Wartime Europe and Tobin pensions on 1950 politics
The piece discusses European security under the Atlantic Pact, noting France seeks a defensive line to the Elbe while fearing a disarmed Germany. It cites manpower limits and Germany’s disarmament as pivotal. It also critiques Secretary Tobin’s Boston speech proposing $100 monthly pensions and minimum wage hikes, arguing such promises are political theater that overlook economic feasibility and risk inflation and loss of dollar value.
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Troy
Europa
Elbe
Rhine
France
Russia
Europe
Germany
Indo- China
Tobin
Massachusetts
Congress
St. Paul
Boston
Truman
Fames
Johnson outlines Western Germany in NATO defense shifts
Secretary Johnson signals rearmament of Western Europe and a cautious inclusion of Western Germany in alliance plans amid discussions on German armament and the Atlantic Nations defense conference. He stresses allied unity, warns against overreach, and notes French security concerns and broader Cold War tensions.
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Seeretam
Pronkfort
Ryatia
Europe
America
Tronome
Republic of
Western Germany
Germany
Expulsion Fight Sparks CIO UE Union Rifts
A bitter power struggle unfolds within the CIO led United Electrical Workers over control of funds and contracts after expulsion from the CIO alliance. NLRB intervention looms as General Electric and General Motors seek to maintain current terms while Westinghouse weighs its bargaining stance.
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Zommie
C.I.0
United Electrical Workers’ Union
C.I.O
International Electrical Workers
Red
NLRB
Westinghouse
U.K
General Electric
General Motors
U.E
CLO
Treasuries
United States
Little Pigskin
West
Current Comment on Re Building of Germany
The piece argues postwar allied policy in Germany aims for a democratic West Germany with elected leaders while retaining occupation forces to deter a Soviet threat. It acknowledges German pride and the need for careful stewardship, noting the West’s safeguards and the strategic leverage of German independence. It contrasts Western distrust with belief Germany can help counter Russian power if properly handled.
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Germany
Churchill
Europe
Scylla
Charybdis
Lord Wavell
Free World
England
Moscow
Hitler
Thos
Freedom Foundation awards honor 12 Americans for Americanism
The Freedom Foundation distributed its first annual cash prizes last weekend to 12 Americans for outstanding achievements in promoting an understanding of the American way of life. Recipients include Judge Harold Medina and Jackie Robinson, among others, with praise for efforts that celebrate patriotism despite criticism of nationalism and Cold War tensions.
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Freedom Foundation
Harold Medina
New York
Jackie ‘Robinson
Brooklyn Dodger
Harold Jay
Crete
America
Wwe
Apprausa
Das
Wei
Mather Russie
Athemos Nanel Snrislsette
Russia
Andy
Ambassador Smith comments on Soviet attitude toward labor and democracy
Walter Rodel Smith, three years as US ambassador to the Soviet Union, discusses how the Soviet people and leaders view strikes and the freelabor movement. He recalls Stalin’s questions about US shipments under Lend-Lease and hints at tensions between American labor and Communist rhetoric.
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Rugsza
Walter Rodel Smith
Hrokes
Stalin
Hopkins
Mx Nophin
Xenevalissimo
W Stokes
United States
Donnou
Commie
C. S. Labor Movement
Old Age Assistance Basics Explained in Letters to The Record
A reader questions how Old Age Assistance differs from pensions and Social Security. The editor explains Old Age Assistance as public welfare for the needy 65 or over, how assets affect eligibility, and who may receive payments such as spouses widows or dependent parents.
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Gantet
the Record
Federal Fund
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington report discusses the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under White House influence, detailing credit policies and political leverage. It notes loan practices, government funds, and personnel shifts affecting postwar economic recovery and inflation concerns. The piece references Willow Run, RFC figures, and congressional scrutiny.
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Washington
California
Nance Corporation
Con
White House
Truman
Chicago
RFC
Helgairiex
Federal Reserve
Willow Run
Federal Reserve Board
Iwans
Dorgan
Bo McCabe
Keeani Merc oTraman
Washington Merry-Go-Round snapshot of postwar politics
Il linois representative Mal Prices and Soviet commander Chuikov exchange light banter in Berlin during a House Armed Services tour. The piece notes Price's geography quip and Chuikov’s one English word okay as Maj. Gen. McIntyre compares notes. It also covers kickbacks tied to Parnell Thomas and a broad look at milk price probes, Soviet forces in Korea, and a Brannan dried milk cookbook campaign.
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Tuung
Mal Prices
Illinois
Gem Vaseliy Canthey
Mariis
Hinessen
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Price
Chutkey
U.S
Dean Acheson
Ciuikev
Chuikov
Berlin
James D. McIntyre
Defense
Louis Johnson
Mr. Vishinsky
Kickback
Parnell
Justice Department
Parnell Thomas
House Un-American Activities Committee
Addititon
Thomas
Grace Wilson
Allendale
Bergen County
Jillian Thomas
Jacqueline Voss Hill
Hill
Un-American Activities Committee
Helen Campbell
Mildred Kraemer
New Jersey
Benator Taft
Western Newspaper Union of Baltimore
North Carolina
Gordon Gray
Ballyhoo
Nort Korea
Korea
Department of Agriculture
Brannan
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
A short pamphlet explains when to use was versus were in conditional clauses. It contrasts indicative fact would be with subjunctive hypothetical forms and emphasizes using were after if and phrases like as if or as though.
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Frank Colby
Colby
Scottish Home Rule Debate Surfaces in Unionist Campaign
A Scottish faction pushes home rule as a central issue in the Conservative led campaign. The Scotian Unionist Association calls for recognition of Scotland and Scottish affairs as the Labour government’s defeat looms. Campaigning intensifies though the general election date remains unsettled, with the UK comprising England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Scotland
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