Citadel of Democracy Taiwan as beacon in anti communist struggle
The article extols Taiwan as a key free China bastion with a 500000 strong armed forces and a democratic government led by freely elected representatives. It notes a constitutional republic, a multi party system, and large scale local elections with high voter turnout. It emphasizes secret ballots, defined terms for officials, and ongoing democratic progress toward mainland China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taiwan
Republic of China
Free China
Free World
Asia
Pacific
Far East
Legislative Yuan
Republic
American Congress
Kuomintang
Post-Hall Syndicate
First Methodist Church of Tucson Moves to Park Avenue
Albert R. Buehman notes the First Methodist church in Tucson relocated in 1906 from Pennington Street to South Sixth Avenue. The second building, cost 20 000 dollars, housed lectures and a six foot wheel operated bell. By 1931 a third edifice at Park Avenue and East Fourth Street, featuring Hedrick chimes, replaced it at a cost of 125 000 dollars.
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First Methodist Church
Pennington Street
North Stone Avenue
Tucson
Pennington-Stone
Pioneer Hotel
South Sixth Avenue
Park Avenue
East Fourth Street
Hedrick
Citizen Library
Never Had It So Good
Column by Robert C. Ruark criticizing postwar prosperity under Democratic rule. He cites a 1950 labor department report showing average city families spent $409 more than they earned, arguing high living costs, taxes, and social security reduce real prosperity and feed public discontent ahead of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labor Department
Joe
Foundations Under Fire in Congressional Probe
A congressional committee led by Rep. Eugene Cox investigates foundations amid concerns over vast funds and hidden influence. The piece notes 10,000 foundations with billions, linking Alger Hiss, Carnegie, Rockefeller money, and the Institute of Pacific Relations. it discusses interlocking boards, donor intent, and the need for oversight without abolishing foundations.
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Eugene Cox
Georgia
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Julius Rosenwald
Henry Ford
Cox
Alger Hiss
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Institute of Pacific Relations
McCarran Committee
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
World Peace Foundation
AFL racket probe exposes weak links in union leadership
The three man AFL racket squad investigated labor rackets but failed to compel testimony from Anthony Doria of the United Auto Workers. The probe highlighted resistance among AFL auto workers leaders led by George Meany and William McFetridge, threatening to suspend charters over union immunity.
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AFL
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Atlantic City
David Dubinsky
George Meany
William McFetridge
Anthony Doria
United Aate Workers Union
CIO
Auto Union
Doria
Johnny Dio
Local 202
AFL Auto Workers
Milwaukee
Dio
Lepke
Mr. Doria
Brother Dio
Auto Workers
Jewelry Works Carnival Union
Lab
Labor
Satch Paige Stars in 18 Inning Win as Browns Tie
Victor Riesel reports on labor crime talks to be held in Dallas or New York while a national crime data exchange is set. The piece notes six eastern probes and predicts more in 20 cities. Also covers Satch Paige's 18 inning duel versus Washington, his seventh win, and a Shakespeare quote debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Big City
Dallas
Texas
Dan Reynolds
Dallas Crime Commission
New York
FBI
Post-Hall Syndicate
Sportsman’s Park
Latch Paige
Washington
Ol’ Satch
Senators
Browns
Satch
Gen. McAuliffe
Battle of the Bulge
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Worthy Candidates Shine in Connecticut Politics
Hal Boyle notes two standout Republican women Clare Luce and Vivien Kellems, detailing their independence and talk of Senate bids. He highlights Luce's national profile and Kellems’s TV program, urging their election to Connecticut’s Senate seats and possible cabinet roles for Luce if Eisenhower wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Connecticut
Clare Boothe Luce
Vivien Kellems
Clare Luce
Power of Women
Clare Lage
United States
House of Representatives
Eleanor Roosevelt
Brien McMahon
Senate
Gen. Eisenhower
Channel 5
Republican Party
United Feature Syndicate
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Formosa
Arizona
Albert R. Buehman
Second Methodist
Robert C. Ruark
Truman
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Baby Bunting
Papa
Ruark
The
Foundation
George E. Sokolsky
Sokolsky
Paul Hoffman
You
Congressman Cox
FCC
White House
William Fulton
American Legion Magazine
Owen Lattimore
Social Science Research Council
Carnegie, Rockefeller, Rosenwald, Russell Sage
Hanns Eisler
Rockefeller Foundation
Guggenheim
Sen
Simon Guggenheim
Flivvers
America
King Features Syndicate
By Victor Riesel
Hal Boyle
Queen Victoria
Fred E. Busbey
Illinois
Europe
Italy
M. L. Dayton
Busbey
Dayton
Red Cross
ECA
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Margaret Chase Smith
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