Russians must act without Soviet help on Marshall plan
The article argues that European nations should proceed with continental economic rehabilitation under the Marshall plan despite Soviet obstruction. It notes Truman’s rebuke of Russia, urges blocs of European nations to unite with American support, and warns Russia that noncooperation risks eroding its prestige while strengthening the US-led recovery. It also humorously reflects on wedding vows and a Chicago wedding incident.
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Soviet Union
Truman
Europe
United States
The Lady Said No Or Romantic Vows Questioned
A fragment reflects on marriage vows as the minister asks Jessie if she takes the man as her husband, highlighting the pivotal moment of commitment in a wedding ceremony.
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Jessie
Cedar Rapids street lights hampered by untrimmed trees
The light company works to replace bulbs after last Saturday's storm. Manager Earle Nichols notes recovery may lag in parts of the city. Dense foliage in Cedar Rapids parks and lots hides bulbs and cuts efficiency, suggesting pruning as a practical fix to improve daytime and nighttime visibility.
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APY
Earle Nichols
Cedar Rapids
By Robert Quillen Hurried charity harms no one
The piece recalls an evening incident where a farm truck with dim lights brushed Terhune on a country road. He was left injured and helpless before neighbors discovered him, illustrating a moral about right action and its consequences. The tone reflects a local columnist voice.
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Louise
Tate Albert Peyson Terhune
Ender
Terhune
Reflections on Virtue and Politics in a War-Torn Era
The piece muses on tact, charity, and public duty through parable and current events. It critiques self righteousness, warns against inappropriate aid, and questions leadership in Russia and America, noting Dewey and public servants' failures, while urging moral action.
Union Leaders and CIO PAC in Reform Bill Debate
The piece questions how much union leaders represent the rank and file amid reform bills and a national CIO PAC drive. It notes a small Pittsburgh area meeting with Lee Pressman drawing crowds while local support and spending remain opaque, suggesting possible concealed funds and limited rank‑and‑file backing. It also highlights Taft-Hartley limits and compares CIO PAC to the Henry Wallace Progressive Citizens of America in fundraising.
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Paiit
Madison Square Garden
Pittsburgh
Ballyhoo
Mallon
Lee Pressman
CIO
Phil Murray
National Ciopac
Washington
Cio-Pac
House
Ciopac
Congress
Henry Wallace Progressive Citizens of America
Birth of a Boon in Town’s Airport Scandal
A civic debate over a local terminal reveals a classic pattern where public works start as a racket and end as a boon. The columnist warns progress often begins as a ruse in towns with expanding growth and political steerage.
Flying Pie Pans Sightings Stir Modern Imagination
A Chicago Usally News item recalls tales of gigantic pie-pans flying over mountains at extreme speeds. What once would be dismissed as madness is now seen as possible as stranger phenomena emerge in everyday life.
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Chicago Usally News
Clayton's Resignation Talks Highlight State Dept Turnover
Washington The White House has not announced it, but Will Clayton undersecretary of state for economics has told the President he wants to resign. Truman and Marshall urged him to stay until September when his duties as delegate to the Geneva trade conference end, signaling fast turnover in the department as veterans depart.
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Ashington
White House
Will Clayton
Truman
Gen. Marshall
Clayton
William Benton
State Department
Benton
Washington
Cordell Hull
Spruille Braden
Jimmy Byrnes
Picketed WeddingEditorial on St Joseph Union Behavior
The Washington Post editorial muses on 15 members of the Electrical Workers Union in St. Joseph Michigan picketing a wedding for Lloyd Bowers Taft and Virginia Stone. It reviews banners calling Taft a bad boy and condemning Taft and Hartley as infamous names, with reflections on labor notables and potential future picketing at weddings or funerals.
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Washington Post
Electrical Workers Union
St. Joseph
Mich
Lloyd Bowers Taft
Virginia Stone
Sen
Taft
Mary F
Johnny B
Hartley
Lords of Labor
Snow Goose Debt Brings Gallico Demand for $660000
Paul Gallico rants about a horse named Snow Goose allegedly earning $660000 for him in betting despite not being informed. He claims a moral debt and threatens action to recover funds, noting potential taxes and a large windfall if the horse’s results are confirmed. He references a novel and film rights tied to Snow Goose and warns the alleged owner to settle.
Mild Tincture of Iodine U.S.P. Wound Disinfectant
Dr William Brady notes that mild tincture of iodine U.S.P. containing about 2 percent iodine was introduced c. 1930 to meet demand for an effective domestic wound disinfectant. It outperforms many proprietary antiseptics in germ killing and interferes less with healing when applied promptly to wounds. Avoid touching surface with the applicator rod. use drops directly on the wound.
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U.S.P
Typhoid Carriers Dust Off Myths and Marriage Plans
In a Q and A column a reader asks about danger from typhoid carriers and lending books to a library. The answer: carriers may shed the germ only in a minority, books and money do not spread disease, and disinfection is unnecessary. A widow asks about childbearing after hysterectomy. the reply notes adoption as the path. Other letters touch on gas pains from milk of magnesia and a note affirming equal mental capacity across races.
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Hiram
Peter Busquet
Rosanna Pevers
Chicago
Rosanna
England
Basquez
N. C
D. XK
Damone to Lead CBS WBBM Saturday Night Serenade Shift
Radio NOTES discuss Damone taking over 8 to 8:30 p.m. on CBS WBBM with Hollace Shaw still in second billing. Damone rose from Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts to a La Marinique engagement, later hosting his own New York show and appearing briefly on Mutual. Roland Martini produces. Also noted: Ruth or Consequences ends season on NBC WHO, Vaughn Monroe moves to 7:30 p.m. CBS WMT. Mystery Without Murder debuts on NBC WHO starring Luther Adler as Peter Gentle with emphasis on comedy over violence. Jolson’s Music Hall talks amid pay disputes with Crosby negotiations cited. live vs transcription audience preference remains.
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Ape
Cbs-Wbbm
Damone
Arthur Godfrey
New York
la Martinique
Mutual
Godfrey
Hollace Shaw
Gus’ Haen«schen
Serenaders
Ripe
Programs Hour by Hour on Radio and TV Listings
A fragmented schedule fragment lists radio stations like WMT KXEL and WGN with programs including music Czech music sports Bible lessons and Tommy Dorsey. The text shows times around 10:16 p m and 10:45 p m and includes various call signs and host references without full program details.
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Morene Exel
WMT Co
Thornnik
OWGN
Fem. Oy
WMT
KXEL
van Berenade
R. Pear_o
WMT Soorts
WGN BR. Pearl O. P
Foley
Kel
Tommy Dorsey
WGN
Delson
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Good Samaritan
Jesus
Suy
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Wallace
George Clark
Paul Mallon
Pressman
National Union
Bugs” Baer
Drew Pearson
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Liberty League
Power Lobby
Power-Trust
Capitol Hill
Power Boys
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Connecticut
William J. Miller
Federal Power Commission
Coolidge-Roover
Montana
Georgia
Miller
Hoover
Supreme Court
Congressman Miller
Vesta Victoria
A-Wytin
By Paul Gallico
Phere
Gallico
U. S
Great Britain
the Antipodes
Snow Goose
Maryland
Belmont
Treasury
Wm. Brady
Personal Health
By Nadine Subotnik
Roland Martini
Ruth Or Consequences
Vaughn Monroe
Cbs-Wmt
Monroe
Maestro
Moon Maids
Stroud, Twins
Shirley Booth
Nbc-Who
Luther Adler
The
Stage
Peter Gentle
Ravid
al Jolson
Music Hall
Jolson
Bing Crosby
Bing
Bill Goodwin
Cess
Serenade
Srbeer
Bill Lance
KOXEL
WBBM
Mr. Malone
Ateeseee Kkxel
ABC
Yukon
CBS
Ita
Spencers
WIT
CBB
Parada
WGN Family Theater
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