Editorials Special Session May Hinge On Talk With Stevenson
President Truman signals a possible special session on prices depending on talks with Governor Stevenson in Washington. The piece reviews past sessions, inflation plans, and Senate votes, noting Democratic control on paper and political debate over anti inflation measures. It also discusses passport denial appeals and internal security rules affecting citizenship and travel.
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Truman
Congress
Guv. Stevenson
Washington
Senate
Langer
N.D
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Republican Con
Anne Bauer
Ruth B. Shipley
Symington and the Pendergast Machine in Missouri
The discussion traces how Stuart Symington rose in Roosevelt and Truman eras through seven Senate confirmations and key posts including RFC cleanup. It notes the Pendergast machine’s shifting influence in Missouri politics, backing Democrat Buck Taylor, while Symington pursues the U.S. Senate role. The piece implies Truman’s loyalty and Symington’s advantageous service to the administration amid political rivalries.
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Symington
U.S. Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Mr. Roosevelt
Truman
Mr. Truman
RFC
Missouri
Pendergast
Buck Taylor
Symington Wins Missouri Primary Amid Machine Politics
Fred Hartman notes Missouri voters backed Symington two to one over Taylor as Truman hedges between old allies and the party machine. He recalls Symington’s role in synthetic rubber work and hints at ongoing political machine influence in Missouri elections and the primary, with Kem to face Symington in November.
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Chine
Missouri
Missouri Democracy
Symington
Buck Taylor
Truman
Kem
Baytown
Kansas City
Taylor
What fools ye Mortals be at Chicago conventions
The author mocks both Republican and Democratic conventions in Chicago. He recalls a playful scene with Elmer the South Dakota mule predicting a fourth ballot nomination and contrasts it with Eleanor Roosevelt’s passionate speech endorsing the United Nations. The piece lampoons media saturation and feigned wisdom surrounding the events.
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Chicago
Elmer
South Dakota
Iowa
Eleanor Roosevelt
United Nations
Meeting Actress Lee Grant at Sardi's Birthday Toast
In New York City I recount meeting actress Lee Grant at Sardi's on its 25th birthday. We discussed acting and her career including her Academy Award nominations. Grant, known for Detective Story, sat with me after a brief chat about the craft and a toast to the famed restaurant.
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New York
Elissa Lands
Lee Grant
Miss Grant
Kirk Douglas
Eleanor Parker
Renee Carroll
Lee
Manhattan
Bible Verse Reference from Corinthians 10 4
A Bible verse cites the apostle Paul noting that all followers drank from the same spiritual source the Rock that accompanied the Israelites and identifies that Rock as Christ in First Corinthians chapter ten verse four.
Baytown Sun Subscription Rates and Staff Credits
Baytown Sun details subscription rates by carrier and mail with monthly and yearly options. Advertising manager Beulah Mae Jackson and editor Fred Hartman are listed among staff, with Warren Edwards as managing editor. The notice notes standard post office classifications and a national representative.
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W.jwwa Son, Bic
Pearce and Ashhe
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S Goulé
Beulah Mae Jackson
Warren Edwards
Armed Services
Texas Daily Press League
Postoffice
Congress
Wa Meru Evictions in Tanganyika Spark UN Action
A Wa Merval tribesman reported to the U N Trusteeship Council that 3 000 Wa Meru were evicted from 78 000 acres in Tanganyika and relocated to a larger, supposedly more fertile area. The council condemned the eviction, urged compensation, and called for resident consent in future projects, while acknowledging limited enforcement.
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Tanganyika
U.N. Trusteeship Council
Kirilo Japhet
American actress hailed as future leading star and wine expert interview
The piece profiles Miss G a New York born actress praised by Mel Heimer as shaping up to be America’s top actress within ten years. It also recounts a meeting with Alexis Lichine near the Museum of Modern Art, discussing wine culture, tasting habits, and the craft of selecting and drinking wine, noting his background and Burgundy trips.
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Graham Greene
Sean O'Casey
Miss G
America
New Yorker
Alexis Lichine
Museum of Modern Art
United States
Lichine
Moscow
the Waldorf
Alexis
Burgundy
France
Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge The Answer Quick
Quiz style page with trivia questions and answers featuring biblical figures Canadian author George Curwood and Turkish founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Includes timelines on steamboat Fulton and Meade, plus a birthday notice for Carl Voyles and mentions of Olmo Scheffing.
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Carl Voyles
Luis Olmo
Boo Scheffing
King Saul
Samuel
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
George Gordon Meade
James Oliver Curwood
Giving Blood Safe In All Weather Says Red Cross
An article by Harman W. Nichols notes hot or cold weather shouldn’t deter blood donation. Red Cross officials cite ongoing needs for Korea veterans and civilians, with many donors contributing across climates and many injuries requiring immediate blood or plasma.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Red Cross
Korea
Rochester
N. M
New York State
New York
California
Quotations from Nightclub Premiere and Notable Figures
Dagmer introduced at a nightclub premiere with a quip about keeping the spotlight off. Former ambassador Joseph F. Davies jokes about paying rent for a supposed Russian spy attic in Moscow years ago. Joe E. Louis quips that all women look alike at his age. Rev. John T-Beters remarks on New York City alcoholics versus churchgoers.
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Joseph F. Davies
U.S
Moscow
Joe E. Louis
John T-Beters
New York City
Oil Cartels Seen Controlling World Supply, FTC Report Says
Washington column reports the Federal Trade Commission document detailing how seven major oil companies, five American and two British Dutch, allegedly manage world oil markets. It cites interlocking directors and coordinated production and pricing to keep prices high and limit competition.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
John Sparkman
Sen
Tom
Hennings
White House
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
United States
Standard Oil of
N.J
Calif
Socony-Vacuum
Uncle Sam
FTC
Standard Oil
XN. J
Oi Co
Saudi Arabia
Traq Petroleum Co
Anglo-Framien Co
Iraq
Iron
Gulf
Kuwait
London
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Iran
Be Ditech
French
Texas Co
Fornia
Texas
Standard
Mediterranean
Nota
Fu Texas Co
Cali
Aramco
Standard of
California
Standard Oil A
Aramco Sx
Arabian Pipe Line Co
Jersey
Standard and
Si Vacuum
International Oil
Bm Aramco
America
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Acheson
State Department
Board of
Sen. Morse
Ore
Divig
Farouk
U. S
Stuart Symington
By Fred Hartman
The
Baytown Sun
By Erich Brandeis
Mel Heimer
Central Press
Kish
Venezuela
Republic of
Turkey
Clement Robert Fulton
Hudson River
Giford Pinchot
Brookhaven
L. L. Nuclear Research Center
Forks of Fame
West Point
Florida
Mexico
South Mountain
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Owosso
Mich
Canadian Northwest
Captain Plum
Great Lakes
Royal Mounted
Busines
Cadiz
Spain
Jack E. Leonard
Dagmer
Merry-Go- Standard Oil
World Oil Supply
Willie
Leonard Saut
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