Basing-Point Price Debate Reaches Presidential Stage
The Senate approved a bill allowing uniform delivered prices and ending basing-point safeguards. President Truman will decide based on advisers' political assessment. supporters warn against abrupt change and urge orderly transition with planning to minimize harm. The piece contrasts British parliamentary questioning with U S congressional style.
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Secretary Acheson Stands Before Congress in Unusual Appearance
Acheson speaks and answers questions before Congress in an unusual but precedent-setting procedure previously used by his predecessor General.
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California Court Cites UN Charter In Alien Land Law Case
Senator Margaret Chase Smith condemns a California Court of Appeals ruling that declared the alien land law void for conflicting with the United Nations Charter. She argues treaties are the supreme law only when ratified by the Senate and warns of sovereignty surrender if courts legislate from the bench.
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This Day in History Highlights Political and Local Notes
Ten years ago Nazis bombed Paris killing 45 while a near miss targeted American envoy Bulitt. Thomas E. Mahoney Jr earned West Point appointment second alternate via Sen Guy Gillette. Mrs John O Connor burned from hot frosting. Dan Turner won Republican Iowa governor nomination plurality. Cedar Rapids teacher Emma Fordyce pensioned. Mrs Harry Sundberg hosted lunch for 12 guests. GOP at national convention included Negro rights and women delegates. Gladys Tyner and Maria Hall led YMCA pool sessions for young women.
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Out of the Past Taste Grows with Daily Cultivation
The remark notes that taste is not stationary but grows daily and improves through cultivation, comparing this to a good temper refined by religion as stated by Willmott.
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Amerasia case probes spark political backlash calls
A Washington debate over Amerasia documents centers on alleged theft of confidential papers and their wartime naval details. Critics urge full public disclosure while officials deny mislaid files, arguing secrecy serves political interests and fuels McCarthy’s rising stance.
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Nonpartisan Commission to Reveal Truth in McCarthy Era Debates
George E. Sokolski argues for a nonpartisan commission with subpoena power to expose the truth about Communist infiltration and espionage. He urges a Hoover-like model with balanced appointment and a highly respected chairman to conduct a thorough analysis from 1933 onward.
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New and Better Republicanism Coming to Life
Marquis Childs argues that a revived Republicanism faces a booming economy and strong industrial output, while Democrats risk internal splits. He cites Florida and North Carolina primaries, attacks on Helen Gahagan Douglas, and Oregon gains for Morse as signs of a shifting political moment. The piece contends a constructive GOP could redefine the era, contrasting with a divided Democratic party.
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Personal Health Q&A by Dr Brady on medical myths and treatments
Reader questions cover chalazion treatment options and eye safety, syphilis blood findings, female facial hair management including electrolysis and X-ray concerns, birth permissions misprint, risks of repeated foot X‑rays in children, debunking pyorrhea as a disease, and the unclear link between nerves and insanity.
Bugs Baer Says We Are Prepared Despite Doubts
The speaker jokes about international suspicion and distrust shifting in the U S favor. He notes an ambassador lost a briefcase and mocks readiness for anything even rain in upper New York state. He claims not to fear the cold war ending and warns against stirring it up with too many agreements.
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