Atomic era offers hope calm voices from Texas UT scholars
A UT professor argues the atom bomb will not wipe out civilization and that humanity enters a new, horrible but survivable era of weapons. Another UT economist warns only a mature world can avoid total war, urging a true brotherhood of man and practical steps to begin.
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Noted Snippets Sparking Quips and Ponderings
A collage of aphorisms and knockabout lines on politics labor education and consumer life. The text playfully contrasts reforms in the Capitol with everyday social quirks hinting at labor relations and public policy framing.
Washington Notes Hint At Meat Export Cuts And Armament Boosts
The editors see possible cuts in meat and food exports to Europe over the coming months while the ECA program and a large arms appropriation keep production and employment high. Aims to keep domestic supplies ample, potentially easing consumer prices, as defense production drives plant reactivation and labor demand.
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Austin Seeks Regional and State Association Headquarters
The Austin area aims to attract association HQs as a key development objective. The Austin Area Economic Development Foundation reports data on advantages for business, scientific and professional groups, with 70+ organizations already listed. UT facilities and federal and state agencies add to the appeal, and recent moves include the State Medical Association of Texas.
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Bloodshot Eyes From Modern Life Trolls Reader
A humor piece recounts Milton Berle and an optician diagnosing a reader’s bloodshot eyes as overstrain from modern century living. A long joke about two married people crying together links eye strain to nightly tears and city life.
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Trivia Q and A from a historical period column
A compilation of short Q and A entries answering questions on art left-handedness the term Americanism tea hibernation summer estivation ground acoustics clothing folds consumer dollars WWI purchasing power truck gardening crisis reports and status of Coast Guard enlistment. It also covers Columbus Nice Wilson UN meetings and giraffe speed.
Revolutionary diplomacy and Christianity against the atom
Washington column argues the atom changes diplomacy requiring revolutionary methods based on the Sermon on the Mount. It urges going beyond elite talks, engaging Russian people, and using practical Christianity to avert war. The piece links Christ’s example to diplomatic boldness and criticizes isolationist policy while calling for mobilizing public backing and advertising for peace.
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Christ
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Jesus
Europe
Wincheil On Broadway and a Page of Press Gossip
A collage of celebrity anecdotes and media quips from Broadway and Europe. Ingrid Bergman laments empty Paris houses while Paul Robeson is labeled a saboteur. editors joke about Barkley weddings and funerals as reporters chase scoops.
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