Shouldn't Go Away Mad on Marshall Plan Relief
Opinion notes that Europe’s postwar relief requires more than shipments of food and goods. It argues for a targeted price and stimulus program to revive business where stagnation has taken hold. Criticism centers on misinterpretation of aid goals and the danger of Europe losing initiative and waiting for gifts rather than working hard.
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Tatopean
Europe
Santa Claus
Louis
United States
Housing Shortage Probed by House Subcommittee
Washington panel on the nationwide housing shortage hears testimony from witnesses and plans a tour of major centers. The group seeks a clear, practical path to more affordable homes, noting that high costs and labor fears hinder production, with differing views on government interference and market factors.
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House Labor Subcommittee
Washington
Value of Scientific Research and War Time Science
The article notes rising recognition of science’s value to national defense and the military’s need for sustained funding. It recalls wartime calls for many scientists, showing how concentrated research accelerated discoveries shaping defense strategy and future developments.
Science and defense intertwine in postwar plan
The piece argues for sustained scientific research in peacetime as essential for national welfare and security. It cites a President’s Scientific Research board warning of a shortage of scientists and students, urging programs to meet present and future needs and to integrate science into defense and everyday life.
Wisdom as the principal thing rises above riches and fame
A tale of a youth who asked for wisdom as the supreme boon and received wisdom plus wealth, honor, and long life. The speaker insists wisdom is the foundation of happiness and success, guiding all subsequent gains and securing contentment for the wise. Salomon counsels: get wisdom and understanding first.
Lewis and the Leaders at San Francisco Torn By Controversy
The Lewis faction is crushed as a constitutional change eliminates 13 vice presidents of the AF of L, shifting them to an advisory council. Lewis’s blistering, abusively heated speech fails to sway the San Francisco convention, which preserves the federation’s formal structure and aims to broaden NLRB access for unions. The episode highlights fierce intra union politics and mistrust, with later notes on a Treasury official's remark about incomplete funds.
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London
John L. Lowla
AF of L
Federation
AT of L
AF of Vnions
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
San Francisco
NLRB
Argu
Uniona Nurb
Labor Board
Secretary of the Interior
California to Fight Postwar Crime Surge Says Warren
Governor Hart Warren of California plans a state wide effort to curb crime after World War Two. He will appoint crime commissions to study procedures juvenile justice delinquency probation racketeering and gangsterism. The move follows concerns over criminals shifting from New York and Chicago and aims to deter big operators while expanding courts and staff.
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Sacramento
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
G.O.P
Hart Warren
California
Chicago
Hollywood
Bugsy
Siogal Sugseste
Warren
Sheridan Downey
Washington
Mr. Downey
Liegal
Senator Downey
Capone
Dutch Shultz
Legs Diamond
Moran Gang
Man Bequeaths $6000 to His Native England
Baltimore October 20 AP A bricklayer who came to this country after a long sea voyage from Liverpool England has left more than $6000 to his native land for when it may need “her friends and help more than ever now.” The bequest is in the will of Sam Smith who died here last March aged 84 His widow knew of the intention and Henry Mann attorney for Smith said the money must go to Great Britain not the dominions or the colonies.
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Liverpool
England
Sam Smith
Henry Mann
Smith
Great Britain
Dominions
Snyder Plea for Feeding Hungry Across Atlantic
New York October 20 Secretary of the Treasury Snyder urged aid to hunger relief. He warned that freedom or servitude may hinge on actions here and abroad and advocated continued foreign assistance.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Atlantic
New York Herald-Tribune
Withdrawal of American Troops From Korea Would Tighten Soviet Hold
Washington reports that a U S plan to withdraw forces south of the 38th parallel would push Korea behind the curtain and leave the northern zone under Soviet influence. Estimates show Northern Korea hosts a 225 000 man constabulary plus 40 000 Korean auxiliaries and a Soviet trained army core.
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Korea
Washington
Moscow
United States
Stae
Natonal
John R. Hodge
Red Army
Siberian
Thors
Siberia
Russia
Western Pacific
Moncowo
Hodace
Ttmn
Hendon
Europe
Germany
Austria
France
Italy
Litte
Connecticut Yankee on Harold Mitchell and Roraback critique
A Connecticut Yankee commentator argues Harold Mitchell lacks Henry Roraback’s despotic grip yet inherits none of Roraback’s strategic shrewdness. The piece blames Mitchell for not recognizing the revival of party control and warns that his failings may widen political tensions in the Republican ranks.
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Henry Rornback
Rornback
Henry
Hoe
Cloreat Necociates
Makera
Siam
Mitchell
Tnr
Connecticut
Record-High Earnings as Industry Drives Septembers Pay Surge
Forty-three million Americans in industrial jobs earned an average $52 a week more in September, a new industry record, while manufacturing pay rose to $53.9 per week. Agricultural employment slipped, total jobs under 60 million since June. Unemployment benefits fell to about 1.25 million. housing starts rose, but construction activity remained below prewar peaks.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Clague
Durable Goods
Pon
Cihypue
Autoa
Bentember
Romer
Etandatin
Foor
Weather forecast for New England and adjacent states
The forecast calls for sunny dry and warm conditions across Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island on Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler nights. Maine New Hampshire and Vermont see similar sunny dry and cooler conditions with Tuesday night turning cooler. Winds from Eastport to Block Island shift west to northwest 18 to 23 mph. Temperatures and road conditions expected to improve with fair weather.
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Rhode Talends
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Block Island
Gheatle
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