Editorials Question Morris Clean-Up Role in Government
Newbold Morris, labeled the president's cleaner upper of graft, faces uncertainty over subpena power as Congress debates authority. Senate committee rejects Morris specific subpena rights, proposing a limited crime investigator with Senate approval, while Truman prepares White House moves amid historic repairs and political friction. The piece notes past White House restorations and teases Anglo American bets on Ike and Adlai.
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Newbold Morris
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Morris
Senate
Mor
Ris
McGrath
House Judiciary
Bible Verse CAST: Thy Burden Upon the Lord
A devotional line from Psalms 5 verse 22 urges readers to cast their burden on the Lord and trust His sustaining care. It emphasizes steadfastness for the righteous and divine support against being moved.
There’s good news from Gabe Heatter tonight
Looking At Life by Erich Brandeis recounts Gabriel Heatter’s radio cheer with a court ruling granting $27.50 to Alex Tyburzee of Brookfield against Mrs. Sadie Heatter after a hay wagon crash. The piece also narrates a chaotic train trip in Mobile and humorous luggage mishaps, plus a child’s miscommunication at home.
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Gabriel Heatter
Gabe
Alex Tyburzee
Brookfield
Conn
Sadie Heatter
Heatters
Sarazen
Second Look at the Cup Ad Yields Hampton Ham Enterprise
In Halifax Virginia Mary Watkins McLan uses a forgotten pre Revolutionary War ham curing recipe found in her cupboard. She buys hogs, cures hams slowly for two years, and gains acclaim from food experts. An order for 300 hams follows after her trip to New York last year.
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Halifax
Virginia
Cupad
Mary Watkins McLane
Hinalis
Mary
Wilkins McLaughlin
New York
You’re Telling Me by William Ritt satirical column
The Russians claim they invented the electric light while Aitch Kay suggests they mean satellite. A light front page item notes the railroad strike being sidetracked. Zadok Dumkopf jokes about a barber who is perfectly bald, highlighting a cheerful snapshot of the day.
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Aitch Kay
Zadok Dumkopf
Palace Guard Aids Truman Shaping Policy, Masons Told
Washington notes reveal President Truman relies on aides as a palace guard who advise on high policy. Matt Connelly is highlighted for steering Pan American Airways merger and delaying public tax return disclosures. Truman praises his staff, including John Steelman and Press Secretary Joe Short, as indispensable in managing the White House public relations effort. Senator Kefauver’s housing efforts are traced to Nathan Straus, with a tale of how Straus aided Kefauver in securing housing legislation support.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Truman
Palace
White House
Matt Connelly
Connelly
Pan American Airways
American Overseas Airways
Wisconsin
Trumen
Pythias
Soti
Matt
Bill Hassett
John Steelman
Joe Short
Mir
Short
Mississippi
Baltimore Sun
Charles G. Ross
Missouri Gang
Charlie
United States
Kefauver
Nathan Straus
Roosevelt
Straus
FIDA
Congress
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
House of Representatives
Conman
Taft
Aus
Severnnt
WMCA
New York
Tamapshire
Fragmented Quiz Pack—History, Language, and Celebrities
A collage asked trivia: European city falls glass, Eisenhower year, St Lawrence length, a riddle about a writer with arms feeding a hungry neighbor, and birthday notes for New York governor Thomas Dewey and actor Richard Code. It mentions George Lister, old song stories, and a guessing game about Connell and public figures with dates and names.
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Falls Glass
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Europe
St Lawrence River
Gelf
New York State
Thomas Dewer
Canales
Richard Coa
George Lister
Pas
Reviewing Stand: Connally Must Be In Hawaii Controversy
Henry McLemore chronicles how Senator Connally sparked anger in Hawaii with remarks on statehood and patriotism. Hawaii residents and Nisei troops, including the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, defend national loyalty while a Honolulu fundraiser scene unfolds.
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Tom Connally
Connally
Hawaii
United States
Buchwald
Texas
Stop Me If You Can A Young Man In High Pressure Sales
A young man with high honors from a sales school starts with a Teal prospect and pushes for a large policy. The client grows displeased as he tries to close the deal by talking the client to death. During a convention trip, he overextends himself.
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Sam Bimmell
Quotations on POWs and suspicions in Korean and Chinese camps
Fragmentary line notes that Americans planned to surpelge when a side went over a small sum and sought to dispose nameless Korean and Chinese prisoners of war. Mentions Winn and Fersman with unclear context.
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Winnfersman
Special Election Set After Death of Senator W Lacy Stewart
Five years ago today a special election was called to fill the state senate seat vacated by the death of Senator W Lacy Stewart of Houston who died of a heart attack during a fishing cruise at Cedar Bayou. The note also mentions births, local club leadership, and a Houston Symphony tour.
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Henry McLemore
Nally
Texas
Hawaii
Isa IL
Honolulu
Senator Connady
Mae
United States
Ling Sa
Iwo Jima
Wao
New York
Gonnally
Buck Buchwach
Oregon
Vandenberg
Redg
Senate
W. Lacy Stewart
Houston
Stewart
Cedar Bayou
C. M. Hamel
East Pearce
Elizabeth Ann
Dorothy Elizabeth Eaves
MM. W. Morgen
Baytown
Istanbul Town Tales and Turkish Trade Surprises
A travelogue through Old Town and New Town Istanbul, detailing crowded streets, traffic jams, and vibrant markets. The writer contrasts Turkey with Europe, notes bold taxi antics, and observes Turkish soldiers in American gear. Rain dampens sightseers as the bustling fruit and lamp stalls beckon amid haggling in the grand bazaar.
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Rew
Europe
Istanbul
New York
Lyons Den HOBBY: Greer and Lasker visit York racing stable
Screen star Dane Greer and husband Edward Lasker arrived in New York to view horse breeding farms and entertain offers to buy promising paintings while discussing art and wealth. A chaotic public scene touches on Beekman Place and art trade value amid inflated dollar era.
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Dane Greer
Edward Lasker
York
Columbia. SC
Lasker
Billy Rose
Beekman
Row & Rady
Rembrandt
Soutine
Franz Hais
Vieminck
Rouait
Charasquez
Mississippi
P Bler
Lindy’s
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