United States Fights Cold War With Urgent Unity
In a pointed critique, the piece argues Washington and both parties mismanage the cold war against the Soviet Union. It says the Kremlin has gained ground while the US lags in economic weaponry and military readiness, calling for unified action and timely measures to safeguard Europe’s peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Washington
Kremlin
Greece
China
Senate
Czechoslovakia
Senate Military Affairs Committee
House
Rules Committee
Europe
Low-Ceiling Labor Policy Draws Fire from Union Leader
Senate commentary questions the Air Line Pilots Association stance on strikes. Senator Eastland notes the impracticality and public harm of annual disputes, arguing it would alienate voters and frustrate transport policy.
Bulgarian Minister Puzzle Grid Clue Set
A cryptic style grid lists Bulgarian minister clues and vertical hints including diplomat image and key terms such as receipts run compass point talking bird and more. Across and down entries reference native metal Egyptian goddess cravat and other common puzzle words in a mixed theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Astaire Rhythms Turn Torturous for Nassau Dancer Owner
The writer recounts a comic feud with Fred Astaire over a rhumba lesson in Nassau at the Hotel British Colonial. Astaire’s staff Estelle and Leroy enroll him in a swivel and glide program after returning from a war tour, leading to costly lessons, pain, and a snappy cautionary tale about chasing dance glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Colonial
Nassau
Bahamas
Fred Astaire
Fred
Mall James
Bing Crosby
Brother Astaire
der Bingle
Charley Johnson
Astaire
Sirs
Mesdames
Estelle
Leroy
Terpsichore
Mr. Astaires
Mr. Astaire
Arthur Murray
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Congress may stay in session all year says Martin
Speaker Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts said Congress could remain in session throughout the year if world tensions persist. He noted discussions on the matter without naming participants and said he hopes to avoid an extended session but would not rule it out if the situation remains tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
House
Joseph W. Martin
Mass
Congress
Martin
Sle
Marquis Childs Wallace Statement On Czechs Hurts U S Abroad
Washington columnist Marquis Childs critiques Henry Wallace for his New York press conference and Europe barnstorming tour. He argues Wallace misleads on Prague crisis, aids Communist power grabs, and jeopardizes U S led peace by fueling anti Marshall Plan sentiment though Wallace claims to seek peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
U. S
Washington
Henry Wallace
New York
Stein
Prague
Jennie Lee
British Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
Europe
Miss Lee
Office of Americans For Democratic Action
Britain
Labor Party
England
America
Ada
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
It's Quite A Novelty to Find 'Human' Artist Sam Smith
Albuquerque writer RUARK profiles Sam Smith, a 30 year old painter earning 300 to 400 dollars monthly from portraits and sales. Smith built his own large house, travels for painting, and trades for tools, while rejecting modern art fads. He is described as a skilled craftsman with strong landscapes and an eye for line, poised to be a major American artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Sam Smith
Homer Scroggins
Sam
Greenwich Village
Santa Fe
Taos
America
Thomas Benton
Grant Wood
Mr. Smith
University of Mexico
Wes
Terner
Messrs. Wood and
Benton
Hit
Smith
Fish Gill Oxygen Intake Described
A fish breathes by drawing water over its gills where dissolved oxygen is absorbed. As the fish swims, water is forced through the gills enabling gas exchange and respiration.
X appeal and Gertie Lawrence in Jennie the song that wowed
Billy Rose muses on X appeal the mysterious star quality that makes Gertie Lawrence a box office draw. He recounts her triumph with Tschaikowsky and the showstopping Jennie in Lady in the Dark at the Colonial Theatre where her performance as Sophie Tucker and a mock strip-tease sealed the crowd’s rapt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Walker
Barbara Bel Geddes
Pearl Biley
Pearl Bailey
Gertie Lawrence
Chicago
Babe Ruth
Forest Hills
Jones
Fred Perry
Fred
Gertie
Moss Hart
Sam Harris
Cornell
Hayes
Areund Broadway
Moss
Miss Lawrence
Borscht
Danny Kaye
Tschaikowsky
Danny
Kurt Weil
Ira Gershwin
Jennie
Hart
Sophie Tucker
Pet
New York
Colonial Theatre
Weil
Gershwin
Dan B
Fany Brice
Gypsie Rose Lee
Beale Street
Heveriere
Magistrate Henry L. Edmunds Ill. Sentences In Bed
Magistrate Henry L. Edmunds, stricken with flu, ordered offenders brought to his house and pronounced sentence from his sick bed. No other magistrate was available. A new metal container holds two salt shakers and uses a tiny electric lamp to keep salt dry in humidity.
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New Westminster
B. A
Henry L. Edmunds
Edmunds
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Air Line Pilots Association
David L. Behncke
James O. Eastland
Mississippi
John
Marquis Childs
Hardt
Steinhardt
Steinhart Engi
Ruark
Billy Rose
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Brennan & Cahoon
Pole Line Road
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