Government Posts First Quarterly Budget Surplus in 15 Years
Treasury reports show the federal government ran a three month period with receipts $215 million above expenditures from Jan 1 to Mar 28. An additional $233 million excess was added to government corporations. The short term surplus hints at a possible debt reduction path though debt remains high and volatility continues.
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Lessons From the League as Nations Talks End
A Geneva final meeting recalls the League of Nations as a historic, flawed experiment guiding the future United Nations. It contrasts secrecy at inception with open publicity at San Francisco and notes shifting power: France, Russia, China, and Japan.
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Building on a stronger foundation for the league
A speaker notes times have changed yet the core idea remains. The league should leverage a more substantial base this time and build from it to advance the project.
Candidates for Iowa governor share stage on education topics
In Des Moines the Republican gubernatorial hopefuls Governor Blue and George Olmsted appeared together before the Iowa Council for Better Education. Blue urged more vocational training, school construction funding, and child supervision, while Olmsted backed broad legislation and planning for Iowa schools, salaries, and teachers' social security. The council aims to raise public school aid and voters could benefit from more joint appearances to inform the electorate ahead of the June 3 primary.
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Life extension to 125 years sparks debate
A Russian scientist claims a serum could raise human life expectancy to 125 years by overcoming connective tissue diseases. Tests are under way, but the piece argues such a goal is not urgent and would strain pensions, noting many Americans already face aging pressures.
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Government by party in perilous times and calls for unity
A historical column argues government by party must wield power to enact policy and be accountable. It condemns obstruction, praises responsible leadership, and warns that failure to compromise risks national security, urging cooperation over faction.
Out of the Past Literature Quote on Wages
A brief note quotes Froude stating that literature remains the sole field where pay does not match the merit of work. The remark comments on the mismatch between compensation and quality in creative labor.
Coffee and Europe Rumor as War Talk Persists
The piece riffs on Europe and democracy after two years of fighting, joking that more war would be needed to fix it. It mocks “cowboy coffee” and the habit of clinging to yesterday while hinting at broader social and political fatigue.
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Pie-in-the-Sky Figures Under Reconversion Debate
George E. Sokolski questions the presidents optimism on reconversion and the 150 billion dollar figure. He compares dollar values, taxes, and living costs, urges practical purchases like radios and butter prices, and criticizes the Snyder estimate as unclear and misleading.
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Draft uncertainty haunts Congress over postwar military plan
Marquis Childs reports that Congress hesitates on the draft amid elections, risking the discharge of occupation troops in Germany and Japan. Eisenhower warns against shrinking the force, noting a needed 1.55 million on July 1 with a downsized 1.07 million next year and an air force of 70 squadrons.
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Unification Bill Glances at Military Policy Debate
A Senate Military Affairs subcommittee advances a plan to merge armed services under a single civilian secretary. Critics warn it weakens the Navy and Air Force, urging three secretaries and full consideration of extended selective service while highlighting Pearl Harbor lessons and budget dominance by the president and budget director.
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Adequate Breakfast Guide Emphasizes Plain Wheat and Fresh Fruit
Dr Brady argues breakfast should center on plain wheat, with fresh fruit or fruit juice, and a protein source from animal origin. He warns against sugar rich foods and coffee, noting coffee is nonessential and harmful to children. He advocates simple, natural fuel over cheat foods.
Medical musings and patient queries in a 1900s column
A reader questions bursa anatomy and a playful spur of the moment lesson at a bowling green. Others discuss sports injuries in teens, hair washing frequency, and cautions about X ray treatments possibly causing sterility. doctors advise gradual exercise under supervision and proper scalp care.
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Hutchins Vetoed as Atom Bomb Observer by Truman
The article notes Secretary Wallace proposed University of Chicago President Robert Hutchins as a civilian observer on the Pacific atom bomb test board, but President Truman and War Secretary Patterson vetoed the idea. It recalls Hutchins funding a secret 1942 lab for the bomb project and his risk to the university.
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