Strength and Vigilance Best Guarantees of Peace
President Truman warns that keeping the United States militarily strong is essential to bear global responsibilities. Senator Hickenlooper echoes the warning, comparing Soviet tactics to early 1930s totals and urging vigilance to prevent another world war. The piece also discusses postwar demobilization issues, Russian brinksmanship, and the immigration quota debate urging equitable reform to aid displaced persons.
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Kansas City
Truman
Germany
Japan
Iowa City
Hickenlooper
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Europe
Quotas Need Shifting In Immigration Debate
A House Judiciary subcommittee reviews a proposal to temporarily lower immigration quotas to admit displaced Europeans seeking a home. Critics fear raising annual quotas could strain U.S. resources, while supporters argue relief is needed for refugees roaming Europe.
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House Judiciary Subcommittee
United States
Europe
Coach Munn Accuses Big Nine of Hidden Scholarships
In Lansing Michigan State coach Clarence Munn charged Big Nine schools distribute athletic aid under the table while MSU awards aid openly, prompting denials from rival coaches. The column argues scholarships exist and calls for open disclosure to restore trust and fair play in college athletics.
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EO OS Sneheer Revene
Lansing
Mich
Clarence Munn
Michigan State
Big Nine
Michigan
Munn
Minnesota
Erosion Threat and Soil Preservation Urged Across America
The piece argues erosion is reclaiming topsoil and calls for action by communities and leaders. It asserts rain runoff, not dams, as the key issue and urges reverting to natural soil conservation practices including grasses, roots, and deep absorption to prevent floods and loss of heritage.
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Fort Knox
America
Cess
Dictatorship Seen as An Aria Not An Enduring State
A fragment notes that dictatorship is described as an aria rather than a lasting form of rule, contrasting it with ideas of permanence and referencing Emil Ludwig as a counterpoint.
Practical view of Truman Doctrine as world trade aid
The piece colors the Truman Doctrine as a knotty but practical plan using rebates and subsidies to spur global commerce. It warns against overextending funds and banking on strangers, likening reckless foreign aid to gamblers chasing losses and suggesting a return to prudent, self reliant policy.
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Mr. Truman
Wampum
Savage
Wallace
Washington
Mass Education Roles Student of Most Valuable Associations
George E Sokolski argues that factory methods in education hinder personal teacher student contact. He laments oversized classes and superficial advising and recalls college mentors who challenged students. He contends true learning requires leisure, personal influence, and dialogue beyond rote data.
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York
Washington GOP holds Third District seat in posthumous race
In Washington state the Third district seat, created by the death of Fred Norman, stayed with the Republicans as Russell Mack defeated Democrat Charles Savage by about 2000 votes from a 60,000 ballot total. The result contrasted Democratic optimism and Wallace detractors cited by GOP observers.
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Ashington
Washington
Henry Wallace
and Wallace
Fred Norman
Gael Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Northwest
Russell Mack
Charles Savage
Savage
Norman
Hugh Delacy
Delacy
Smith Troy
Troy
Sullivan
Mon C. Wallgren
Truman
Wallgren
Republican Aa
Republican Congress
Truman vetos tax cut and labor bill amid 1947 political turmoil
The article notes President Truman may veto both the tax reduction and labor regulation bills, risking loss of tax relief this year while Republicans expect possible overrides on the labor bill. It discusses political strategy for 1948, potential revenue impacts, and internal party dynamics affecting support and opposition.
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Ashington
Truman
Personal Health Notes on Hygiene and Social Diseases
Dr. Brady discusses the remote risk of catching social diseases from everyday contact and emphasizes soap and hot water as the best disinfection. He critiques poor restaurant hygiene and notes health regulations often go unenforced, urging proper cleanliness and routine handwashing.
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Qarns 2
Duncan Hines
Health Department
Peron Five Year Plan Seen Shaping Argentina Military Rise
Washington debate over selling arms to Argentina under Peron split advisers. The plan to control judiciary education labor press and media is under way with Peron aligning the military to build an anti Soviet bloc, while Braden warned against expanding Argentine power.
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Peron
Braden
YV/ASHINGTON
Argentina
Spruille Braden
United States
Aroe
United
Mae
Marshall
War Department
South America
Peron Democratics
National Council of Education
Hitler
Mussolini
Confederation General de Trabajadores
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