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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
6
The secretary of state’s white paper argues Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang betrayed Sun Yat-sen ideals, justifying a halt to further U S aid. The piece endorses Acheson’s stance while warning that a free world cannot endure without a free China, and predicts ongoing partisan clashes over China policy.
A political column attacks the welfare department led by Harry W. Hill, arguing it is the state’s abandoned child and noting a reported $421,000 year end surplus. The piece urges a broad audit of all departments and calls for transparency in public funds.
A speaker argues against aristocracy by birth and praises meritocracy from Horatio Alger to Elbert Hubbard. He critiques Ivy League bias and the five percent risk of smug elites, contrasting honest commission agents with the regulated realities of licensing and legal work in radio and government.
The House Education and Labor Committee seeks a compromise on federal aid to education, preferring partial provisions to none. The piece argues education should be a state matter, not federal, and warns against public funds for parochial schools, urging politics-free schools to preserve standards.
Editorial argues press access to departmental records protects state taxpayers from careless administration and highlights diligent officials serving the public interest.
A 1949 King Features column proclaims antiunion stance by a speaker who condemns union authority and political coercion. It attacks Garment and Clothing Workers unions and Italian influence, contrasts with anti communism, and critiques Taft Hartley era politics and labor practices.
A six year old girl visits a bank president seeking funds for a school campaign to send poor children to camp. She tests generosity by choosing between a dollar and a nickel, then uses the nickel to prop up the dollar and wraps the rest with a piece of paper, wryly noting the smallest coin as a safe wrap.
A United States policy columnist argues against a separate air force academy echoing old school ties. He warns consolidation threatens unity and criticizes favoring one service over others, citing past scandals and a push toward unified defense under Johnson.
Washington Aug 5 Ex amination of new legislation to unify the armed services shows a secretary of defense with powers of a civilian dictator He can order court martials allocate funds and control promotions and contracts Across three services the secretary can direct most money and exert de facto control over both civilian secretaries and the joint chiefs of staff Critics say no real restraint exists and only two per service can appeal to Congress.
The column recalls former Communists who shifted sides and mocked Hollywood humorists misquoting Ring Lardner. Baer jests at political opportunism, noting a figure now in Washington facing public scrutiny, while avoiding naming the person directly.
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