Eisenhower courtship of labor chiefs begins in Chicago
In a prelude to a broader push, Eisenhower aides plan private sessions with national union leaders in cities nationwide to discuss his labor philosophy. CIO allies anticipate a strong anti Ike push from Auto Union in Detroit on June 14. AFL leaders move cautiously toward bargaining with both parties, avoiding early endorsements.
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Eisenhower
AFL labor leaders weigh Democratic tilt as 1952 nominating race unfolds
Victor Riesel reports Atlantic City meetings where Jimmie Petrillo and AFL leaders hint at support for Stevenson draft while surveying Truman and Kefauver Harriman options. Labor chiefs, leaning to Stevenson, may shape the ticket with Democrats dominating the rank and file vote.
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Will Your Flag Be Flying This Memorial Day
The piece urges recognizing Memorial Day by proudly flying the American flag. It contrasts plans for the holiday with a national wartime context and encourages readers to prepare by displaying banners and colors in their homes and yards.
City County jail explore joint farm to end overcrowding
Sheriff Eyman says jail built in 1929 for 105 inmates now houses up to 218. The plan, inspired by the city jail farm on Silver Bell road, envisions a jointly run jail farm to save costs and reduce duplication as J. Homer Boyd opens talks with city officials.
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Safety Check The Driver And The Memorial Day Hazard
Thousands of cars with green safety crosses hit the roads for the long holiday weekend as Tucson urges driver responsibility beyond vehicle checks. The piece notes highway deaths surpass military losses, urging safer driving to prevent more fatalities during Memorial weekend and beyond.
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Tucson
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Press Coverage of Steel Seizure Debate Holds Firm
In addressing criticism of how media covered the steel seizure dispute President Truman’s nationwide broadcast and industry responses were fully reported. The Pine federal court ruling and its appeal to the Supreme Court heightened coverage, while some claims of excessive attention to government arguments were noted but deemed inconsistent.
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Pine
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Supreme Court
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Justice Department
Press freedom versus government control in steel seizure debate
Senator Margaret Chase Smith argues the press should reflect diverse views and avoid government control. She cautions that output favors or opposition to the seizure shape public opinion and warns against a single government viewpoint erasing a free press.
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United Feature Syndicate
Our Foreign Aid Problem
President Truman and experts argued before Congress on foreign aid funding and aims. They described plans spanning Point Four development, direct military weapons, and economic support to allies to underwrite rearmament while reducing U.S. arms demands. Officials said $7.9 billion was a minimum for the year starting July, urging Congress not to cut.
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Senate and House Debate Cuts to Truman Aid Program
Lawmakers from the House and Senate foreign relations committees urged cutting the Truman aid program by about two billion dollars, conflicting with Eisenhower’s warning that larger cuts could threaten the plan. Taft proposed a two billion dollar cut, Connally urged not below one billion, and final agreement awaits joint action weeks away.
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Arizona bankers on three Stutz cars in 1913 photograph
A Coast Banker caption from December 1913 shows Tucson bankers with three Stutz raceabouts to be entered in southern Arizona fair automobile races. The Steinfeld, Williams, and Corbett cars are driven by Harold Steinfeld Albert Steinfeld Tenney Williams William Bell and Hi Corbett, while the banks linked include Consolidated National and Merchants Bank & Trust Co.
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Hi Corbett
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J. Knox Corbett
Tenney D. Williams
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Seven Types of Ambiguity Book Mentioned in Office Exchange
A junior lawyer keeps William Empson's Seven Types of Ambiguity on his desk and, during a casual visit, the partner notes it may be better to store the nonlegal book away for appearances.
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William Empson
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New Yorker
Roundup on Harry S Truman and Justice Department picks
Bob Ruark criticizes the Truman administration over high level appointments and corruption probes. He cites Newbold Morris, Howard McGrath, James McGranery, and Wil liam O'Dwyer, arguing the president's choices show cynicism and poor judgment. He laments public cynicism and questions political leadership.
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Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
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Mexico
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Soviet Naval Buildup and Nuclear Ambitions Cited
A 1940s assessment warns that Soviet Russia has expanded its navy and submarine fleet, aiming to 1000 modern submarines, with air power and atomic capabilities cited as formidable. It notes lend lease aid, continual military growth in satellites, and plans for an offensive fleet to threaten coastal cities including the United States.
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Stalingrad
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U. S. News and World Report
Russians Close in on Submarine Advancements and Naval Parity
The article outlines Roessler era submarine upgrades such as snorkel devices closed cycle engines and atomic propulsion. It suggests Russians may possess these improvements and could threaten US security if war with Russia occurred. It notes Russia’s prior naval insignificance contrasting with rapid growth and questions the current balance of power and resolve.
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Europe
Parade Route Closed as Shriners Rally Shifts Traffic
Downtown streets were blocked for a Shriners convention parade with only official vehicles allowed through. A man slipped the lines in a car bearing a placard reading Past Participle, prompting attention from police and onlookers.
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