McCarthy Hearings Open as State Dept Files Discussed
The Senate subcommittee was told it may have the State Department loyalty files on the accused, reversing Truman administration policy. McCarthy cites this as a political win, while critics warn against concealing facts. The row centers on how much the public should know about alleged subversives within the federal government and the iron curtain imagery surrounding Hiss and Caplan cases.
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Belgium Faces Monarchy Crisis Over Ex King Abdication
Belgium is torn by King Leopold's status after he surrendered the army to Germany. Parliament, led by Premier Gaston Eyskens, faces a crisis as factions push for abdication or return of the monarchy. A plebiscite outcome has polarized Christians, Socialists, and Liberals, with strikes as pressure mounts.
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Enforcement Works Parking Reform Improves Street Space
Local patrols report success in curbside parking enforcement with over 200 tagged vehicles on a busy day. Merchants and drivers note easier access near shops while a minority of curbers remain as police redistribute space. Business districts welcome the relief amid cautious optimism about sustained compliance.
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General Strike in Italy Highlights Communist Challenge
The general strike in Italy is framed as a clash between a democratically elected government and a small Communist minority attempting to seize control. Premier De Gasperi curbs police powers, lowers manpower, and pursues tax reform and land reform to aid ordinary Italians. Communists oppose reforms, seek chaos, and are labeled traitors obeying Moscow. Police are being expanded to restore order as authorities confront unrest and violence across the country.
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Current Comment on Teen Driver Training Needs
The Washington Evening Star notes a 20 percent rise in auto insurance rates for drivers under 25 and cites U S studies showing teens and young adults cause more accidents. It urges driver training in high schools, citing safety groups and highway safety conferences reporting higher risks for ages 16 to 20. Experiments in Chaeland and elsewhere suggest such training saves lives and is a worthwhile investment.
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Anonymity Rules for Letters to The Record Newspapers
Writers may sign a statement asking not to publish their names to preserve anonymity while proving good faith. Unsigned names and addresses will not be published. The Record Newspapers reserve the right to edit and shorten all letters as needed.
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Kerr and Kerr McGee deal taints oil tax talk
Washington diary notes Bon Kerr of Oklahoma is pressed as a tax and profit booster. Kerr’s Kerr-McGee profits and his oil ventures are cited to argue for favorable treatment, while concerns rise about appointing a judge tied to oil interests and potential conflicts with public duties.
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Pronunciation Guide for Premiere and Precedence
Frank Colby explains common mispronunciations of premiere and precedence in American usage. He notes preferred forms pruh-MEAR and PRESS-uh-dnes, discusses French origins, spelling variations, and suggests the article recommends preeSEE-d nas for clarity. It covers noun and adjective forms and touches on dictionaries adopting new usage.
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National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Ray Tucker reports on Klaus Fuchs confession revealing Russian spies and Soviet atomic knowledge ahead of the United States. Details cover Fuchs relations, couriers, and evidence suggesting Moscow’s lead in H bomb development, with references to Einstein, Whittaker, Coplon, and related espionage cases.
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Auto Workers and Chrysler Reject Peace Proposals
Auto Workers and Chrysler rejected one of two proposals to end the 19 month strike at 25 plants. Mediators said neither proposal was accepted and the parties were kept from publicizing details as talks continue.
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Cigarette Smoking Bird Blamed For House Fire
Firemen blamed a cigarette smoking bird for starting a fire at a home owned by Mrs. Mary Coxias. Chief Jetars S Borle theorized the bird arched and flew from a wreath and set the roof alight, prompting firefighters to rip away part of the roof to extinguish the flames.
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