Gillette's Independent Move Upsets Iowa Delegates
The Iowa Democratic delegation expresses disappointment as former Senator Gillette stays in Iowa to campaign, sending a telegram that he cannot attend the Philadelphia delegation meeting. Observers note his independent streak, his past visits to Des Moines, and questions about how his time and funds are best used this week. The item hints at broader concerns about oil supply and planning for next winter amid rising demand.
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Iowa
Gillette
Philadelphia
United States Senate
Des Moines
Plan Oil Bes Now VEN for Next Winter Warning
The piece urges readers to prepare for fuel needs before the next winter. It stresses oil supply planning for homes with oil furnaces and warns of potential shortages. The notice cites government and oil producer literature urging proactive fuel storage and readiness.
Cedar Rapids Parks Need Improvements Despite Strong System
The Cedar Rapids park system, praised for native beauty, has room to grow. Commissioner Dick Jones improved the system and has ideas for more, contingent on funding. Issues include hazardous playground layouts, insufficient picnic facilities, cleanliness problems, and vandalism harming fireplaces.
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Dick Jones
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Democracy on display at the Philadelphia convention
Malcolm Bingay argues that American political conventions, despite their flaws, function as the best system for democracy. He contrasts lively showmanship and moneyed ambition with the rigid, sheriff-like rule of Russia, noting the American process, though crude, remains superior and unique.
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Hiladelphia
Joe Stalin
Joe
Clare Boothe Luce
America
Court of St. James
Wades Wit and Other Briefs From The Week
A collage of quips and notes on television, astronomy, travel gadgets, and politics. References range from Mount Wilson stars on the loose to Truman versus Tito debates, plus sports chatter about Feller’s pitching and public opinion figures.
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Mount Wilson
Mr. Truman
Tito
Harry
Joe
Out of the Past Quote by Joanna Baillie
A historic quotation from Joanna Baillie contrasts generosity with selfishness, stating that one who withholds help of blood wealth or case for others is a poor frozen churl.
Men Will They Dress Sensibly In Hot Weather
Opinion piece questions whether men will muster the courage to dress sensibly in heat. It argues fashion norms and comfort clash in public dress.
New Look debate on men wearing ties and long sleeves
A group of residents from Dysart Vinton Traer Anamosa and Philadelphia discuss dress norms noting ties long sleeves comfort and practicality. Marquis Childs analyzes political power stressing organization over rhetoric and the missing party bosses.
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Farmer
Egina Hanneman
Vinton
F. Traer
Alph Potter
Anamosa
Political Bosses and Roosevelt Rally in Philadelphia 1936
The 1936 Democratic nominating convention in Philadelphia united bosses like Tom Pendergast with Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt needed their power to win, while Truman followed his bosses in Washington. Lincoln Steffens noted bosses as brokers between haves and have-nots, shaping party strength.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tom Pendergast
Missouri
Truman
Senate
Franklin Field
Roosevelt
Barkley Could Be First on Democratic Ticket
Delegates at the Democratic national convention warmed to Senator Barkley as a potential first on the ticket. His age and President Truman’s preference keep the ticket at Truman and Barkley, but Barkley’s keynote energized delegates and provided a persuasive campaign text sure to shape debate through election day.
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Hiladelphia
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Lawrence
Truman
Barkley
White House
McGrath
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Political Metaphor in St Louis Post Dispatch
A reader notes a sharp political metaphor in the St Louis Post Dispatch. The piece questions a candidate’s approach likening a burning house to a politician hauling water on both shoulders.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Publicity Challenge Faces Jim Petrillo as He Counters Claims
Detroit prep press reports Jim Petrillo hires press agents to reshape public view and deny being a labor dictator. The move signals a high stakes effort to influence national opinion on labor leadership and his role.
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Detroit Prep Press
Jimmie Petrillo
Terra Firm for Us supersonic planes prompt speed debate
The piece questions whether travelers would prefer flying faster than sound or remaining fast on the ground as new supersonic aircraft ideas emerge.
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Christian Science Monitor
Baby speaks first words down payment
A young father recalls his baby daughter saying “Down payment,” a moment described as proud yet humorously trying for the harassed parent. The note captures a simple family milestone with a dad’s lighthearted pride.
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Bill Vaughn
The
Kansas City Star
Planners in 1948 Target Truman Nomination Strategy
Anti-Truman figures from Chicago Philadelphia and beyond discuss moving support to Eisenhower or Pepper as Truman faces renomination. Key players Ed Flynn Jake Kroll Claude Pepper and Leonard Finder warn a Truman bid could cost millions of votes and Republican backing.
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Elphia
Harry Truman
White House
Ed Flynn
Blackstone Hotel
Chicago
Drake Hotel
Philadelphia
Kelly
Hague
Jersey City
Bronx
Bob Hannegan
F.D.R
Flynn
Hannegan
Truman
Bill Ritchie
Nebraska
Harry Carlson
New Hampshire
Barnett Hodes
August Scholle
Michigan
Carl Rice
Kansas
Sen
Claude Pepper
Florida
George Gooch
Jack Kroll
Ohio
Henry Wallace
Ciopac
Wallace
Kroll
Joe di Silva
California
Jimmy Roosevelt
Leonard Finder
Gen. Eisenhower
Finder
Daniels' Diagnosis and Roosevelt's Death Mentioned
The obituary fragment reflects Josephus Daniels describing the Democratic party in 1944 as a coalition of minorities and notes his praise for Franklin D. Roosevelt, while foreshadowing the post Roosevelt era and political shifts after his death.
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Josephus Daniels
Woodrow Wilson
Navy
White House
Daniels
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hernia Treatment Findings From Dr Watson Study
Dr William Brady reviews Leigh Watsons medical text on hernias noting 286 recurrences after 2 250 operated inguinal hernias in five years. Recurrences occur at varying times, with many patients having multiple operations. Traditional truss use shows limited cure rates, especially in adults, while the book targets physicians, not self cure.
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Leigh F. Watson
Mosby Co
St. Louis
London Truss Society
Dulubandinavian
Dr. Watson
Sex pamphlets and information sources listed
A request for pamphlets on sex instruction and sex hygiene. Readers may contact The Child Study Association of America at 211 W. 57th St New York 19 NY or The American Institute of Family Relations at 5287 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles 27 Calif for their lists.
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Joe Zilch
Russia
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Harry W. Wade
Wade
Pacific
Winnie
Feller
John Q
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POL
Harold Burger
MISS
Hanneman
TRAER
Ernadette Smith, Vinton
Marquis Childs
ABC
Eisenhower
Douglas
Harry S. Truman
Pendergast
Washington
Lincoln Steffens
By David Lawrence
Terra
Drew Pearson
Henry
di Silva
South
Wm. Brady
Personal Health
George Clark
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