Diplomatic views on Soviet Union and world tensions
A reflective column critiques Mr Lie and the Soviet leadership amid Cold War pressures. It discusses atomic energy, disarmament, and East West tensions, noting Stalin's initiative and the difficulty of yielding concessions. The piece references Costello, secrecy, and a satirical jab at high society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie
China
Security Council
United Nations
Stalin
Washington
Baea
Russia
Mr. Lie
Asia
Time for government action in rail strike crisis
Ached by a national rail strike, 18 000 firemen halt 200 000 workers with feared layoffs. The piece urges swift federal intervention to end the senseless walkout, criticizing White House inaction and highlighting crew disputes over diesels, two versus four men, and broader regulatory entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
West
White House
David Lawrence
Mr. Toman
Mission to Moscow aims for peace talks with Stalin
Secretary General Lie of the United Nations travels to Moscow in a bid to win Russia back into UN negotiations. The trip signals international diplomacy amid Cold War pressures, with Lie’s reputation as a steadfast diplomat noted despite severe political glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie
United Nations
Moscow
Stalin
Russia
Jesves
Jam
President Truman Faces Setbacks As Taft-Hartley Fight Persists
The Supreme Court upheld the Taft-Hartley royalty oath for labor leaders, a target of President Truman’s campaign to weaken the act. In the Senate, a 53 to 30 vote rejected Truman’s plan to reorganize the National Labor Relations Board by removing its general counsel, a move Taft argued would end independence and risk a labor dictatorship akin to earlier Wagner Act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
United States Supreme Court
Senate
National Labor’ Relations Board
Robert N. Denham
Denham
NLRB
Robert A. Taft
Congress
General Counsel
Taft
Labor Board
Soviet Gambit in BerlinElection Debate
The Providence Evening Bulletin argues the Russians block free elections in Greater Berlin with impossible conditions while Western powers should not dismiss the note outright. Four power control and a German supervising commission are seen as acceptable, but removing occupation troops or annulling the Statute risks betraying Berlin. The piece urges counter propaganda for a truly free vote under UN supervision, noting Moscow’s fear of a genuine Berlin election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Evening Bulletin
Greater Berlin
Austria
IMG
Berlin
Ffair
Red Army
Bern
United Nations
Names Dominate The Hidden Power In Hoarding Wealth
A column rails at conspicuous wealth and influence as plans circulate for a national roll call of 150 men of power. Names like Cabots and Lodges fade beside mob figures such as Coppola and Garfano as DOJ compiles social, employment, and financial records to create a Who's Who of crime era influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimea
Department of Justice
Cabots
Astors
Vandertilts
Triczer
Mike Coppola
Waxey Gordon
Mickey Cohen
Vincent
Jimmy Blue
Anthony
Little Ansie) Garfane
Tmirse
Frank Costello
Joe Agen
Frank Erickson
United States
Hondiiamiem
Augie
Arappina
Amd
Jackeimers
Shortage Among The Pedagogues Across the Nation
A report from the Education Writers Institute in Washington notes a growing shortage of elementary school teachers while twice as many graduates pursue high school teaching. It cites birth-rate projections, salary gaps narrowing, and student attitudes as factors shaping this misalignment. It urges directing more college students to elementary education to meet未来 needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Writers Institute
Washington
National Commission On Teacher Education and Professional Standards
College of Education
The
Education Institute
More
Imore
Colleges of Education
Readers urge tele phone courtesy and national duty in letters
In letters to The Record, Latham argues for anonymous yet sincere submissions about Home Bureau and calls for telephone courtesy on rural lines. A Schaghticoke reader, EVANGELINE, urges the President unite politcal parties, defend peace, and root out subversives to protect the nation’s honor and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Record
Washington
Jmbout
White Collar Class Debate Amid Tax and Welfare Strains
Washington report discusses the perceived neglect of the white collar class amid high living costs and rising taxes. It cites C E D of Houston and others questioning party policies, the role of organized groups, and pressures on government benefits. The piece contrasts Tammany Hall’s patronage with current federal programs and notes pension and Social Security claims alongside eligibility and application steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tlasz
Teatz
Hae
Nea
C.E.D
Houston
Tex
Wall Denlera
Tate
Tam
Tammany Hall
Tammany Mall
Democrata
Republicann Aweman
Chambersburg Pa
Han
Acaretarien
Interne Peasant Union Congress Seeks Green International
Washington hosts exiled Balkan peasant leaders including Mikolajczyk Kovacs and Dimitrov in a gathering aimed at forming a green international to challenge communism. The group cites low farmer takeup of Soviet collectivization and cites dire conditions in Hungary and Bulgaria as motivation for Western backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Press Building
Interne Medal Peasant Union Congress
Stanislaw Mikolajcsyk
Poland
Moscow
International Peasant Union
Green International
Europe
Hungary
Buchenwald
Danube
Balkana
U.S
Mark Ethridge
Louisville Courier Journal
State Department
Jurist II
U. S
William C. Coleman
Baltimore
Coleman
United States
U. S. Attorney's
Clarence Cottam
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Judge Coleman
Dr. Cottam
Cotttam
Tem
Spat Grambling
Lacks
Capitol Hill
AL Ua
Doe ™ Miller
Nebraska
U. & Han
Jorson
Martin
Staten de
Rusa
Hitern
Origin of credenza and bridegroom words explained
A reader asks about the origins of credenza and bridegroom and other terms. The response traces credenza to Italian meaning safekeeping used for sideboards in the Renaissance, and shows bridegroom deriving from brydguma meaning bride man, with later English forms and misinterpretations. Additional notes cover sovereign from soverain and hangnail from angnail, illustrating medieval spelling confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Superanis
Soverain
Hangnail
Interpreting The Nets By J M Roberts Jr
Foreign affairs analyst J M Roberts reports on Trygve Lie and Gunnar Myrdal as UN figures shaping East West trade. Myrdal seeks concrete economic links to ease Cold War tensions, offset Marshall Plan limits, and open Eastern outlets for Europe’s expanding industry amid Soviet bloc needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts, JR
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Moscow
Gunnar Myrdal
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
Waya
Europe
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Bald Taegaee
Union
Ream
Joe Adenia
Frank Costella
Freak Costello
Moscoy
Tryeve Lip
Rusia
Heym
Dick Turner
Latham
Latham Ek
Schaghticoke
Evangeline
Ray Tucker
Hoos
Tire
Miller
Peter
Pete
Merry
James Dolliver
Fort Dodae
Frank Colby
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