Executive Appointments and Annual Senate Confirmation
The piece argues for a constitutional shift via the George bill to require yearly Senate confirmation for all executive appointees with vast delegated powers. It contends this would restore popular checks on government, curb lifetime tenure, and align U S practice with parliamentary democracies.
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Ashington
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
House of Representatives
Senate
Federal Loan
Congress
Roosevelt
Freedom and the press in Russia and America
Robert Quillen argues that true freedom is not about louder words but the ability to act without subjugation. Russians claim freedom to serve Stalin while Americans claim freedom to dissent, revealing how power shapes perceived liberty and the risk of conformity.
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Kent Cooper
Russia
Joe Stalin
America
Stalin
Japan
Free
A Package of Delights From a Day to Beloved Friends
A George Matthew Adams Talk encourages opening each day like a gift. The writer reflects on the thrill of packages and meetings, noting the joy of discovering new friends, shared memories, and small delights that travel to soldiers abroad and loved ones at home.
Too Much Liberation Parody in Baer Strip
The piece lampoons liberation themes across Europe and Asia with absurd references to Iraq Iran and the Asiatic Three Eye League. It imagines exiled friends pressuring choices while mocking political rhetoric and A cards.
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Europe
Asia
Saarinen Soutiny
Iraq
Iran
Eyesore
Three-Eye League
Plan for Congressional Reorganization Receives Notice
Gould Lincoln outlines a Congress reform plan based on a 10 member American Political Science Association study. Proposals call for a legislative council, improved executive liaison, expanded research staff, and formalized presidential discussions, with cabinet officers appointing congressional secretaries.
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Congress
American Political Science Association
Committee of
The
Legislative Council
Roosevelt
Political Science Committee
Democratic Split over Wallace Reveals Senate Rift
The closed caucus exposed a party division between conservative and liberal wings over Henry Wallace. Younger senators led by Warren Magnuson endorsed Wallace, while leaders like Senator Bailey urged opposing him and aligning with Republicans. The debate highlighted fears of a third party and impacts on Roosevelt's policy agenda.
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Wallace
Ashington
Senate
al Smith
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Hatch
Arizona
New York
Union of Democratic Action
Tennessee
Sen. McKellar
McKellar
Sen. Mead
Bailey
Sen
Russell
Georgia
Commerce Department
Overton
Louisiana
United States
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
O’mahoney
Warren Magnrason
Washington
What Goes on in Germany
The article speculates on German sentiment as Allied advances press Nazi power. It notes 12 million foreign laborers, varying German attitudes toward Hitler, and the likely internal collapse of Nazism. It predicts internal explosion in Germany will dwarf the 1918 upheaval and questions when it will occur.
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Germany
Hitler
Mask Use Emphasized Over Air Disinfection in Contagion Hope
Dr. Wm Brady argues disinfection of air and surfaces in wards is unlikely to stop respiratory infections. He states cough droplets carry germs and mask wearing is essential to prevent spread, condemning nonmask practices and urging isolation when ill.
How many hours should boys sleep every night
The answer lists sleep guidelines by age: up to four years 12 hours, five to eight 11 hours, eight to fourteen 10 or 10 and a half hours, fourteen to eighteen 9 hours, young adults 8 hours, middle aged 7 to 7 and a half, elderly 6 to 7. It notes a fast growing boy may need more sleep than average.
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Senate
England's Coal Problem Far from a Solution
Marquis W. Childs discusses Britain's coal crisis amid harsh winter, noting reduced production, reliance on conscription for miners, and calls for a central coal board to modernize and fix prices. The debate pits private enterprise against nationalization as Britain faces a critical energy decision.
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Ondon
England
Europe
London
Britain
Brittain
Belgium
Explore Your Mind Q Do Girls and Women Improve Confidence
Dr. Albert E Wiggam discusses gender attitudes and self confidence noting that labeling girls as the weaker sex leads to masculine compensations. He cites love and emotional balance as factors in academic underachievement, referencing a study of Ohio State underachievers and the role of emotional issues in performance.
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L. Cottrell
R. P. Fisher
Ohio State University
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