The Washington National Whirligig By Roy Tucker
The piece portrays President Truman shifting control to the left fringe ADA and railing against party machines. It cites fallout among Capitol Hill allies and lists critics and potential allies as Truman plans a 1952 renomination strategy.
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Roy Tucker
Washington
Harry Sr. Truman
Democratic Party
Americans For Democratic Action
Labor Party
Br. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
James A. Fartey
Capitol Hill
Pendergast
William Boyle
Truman
White House
Fey Mans
Hig
Walter Latas
Hatitge Pernt Eyatein
Instanere
Chachere
ATA Marines
Dave Bere
Girsel
Kant Senate Mazetv
Laraz
Tae
Age of Fear and New Hope in U S Policy
Rapid City writer argues that the United States must move beyond fear and sole reliance on arms. He lauds Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore as models for courage and urges replacing fear with ideas and a constructive world role. He suggests a redefined foreign policy and immigration stance to extend the founders’ ideals globally.
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Senate
Myers
Pennsylvania
Gay
James H. Duff
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Sam Payburn
Texas
Connally and
Johnson
Lone Star State
Bob" Kerr
Oklahoma
James F. Byrnes
Roveernor
South Carolina
Bernard M. Baruch
Farler
Jesse Holman Jones
Byrd
Virginis
George
Georgia
Fulbright
Arkansas
Henry J. Lausche
Obie
Joel Kennedy
Securities & Exchange Commission
Court of St. James's
William C. Bullitt
Moscow
Paris
Far East
Francis J. Riddle
Fante
Atencans For Democratic Action
Sen
Hi Best Humphrey
Minnesota
Jommer
A. Das
Paul Douglas
Wienox
Kerr
Eleanor Ronsevelt
David RK Nite
Boston
PLA
Hte
Surgedtsa
Man Phaee
Rapid City
South Dakota
Black Hills
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Mount Rushmore
Nnk
Washington Jefferson
Tancoln
Ronsevelt
Roosevelt
Farley
Record
Trias
Church of Christ
Jammer Faviny
New York City
Lund
Karney
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Mabel Everett
The Troy Reeve Company Faces Leadership Shuffle
A notice lists officers including Dwight Marya as Chairmen of the Board Vremk de Yerk as President J. Arthur View as Vice President and CG 5. Wall as Secretary and Treasurer The announcement appears in a morning newspaper with pricing details for subscriptions and geographic areas served by the paper, including Albany and neighboring counties.
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Troy Reeve Company
Dwight Marya
Vremk de Yerk
Kw.it
Bela
Firm Vie Premdent
J. Arthur View
Wereme
Wall
Farm Surplus Policy Faces Costly Boost To Credit Power
A draft measure would raise the Commodity Credit Corporation lending authority by 2 billion dollars to back ongoing farm price supports. The plan, tied to surpluses, faces criticism over costs and trade implications as lawmakers delay a sliding scale approach and contend with imports and political pressures.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Ccs
Congress
Canada
China
CCC
Magnuson
Washington
State Department
The Cavalry Surrenders Its Historic Role in U S Army
The cavalry, once a key arm, is being abolished by a bill sent to President Truman for signature. The piece traces its decline from Crecy to World War II, noting horses gave way to machines, yet horse racing and related sports remain popular, with echoes of cavalry use in past times and modern emphasis on mobility and missiles.
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United States Army
Truman
Crecy
Creey
Cavatra
Macy
Wong
Saratoge
Belmont
Te Hate
Fragmentary wartime line hints at rail track morale role
A partial wartime lament questions what higher purpose rail tracks will claim as cavalry recedes from defense duties. The terse fragment suggests a national defense context and shifting roles for transportation or supply lines.
Rebound Of Professional Pride Questioned By Bar Association
The State Bar Association criticizes Governor Dewey for calling some judges drunkards or unfit. The piece argues the association’s response is window dressing and urges focus on curbing misconduct, noting past abuses in the profession and urging accountability rather than denial.
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State Bar Association
Embelem
Dewey
White Bulphur Springs
Bar Association
Schuman Plan Could Forge a New European Federation
The article argues that Robert Schuman’s proposal to pool French and German coal and steel under a joint authority could lay the groundwork for a European federation and end war between France and Germany. It warns of obstacles including British opposition and political pressures while noting the plan’s potential to reshape global economic and political cooperation.
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Schuman
Coal and Steel
France
Germany
Italy
Benelux
Europe
Robert Schuman
Paris
Great Britain
Schumann
Young Tongay Crosses Inland River Channel Feat
The article recounts Tongay, a young boy, attempting a difficult inland river crossing of about 22 miles with strong currents. It notes his father’s support and Tongay’s celebrated endurance, highlighting that his 22 mile river crossing earned him recognition as the river’s youngest channel swimmer.
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Riksell Tongay
Dar
Tonges
Channel swim dreams fuel Tongay family hopes and hype
Lord Philip Mickman of Yorkshire spends 23 hours 48 minutes in the water as pundits forecast a future channel attempt by the Tongay family. The elder Tongay touts long preparations, endorsement money and possible 1962 entry, while critics note risks and rising prices for boats pilots and trainers. Shirley May France, 18, previously failed at six miles short of Dover, now monetizes swimming lessons as she eyes another try.
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Philip Mickman
Yorkshire
Tongay
Shirley May
France
Dover
London
Matthew Webb
Current Comment Revising Social Security
The Senate approved a bill expanding old age and survivors benefits with limited dissent, aiming to raise coverage and payments. Taxes on workers and employers would rise, and the effective date would be 1956. The piece argues for self sustaining social security with beneficiary and employer cost sharing.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Kiss
Congress
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaque Inconsistencies
A Washington Evening Star critique notes flaws in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inscription and surrounding design. The piece argues the current wording and plaque approach fail to honor the unknown fallen properly and calls for a better, clearer tribute.
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Washington Evening Star
Miliary
Serace
Pentagon
Letters and Local Notes From The Record Newspapers
Readers submit anonymous letters and notices for publication with edits as needed. Roosevelt Farley debate and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. praise appear, alongside Poestenkill Campbellite history notes and local church figures.
Teacher Shortage To Get Worse Says NEA Report
The National Education Association warned the nationwide teacher and classroom shortage will grow without action. It calls for higher starting salaries from 2700 to 5000 dollars, a unified salary schedule, and at least 10 million dollars for school buildings over ten years. The forecast projects school enrollment rising to 34.1 million and 750,000 more teachers needed in the next decade, with elementary shortfall likely severe.
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Washington Upi
National Education Association
Association
Ihe
Willard E. Givens
Givens
Meaning of Meticulous and French Phrases Explored
A reader explains usage of on versus in for islands and countries, traces the word meticulous to Latin roots, and discusses dainty and Cherchez la femme in French phrases with examples and etymology across languages.
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California
Kentucky
Philippine
Sid Hanker
Jacquer de
Daet
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