Warren Emerges as Potential 1948 GOP Nominee
The piece argues Earl Warren of California could appeal to voters who like Stassen and questions whether Taft Bricker or Dewey can unite conservatives. It notes Warren’s strong 1946 governor wins, his prior VP-aspirant status, and his potential to shape the 1948 GOP race amid postwar politics and U.S.-Soviet relations.
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Break in Paris Talks Portends Shift in Germany Policy
The foreign ministers conference in Paris stalls as a new factor emerges this month. Secretary Byrnes returns to Paris to press a showdown with the Soviet Union over Germany affairs. Moscow faces a choice on Potsdam economic union versus scrapping reparations, with a likely inclination to resist to avoid worsening relations.
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Sign It Keep It pledge urged to help save lives
An advertisement urges housewives to sign a pledge to conserve food for 500 million starving people in 28 war devastated countries. Signers’ names would appear on an honor roll of voluntary members of the President's famine emergency relief committee. The piece stresses the pledge must be kept, not merely signed.
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Record urges appeal in Eldora school case
The paper urges General Rankin to appeal district court dismissal of conspiracy cases against five former Iowa Training School for Boys officials and employees. It argues appealing would exhaust all legal possibilities and ensure a complete record for the people of Iowa.
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Voices on prejudice and faith from Robert Quillen
Quillen surveys bias, religion, and race through anecdotes and quotes. He contrasts childhood innocence with adult prejudice, cites Bible verses, notes anticolonial sentiment, and argues for tolerance and unity across races and nations.
Out of the Past on Columbus and discovery
Noted reflection on Christopher Columbus, praising his quest for new worlds driven by a strong belief. The remark highlights exploration as a matter of conviction and curiosity rather than mere discovery.
No Breathing Library Quest Inspired by Bug Bunny
A whimsical note describes a fictional library where rules forbid smoking and talking. The speaker envisions a reading space with playful metaphors about chairs shelves and the cold January and hot June weather.
Shameful bickering in Supreme Court underscores packing
Observers argue Roosevelt appointees were chosen for partisanship not jurisprudence, fueling a partisan feud within the court. Justice Jackson reveals tensions as the nation weighs potential impeachment of Justice Black amid questions of disqualification and conflicts of interest.
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Bevin offers Ruhr plan as path to postwar security
Marquis Childs notes hopeful possibility in Bevin’s Paris talks. A plan for internationalizing the Ruhr may begin solving Germany’s future, with or without Soviet participation. The British foreign minister argued for political separation of the Ruhr to deter German aggression as the Big Four return to discussions.
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Unions restrict joins as Bevin eyes Ruhr plan debate
The piece condemns a Boonville Indiana incident where UMW members were forced to resign from the Junior Chamber, arguing this coercion betrays American liberty. It also discusses Bevin's Ruhr plan, advocating international control to prevent Germany’s rearmament and linking Potsdam aims to a broader European peace strategy.
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Grandmother Advocates Simple Moves For Slim Ankles
Dr Brady notes readers grateful for guidance on staying slender and imagines a future where preventive medicine becomes common. She shares tips such as standing to tie shoes, bending at the waist to pick up items, and a heel and toe drill to strengthen ankles, urging women to adopt these habits daily.
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Soda water and teeth care questions answered
A reader asks if soda water harms kidneys and about brushing teeth. Advice: plain water or flavored water is better for youth. brushing teeth is fine if it does not replace proper dental care. calcium deposits on teeth arise from high refined carb intake and low fruits and vegetables. have teeth cleaned regularly and limit sugar.
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Senators Refuse Credit for Weakening OPA Bill
Drew Pearson describes how the Banking and Currency Committee emasculated the price control bill with Wagner Taft and Barkley at odds over signatures and a buried minority report. Cabinet clashes linger over Snyder Vinson and Truman’s treasury choices amid broader distrust of Snyder. A separate House panel quietly declines to investigate the Ku Klux Klan despite push from D Alesandro and Landis. Rankin defends the Klan as American.
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