Atlantic Editorial Warns Against War After Newfoundland Flight
The column argues that a mechanically guided plane from Newfoundland to Britain risks weaponizing air power and urges a global embrace of the Golden Rule to achieve lasting peace. It contends that armies and atomic bombs fail to prevent war and calls for a change of heart among nations.
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Norways absorption of 400 displaced artisans
A Norwegian report notes about 400 displaced persons, mainly skilled artisans, have found a place in the community and are contributing financially. The writer argues that while 400 is small compared with Europe’s displaced, their skills prove such absorption benefits both host nations and humanitarian democracy.
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Editorial Briefs on Europe Hunger and Barbers Sitters
The piece argues 30 million European hungry children demand action from Christians, while Russian anti American rhetoric is seen as home focused. It jokes about a new barber chair invention allowing barbers to sit while working, promising relief and comfort in the trade.
Export-Import clash over Europe loans and political salvos
Washington scene shows battle between state treasury and Export-Import Bank over Europe financing while President Truman weighs Europe strategy. Navy predominance in Forrestal aides sparks Army Air friction. Martin hints at Eisenhower MacArthur options amid Republican hopes and La Guardia’s Capitol return memory.
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Mothers and Gossips From Just Folks Verse
Edgar A. Guest recalls mothers meeting to discuss child care and common worries. They share tips on feeding frocks, stopping thumb sucking, fever remedies, bedtime routines, reading choices, games, and vigilant daily care for children. The piece portrays a busy, caring group focused on offspring.
The Gossips and the Child at Bedside
A poem noting how idle town gossips watch from windows to imagine scandal while children sleep. The speaker observes that even the worst gossipers lack their own children to call their own. Copyright 1947 Edgar A. Guest.
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Million Homeless in Japan After Floods
The home ministry reports over 1.1 million people left homeless by last week’s floods in northern Honshu. Officials say many are building temporary villages on river levees and high ground to endure slow water seepage. It notes train crossings as daily reminders to be cautious.
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Chelsea and Carteret hostels reflect old New York lore
The Chelsea and Carteret hotels on 23rd Street sit in Chelsea, once a Driscoll village, amid a changing New York. The writer recalls Thomas Wolfe and Edgar Lee Masters living nearby, Reid painting Lincoln with a printer’s press, and Ben Hibbs editing a Post collection. Washington Square gains a new College of Law building, provoking debate among artists and writers.
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The Magicians Rabbit Enters the Ministry
The family of Rev. Clement Rowe found a magician's rabbit in the dressing room at the Corn Carnival after a home talent show. Rowe, a cast member, had prepared stage properties and later learned the rabbit disappeared during the afternoon carnival program. The note ends with a safety reminder about driving carefully.
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Composer Eisler Admits Communist Party Membership
Hanns Eisler a 61 year old Hollywood composer told a House committee he once applied for Communist party membership but said he never joined active work and dropped out. The inquiry on alien Communists in the United States opened as witnesses linked to government officials were subpoenaed.
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