Confusion Over Budget Message and State of the Union
The piece argues the combined budget and state of the Union messages fail to inspire fiscal discipline. It criticizes reliance on inflated growth hopes and warns that chasing both liberal reforms and conservative spending creates confusion. Decisive direction is urged to restore confidence in government policy.
City Mayor Curley Faces Mixed Public Reaction After Conviction
An editorial questions how any hero status can persist for Mayor Curley after a federal grand jury verdict accusing him of using the mails to defraud. The piece notes his long political career in Massachusetts including terms as governor and congressman and attacks repeated electoral support despite legal disobedience.
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Outcry Over Boston Welcome Display To Mayor
A fragment expresses disappointment with a display put on by residents in Boston to greet the mayor. The narrator blames discouragement among law enforcement and cites the old explanation that it takes time for decorum to improve.
The War Toll on Our Economic Core
The author argues Allied victory crippled Germany by targeting key industries and warns the U S now faces self inflicted damage through domestic policy. He calls for leadership to reconcile differences without wrecking the economy and causing peacetime sacrifice.
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Hitler
United States
Veterans influence grows as Linn county youths organize
Objective set by Young Democrats at their first official meeting Sunday centers on instructing voters in election rules and voting machines. They anticipate Young Republicans joining the enlistment effort, with veterans voting at home for the first time. The CIO Action committee praised a 1944 pamphlet and urged parties to adopt similar voter education to prevent misvotes and improper registrations.
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CIO
Political Action Committee
Beginning a New Job Rules for G I newcomers
Article advises young G I starting a new white collar job to prove credentials and earn respect. It urges humility, showing deference to bosses and avoiding partisan attitudes. Emphasizes the value of punctuality and proper conduct as foundations of workplace acceptance.
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Out of the Past Titles and Bosses in the Workplace
A collection of quotes and musings on workplace behavior and leadership. It emphasizes avoiding conflict, respecting superiors, and acting honestly while focusing on doing one’s job well. It references figures like Eisenhower and Truman and notes on employment principles and social equality.
Perils of Protocol Reach Back to Washington Ambassadors
Most ambassadors return to Washington with furtive portfolios after the bumper year of 1941. As nations tense, diplomats may retaliate with snubs in war or peace. Washington stays alert after dark as embassies light up to repel boarders and shield domestic tranquillity. LA Life notes the receptions and levees demand the survival of the fittest and a cautious ambassador maneuvers through crowded rooms.
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Washington
Unions Must Find Other Ways Of Getting Justice than Strikes
Columnist Paul Mallon argues unions wielding nationwide strike power risk halting essential services and food supply. He urges unions to seek justice through courts and arbitration, warning unrestricted strikes threaten national economy and living standards, while individuals and businesses share grievances.
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Argentina
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British tricks on air rights spark U S congressional ire
Drew Pearson recounts covert U S pressure on Greece over fifth air freedom and Greek resistance to British financial demands, suggesting Britain controls Greece and hinders U S loans. The piece ties this to broader naval politics and reforms and hints at backroom maneuvers shaping the upcoming Congressional Medal of Honor for Father Joe O’Callahan.
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Prejudice Is with Us Yet As FEPC Battle Spurs Session
Marquis Childs notes the 1940s political rift over the Fair Employment Practices Commission within Truman’s bill priorities. He warns that Senate obstruction and party discord threaten reconversion, Britain aid loans, and the broader domestic program while recalling the nation’s postwar reconstruction from a 1865 war memory.
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Truman State of the Union message outlines policy aims
President Truman's state of the Union report blends budget analysis with policy goals. It emphasizes peacetime prosperity through private enterprise aided by government, the need for sustained full production and employment, and a cautious tax stance. The message signals a shift back to a traditional annual address with broad, accessible guidance on economic health and federal functions.
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Advice on drinking for the elderly from Dr Brady
The letter writer, a 70 plus man with a vigorous daily routine, seeks Dr Brady’s view on taking a nip of liquor. Brady rejects advising alcohol, notes wine or beer may help some elderly but cautions it suits those with teeth and good digestion, and urges not to tempt older folks to drink. He emphasizes personal restraint and staying active rather than retiring.
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Questions Poor Teeth and Diet Advice
A reader asks if condensed milk causes tooth decay in three children. The answer favors plain fresh milk and adds daily vitamin D, plus leafy greens and raw vegetables. It warns against unendorsed dental products falsely using the speaker’s name.
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Built-in Cosmetic for Flamingos Hints at Lipstick Diet
The St. Louis zoo’s diet-based color change for flamingos may hint at a broader idea for humans. If valid, it could reduce cosmetic preening. the piece jokes about women gaining rosy cheeks and long lashes from vegetables and meat rather than jars, urging a New Year’s resolution from any lingering scientists.
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