France Needs Marshall Plan Says Hoffman at Press Conference
Paul G Hoffman warned that any France under a fascist government would lose American aid, and he did not label de Gaulle a fascist. The piece argues France must pursue economic reform with sacrifice and discipline, and fears a new election could inflame crisis and risk democratic governance.
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Paul G. Hoffman
ECA
General de Gaulle
France
Hoffman
de Gaulle
Queuille
Air Force fast victory by atomic strikes suggested in study
An Air University quarterly article by Col Frederick L. Moore and Col Cale O. Smith proposes that a war with Russia could end in one to three months through a series of atomic bomb attacks on strategic centers. Skeptics like Admiral Leahy and Gen Bradley challenge this premise citing civilian casualties and extended conflict risks.
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Washington
Russia
Air University Quarterly Review
USAF
Air University
Maxwell Base
Alabama
Frederick L. Moore
Cale O. Smith
Air Force
Soviet Union
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Navy
William D. Leahy
Leahy
Germany
Truman
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
Last Man Psychology and The Future of Europe Conflict
Marquis Childs analyzes the debate over how rapidly communism’s centers and Russian forces could be transferred to western Europe. He contrasts air force advocates with critics, noting military influence on policy and the stark choice between 30 days or 30 years of preparation and potential bombing interruptions.
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Western
Europe
Bradley
Air Force
Hanson Baldwin
New York Times
Baldwin
Airport improv plans emphasize traveler comfort nationwide
A survey of municipal airport improvement programs shows traveler comfort as a key focus. Proposals include 150 room sound proof hotel in the terminal, new airport restaurants, post offices, lounges and dining rooms, while Salt Lake City budgets 277000 for a 300-car lot and Richmond Virginia plans a 692000 terminal building with guest accommodations for emergencies. Cleveland voters weigh a 5 million bond for sheltered loading aprons, parking, and roads. Philadelphia plans a new administration building for spring.
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Stamens
NOD
Salt Lake City
Portland
Ore
Richmond
Cleveland
Philadelphia
The Kindly Burglar Case Through a Curious Lens
Paul Gallico muses on a $75,000 jewel theft at the Madison Hotel involving Mme Sonja Loew and three assailants. He highlights the odd mix of sentiment and irony, noting a courteous thief and unlikely tenderness amid crime, with at least one accomplice ultimately turning up in police lines.
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Madison
Mme
Sonja Loew
Sonja
Robin Hood
Mr. Bayer
Stenway
Music publishers family saga with Sam Wigslow and Helen
In a tale of a struggling early music publisher Sam Wigslow meets Helen, a financer with $15 000, merges to save the firm, and pens a hit ballad "Rhoda" that drives Tin Pan Alley fame. Helen resents the success and endures snide cocktail party jibes, fueling marital friction.
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Preschway
Sam Wigslow
Sam
Dinah
Laura
Rhoda
Rhoda Gossip Unmasks Rhoda Song Mystery
In a comic salon scene Billy Rose a novelist scenes unfold as Helen accuses Sam of inspiration behind a popular song. Rhoda swears she is not the muse and Gertrude explains she lied about her name to amuse the boss. Sam remains puzzled by the mix up and awaits more gossip.
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Helen
Rhoda
Finlly
Sam
Gertrude
Beautiful
Margie
Cider season returns as folks face daily grind and sun
Barbs note the cycle of seasons and quirks of daily life. The column jokes about night owls finding their place, a Michigan baby born with two teeth, and wartime meatless days. It imagines a child guarding against politicians and ends with a quip about penny-bank night at the movies.
Odd Dog Temple tale in Peiping and other curiosities
The narrator describes stealing a Pekingese at the Dog Temple in Peiping while a priest beat a gong. The piece recounts quirky Peiping sights including the Fox Tower, cricket culture, and beliefs about walls and spirits, ending with a tongue in cheek note on pole vaulting evil spirits.
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Peiping
Hold Er Newt Phrase Sparks Front Page Controversy
A September blurb about sky rocketing POST circulation recounts Harlan Napier’s tale of the Kentucky valley revival from 1901. The uproar centers on the line Hold er Newt and Napier argues the phrase has entered American common property. He notes readers should enjoy the humor while stressing respect for local people.
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Newt
Harlan Napier
Pocatello
Napier
Sam
Lyman’s Creek
Cumberland Mountains
Kentucky
Lee County
Owsley
Bloody Breathit
Lyman Creek Valley
Simon Gross
Liza
Simon
Big Forks
Newton Angel
Gross
Henry Taylor
Preacher Hen
Sarah
Newton
Old
Europe Recovery Plan Faces Congressional Scrutiny
Senator Scott W. Lucas of Illinois warns that renewed support for the European Recovery program may falter in Congress unless Europe is placed on a sound economic footing. He urges greater international cooperation among nations benefiting from the Marshall Plan.
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Washington
Europe
Congress
Sen
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
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A'Yen
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China
Bumble
Tommie Hugues
Fort Hall
Tommy
Bannock County
Sam Hanson
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