Governor Blue Faces Public Aid in Iowa Institutional Clean Up
The piece reviews Governor Blue’s measured approach to fix Iowa state institutions blaming the board of control for policy failures. It praises his candor about past issues and urges exploring top down reforms while noting political optics and re election hopes, including Atty. Gen Rankin’s record and dormitory policies.
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Blue
Iowa State
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Control
Atty
Gen. Rankin
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Open season for political announcements in state races
Candidates for state offices push re election bids by stressing their records. The piece notes the pattern of incumbents outlining past achievements and hopes for a decisive day to move beyond rhetoric.
Accept or Fight Reyes CORN borer conference in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids conference on the corn borer assesses threat to Iowa corn and whether farmers will commit to a control program. Since its arrival in Iowa, the pest has spread rapidly, with uncertain methods of control and potential annual losses estimated at six million dollars in the state.
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Reyes
Cedar Rapids
United States
Canada
Iowa
Cleveland
Mississippi
A Gentleman Should Speak Softly But Look Like Dynamite
Robert Quillen argues against appeasing Russia over nuclear policy and urges firm American resolve to prevent future use of atomic bombs. He blames leadership for hypocrisy, notes UNO flaws, cites Iran oil tensions, and urges honor and self respect despite risks. He links post Pearl Harbor cancer deaths to national complacency and mocks overindulgent youth spending.
Out of the Past Books as legacies to mankind
A reflection on books as lasting legacies from genius to future generations, delivered through time as gifts to those unborn.
Halos of Expense and the Illusion of Prosperity
The piece critiques economic folly with metaphors about halos and ink banks. It links 1920s dollar borrowing to global monetary fate, warns prosperity hinges on restraint, and derides resource depletion and political folly. It compares war, peace, and subsidies with a cynical view of Newtonian wealth.
Navy calm in postwar redeployment masks subversive threats
Constantine Brown argues navy discipline reduces unrest as army faces widespread discontent from boredom and propaganda. He cites incidents of subversive recruiting in the army, weakened counter intelligence since 1944, and officials who allegedly failed to curb agitation.
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Vashington
Navy
Army
War Department
Central Counter-Intelligence
Washington
Labor's goodwill dwindles amid public service strikes
Marquis Childs notes goodwill between labor and public opinion is draining as strikes in public services spark irritations. He cites the Transport Workers Union leader Matthew J. Quill proposing mass resignations without CIO authorization, signaling growing unrest and shifting blame toward unions or management.
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New York
Matthew J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
CIO
Stamford, Conn
Public's Apathy Fuels Fascist Fears in U S Politics
Column argues apathy in France and the United States risks a Fascist shift as Congress fails to end strikes. It blames both parties and President Truman for weak labor policy and calls for strong decisive action on public utilities and labor disputes to avert upheaval. It suggests arbitration and emergency powers to curb strikes in critical industries.
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White House
Congress
Capitol Hill
Truman
Wayne Morse
Oregon
War Labor Board
Senate
Morse
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Labor Department
Personal Health Tips From Dr Brady On Digestive Care
Dr Brady discusses safe child digestion practices and warnings about X rays, noting 12 to 48 hours for swallowed small objects to pass. He advises bananas and cooked vegetables to support digestion and cautions against unnecessary X rays, urging professional medical advice.
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Alimentary Canal
Wiseacre
State Department or FBI Should Handle Espionage
In Washington a turf battle rages over which agency should run foreign intelligence after the war. The FBI is favored for its public trust and funding ability, with the State Department seen as risking diplomatic conflict by handling undercover operations. The clash concerns control, funding, and the right to gather intelligence before sharing results with diplomacy.
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Communist Party
War Department
Manila
China
United States
State Department
FBI
Ashington
Washington
Army
Navy
USA
Congress
Latin America
U.S.A
Congressional
Reuters
Canada
Alaska
Tokyo
Mitsubishi
London
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By Constantine Brown
Navy Department
Joseph T. McNarney
G.I S
Italy
Frankfurt
Marquis Childs
Childs
By David Lawrence
France
Popular Front
Wm. Brady
Personal Health
Drew Pearson
QOME
Jimmy Byrnes
U. S
Europe
South Carolina
Byrnes
Bureau of the Budget
Hasagawa
Mitsui
Qur
Kawamura
Matsumoto
May
Japan
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