Where Do We Go From Here Taft Hartley Coal Strike Crisis
The piece argues the Taft Hartley Act tests by coal miners refusal to obey injunctions and possible contempt trials. It blames Truman for fueling tensions and discusses potential remedies including recruitment, fines, or new legislation. It also critiques government price supports amid a broader welfare state discussion.
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Truman
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Welfare Fund
Richmond B. Keech
Washington
Mr. Truman
Frozen Assets and Misinformation Amid Blunted Diplomatic Moves
The Attorney General and Secretary of State Acheson announce freezing the assets of Bulgarian Hungarian and Romanian nationals in the United States in response to attacks on envoys. The piece argues the action is largely symbolic, aimed at shaping perceptions, while cautioning against optimistic misreadings of U.S. policy and the potential severance of diplomatic ties. It criticizes press and Washington for spreading false impressions and warns about misinforming Eastern Europe.
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Acheson
Moscow
State Department
Bulgaria
Sofia
Hungary
Romania
United States
Europe
Washington
Potatoes Politics Proposal Triggers Farm Control Debate
Senate leader Scott Lucas calls a new plan to regulate potato farming. The proposal would set rigid acreage limits and marketing controls to curb surpluses worth billions, with enforcement questions and penalties for noncompliance.
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Senate Mayerits
Scott Lucas
Lucas Wold
Pridam
Adeoliite Bravia
Tito’s Recognition of Ho Chi Minh Claimed as Diplomatic Victory
The piece argues Tito’s Yugoslavia recognized Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Nam government, a move seen as a diplomatic win over Soviet Russia with Chinese Communist approval. It notes Ho Chi Minh sought Tito’s recognition during Chinese Soviet power plays and suggests Tito’s stance may complicate Moscow’s anti Titoism efforts.
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Yugoslavia
Hmd
Ho Chi-minh
Viet Nam
China
Soviet Russia
Tito
Ho Chiminh
Great Britain
United States
Joans
Tio
Moscow
Southeast Asia
Mao
Ho Chi-mich
Russian Empire
Wallace backs Progressive Party with anti Communist plea
Henry A Wallace returns to public view urging Americans to accept a clean Progressive Party, free of Communist influence. He shifts tone to distance Moscow backed support while pressing for peace, atomic control talks, and congressional gains.
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Henry A Wallace
Progressive Party
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
Moscow
Mateat
Britain
Ian Swords
Farewall
Satdaarrung
Paris
Congress
Washington
Herne
Settlement Doubtful as Coal Strike Tests Union Power
The writer argues the coal strike will not solve the core issue of union power. It cites potential government seizure or fines as poor options and calls for legislation targeting monopoly power of unions, referencing Wagner Act, Clayton and Norris LaGuardia Acts and Hutcheson case. Congress, not the President, must act to curb union influence.
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United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ais
Veffert
Robertson
Virginia
Capitol
White House
Janen
Congress
Ramegr Ch
Siip
Salem
Centralization plan debated for Menands schools
Florence Crump of Loudon Road argues in favor of centralizing education to provide a new elementary school and a junior senior high program for Menands. She says local voters, not the state, should decide, with autonomy preserved and taxes adjusted by district need.
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Menands
Spe~ Worth Colonie
Citi
Education Department
Anl
Ates
Cen
Dej
Cision
Ponsi
Florence Crump
J. Loudon Road
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
President Truman plans to influence New York politics to block Franklin D Roosevelt Jr's gubernatorial bid while weighing Meads entry and other Dems as potential nominees. The piece notes Truman Farley ties, NYC power bases, and the broader clash over 1982 presidential prospects amid Roosevelt family tensions.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
James A Farley
Roosevelt
Jim
Empire State
Mead
Truman Farler
Upstate
Jamies Mead
Buffalo
Traman
Meads
Herbert Lehman
New York City
Eleanor Roosevelt
Farleva
Hos
Mr To
Capitol Hi
Sens
Vito Marcantemm
Howes
Adam Pousil
United States
Janine
Martamonio
Statin
Pees
FEPC
Fdr, Jr
Gonareee
Powell
Ronsevelt
de Pest
Marcantonio
Poliliene
Jpoli
iNew York
Labour Party
TAR
Frank
Mrr. Mead
Pearson Urges Acheson To Speak On Nuclear Peace Policy
Drew Pearson urges Dean Acheson to address the nation on hydrogen bomb policy and world regulation. He argues for leadership, transparency, and public broadcasts to explain future dangers and reduce fear of renewed war. Pearson emphasizes public demand for clear, solemn analysis and cooperation.
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Drew Pearson
Dean Acheron
Russia
Dean Acheson
Washington, D
Dean
State Department
United Nations
Jack Hickerson
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
Readers debate English usage on pronouns and phrases in a humorous exchange. A teacher defends singular I with plural verbs in most cases while criticizing cavalcade and as though usage. International queries cover pronunciation and article forms, prompting notes from Colby and contributors.
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Frank Colby
RHP
Los Angeles
Harms
Hollywood
Rale
Lagana Beach
Wisconsin
Wooloomoolon
Sydney
Australia
Worloomedon Bay
Colby Leafiel
Acta
World Inflation Seen to Spike Worldwide Says Report
A World Bank fonds report prepared by chief BE M Bernstein warns that many nations will face higher inflation. It argues that controls on consumer buying and foreign trade will not curb inflation until those forces are exhausted. The memo targets Western European nations with plain language.
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Washington
World Mondace Fond
Dart Nighit
Nation Fonds
BE. M. Bernstein
U. S
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O'Dwyer
Paul BE. Fitzpatreck
Tifa Sendtfyl
Mr. Fariey
Maser
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Berlin
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Indo-China
Philippines
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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