Iowa Highway Surfacing Debate Reflects Commission Split
The Iowa highway commission disputed over asphaltic concrete versus cement for resurfacing as engineers defend decades of cement standards. Fred Gilbert argues for newer methods while Chief Engineer Fred White and staff defend proven practices. The piece notes both surfaces require proper laying and urges experts to test and align with soil conditions for long term, cost effective roads as the 1950 bond funded program ends.
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Fred Gilbert
State Highway Commission
Commission
Gilbert
Fred White
Iowa
Iowa Confident in Surfacing Plan Worth the Investment
Iowa authorities express full confidence that the upcoming surfacing project will deliver durable results and justify the cost, ensuring long term value for the community.
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Iowa
Opportunity for Service President Truman Eyes Short Labor Secretary Pick
President Truman seeks a Labor Secretary to replace the late Schwellenbach. Critics fear a six month term will deter suitable candidates and spark debate about a parliamentary system. A career department insider could stabilize the post and chart reforms during a brief tenure.
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Truman
Labor
Lewis B. Schwellenbech
White House
Office seeks the man not the man the office
The piece argues that in American politics the office often seeks the man rather than the reverse and that this dynamic harms governance. It cites Harold Stassen and Senator Van denberg as examples and suggests better outcomes if the office consistently sought suitable candidates, while noting risks of empty offices.
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Harold Stassen
Senator Vandenberg
General Eisenhower
Something About Country Air Makes a Guy Do Silly Things
New York columnist Robert Ruark humorously recalls a weekend in the country that turns city men into reckless, sunburned sport buffs. He lists injuries and mishaps from horse riding, boating, and playful misadventures, noting the absurdities of barbecue and picnic fare and a headlong, carefree mood.
Wade's Wit notes a Kentuckian blocked from ninth district race
The column comments on a Kentuckian unable to withdraw from the ninth district congressional contest. It reviews Eisenhower and habeas corpus, a hippopotamus sale price unclear, bridal fashion phrases, Harold Laski's U S analysis, a novel heroine with vivid description, and airplane speed versus mountain policies.
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Eisenhower
New Dealers Split Over Truman Nomination Question
The piece argues New Dealers should back Truman based on his consistent New Deal record on taxes,Housing, civil rights, and foreign policy. It questions opposition from liberal Dems and urges honoring Truman rather than a compromise with Justice Douglas or an Eisenhower bid.
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Truman
Mr. Truman
North
Justice Douglas
Truman Woos Teamster Tobin in Bid for Labor Backing
Dan Tobin the AFL Teamsters chief visits Washington after a private audience with President Truman. The White House seeks Tobin's support for labor friendly candidates while Tobin remains noncommittal amid signals of West Coast shifts toward Republicans due to Earl Warren.
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Dan Tobin
AFL Tearmsters Union
AFL
Dan
Tobin
Truman
White House
Bill Green
Teamsters Union
Green
Dewey-Warren
FDR
Dave Beck
West Coast
Dewey
Earl Warren
California
West
Pro Truman Faction Seeks O Mahoney For No 2 Post
Washington observers say the pro Truman faction favors Sen Joseph C O Mahoney of Wyoming as the best suited for vice president to unite the party. They praise his New Deal philosophy and ability to explain economic issues to the public.
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Pawling
N. Y
Indiana
House
Charlie Halleck
Halleck
Dewey
Sen
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Truman
Philadelphia
O'Mahoney
Gov. Warren
West
Gov
Mon Wal
Washington
al Smith
O-Mahoney
Tashington
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
O’mahoney
Democratic Party
Independent Voters Hold Key to November Outcome
Elmo Roper analyzes how independent voters, never aligning with a party, may decide the 1948 presidential race. He notes party loyalties hover around Democrats 33 to 37 percent and Republicans 33 to 37 percent, with independents about 18 percent able to swing the election.
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Elmo Roper
Republican Party
Breast feeding vs cows milk in infant nutrition
Dr Brady discusses infant feeding choices noting that breast milk is generally best for seven to ten months, while artificial feeding is sometimes necessary for maternal or infant health. He warns against misattributing a baby’s illness to teething or colic and offers general health tips and reader questions with concise medical guidance.
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Sherman Declines Nomination In Unyielding War of Words
In alassic quip, Gen Sherman said he would not run if nominated nor serve if elected. The piece notes Democrats speculate Eisenhower might run if courted, yet he would weigh options as a general professor and politician. It warns against trying to be all things to all people.
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Fisenhower
O’mahoney
Organized Labor
O'Mahoney
Washington
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Gen. Sherman
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