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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
4
A line attributed to Count Leo Tolstoy argues that increased assistance reduces people’s incentive to work, leading to greater poverty as effort declines and dependence grows. The quotation frames a critique of welfare by linking aid to diminished labor.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower made a strong initial impression as a candidate while acknowledging he must prove skill in political battles. He advocated cutting government waste, defended foreign spending, opposed socialized medicine, and urged states to handle employment fairness and education. He praised MacArthur and avoided cabinet talks while noting Truman policy failures in China. The piece frames the Republican field with Taft and Eisenhower ahead, suggesting GOP strength if united.
Taft vows a 15 percent income tax cut within a year if he becomes president and Republicans control Congress. The 1946 election gave the GOP both chambers, and Knutson pushed H R 1 for a 20 percent across the board cut. The Senate moved dates then passed the bill, vetoed by Truman.
The passage details repeated vetoes by President Truman and Senate overruns leading to a $4.8 billion annual tax cut after a 1948 override. It notes Greek Turkish aid requests, projected revenue needs, and the 1948 election that shifted control away from Republicans. It also marks Representative Knutson’s disappearance as the 81st Congress began in 1949.
A 1952 trend shows fewer marriages than in 1950 and 1951. June brides face smaller numbers as licenses bureaus report a continued dip, with many brides working and continuing employment after nuptials. The article calls for investigation into the decline.
Observers note ongoing political baloney as candidates flood the scene with exaggerated claims and staged appearances. Analysts warn the public to scrutinize rhetoric and verify facts behind flashy PR stunts.
A tongue in cheek observation flags a growing lag in moral fiber across communities. Experts warn of subtle social costs as norms fray and public trust wavers, calling for renewed emphasis on character education and civic virtue.
Washington gossip riffs on Jenner denying boos at a Truman game and Bridges lunching with a nightclub singer. Spud talk fills the House with jokes about potato necklaces and races, recalling Potato Pingree and Detroit history. A committee grills undersized fish shipments as lawmakers rib the era.
Admiral Standley recounts US-Russia dealings under Roosevelt and Truman with focus on Red Cross aid, the Sulzberger visa episode, and how political patronage shaped postings. He recalls Hubbel’s ambulance offer, and contrasts editorials and publishers connected to the era.
Westbrook Pegler notes Sulzberger asked to enter the Soviet Union via Red Cross ties. He travels with Reston and Cy Sulzberger in Moscow, leveraging newspaper contacts and embassy channels to gather information. Roosevelt cautions about letting all reporters seek entry.
President Truman adopted a redesigned presidential flag and seal on October 26 1945 changing the eagle head from facing the talon with the arrows of war to facing the talon with the olive branch signaling a shift toward peace.
A dated horoscope column notes personalities born under Gemini through Taurus, highlighting traits like optimism, sociability, and decisiveness. It includes daily guidance for each sign such as avoiding gossip, advising wise counsel, studying matters, and inviting others to church or social gatherings.
The Phoenician traders established a colony in present day Tunisia during the 16th century BC. The tapered point sword was developed by ancient Romans. Only two creatures can focus eyes on different distances, humans and apes.
The piece argues that critics unfairly demand absolute perfection from Chambers and Tolstoy as conversion models. It contends Chambers’ human, evolving repentance, and his public testimony in Witness deserve consideration alongside his treason. The essay urges readers to measure their own need for reconversion to America’s spiritual tradition.
Veterans submit entry blanks for the fifth annual Jallopy Jamboree sponsored by the Active club chaired by Ralph Gilham. Various local items include births, travel to graduations, golf aces by John E. Miller, and obituaries such as Lillian Russell's death in Pittsburgh.
George Kolschitsky seized several hundred sacks of coffee abandoned by the Ottoman forces during the 1683 Turkish siege to support Vienna's defense and morale.
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