Neglect of Succession Sparks Debate in Congress
David Lawrence argues Congress should promptly fix presidential succession by naming an interim president if the vice presidency is vacant. Stettinius could act temporarily, with a plan for selecting a successor, as Truman departs for wartime diplomacy with Churchill and Stalin in Europe.
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Truman
United States
Churchill
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Europe
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Secretary of State
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China
Chiang
When Love Is Not Love Says Dear Louise Advice
A Robert Quillen column discusses marriage and love warning against selfish behavior. It contrasts true love with self centeredness and urges patience before divorce, noting lasting affection shows in service, loyalty, and forgiveness.
Set a worthy objective beyond self for lasting happiness
The Talk urges choosing an external, noble aim such as a person, a dog, a garden, or a hobby to focus energy on. It cites Edison’s persistence and Amiel’s 1848 journal line to argue that lasting joy comes from loving and serving something outside self, with God felt when central to daily life.
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Edison
God
Henri-Frederick Amiel
Chiang Kai-shek
Canton
Chiang
Communist Third Party Could Rise With Labor Backing
Marquis W. Childs argues that Communist parties shift lines to fit Soviet policy and envisions a possible new third party led by organized labor. He notes past pivots around pacts and war, the CIO PAC’s role, and the risk to Truman’s re election amid a broader conservative drift in the Democratic Party.
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Moscow
France
Soviet Union
Roosevelt
CIO
Truman
Organized Labor
Political Action Committee
Full employment bill or planned economy warning
Raymond Moley argues that S-380 touted as a full employment bill by Senator Wagner is only a framework for annual production and employment budgets. He warns it commits Congress to guarantee purchasing power and government action to fill employment gaps, rebranding old planning with new wording amid wartime savings.
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Wagner
O'Mahoney
Thomas
Utah
Judge Vinson
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Out of the Past
A reflective excerpt notes how memory scars fade when nature leaves a mental void and a person fills it with self conceit, per Longfellow.
Pendulum raves and ration days flashback humor
In a riff on political tides and quirky travel, the author recalls 1919 patriotism and a Pullman diner meal, noting salad overindulgence and a mixed message about printed schedules. A witty jab at asking questions yields a nod to clever answers.
Whitney Denies Criticizing FDR While POW
Drew Pearson reports Col. John Hay Whitney denied anti Roosevelt remarks while a German prisoner. Whitney explained his silence to avoid jeopardizing escape and recounted his capture and the Nazi broadcast misrepresenting his views.
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Jock” Whitney
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Europe
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International Information Bureau
Berlin
Chiang Kai-shek Still Boss of China Says Sokolsky
George E. Sokolsky argues Chiang Kai-shek retains full control in China, deflecting talk of a new premier. He credits Chiang with guiding China through threats from Soviet influence and Japan, noting tutelage under the Kuomintang and Chiang’s central role in policy and personnel.
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China
Chiang Kai-shek
Tommy Corcoran
Kuomintang
Sun Yat-sen
Soviet Russia
Japan
Mind Tricks and Jokes From a 1920s Panel
Dr. Albert E Wiggem discusses work hours and gender roles noting shorter hours help women more due to home duties while also noting men tend to loaf after work. The piece shifts to a humorous Q and A about comedians and wives, with satirical asides about stage life and domestic mischief.
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