Vacation in California and a probing by Vaughan
Drew Pearson recalls a summer trip to California with Mrs. P and family tensions at home. He notes domestic mishaps, politics, and a long clash with General Harry Vaughan over prior allegations about Marshall Maragon, including Vaughan’s attempt to push criminal libel charges through the district attorney. Government officials discuss investigation limits with J. Edgar Hoover, who clarifies his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vaughan
Westbrook Pegler
General Vaughan
Mr. Maragon
Ington
Vaughan
Senate Committee
Washington Senators
Morris
Fay
United States
Maragon
District of Columbia
Justice Department
Pearson
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Curious Ballet Recital Leaves Viewers Equal Parts Puzzled
A dance recital at a school for the advanced leaves a spectator perplexed as two performers move in drab attire across the stage. He notes slurred gestures, propping, falls, and misread motives while pondering whether the piece comments on class or simply fails to convey meaning. He distills confusion about its serious intent and questions how it ends.
Call for Sea Serpent Sightings in Southeastern Idaho
A columnist argues that Southeastern Idaho should produce its own lake monster reports to boost tourism. The piece notes alleged serpents at Payette Lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, American Falls reservoir, and Bear Lake, urging local publicity and citizen corroboration to fuel monster lore and visitor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Payette Lakes
McCall
Valley County
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho Panhandle
Lake Pend Oreille
North Idaho
Pocatello
American Falls
Bear Lake
Vaughan Witnesses Before Senate Panel Over Privilege Use
Major General Vaughan, Truman's military aide, testifies before a Senate committee about use of personal influence and campaign funds. He admits interceding in several instances and notes a donor received favors after Vaughan discussed a federal bureau head. The Tanforan track matter illustrates potential conflicts of interest. The piece also salutes Eden Lions club and Hunt veterans for road project work, praising pioneer spirit over formal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Truman
Senate
Democratic Party
William Helis
General Vaughan
Tanforan Race Track
California
Tanforan
Eden
Eden Lions Club
Hunt Veterans
Hunt
North Side Canal
Jerome
Twin Falls
Hunt and
Eden Boys
Robeson Riot Debate Echoes Roark Critique of Justice
Robert C. Roark criticizes Paul Robeson after the Peekskill riot, calling Robeson a controversial figure and a Kremlin-influenced agitator. The piece notes NAACP disavowal, cites Walter White, Jackie Robinson, and Walter Wallace, and argues Robeson gains from mob hostility while urged to be left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Robeson
Department of Justice
Peekskill, N. Y
Harlem Butler Stages Wild Party With Pink Elephants
Charlie-Ed Harris, a smooth Harlem figure, hosts a late night gathering at Reginald Parker III’s Southampton house. A wife arrives claiming misled ownership, leading to a humorous confrontation as police depart with Mrs Parker planning legal action. Parker leaves town, Charlie-Ed coolly offers drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie-Ed
Reginald Parker III
Reginald
Parker Manse
Reginald Parker
Southampton
Chaette- Ed
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Dewey
Paul Gallico
Pocatello Post
North Main Street
Pocatello Post Publishing Company
L. C. Giauque
C. ED Flandro
Clayton Darrah
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
New Watchman
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ropert Ataft
The
Idaho Statesman
Boise
Robert C. Ruark
Robeson
Justice
Mr. Robeson
Daddy
America
Europe
Walter White
NAACP
Peekskill
Tom Dewey
Phi Beta Kappa
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kremlin
Robesons
Henry Wallaces
Wallace
South
Billy Rose
Harlem
Charlie-Ed Harris
Lenox Avenue
116Th Street
Mr. Parker
Pink Elephant Club
Blue Tiger Cafe
Parker
Mrs. Parker
Mrs. Parken
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