AMA campaign on health insurance faces public scrutiny
Editorial criticizes the AMA national educational campaign for socialized medicine framing. It argues Whittaker and Baxter mislead the public with scare tactics about compulsory health insurance and calls the AMA to present its alternative, “The Voluntary Way is the American Way,” to earn public trust.
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Whittaker and Baxter
Chicago
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American Medical Association
Britain
Oscar Ewing
Ewing
Whittaker
Baxter
City considers paving rock streets to cut long term costs
Harry Staff proposes converting crushed rock streets to paved roads funded by current street department spend, noting annual rock costs near 20000. Paving would reduce maintenance expenses and taxes, encourage broader paving without compulsion, and potentially stretch quarry supplies before rock runs out.
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Staff
Republicans must heed critics to rebuild party strength
The piece argues Republicans should welcome constructive criticism from independents and editors. It cites Collier’s and Harper’s as displaying valid concerns about GOP representation and outreach. It urges a tangible, forthright program beyond labeling policies socialist and warns the party risks stagnation without rebuilding.
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Thomas Dewey
Dewey
Old Guard Fades as Senate Movers Gain Influence
Ives of New York Morse of Oregon and Aiken of Vermont gain real weight in party caucuses signaling a shift. The passage of influence limits remains unspoken as power shifts slowly.
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Ives
New York
Morse
Oregon
Senator Aiken
Vermont
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