Barkley Speech Misread In FDR 1944 Nomination Row
Baukage explores a 1944 Barkley revolt speech and the misinterpretation of its meaning as a listener claimed Barkley called Roosevelt dishonest. The column notes Barkley defended Congress and argued the veto speech reflected his stance, while acknowledging potential misreadings of intent and the need for precise language.
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Brakes Save Truman as near miss nearly shaped history
The near accident occurred as Secretary Byrnes and President Truman left for a Paris conference, a truck darting from a side street toward the presidential car on Constitution Avenue. The brakes held, averting a Patton-like tragedy and a possible succession shift. Historically, Hoover’s fishing lodge era and press chases are recalled as cautionary tales. The piece notes 1846 savings trends, inflation, and potential deflationary impact.
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Prefabrication and Price Struggles Highlight 1946 Industry
The article notes labor unrest in Japan with managers replaced by workers taking profits, cites Walter Harnischfeger on prefab homes saving costs and quick builds, and warns shoppers resist high prices as some markets see price strikes. It also covers poultry culling targets, meat consumption forecasts, sewing machine production delays, and California potato crop projections.
Farm debts drop to 1915 low amid 1945 shifts
The Department of Agriculture reports U S farm mortgage debt fell to about 5.081 billion on January 1 1946 the lowest since 1915 a 23 percent drop since 1940 and a 1.5 billion reduction in 1945. Some states showed debt increases and farmers may need new machinery purchases in 1946 1947 and veterans returning to farming may incur more debt.
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Utah Sets 1947 Centennial Year for Days of 47
Salt Lake City dates July 24 for Pioneer Day events and a 1947 centennial celebration marking 100 years since Brigham Young and 142 pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. The plan includes a wagon train reenactment, a Days of 47 pageant, and a state committee chaired by Albert J. Southwick with Gus P. Backman directing.
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Brigham Young
Great Salt Lake Valley
Intermountain Territory
Salt Lake Valley
Omaha
Herbert Man
John M. Wallace
Ward C. Holbrook
John F. Fitzpatrick
Frederick P. Champ
James 4. Howell
Gus P. Backman
Backman
Albert J. Southwick
Devoted Lifetime to Making World Clean
MANKATO MINN R G Bachertz, 70, devoted 58 years to broom making and half a century as owner of Mankato broom works. He makes five kinds of regular, whisk, toy and junior brooms and estimates producing over a million.
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Minn
R. G. Bachertz
Bachertz
Salt Lake Will Dry up in Next 300 Years
Salt Lake City experts warn the Great Salt Lake could vanish within three centuries if its current long term decline continues. U S Geological Survey hydraulic engineer Ralf R Woolley notes the lake is already a remnant of a former larger freshwater body once as expansive as Lake Michigan. Elevation records since 1850 show a steady drop, averaging about one foot in depth every 15 years.
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Ralf R. Woolley
U. S. Geological Survey
Lake Michigan
Found a Cure for Plant Wilt and Athlete's Foot
Washington bureau reports Agriculture Department scientists developed a chemical named Tomatin TM to combat tomato wilt in plants and fungi affecting humans. While in test tube stage, it shows activity against ringworm fungi causing athlete's foot and related infections on feet hands face and scalp.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Roosters Ride to Valentine Town in Pickup
VALENTINE NEB. Mr and Mrs Wm Ree parked on Main street when Buck Junod heard roosters crowing. An investigation found three roosters perched on the drive shaft beneath the car, having ridden to town with the Rees.
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First Female Mechanical Engineer At Tennessee
Mary Porter Fain, 17 in September 1942, enters UT Knoxville as a freshman in mechanical engineering. She earns a Bachelor of Science on May 3, becoming the university’s first woman to finish in mechanical engineering, pursuing design and research on engines or household appliances. A native of Murphy, North Carolina, she aims to work in the South but will go north for the right job.
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Mary Porter Fain
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University of Tennessee
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N. C
Yankees
Witty London Bits and Mixed Jokes on Sights
A collection of brief quips and exchanges set in London. Jests reference Winston Churchill and dental ear jokes, a sergeant, and a child’s punchline about mint money. Classic humor style with light wordplay and a closing nod to London Bridge.
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