Taft Accuses Democrats of Appeasement
Senator Taft of Ohio accuses the Truman administration of appeasing the Communists and strengthening Russia's military, saying such policy risks World War III. He faults Roosevelt and Truman for policies at Yalta Potsdam and Formosa and questions current Far East policy amid MacArthur's rebuke.
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Taft accuses administration of Communist influence in high places
In a sharp attack Senator Taft contends that appointing Gen George Marshall as defense secretary signals a pro Communist tilt. He accuses the Roosevelt era aides and figures like Henry Wallace and Harry Hopkins of guiding U S policy toward a misread peace with the Soviet Union. He cites a 1947 China mission aimed at pressuring Chiang Kai-shek to include Communists in his cabinet.
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Two States Pick Fall Tickets In Primaries
The 1950 primary season neared end as Wisconsin and Massachusetts chose candidates for the November elections. Wisconsin re elected Republican Senator Alexander Wiley by over a three to one margin, while Democrat Thomas E. Fairchild sought to unseat him. In Wisconsin, Walter J. Kohler won the Republican governor nomination with Carl Thompson the Democrat. Massachusetts saw Arthur W. Coolidge win the Republican governor nomination in a six man field, facing Democratic Governor Paul A. Dever. Louis Denfeld placed second in the GOP governor race. House leaders Joseph W. Martin and John W. McCormack won renomination in Massachusetts contests.
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Taft Denies Lewis Worry Over Pit Visits in Ohio
In Columbus on September 20 AP Taft pledged not to enter Ohio coal mines during his re election campaign. He dismissed John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers warning that miners might quit work if he visited any pit. Taft said no campaigns plan includes mine visits.
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Salt Water Cocktail Offered As Cure For Drinkers
EW Haven Conn Sept 20 Two alcoholism experts from Knickerbocker Hospital in New York advocate a salt water cocktail to curb liquor cravings. They report heavy drinkers crave salt to restore reduced blood chlorides, noting alcoholics drink more whisky and water to replace lost fluids. The recipe calls for a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water.
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Quarterly Journal of Alcohol
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Knickerbocker Hospital
London Gas Walkout Darkens 35,000 Lamps
A gas workers strike in London darkened 35,000 lamps across major districts including Fleet Street Whitehall Hyde Park and the city. The wage dispute idled 1,300 workers at 18 plants, halting gas service in Old London.
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Draft and service deferments guidance from NEA Service
Q and A cover chances of draft for discharged veterans with asthma, female Navy roles in petty officer grades, National Guard deferment lengths up to six months, high school completion rules until graduation or age 20, and deferment applications via military district commanders or state adjutant general, with directives for expedited responses.
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