Statesmen at Work on RF C Board Appointment Praise and Critique
Washington discussion centers on George E. Allen nominated to head the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board amid questions about banking knowledge and a plan to improve public relations. Critics note his lack of finance experience while supporters tout honesty and humor as assets for handling billions. The piece contrasts praise for Edwin Pauley’s appointment with concerns over policy direction and consistency in wartime demobilization rhetoric.
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Pauley
George E. Allen
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Allen
Rf.c
Washington
R.F.C
Majority
Barkley
Demobilization policy shift alters post protest view
A month after demonstrations abroad, Gen Eisenhower bans further public protests and the War Department sets a plan to have every father out of the army by July 1. The piece argues a clear mobilization policy might have prevented the demonstrations and cites overseas letters urging honesty from authorities. The tone reflects retrospective analysis of wartime demobilization dynamics.
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Eisenhower
War Department
Monty’s limits and Ike’s daring contrast in WWII command
Robert Quillen analyzes Montgomery and Eisenhower, contrasting Monty’s caution with Ike’s audacity. He notes Patton’s rapid advance, Monty’s delays in Sicily and Normandy, and how leadership style shaped wartime outcomes. The piece critiques reliance on certainty and argues effective leadership requires risk.
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Africa
Egypt
America
Sicily
Patton
Eisenhower
Normandy
Bradley
Ike
A Noble Thought on Iowa Fair Grounds Funds
Iowa Democratic chairman A Noble Thought says to keep strict accounting of funds needed to restore the state fair grounds after Army Air Corps use. If the bill falls short of 535000, excess should return to the federal treasury. He notes Republican rhetoric on federal waste and political theater surrounds the move.
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John Mullen
State Fair Board
Army Air Corps
Jake
Washington
John Q
Governor Backs Open Access To State Institutions
The governor signals support for ending hush hush practices at the state board of control and other agencies. He plans to gather facts and work out a new program to open institutions to public inspection at reasonable times and under reasonable conditions. The newspaper endorses greater transparency and notes no constitutional barrier to releasing vital information.
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Iong
State Board of Control
Blue
Board of Control
Out of the Past Our companions tion than from those they find
A fragment from Greville contemplates how companionship and influence differ between other eras and our own. The quotation prompts reflection on social bonds and perception across time.
Bugsy Baer Predicts Jim Farley Albany Comeback
The passage argues Jim Farley will mount a political comeback in Albany after Dewey, with implications of a gubernatorial concession and possible moves to Washington. It notes his long vigilance and ties to Franklin Haverstraw Invincibles and likens him to a capable first-sacker.
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Jim Farley
Jim
Albany
Farley
Franklin Haverstraw
Truman wage price plan tied to Little Steel formula
The essay argues the new wage price formula revives the Little Steel pattern to fit big steel, predicting price increases mainly in steel of about 8 percent and smaller bumps in meat and autos. It suggests the plan may stabilize prices, reduce black market activity, and, despite flaws, offer political gains for Truman while urging permanent reforms.
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OPA
Truman
Democratic Party
Luce Speech on Negro Rights Challenges Political Cynicism
Capitol cynicism over motives shadows Clare Boothe Luce's Lincoln Day address on the Negro in America. Her call for human rights clashes with political expectations, drawing applause from few and sparking accusations of vote seeking and disrespect for congressional courtesy.
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Washington
Clare Boothe Luce
U. S
Charles LaFollette
Indiana
Mrs. Luce
Bilbo
Eos
Truman
DAR
FEPC
Harold Ickes
Roosevelt
Ickes
Marian Anderson
Lincoln Memorial
Value of every sound tooth and dentistry standards
Dr. Wm. Brady argues that every sound tooth is worth at least a thousand dollars and that losing teeth without timely replacement shortens life expectancy. He contrasts American dental care favorably with Britain’s, noting higher treatment rates, better access, and the link between dental health, appearance, and longevity.
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Old England
England
America
Scotland
Wales
Forrestal shifts on Pauley Navy appointment claims
Forrestal told congressmen he opposed Pauley while press statements praised him. He said Roosevelt wanted Pauley as secretary, but Forrestal favored Thomas or Hensel. Ickes warned Pauley faces opposition. Truman seeks Pauley as undersecretary, while Forrestal privately disagrees.
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Forrestal
Ed Pauley
Roosevelt
Pauley
FDR
Navy
Charles Thomas
Los Angeles
Wall Street
Struve Hensel
Hensel
Truman
Potsdam
Ickes
Secretary of the Navy
We Shouldn't Have Spanked Argentina Alone
In Washington, David Lawrence argues the Blue Book on Argentina risks unneeded intervention in a foreign election. He urges Pan American unity, noting prior U S meddling and suggesting a coordinated regional statement would deter Peron without singling out the United States.
Rome Consistory Elevates 32 Cardinals Breaking Records
The Rome consistory elevates 32 prelates to the cardinalate, a record surpassing the previous 31 set in 1517. The United States gains five cardinals, Canada a English speaking one, and Latin America ties North America with seven cardinals. The college now comprises 27 Italians and 42 non Italians amid historic shifts.
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Bates
United States
Canada
Brazil
Argentina
Sacred College
Latin America
North America
Mexico
Cardinal McCloskey
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
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