Pay Bill Controversy and Budget Debate Mentioned
The article discusses pay increases and budget battles in Congress. It notes attention from the Bureau of Budget and Civil Service Commission and mentions Mary Acheson andFormosa diplomacy. It also covers House actions on a $2000 pay raise, political cynicism, and potential Senate resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Altiativi
Waters
Tim
Postoffice Department
Bureau of Budget
Ania Service Commission
South Korea
Washington
Congress
Erickson's Bookmaking Past Ties to a Retirement Dinner
The piece profiles Samuel Dorrance and Frank Erickson as it recalls a testimonial dinner honoring Dorrance, with Erickson described as a No. 1 bookmaker who faced a three year suspended sentence. It notes Erickson's 54 years, immunity from prosecution over decades, and expected fall release as he nears retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Erickson
Samuel B
Ant Dorrance
Erickson
Rensselaer County 4-H
Sam Vorrange
Goon Hee
Sam Mportance
Mr. Dorrance
Sam Dorrance
Troy
Renyselaer County
Dorrance
Hite
Veterans pay bill veto sparks crossfire in Congress
President Truman objects to a 1 million per year veterans pay raise for postwar service. The House passed the bill 272 to 56, courting election-year support from veterans groups and postal workers. Critics warn the plan unfairly benefits a few and strains the Post Office and taxpayers, while sparking wider questions about government spending and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
House
Senate
Veterans’ Organizations
Post Office Department
Jarze
Congress
Uncle Sam
Washington
Postatiare
Reaction to Korea Crisis Dominates Public Debate
Opinion pieces critique U S policy on Korea and blame Truman Acheson and others for not acting sooner. The rhetoric laments limited U S strength and calls for coordinated UN action while contrasting harsh warnings from Russia and the hope for decisive leadership at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
Korea
Washington
Little
Republic
Messrs
Truman
Athenan
Acheson
China
Moscow
MaraArth
Tina
Jong Suentns
MarArthur
Saif
Hemor
United Nations
Russia
Every Day In Every Way We’re Getting Wackier
A critique of the East African ground nuts scheme and a mock comparison to a California snakeless snake farm. The piece cites wasted funds, delays, and bureaucratic mismanagement, noting Minister Maurice Webb’s admission and lampooning U K government folly. It mocks planning failures and public spending with satirical jabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Brison
Maurice Webb
London
Colfax
California
RFC
Gevernment
Milan Bersagliere Band Runs While Playing Aerial Tour
A provocative photo and commentary celebrate Milan's Bersagliere brass band sprinting through a city while performing. The piece compares the spectacle to American jazz and notes how musicians might train to balance motion with tempo, imagining if a full orchestra trotted through music like the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Bulletin
Bersagliere Brass Band
Milan
Haly
America
Boston Symphony
Tchaikowsky
Volcano and Earthquakes Chronicle in The Record Letters
The Record Letters page defends reader anonymity with signed letters optional. A lengthy essay explains geological basics linking earthquakes to volcanic eruptions, noting ocean depths, crust thickness, and the Earth’s interior as sources of seismic activity with references to Mindanao, San Miguel, Telica, and a 1947 disaster in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Lrust
Kern County
California
Mindinao
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
San Miguel
Salvador
Telica
Nicas
Takur
Japan
Robert Kemp
South Dakota Senate Primary Shocks Nation
The South Dakota Republican primary results stunned national leaders as Francis Case defeated incumbent Chan Gurney by a wide margin. Case argued for fiscal restraint while criticizing military spending, urging gradual Missouri River funding and a nationalistic stance on Rus sian tensions influencing defense policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Tien
State Department
Pentagon
South Dakota
Francis Caas
Chan Gurney
Gurney
Missouri River
Armed Services
Case
Greatset Peredit
Truman
Cate
One World Vision in the Washington Roundup
The piece reflects on Washington Jefferson and Lincoln inspiring a global democracy over militarized power. It contrasts past pioneering spirit with modern fear, arguing for world unity and leadership to overcome Cold War tensions and ideology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Oskaloosa
Jows
Middle West
Jefferson Lincoln
Teddy Roosevelt
Mount Rushmore
Jourtain
Europe
Asia
George Washington
New York
Mount Vernon
Ien
San Francisco
United Nations
World Brotherhood
Russia
Iron Curtain
Sworld Brotherhood
Jeterson
Tedar
Roosevelt
Tean
McCarthy
Kar
EB Mundy
Membee
Homse Uncamerican Ja Civites
Senate
anteOnininie Sand
Oparijee Campaten
Toman
Mane Paeminiic
Berghrras
Dewe
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
A fragment from a linguistic guidance piece catalogs common English grammar errors and corrections. It references style notes on diction, usage, and clarifies proper phrasing with examples and missteps, illustrating how to avoid faulty constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Colby
United States Takes Military Stance in Korea Defense
The United States moves armed forces into South Korea under UN authority to halt communist aggression. Observers weigh Russia’s likely response while allies rally as American troops join the front lines and Congress shows broad backing for containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts
United States
South Korea
United Nations
America
Pactic
South Korsane
Greece
Kremlin
Russia
Soviet Union
Ag Aay
Philippines
Indo-China
Formans
Germany
Iran
Turkey
Britain
France
American Congress
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Frank L. York
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Arthur Viert
Idecond
Yun Preveeet
A. B. Vaile
Amuciaued Pikon
Ascomiaton
Rene
Amcudivaly
Joost Newa
Simen
Ceclaring Mall
Alany
Sacatoga
Meannington County
Vermont
Payalle
Cirudlauson
Autit Bureau of Circulating
Marming
Fyening
Pos
Taylor
Compt
Neaerk News
Childhom
Hopslong Casady
Lindenhurst
Rome
Man
Denys Wormaid
Mama Loa
Times Record
Arnast
Ray Tucker
Exen
Franklin D. ‘Roeneavelt, Jr
Cape ‘St Ha
Gurnee
Gurnes
Luce Stath
Morever
South Daania
Mr. Case
Black
Loravist
Mr Cane
Armas Budert
Tneiead
Hetmern Ryseig
Ness
Fiyer
Bee
Marie Flettey
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