Iowa GOP Fractures Over Labor Bill and Leadership
Chairman Whitney Gillilland faced denouncement as Republicans debated labor policy on the Iowa House floor. The clash echoed two years of factionalism under Willis B. York, with calls for coherent leadership. The piece argues for party counsel without dictating policy and highlights the risk of divergent principles amid splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House
Whitney Gillilland
G.O.P
House
Willis B. York
York
Gillilland
Educational and Board of Control
Free Enterprise Debate Over Waterloo Dairy Row
The piece argues free enterprise should allow dairies to sell anywhere with proper inspections. It cites a battle between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids producers and warns against threats or coercion, urging competition by improving products rather than pushing rivals out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Dairies
Iowa
Dairies
Capone
This Pact May Work-ROBABLY
A skeptical view of the North Atlantic Treaty signing notes that signatories met to formalize pre agreed terms rather than negotiate. The piece contrasts with earlier treaties like Kellogg Briand, saying this pact carries concrete commitments, with hope for practical results rather than melodrama.
Rankin pension clash echoes in Legion power play
A group of World War II congressmen who opposed Rankin's pension plan met Perry Brown national commander of the American Legion who pledged no grudge and backed limiting pensions to the needy. Brown privately agreed Rankin's motives were political and promised the Legion would not attack the anti Rankin lawmakers. The article also notes Keeley's Syria revolt forecast and economic warners about 1949 1950, plus McCarthy criticism of French Morocco over Passover bread aid and a Marshall Plan funding amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Rankin
Perry Brown
American Legion
Congress
Legion
John Thomas Taylor
Young
Brown
Rankin
Taylor
James Hugh Keeley
U.S
Syria
United States
Mr. Keeley
Casablanca
Sen. McCarthy
Wisconsin
French
Morocco
McGarthy
Marshall Plan
Out of the Past From Reading No Entertainment Is 30 Cheap
A brief line noting a nostalgic sentiment about leisure time from Lady M. W. Montague, reflecting on past pleasures and the cost of entertainment in a concise, period voice.
Wade's Wit: Postal Rates, Missiles, and Oddities
A compact column by Harry V. Wade lampoons postal rate hikes for periodicals as impossible, mocks American know-how, jokes about a 3 000 mile missile range, notes a shabby cruiser, and quips on Russians, rent control, and global politics with light satire.
Citizens Reflect How They Would Spend Inheritance
In responses from Marquis Childs and others, with names and addresses partly shown, individuals imagine options for an inheritance. Plans include travel to Europe and war-torn countries, charitable giving, buying a house and car, traveling the world, and enjoying pleasant sights.
Texas Pipeline Deal Shows Seamiest Side of Big Business
Washington reports a Federal Power Commission case over a $60 million Texas Gas Transmission bond issue, with Dillon Read and Company arranging with 12 insurers to buy the entire issue at a higher rate, blocking a cheaper bid from Halsey Stuart and Company. The dispute centers on government enforcement of competitive bidding in big finance.
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Texas
Washington
Federal Power Commission
of Dillon, Read and Company
Texas Gas Transmission Company
Dillon
Halsey, Stuart and Company
Texas Gas
Buchanan
Congress
Truman
Senate
Dissenting Olds Blasts Regulatory Tactics Over Gas Pipeline Bonds
Commissioner Olds assails the majority for limiting the FPC power on bids and warns that if the financing succeeds, it could curb review of reserves and affect millions of households facing higher gas bills. The piece notes political moves in Congress and a stalled cabinet appointee amid a push for deregulation.
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Smith
Wimberly
Draper
Buchanan
FPC
Olds
Commission
Nvew
Congress
Poor Diplomacy Costs U S Ten Billion Yearly
Column argues that U S Cold War policy costs about ten billion dollars annually and that diplomatic strides with Russia are needed. It notes postwar diplomacy failures, and warns continued armament spending could drive the economy toward recession while urging renewed efforts for a peaceful world order.
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Tos
Sen
Millard Tydings
Armed Services Committee
Russia
United States
Tydings
America
Matter Of Opinion Matter Of Opinion ON THIS QUESTION
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Woman's World Motto Says It All In Humorous Verse
A brief column from Chariton Leader's Woman's World reflects on gender expectations with a witty cadence. The piece plays on common questions asked about men at birth marriage and death, highlighting societal focus on a man's circumstances.
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Chariton
As Long as We've an Empire Learn to Run It
George F. Sokols ky argues the American empire imposes costly obligations rather than benefits. He cites Hoover Commission figures on occupied areas and aid programs, notes dis jointed administration across agencies, and urges creation of a unified overseas affairs administration reporting to the President.
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India
Hoover
Germany
Austria
Japan
Korea
Greece
Turkey
Carolines
Marshalls
Marianas
Guam
Samoa
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
The
Virgin Islands
Office of Foreign Liquidation
American Battle Monuments Commission
Philippine War Damage Commission
Philippine Alien Property Administration
Army
Navy
Interior Department
Empire
State Department
Department of Defense
Hoover Commission
How to quit smoking with a mouthwash aid and tips
The column revisits Dr William Brady’s method recommending a weak silver nitrate mouthwash to dull cigarette taste, used night and morning in a dark bottle. It also offers behavioral steps: moderate smoking after meals, post-work or post-drive smoking only, dietary changes with apples, candy or gum to curb urges, daily walking, and cautions about alfalfa tea.
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HELPS
J.L.P
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Drew Pearson
Legion Head
Solons
House Veterans Committee
Keeley
Brigadier de el Zaim
Hosney el Zaim
Cor
Capital News
Lady M. W. Montague
Harry V. Wade
Wade
Italy
Australia
Marquis Childs
Harry Jordan, Jr
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Baker
Europe
Deane Agnes Schmelzer
Eighth Street
Douglasslife
Ninth Avenue SE
John H. Brown
Mt. Vernon Road
M. R. DE Moss
First Avenue
William Bilsland
Jordan
Mrs. Bilsland
By David Lawrence
Lawrence
Western Europe
George FE. Sokolsky
China
Sokolsky
George Clark
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