Tough policy on Berlin and the timing of a Western blockade
The piece argues the retaliation against Russia in Berlin was timed to coincide with General Clay’s return to Frankfurt and his briefing in Washington. It defends a tough line, framing the blockade as a measured response to Soviet actions and urging further discussion toward peace. The author asserts the policy reflects U S resolve and questions whether the Kremlin will accept it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
Clay
Frankfurt
Germany
Washington
State Department
Europe
France
Italy
Benelux
Scandinavia
Switzerland
White House
Kremlin
Syria
Stalin
Messrs
Molotov
Vishinsky
Moscow
Soviet
United States
Reclamation Key to Idaho Growth Faces Public Skepticism
Guest editorial argues reclamation transforms Idaho economy by expanding irrigation. It claims federal projects boost tax base, create wealth, and support veterans entering farming, while criticizing Congress for delays and misperceptions about reclamation as government expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnson
Preston
Idaho
National Reclamation Association
West
United States
Treasury
Snake River
The Babe Ruth Story film earns mixed notices amid hype
Critics pan the picture as corny and hammy, calling it an overglossed tale of a legendary player. Reporters note its lack of accuracy and point of view, yet acknowledge its mass appeal and potential to profit for the producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Babe
Frank Merriwell
Readers demand truthful depictions of beauties in crime headlines
Paul Gallico criticizes newspapers for sensational blonde spy queen coverage and misrepresentation. He recalls James Gordon Bennett's era shaping beauty biased reporting and urges modern editors and studios to coordinate accurate, accountable visuals and headlines.
Neighborly quarrel sparks birthday fire crew call
A Massachusetts woman dialed the fire department as her husband’s birthday celebration turned into a quarrel. The line suggests she may have hoped he would be removed, highlighting domestic tension and neighborhood drama.
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Massachusetts
Fire Department
Thomas Under Fire Inquiries Hit New Jersey Congressman
A Washington report rebukes Rep. J Parnell Thomas for alleged self serving payroll schemes with clerk Myra Midkiff. From 1940 to 1944 she received $1200 yearly with kickbacks deposited to his account. He asked for tax deferment claiming personal need while funding her wages.
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Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
un-American Activities Committee
Rep. Thomas
Myra Midkiff
Thomas
Miss Midkiff
First National Bank of
Allendale
N. J
Collector of Internal Revenue
Payment scheme shows congressman and wife using relatives on payroll
Drew Pearson Thomas quietly recouped finances by placing relatives on his payroll. Annette Minor and Grace Wilson, Mrs Thomas aunt, drew salaries totals while not performing work. county relief eventually covered Miss Wilson as Thomas pressed welfare, despite voting against Roosevelt relief policies.
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Thomas
Internal Revenue
Miss Midkiff
House
Annette Minor
Miss Minor
Helen Campbell
Allendale
N. J
Lawrence Wellington
William Quaintance
Lillian
Bergen County
Miss Wilson
Peter Halsted
Ievcreen County Welfare Board
Pete
Crown Prince of Trans- Jordan visits Ankara capital
Reporter recalls arrival at Ankara Palas Hotel with the Crown Prince and a lavish retinue. The piece contrasts old Angora with modern Ankara created by Ataturk in 1923, notes traffic laws and echoes a travelogue tone before describing a new restaurant opening by Papa Karpich after fleeing Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Turkey
Trans- Jordan
Ankara Palas
Hitler
Inonu
Noah
Job
Jean
Prince
Angara
Ataturk
New Turkey
Washington, D. C
Ataturk Era Notes and Turkish Culinary Sparks
The author recalls Henry McLemore and Ataturk, praises Papa Karpich’s restaurant as world class, and extols Beyendili Tavuk and Kaz Palasi dishes. He notes Turkish eggplant dishes, frequent fires from open cooking, and a mountain city best explored on foot. A wife’s flight fear frames a Turkish Airways trip with a cheer for the pilot.
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Ataturk
Papa” Karpich
Kaz Palasi
Turkey
Old City
Turkish Airlines
Istanbul
Ankara
Attaboy
Attair
British court rules on pigeons and the farmer’s peas
A British court ruled farmer Tom Darby could not shoot pigeons eating his peas if the birds still showed intent to return home. The five pigeons killed had signals of homeward plans, raising questions about proof of intent and witness testimony in avian behavior cases.
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Tom Darby
Tom
Darby
Taxpayer Letter Slams Pocatello Police and Local Life
A Pocatello reader defends Cardinal baseball volunteers and criticism of Mr Corlis. He denounces police indifference to burglaries, laments uneven front page coverage, and urges voters to demand change in the coming election. Names cited include Richard Baugh and the Smith twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
P. D
Penney’s
Torres
Irving
Mr. Corlis
Richard Baugh
Smith Twins
North Arthur
Russel Getman
Pocatello
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Idaho Reclamation Problems
Paul Gallico
Hullabaloo
Vrious
Mile
Elizabeth Bentley
Hausfrau
Laura K. Zilch
The
Literary and Home Canning Society of
Gloversville
N. Y
Marlene Dietrich
James Gordon Bennett
Long Island
Bennett
Drew Pearson
Henry McLemore
Bob Corlis
Cardinal
Sam Hanson
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