Public opinion and foreign policy undercut by secrecy
The piece argues the veto of a tax cut stems from needed funding for a broad peace plan, while the administration tries to sell it through managed public opinion. It criticizes off the record briefings by the State Department and warns such secrecy damages trust in media and hurts democratic discourse.
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Europe
Congress
Washington
Marshall
State Department
Test of audience wriggle gauges film value heads to adults
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch supports using audience restlessness as a measure of a movie’s worth for adults. If viewers trade remarks or leave early, the film is deemed weak and should not share a first feature spot. The writer hopes for films to merit big-screen debuts rather than land in second slots.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Junior
Papa
Mamma
Grand Canyon
Cedar Rapids Council Advances Flood Study Resolution
The City Council approved Commissioner Dave Williams' plan for a citywide survey to identify measures to reduce future flood damage. The piece cautions that lessons from disasters fade and urges timely action before the next flood threat.
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She
Dave Williams
Cedar Rapids
Jolson’s Sunlit Fortune Keeps Broadway Busy
Al Jolson in his 60th year blends business and entertainment to surpass a million dollars, choosing the Florida sun over a Broadway musical. He recalls bids from producers, a $250 wager, and a Miami trip after a matter of health and sun. The piece also notes M Szymczak’s resignation in postwar economics and a theatre milieu anecdote about a New Yorker’s romance and a bitter rumor.
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Hollywood
al Jolson
Jolson
Eddie Cantor
Cantor
Florida Sun
Broadway
Shuberts
Shubert
Mr. Shu
Ben Bernie
Miami
Bernie
Florida
Out of the Past and Celebrities Speak in Paris and London
A collage of cultural notes: a deportation plan to Switzerland awaiting sentence completion, Counts translating Stalin era work, Picasso buying shoes and strolling Burgundy, Beres in Cannes, Kanin and Gordon with Olivier exchanging affectionate cables, and Olivier's knighthood followed by a brief two word message from friends.
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Switzerland
George S. Counts
Stalin
Pablo Picasso
Paris
Lucien Goldschmidt
N. Y
Pierre Beres
Picasso
Burgundy
Cannes
Montmartre
Goldschmidt
Garson Kanin
Ruth Gordon
Laurence Olivier
Olivier
Angel Hearts
Adorable
Sir
Politician’s motives teased in a Buttered Side column
By Bugs Baer the piece humorously notes politicians chase jobs to grab honey after securing office. It mocks crackaloos who talk big, calls out how power changes tone, and warns against taking zealots at face value.
No Unfair Labor Bill Limits on Political Expenditures
A commentary argues the labor bill would apply existing corporate political activity limits to unions, clarifying that regular union or corporate publications differ from campaign house organs. It asserts the measure targets abuse of funds in politics yet preserves legitimate editorial and periodical publishing.
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New England Conscience and Senator Tobey’s Stand
Marquis Childs notes Sen Charles Tobey of New Hampshire as a leading figure in the New England conscience. He opposed the Reed Bulwinkle bill over concerns it would grant railroads excessive economic power beyond anti trust limits. Tobey missed the final vote due to his wife’s serious illness.
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Ashington
New England
Charles Tobey
New Hampshire
New
Tobey
Senate
Joseph C. O
Wyoming
Contro Toes
Congress
Edwin W. Pauley
Pauley
America
Agui
Truman
Presit
United States
NLRB
Reilly
Marshall
Henry Norweb
Cuba
John Sennett
Taft
Farley and Roosevelt politics under scrutiny in 1940s memoirs
The piece discusses Jim Farley’s role in Franklin D. Roosevelt’s rise and presidency, noting Farley’s influence, clashes, and why Roosevelt distrusted him. It contrasts Farley with others like Harold Ickes and Al Smith, and previews Farley’s forthcoming book as a corrective history. It also covers Tobey and congressional votes on freight rates and naval appointments, framing broader political loyalties and power dynamics.
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Jim Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Farley Farley
Roosevelt
Harold Ickes
Henry Morgenthau
Collier's Magazine
Farley
Dry skin remedies and nutritional factors discussed
Dr Brady outlines xerosis and related conditions with terms like ichthyosis and xerophthalmia. He notes main causes include vitamin A deficiency iodine deficiency and niacin shortfall, and suggests a regimen of vitamin A iodine and niacin supplementation alongside dietary sources such as yeast liver ham nut butter and plain wheat.
Saltzman chosen as new assistant secretary of state
Drew Pearson reports Gen Charles Saltzman Wall Street banker and West Point graduate selected as undersecretary of state in charge of rebuilding Germany. His appointment amid other Wall Street ties draws criticism in administration though Marshall favors military men. Saltzman left army in 1930, rejoined 1940, rose to semiy general, with father Maj Charles Saltzman a longtime army figure.
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Wall Street
Germany
Charles Saltzman
New York Stock Exchange
Robert Lovett
Brown Brothers-Harriman
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West Point
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