Price controls unpopular with voters amid inflation
The piece argues polls mislead about public support for price controls, noting most people resent high prices but few will endorse government limits before elections. It critiques politicians for avoiding direct action, preferring indirect squeezes on the price system to avoid political risk.
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Truman
Washington
CIO
Donald Henderson
Henderson
Tobacco and Agricultural Workers
Carding a Vision in Quiet Campaigns
The statement notes a guiding campaign principle to avoid airing unpopular topics when seeking votes, prioritizing messages that comfort voters over potential discomforting points. It highlights a strategy favoring palatable rhetoric during electoral outreach.
Paley cites looming decline of male vigor and rising waistlines
Paley argues men are becoming the weaker sex amid sedentary work while women invest millions in body shaping. He warns of future roles reversing traditional households and public life as he touts his slenderizing studios.
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Paley
Mr. Paley
Berlin Stalemate Hints Spark Washington Optimism
Observers note Molotov’s presence at talks in Moscow as a potential sign Berlin issues may ease. Officials in Washington cite the visit as a hopeful indicator, though no clear reaction to Western proposals is disclosed.
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Washington
Berlin
Molotov
Moscow
U. S
Two-Headed Turtle Sparks Neuropsychiatry Debate
Malcolm Bingay criticizes neuropsychiatrists for interpreting a two headed turtle as a key to human behavior. He questions the researchers methods and jokes about turtle language while defending common sense and individual observation.
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Beaufort
N. C
Washington
Department of Commerce
John Pearson
New York
Out of the Past The king who delegates his power
Historical note discusses a monarch who hands off authority to trusted allies. The piece traces political strategy and implications for central control and governance during a shifting power landscape.
Berlin lull sparks new hat elastic fashion
In Wade’s Wit a lull in the Berlin situation is noted with wry humor. The piece teases upcoming installments and pokes at social trends from lipstick on corn to scrap metal shoes and bathing suit fashion. It also riffs on psychology and Balkan politics in a light, satirical tone.
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Berlin
Second U. Cavalry
Blackheads and the comedo explained in plain terms
Dr William Brady discusses blackheads, debunking dirt causes and cosmetic myths. He outlines a simple, sterile method to treat a comedo at home, stresses that acne is not caused by diet or cleanliness, and notes personal hemorrhoid concerns and preferred treatment options.
Guru Letters and Roerich critique by George E Sokols ky
The piece critiques esoteric Guru Letters and Roerich, with Sokols ky arguing Pegler exposes unbalanced writers and noting Roerich’s pretenses. It cautions that the Moscow influenced esoteric movement poses a global risk to the United States. The column ends by contrasting Dolly’s divorce with a career upgrade within the same firm.
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Pegier
Roerich
Mongolia
North
China
Asia
Wallace letters blur the line between truth and spin
In a Philadelphia press interview Henry Wallace dodges admitting authorship of controversial letters, fueling a view of a psychopathic Progressive movement. The piece compares Wallace to political manipulators and notes Roosevelt and Truman mishandled him while highlighting the Nixon era style spy ring rhetoric and Republican leverage amidst Communist fear.
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Philadelphia Press
Henry Wallace
Pegler
Berlin
Wallace
Progressive Party
Bull Moose
la Follette
Hitler
Munich
Political Fallout From Loyalty Revelations Tightens
The piece argues budgetary and political damage from alleged government laxity on Communist ties. It criticizes Truman era inaction, DOJ attempts to indict big business, and congressional probes as partisan theater. It warns Republicans will smear officials and that public trust hinges on rapid, decisive action to protect information leaks to Communist actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
New York
Expected Red Exit from CIO Would Be Healthy Development
The Alsops forecast a split within the CIO as Communist dominated unions may break away under Cominform orders. A Communist exodus could decimate their influence, leaving non communist factions to ally with Truman and Marshall Plan support, shaping a healthier labor movement and political future.
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CIO
Ashington
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Philip Murray
Harry Truman
White House
Murray
Truman
Daily Worker
Henry Wallace
Cominform
Andrei Zhdanov
Fur Workers
United States
Teddy and Hank Reuse Progressive Name Plate
Bugs Baer jokes that Teddy Roosevelt started the Progressive party to run again while Taft balked at spinach politics. The piece notes Roosevelt’s third term bid and later Hank Wallace reviving the Progressive label decades later.
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Progressive Party
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy
Bill Taft
McKinley
Hank Wallace
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