Dewey as Titular Head and Reporter for Collier's
The piece argues that Dwight D. Dewey, three term New York governor and repeated GOP presidential candidate, serves as a symbolic party figure rather than real power. It notes his public role as a journalist for Collier's and critiques his limited influence within the Republican ranks and in the Truman administration’s political strategy.
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Teoma E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
George Sokolsky
Collier’s
United States Senate
Republican National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
Stassen Declines as GOP Leader in 1951 Political Shakeup
In 1951 Harold Stassen’s influence has waned since his 1948 peak, seen as a future cabinet possibility if Eisenhower wins. Tom Dewey, once disappointed by GOP voters, remains a cautious national figure amid the Hanley affair and Eisenhower’s rising bid, aiming to stay relevant as a bipartisan actor and potential New York governor.
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Dulles
Republican
State Department
Dean Acheson
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Dewey
Eisenhower
University of Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Truman
Tom Dewey
Albany
Gen
Benton
Connecticut
New York
King Features Syndicate
John L Lewis faces new battles in labor split at coal fields
In Bluefield West Virginia a aging union boss John L Lewis is accused of pursuing a Don Quixote mission by targeting auto workers and mobilizing union funds. He faces claims of raiding CIO affiliates and offering posts to former officials while coal diggers question the spending of about 20 million dollars this year.
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Bluefield
W. VA
John L
Sullivan
Victor Miesei
John Lewis
John L Lewis
Detroit
Grapevine
Lewis
CIO
Auto Union
Walter Reuther
Lewis’ District 50
U.a.w.c.lo
District 50
C.I.O
U.A.W.C I. O
C.1
U.A.W.C.1
U.A.W.C
River Rouge
Ford
Reuther
Lewis tightens grip on UMWA amid union rifts and pay clashes
Victor Riesel reports on a deepening split within the American federa tion of miners. Reuther allies attack Lewis over salary and power, noting UMWA leadership is heavily staffed by appointees and that democratic safeguards are weak. The piece frames Lewis as isolated and facing an eroding position.
Marriage Tribute In Sober Note On Women Habits
A reflective New York essay argues marriage is a formative life stage and a common refuge from loneliness. It recounts a man juggling wives and children, illustrating how divorce and remarriage create ongoing financial and social entanglements.
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New York
Boyle
Hal Boyle On Temptation And Self Control
A Hal Boyle column humorously advises avoiding an alluring woman to prevent future regret. The piece uses a comic analogy comparing giving in to temptation to picking up damp bells or peanuts, suggesting it’s hard to stop after the first indulgence and cautioning readers to steer clear.
Odds 500000 to 1 But Drives Wrong Car
Afton July 12 AP Roy Johnson realized the car he drove was not his after noticing odd symptoms. He alerted police while dealer Charles Kerr reported a stolen vehicle. Dealers say such a mix up with keys could occur only about 500000 to 1.
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AFTON
Roy Johnson
Charles H. Kerr
Johnson
Kerr
Defense film preview at Canton library on atomic bomb effects
A showing of the civil defense film Medical Effects of the Atomic Bomb took place Wednesday at Canton public library. Attendees included George Branscomb Canton's civil defense director William Mellen Stark County civil defense director Lt Edgar Price of the filter center Lt Paul Beitzel commander of the Civil Air Patrol unit William Wolforth director of visual aids for Canton public schools and Stark County health department members.
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Canton Public Library
George Branscomb
Canton
Civil Defense
William Mellen
Stark County Civil Defense
Edgar Price
Filter Center
Paul Beitzel
Civil Air Patrol
William Wolforth
Canton Public Schools
Stark County Health Department
U.S. May Have Only 87 B-36s
Washington reports that testimony to the armed services committee indicated the United States has 87 B-36 bombers ready for use, with 65 more in modernization for jet assisted takeoffs. Officials noted deliveries total 175, and engines are shifting from all piston to mixed jet and piston power amid talks of possibly smaller bombs and cheaper delivery methods.
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Washington
House
Air Force
Armed Services Committee
U S To Get 73 Percent Of Crude Sulphur Supply
The International Raw Materials Conference allocated crude sulphur among 30 countries, with the United States receiving 1 050 000 tons or 73 percent of available supplies for the three months ending October 1. Sulphur is crucial for newsprint, textiles, dyestuff, rayon, rubber, explosives, and other materials. The United States is a major sulphur producer.
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Washington
Free World
The
International
United States
U.S
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U.M.W
U.A.W
U.M.W. Aevoid
Post-Hall Syndicate, Inc
Hal Boyle
the Associated Press
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