Transfer Brings Break for All Concerned at Capitol City
Jay Vessels reports that the 27th Fighter Wing's transfer from Kearney Nebraska to Bergstrom AFB reshapes Austin and devastates Kearney's economy. The piece recalls Kearney's wartime growth and the ensuing housing and weather strains as the air base closes.
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Jay
Austin American State Capitol
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Kearney
Neb
Austin
University of Texas
Statehouse
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Katy
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
War Department
Air Force
Nebraska Prairies
Flying Fortress
Air Forces
Nebraska
Congress
Pentagon
White House
Union Pacific
Burlington
Louis N. Goldberg
al Jennings
American-Statesman
Goldberg
Labor and Management Try to Live Together Across U S
Victor Riesel reports a new era of labor and management cooperation as profits tighten. He cites Alabama shipyard wage cuts and a union notice leading to saved work hours, plus joint dockyard committees on the West Coast to protect jobs and profits.
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Mobile
CIO Shipbuilders
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
CIO
Harry Bridges
Trivia Q and A Highlights From a 1949 Exchange
A long Q and A batch covers history, aviation, diplomacy and science. Notable items include the 1927 establishment of Kill Devil Hill National Memorial, the 1921 peace with Germany, Berlin airlift dates, census center in Baltimore, Pitchfork Ben Tillman’s nickname, and meteorite counts. The piece ends with postwar labor and industry notes.
Barkley Proving To Be Truman Balance Wheel
Vice President Barkley stands as the Truman administration’s pivotal balance wheel. He clashes mildly with Capitol architect David Lynn over office space but cherishes the old chandeliers from Jefferson and a life of extensive travel. Barkley defends Truman amid political snubs, touts Jefferson expertise, and promotes people to people diplomacy while collecting rare walking sticks and antique figurines.
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Barkley
Truman
Washington
Kentucky
Capitol
David Lynn
Lynn
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
France
White House
Teddy Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Alben Barkley
Alben
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Secret Service
USA
Senate
Southern
Oratory
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Gov. Thurmond
Gov. Talmadge
Navy
Columbia
S. C
Adlai Stevenson
Grover Cleveland
Illinois
University of Virginia
Bulgaria
Finland
Albania
State Department
Germany
George Luckey
California
Rome
Italy
Sforza
Broadway Anecdotes, Politics, and a Sports Note
A collage of theater quips about Estelle Winwood and Miss Barrymore, jokes on Louis Johnson and Truman era politics, plus a brief sports nod recognizing Ollie Sax of Kearney High as an outstanding 440 yard performer. The items span theater, defense, presidential coverage, and high school athletics.
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Estelle Winwood
Tne
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
H-Trib
Ollie Sax
Kearney High
Golly
Fight Over Basic Science Bill Persists In Texas House
The debate over a basic science bill in Texas highlights a bitter split between chiropractors and medical interests. Supporters say it protects the public by licensing standards. opponents warn of a medical monopoly. The Senate will review changes, with potential impact on future sessions. Soil conservation gains are pledged, including a $10 million aid plan and river authority reforms to boost farm production.
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Senate
House
Texas
Sabine River
Tom
Lower
Colorado River Authority
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D.G.D
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Weather Bureau
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Benjamin R. Tillman
Cleveland
Eugene Fiela
Field
Slason Thompson
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Equator
North Pole
Paris
Iceland
Philadelphia
Teamsters
Philadelphia Laundry Association
Hudson Motor Car Company
CIO Auto Union
Decatur
Ill
Milwaukee
Philip Murray
Steel
Iron and Steel Company
Yonkers
N. Y
Alexander Smith Carpet Company
CIO Textile Workers
New York Post Corp
Drew Pearson
Dick Condon
Mr. Bogart
Hollywood
el Borracho
Sec’y
Louis Johnson
Vaughan
Peron
FDR
Dewey
Bill Fuss
TATE
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Associated Press
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