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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1949
Page
13
The piece notes Roosevelts stance toward Franco differs from common belief. It cites a November 8 1942 diplomatic letter from Roosevelt to Franco delivered by Ambassador Hayes. The letter warns of German and Italian plans to seize French North Africa and explains U.S. military aid in that region.
The column analyzes Franklin D Roosevelt's letter about deploying a strong army to French North Africa to prevent Axis occupation, stressing it aims at defense not targeting Spain. It contrasts with Ambassador Hayes and Acheson statements, arguing against the jury trial yardstick as a sole measure for Spain and accusing U S officials of double-talk in wartime diplomacy.
A humorous meditation on mirrors as self-critics and truth tellers. HAL BOYLE notes that mirrors reflect not only appearance but self image, with Greeks’ Narcissus and modern vanity. Dogs ignore or fear mirrors, while women study reflections openly and men sneak peeks.
Hal Boyle humorously argues that self admiration through mirror gazing is universal and comforting. He quips that men pretended disdain at their reflection in public restrooms reveal a private belief they are worthy, and mirrors provide unspoken company in lonely modern life.
Much of President Truman's legislative agenda remains vague with many proposals mentioned only in outline. Bills to implement the North Atlantic Pact arms shipments and export controls are under drafting, while "Point IV" technical aid law is being prepared in the State Department. Budget figures, civil defense shifts to NSRB, unemployment compensation, vocational education for the physically handicapped, and low cost housing measures are all in various stages of preparation or review.
President Truman plans a special message to Congress with accompanying legislation to curb economic power. The Council of Economic Advisers has studied concentration of economic power for over a year and may push new anti trust proposals. Federal Reserve consideration of extended powers, possible regulation if needed, is noted as Congress weighs changes. The budget calls for 4 billion dollars more annual tax revenue but remains inactive. The full program may wait until Congress returns in fall or January, shaping the administration’s agenda.
Denison University in Granville will host a five day Family Celebration starting May 31 with more than 18 000 invitations sent to trustees alumni students parents faculty and friends. Notable speakers include William F Green American Federation of Labor president Earl Bunting National Association of Manufacturers managing director Governor Frank J Lausche Ohio U S Senator John W Bricker Grove Patterson Toledo Blade editor and Charles F Kettering retired GM vice president.
The article notes about 29 million children and youths aged five to seventeen in the United States. It examines demographic trends, potential policy implications, and the distribution across regions and states.
Gregory Peck is hospitalized with an eye infection delaying MGM’s high budget Quo Vadis. The Rome shoot scheduled for July 1 will be postponed until next spring, as the illness would push filming into bad weather months, necessitating postponement.
Mr and Mrs Louis Brown were awakened by a loud crash to find a limping full grown Chinese pheasant inside their living room. The bird had flown through a freshly cleaned window, causing surprise and minor damage.
Anton chapter of the National Association of Power Engineers will hear Howard V Barr superintendent of The Ohio Power Co s Tidd power plant Brilliant when it meets in the I O C F Home Wednesday at 8 pm Mr Barr who directs operations of one of the world s most efficient generating stations will report on latest developments in electric power production including television and higher voltage test lines Members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Society of Metallurgical Engineers have been invited The meeting will be in charge of Charles Basler of A P Green Firebrick Co president and Paul McKenna of Ohio Power vice president
The Atomic Energy Commission says security officers routinely remove pieces of uranium from restricted Hanford areas to test accountability and guarding. Responding to Fulton Lewis Jr. broadcast questions, the ABC stated there is no uranium missing and the practice is routine for security checks.
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