Pact Points Up Change In Marshall Plan Context
The article surveys reactions to the Marshall Plan, noting Soviet opposition and the formation of the Comecon alliance. It mentions Poland and Czechoslovakia initially signaling acceptance, Tito's Yugoslavia dissidence, and Soviet moves like restricting Danube traffic. It also covers US political circles and a Washington column on Barkley’s inaugural address and the Build a Better Community contest.
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Danube
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Britain
People’s Democracy
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NEA
Alben W. Barkley
America
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kroger Co
J. L. Blair Buck
Federation
Joseph B. Hall
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Barkley
Stalin replies spark old heat in press and policy debate
The piece analyzes Stalin's latest public answers and a wave of headlines and denials. It notes Hearst papers and allied outlets shape circulation while contrasting U S aid plans with Soviet control of satellite states. It also critiques political rhetoric and the role of the press in shaping attitudes toward peace and the United Nations.
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Marshall Stalin
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Kingsbury Smith
Europe
International News Service
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst Press
McCormick-Patterson
Dean Acheson
Acheson
United Nations
Robert Ruark on Republican image and public image makers
In a brisk appraisal Ruark argues the Republicans must shed prim old fashioned tone and adopt a modern media approach. He satirizes Taft Dewey Hoover and Truman era figures, arguing the party needs younger vigor and a tougher public face rather than genteel polish.
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New York
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Steve Hannagan
Miami Beach
Sun Valley
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Miami
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Mr. Hoover
Mr. Truman
Harry
Russle
Lauren Bacall
Lunt Reflects On Rehearsal Privacy And Aging
Alfred Lunt discusses rehearsals for a new stage work, noting the need for privacy to perfect performances amid aging and wedding anniversary themes. He jokes about milk pails for cigarette ashes, cites fear of the theater, and compares process to an angel food cake. Will Durant weighs in on the constant nature of progress.
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Alfred Lunt
St. Flea Circus
Amsterdam
Lunts
Theater Guild
Orchestra Secon
Lawrence Langner
Theresa Helburn
John C. Wilson
Washington Roundup on Cold War Strategy and RFC Scrutiny
In a private Senate briefing, state department officials including Kennan outline aims to push the iron curtain back via economic and political pressure. Gruenther contrasts Russian and American forces, cites air power, and notes no war expected, while Eisenhower stresses preparedness. The column also probes Jesse Jones's RFC ties, hinting at a looming congressional probe into loan fees and potential conflicts involving Hancock and North Carolina firms.
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State Department
United States
George Kennan
Alfred Gruenther
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Eisenhower
Air Symington
Gruenther
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Germany
Russia
America
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Truman
Kremlin
Red Army
Pearl Harbor
Ike
Tydings
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Pentagon
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congress
Lindsay Warren
Jesse
Uents
RFC
North Carolina
Ernest
Howard
Hancock
Harvey Gunderson
Gunderson
Ernest Howard
Strickland Furniture Co
High Point
N. C
Strickland
Rant on 1949 Car Jacks and Tin Wheels
Paul Gallico laments 1949 automobile jacks and bumper designs. He recalls older, robust tools versus modern two-part jacks that complicate tire changes. He mocks built in armor plates and urges simpler, built in automatic jacks for quick, safe tire changes.
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MIT
Nick
Pocatello Postinos Gate City Goings On
Pocatello Post reports a lack of a central emergency aid unit for stranded motorists and snowbound residents in southeast Idaho. The paper funds food blankets and fuel to aid before dark, urges creation of a centralized aid center, and notes the launch of a lost and found department. Jerry Dickerson found. call 3530 for lost items.
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Idaho
POST
Chamber of Commerce
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The
Real Live Lost and Found
Jerry Dickerson
Leah Dickerson Carter
John Dickerson
Jerry
Goings On In Hollywood With Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper reports Dana Andrews hopes to land The Illinois Incident with Sam Goldwyn, Bruce Manning writing, and potential stars Dana Andrews and Gigi Perreau. Winston Churchill plans a March 23 U.S. visit and appearances, while Esther Williams offers to teach visually impaired children to swim ahead of her next film.
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Dana Andrews
Sam Goldwyn
Illinois
James Everett Grant
Sam
Bruce Manning
Dana
Gigi Perreau
Winston Churchill
Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
Churchill
Henry Luce
Waldorf-Astoria
Boston
Washington
Esther
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