Marshall Resigns as Secretary of State
A majority of Americans regret George Marshall's resignation as secretary of state acknowledging his strong war leadership while noting mixed results in international affairs. Dean Acheson succeeds him, seen as capable and poised to balance civilian oversight and military influence amid wary Congress.
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George Marshall
U.S
Marshall
Marshell
United States
Dean Acheson
State Department
Community Responds To Blizzard Crisis In Western U S
The piece portrays how a western Nebraska Colorado Wyoming blizzard brings out generosity as 7,700 stranded passengers aboard 22 trains receive shelter meals and care from small town residents along the Union Pacific route. Tourists in Kimball report locals sacrificing sleep to keep guests warm fed and safe.
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Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Kimball
Neb
Gross votes to curb power of house rules committee
Iowa’s H R Gross, the state’s new congressman from the Third District, votes to reduce the House Rules Committee’s power. The piece notes his early stand may irritate GOP colleagues but praises his willingness to vote conviction over party lines and lauds his and Beardsley’s primary wins as good for Republicans and voters. It also questions his comment on salary increases for government employees and explains how presidential pay raises must wait until after inauguration.
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Iowa
H. R. Gross
House Rules Committee
Rep. Gross
Beardsley
Congress
Truman
Gross
Charm Your Voice Not Just Your Looks Says Dear Louise
Robert Quillen advises that voice quality matters as much as appearance. A loud or screeching voice can spoil charm and harm relationships, increasing stress and even causing divorces. He cites examples of unmusical speech affecting attraction and productivity, urging readers to speak softly for better outcomes.
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Louise
Child questions test wisdom beyond limits
A reflective line notes that a child can ask many questions that even the wisest person cannot answer, highlighting the boundless curiosity of youth and the humbling extent of human knowledge.
Wade's Wit Notes Global Dilemmas And Pop Culture Quirks
A collage of observations from Wade on international tension and entertainment. Comments range from China’s potential harmony to a soda bottler’s bankruptcy, Astaire and Rogers reunion gossip, and a humorously critical take on media, diplomacy, and cinema trends.
Dutch Pretense Before Indonesian Attack Parallels Pearl Harbor
Drew Pearson recalls a Dutch note dated December 14 claiming humanitarian textile shipments to Indonesia while Dutch forces prepared a brutal surprise attack four days later. He cites a blistering U S State Department response and notes the Marshall Plan aided Dutch military buildup.
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PY Asington
Pearl Harbor
Kurusu
Washington
van Kleffens
State Department
Indonesian Republic
Republic
United States
Cordell Hull
Fair Deal promises stir debate over labor, pensions, and taxes
President Truman’s State of the Union pledge to a “fair deal” prompts questions about labor rights under Taft Hartley versus Wagner acts, wage controls, pension protection, tax burdens, and government competition with private enterprise. The piece argues the slogan may worsen living costs and widen the gap between haves and have nots.
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Ashington
Truman
Ffair
Have Nots
Dubinsky as Labor Leader and Statesman
New York columnist lauds David Dubinsky of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union as a reforming leader who advocates regulated labor relations and anti communist stances. The piece argues unions must be monitored and cites the Taft Hartley act’s effects and the Joint Committee report while warning against communist influence and its risks to national security.
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New York
International Ladies Garment Work
Il.g.w.u
David Dubinsky
Italy
Poland
Dubinsky
Joint Committee On Labor-Management Relations
Congress of the
United State
National Labor Relations Board
Hospitals bar husbands at delivery rooms a distant custom
A reader laments the absence of husband access during birth in local hospitals and maternity homes. The column urges couples to voice their wishes when choosing doctors and institutions and notes privacy and infection risks from student examinations. It also answers readers about related health questions and advice.
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Middle West
Lean Years Ahead for Chiang and His Long Bid
Bug Baer notes Chiang Kai Shek seeks an eight year term from 1453 to 1956. He expects a GOP presidency to back him, while Democrats will count their change before leaving the window. The piece uses comic, wary tone about future power and alliances.
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Generalissimo
Zang
China
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