earns National Honors
Syracuse earned third place in the National Safety Council 1951 rankings for overall traffic safety in its class and tied for second with Rochester in Institute of Traffic Engineering awards. The city’s schools police and safety divisions reduced fatalities from 23 per year a decade ago to about 12 now, with praise for the Chamber of Commerce Safety Division and local agencies.
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Syracuse
National Safety Council
Rochester
Institute of Traffic Engineering
Chamber of Commerce Safety Division
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting
He Has Wrought Well at Syracuse University Music Staff
Dr. Jacob Kwalwasser, soon to retire from Syracuse University's music staff after 26 years, has shaped the institution's standing in the field. An author of textbooks, researcher in psychology of music, and inspiring teacher, he has found joy in developing talent and in his lifelong work.
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Jacob Kwalwasser
Syracuse University
Ten year old Dawn and the fawn appeal to the governor
Dawn Duncan of Bernardsville New Jersey writes to Gov Alfred Driscoll asking to keep a fawn found by her father a Navy lieutenant commander. Dawn and brother Robin, five, pool 5.20 to cover any fine, while a game warden allows keeping the fawn under conditions if released when grown.
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Bernardsville
N. J
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Alfred ¥. Driscoll
New Jersey
Robert J. Duncan
Navy
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Driscoll
Inéortie Tax Cut for Congress Is Featherbedding
Executive Editor Alexander F. Jones argues against Congress cutting its own taxes by deducting Washington living costs. He defends current salaries, warns of featherbedding, and calls for an honest salary increase and ending nepotism. He notes varied living costs for members and urges public clarity and courage in salary reform.
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Armed Forces Week ends in Syracuse with praise and awareness
Syracuse observes Armed Forces Day as part of a week highlighting defense strength. Col Mary A Halloran WAC director reads Eisenhower praise for the women’s organization. Local ROTC, National Guard, reserves, Air Force and Navy reserve units showcased the nation’s growing defenses.
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Navy Reserve Training Station
Britain eyes compromise on BBC ad ban and private TV
A plan to end the BBC monopoly would allow commercial advertising on private television in a few years while granting a ten year charter to preserve political independence and maintain the BBC ban on ads. Britain seems headed toward a compromise letting supporters of commercials have them and others avoid them.
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Britain
Letters on surveys and Social Security spark reader debate
Readers respond to a North Syracuse survey critique praising door to door data collection and scientific aims. A second letter supports market research use of classifications to shape advertising and product design. A Syracuse note argues Social Security benefits inadequately meet needs and urges personal savings for retirement.
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Syracuse
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New York
More Than Anything by BEN BURROUGHS Sketches
A lyrical poem by BEN BURROUGHS extols a loved one as more beautiful than roses, starlight, land and sea, rainbows, and a lullaby breeze. The speaker promises constant closeness and cheer, expressing deep affection and desire to be near.
Sharing Enjoyments Enriches Life Says George Adams
In his Today's Talk George Matthew Adams urges people to share their pleasures to amplify joy. He cites a Midwest publisher who learned to enjoy nature by sharing sights with his driver and notes that hobbies prosper when shared. He stresses books as companion joy and says travelers feel less lonely when recounting experiences.
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Lowell
McCarthy Found Literary Life Is Rough
Washington columnist recalls Senator Joe McCarthy faced rejection and print woes in sourcing a $10,000 Lustron Corp book. The piece traces failed pitches to publishers, edits by publicists, and a later Senate inquiry into the author’s sale of the work.
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Washington
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Rwis
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Elections Committee
William Benton
D-Conn
Senate
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Statesman
Lasagadine
Royal
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Life
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Lustron Corn
Lustron
New York City
FHA
Benton
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Columbus
Wideman
Reds Alarmed Too About Fifth Column WASHINGTON
Washington reports Russia fears internal subversives as much as the United States does. Brig. Gen. George H. Olmstead says a $100 million foreign aid line item secretly supports deserters from behind the Iron Curtain as a tit for tat against Moscow.
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Russia
George H. Olmstead
Office of Military Assistance
National Defense Establishment
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Moscow
Intelligence Test By Dr George W Crone
A vintage IQ style test with multiple choice questions covering sports reading, animal sounds, sleep hour depth, utensils for cooks, and aviary interest. It includes a matching section of Democratic candidates to birthplaces with scoring guidance and a quirky answer key.
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