Federal payrolls rise after war while calls for cutback grow
The Byrd committee reports April federal employment at 2 204 000, down from 3 738 000 in mid 1945 and far above prewar 920 000 levels. The piece argues only a broad executive restructuring can curb sprawling costs without crippling government, noting rare leadership and widespread agency interdependence. It also criticizes attempts to silence Henry Wallace, urging open debate and long exposure to his ideas to exhaust zealots and deter voting shifts.
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Byrd Committee
Veterans Administration
War Assets Administration
Anti-Communist Group Seeks Court Injunction on Wallace Speech
The American Anti-Communist Association seeks a court order to block Henry Wallace from delivering a speech, alleging disruption or unsafe conditions. The move aims to restrain the address at a public venue, pending legal review and possible hearings.
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American Anti-Communist Association
Henry Wallace
Statesmen a Work 7 REPORT Satirical Senate Roundup
Arthur Edson notes Friday morning's US Senate session as a farcical quorum hunt. With eight on the floor and others drifting in and out, the piece mocks long speeches by suggesting they be sent straight to the printer to save time and preserve efficiency.
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Arthur Edson
U. S.senate
Senate
It Violates Nature It Can't Be Moral
The essay argues morality must align with nature and health, contrasting missionary zeal with colonial harm. It criticizes the Mother Hubbard garment as a symbol of imposed shame, links religion to social control, and laments political and international folly while urging rational, healthful ethics.
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Mother Hubbard
Cemaait
Out of the Past Quote on Predatory Instincts
A quotation defines a criminal as a person with predatory instincts who lacks sufficient capital to form a corporation attributed to Howard Scott.
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Howard Scott
Bugs Baer Warns Hank Wallace On Third Party Push
The writer criticizes Hank Wallace as he contemplates a third party bid. They compare past third party efforts like the Bull Moose and Teddy Roosevelt era and suggest Hank’s campaign would be a nuisance with little impact.
Veto Power As a Check in Our Constitutional System
George E. Sokolski explains veto power as a constitutional check, detailing Article I Section 7, the veto process, and the balance of powers between President and Congress. He contrasts the U S system with England noting the Prime Minister’s lack of a presidential veto and discusses political dynamics and public opinion outcomes.
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Congress
England
United States
Missouri Moves to Enact Hard Line on Strikes
Jefferson City authorities push anti strike legislation modeled after New Jersey laws. One bill targets public utilities with potential state seizure and a ten thousand dollar penalty for unions in utility work stoppages. The other bars jurisdictional and sympathy strikes and requires secret ballots and majority approval for legitimate strikes.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Congress
New Jersey
State Industrial Commission
John L. Lewis
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Health talk quotes critic on calling illnesses cold
A former teacher's observation critiqued a health sermon on “cold” terminology. The piece urges avoiding vague labels and condemns casual transmission, noting rhinoviruses can spread through coughs and sneezes up to ten feet. It stresses caution around open-face coughing and sneezing in places like schools.
Morse Stances for Independence Stir Senate Confidence
Column praises Senator Morse for prioritizing public interest over re election. Morse defends independent judgment against Taft Hartley critique and insists a senator must vote as he believes best for the public, even if constituents disagree. Mentions Pentagon frictions and a nearly one billion dollar wartime finance shortfall and alleged profit from Russian currency.
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Morse
Senate
United States
Gallup
Time is Running Out for Global Crisis Inventory
Marquis Childs warns time is scarce to inventory resources and mobilize a five year Europe plan amid Britain’s dollar crunch. He cites Sen. Vandenberg’s call for an urgent, fear-free assessment and warns delayed action could end rehabilitation efforts and escalate sabotage opportunities in Europe.
Radio NOTES and COMMENT by Nadine Subotnik
A preview of upcoming radio programs notes Bill Lance on ABC and Gerald Mohr in the Lone Wolf films with Howard McNear as his friend professor. Also details Vaughn Monroe, WMT comedy, and NATUALs 400 Party on WMID plus This Is Hollywood and Roundup across CBS stations with a local Oklahoma City air date and cast lineup.
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Gerald Mohr
Lone Wolf
ABC
Howard McNear
Bill Lance
J. Donald Wilson
CBS
WMT
Oklahoma City
Mary Lou
Ray
Ann Remy Ry
Jack Beasley
Lem Turner
Vaughn Monroe
Bill Goodwin
WBBM
WGN
Theater of
Aira
Hollywood
Okla
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Barbershop Quartet Contest Broadcast Planned by Mutual
The Mall of the international barbershop quartet contest will air on Mutual WGN from 9 to 9 30 PM, originating in Milwaukee auditorium. Winners to be announced during the program. Sherman Hayes orchestra to perform from Danceland at 4 30 PM on WMT. Tallulah Bankhead open to radio series Life at Tallulahs. Tucker not heard on Coast to Coast on a Bus Sune sby in New York apartment.
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Natual
WMID
Atlantic City
WGN
Mutual
Milwaukee Auditorium
Sherman Hayes
Danceland
WMT
Ae Tucker
Sunesby
York
Programs Hour by Hour June 14 1947
Hour by hour guide for radio scheduling on June 14 1947 featuring Gio program blocks and WGN listings. Includes time slots and show titles from the station schedule.
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