Ireland union debate nears little support in Ulster
The piece discusses Ireland's partition and a potential union with Ulster. It notes strong sentimental calls for a united Ireland, contrast with Ulster's majority in the north, and argues for longterm education rather than immediate plebiscites to sway opinion. It cites recent returns and emphasizes political caution amid a cold war backdrop.
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Ireland
Haiti
Samoa
Eastern Europe
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Communists Push War on Religion Across Europe
A period article notes arrests of church leaders in Bulgaria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Poland, and Russia as part of a broader Communist campaign against religion. It argues Marxist doctrine demands obedience, frames religion as a foe, and asserts no tolerance or compromise.
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Yugoslavia
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Poland
Russia
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Adequate Radar Defenses Urged by Air Force Congress
The Air Force seeks 161 million dollars to create a nationwide radar screen as a key defense step. Acknowledging limits, officials warn radar cannot guarantee security alone but insists it is essential alongside air, land, and sea forces to cover vast areas including Alaska.
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United States
Gordon P. Saville
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Alaska
Canada
North Ireland Remains British in the election debate
The piece argues Northern Ireland favored the Crown and union with Britain despite claims of electoral manipulation. It notes protests over district gerrymandering and a long history of northern counties’ prosperity linked to ties with Britain, while acknowledging external pressures shaping sentiment.
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Democrats Shift to Anti Tax Stand Reveals Spendthrift Policy
Democratic leaders oppose Governor Dewey’s tax plans while pushing lavish spending and expanded social programs. They seek to force higher spending and to pressure the administration into larger appropriations, but the article argues they still favor big outlays and do not advocate economy. The piece concludes higher taxes are an eventual necessity to cover persistent deficits.
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Bipartisan Foreign Policy To Continue
The article argues that both major parties will present a united front on foreign policy. Senator Vandenberg affirms that the nation will keep foreign policy out of politics, with Republicans as the loyal opposition. It notes concerns over potential divisions and praises bipartisan cooperation as essential for prompt, effective action. Falling prices are predicted to rise again. a suggestion to quick-freeze goods is noted.
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Congress
Vandenberg
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Dewey’s Future Party Program Faces Practical Hurdles
The piece argues Governor Dewey’s Lincoln Birthday diagnosis shows the Republican split between anti New Deal aims and nostalgic classical liberalism. It criticizes his forward program for lacking practical paths, warns against promises that tax the public treasury, and urges a balance of social reform with individual freedom to avoid crippling the economy and liberties.
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Record letters praise and critique of postwar policy in South
Readers respond to The Record with letters on garbage separation, compulsory health insurance, and White House repairs costs. See anonymous notes from Worth Troy and North Troy praising incineration, denouncing socialized medicine myths, and criticizing curbside collection practices.
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National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington wrestles with how to shape anti Soviet policy and economic aid programs The piece imagines a Kremlin driven scenario where the United States bankrolls rival blocs while pondering Chinese policy under Communist advance The author notes the danger of overestimating our stance and urges caution in Kremlin calculations
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Tariff Battle Echoes From Secret House Committee Session
The Washington scene centers on Rep. Dewey Short and a star-studded Pentagon delegation as they face a contentious push for more officers. A compromise moves 3,500 Army and 7,600 Air Force officers, while critics warn of taxpayer strain and seek focus on planes and missiles over rank.
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Word Riddles and Language Notes Potpourri
A Los Angeles reader jokes about the term United States and a living leader eulogized by Roosevelt and Churchill. Replies explain eulogize meaning, minutes as small notes, dreamt as past of dream, octopus plurals, and the correct use of have got versus have got ten. readers submit queries and get concise etymology.
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UN secretary cautions against regional pacts as security substitutes
U N Secretary General Trygve Lie urged at Lake Success yesterday that regional alliances cannot replace worldwide UN security. He avoided naming any pact while observers linked his remarks to the North Atlantic proposal amid Washington talks between President Troaman and Norwegian Foreign Minister Lange.
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