Expediency Drives Senate Filibuster Debate and Tax Shifts
The piece surveys a southern Democratic filibuster against a Truman administration move to curb filibusters, with Senator Lucas asking Republicans to join. It notes a possible coalition with southern Democrats to sidestep rules, and contrasts tax hikes across states used to fund a bonus. It raises questions about constitutional limits and political expediency.
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Scott Lucas
Taft
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States Debate Bonus Payments Across the Nation
The supreme court ruling on payment method could end Iowa’s bonus troubles. Several states have not decided on bonuses while at least five Maine Missouri Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin voted against them. Michigan North Dakota and Vermont are paying bonus claims.
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California Nylons Dented by Soot Fumes Rivalry Grows
Readers recall California soot damaging nylons in Los Angeles and Jacksonville blamed on low grade motor fuel fumes. The feud with Florida persists as a lighter note ahead of the Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses pageant.
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Los Angeles
Milady
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Jacksonville
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Atlantic Pact aims to bypass Congress on war declaration
George Sokolsky argues the Western Powers secret Atlantic pact would authorize a Western military bloc to fight Soviet Russia. He contends the treaty bypasses Congress, would delegate war-declaration powers to the president, and formalizes a practice already in place since 1917.
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Wade's Wit and Oddities Run Through A Page
By Harry V Wade the column mocks trends in medicine finance and industry with playful satire. It notes a possible fourth wage rise for rubber workers and an insurance agents surge in diners while joking about coffee stains hiding fine print. It also mentions a Chicago meat packer and a vodka fueled ball point pen. Kansas begins legal drinking after 69 years with a dry martini as caution.
Matter Of Opinion Do You Like Your First Name
A columnist poses a reflective prompt about personal identity asking readers whether they prefer their given first name. The piece invites self examination and social reflection on how names shape perception and self image.
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la Porte City
Carolyn
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Willard and Brinkman Voices on Names and Rights Debate
A collage of readers discuss preferred names from Jim to Carolyn and Mary. The page also carries David Lawrence's column on whether the GOP will drop its minority weapon of filibuster, and how Senate rules affect civil rights and state policy.
Abolition of Two-Thirds Rule in Senate Debate
Marquis Childs discusses the South’s historic two-thirds rule, Roosevelt’s abolition, and current efforts by civil rights backers to end filibuster power. He weighs minority rights, the impact on cloture, and potential party splits as Vice President Barkley may rule on limiting debate. The piece questions GOP support for Vandenberg’s ruling and the path to a broader cloture change.
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Romania Tightens Grip on Religion Under Communist Rule
A U.S. analysis details Romania's cults law and state controls that force religious bodies to conform to the regime. It describes targeted suppression of Orthodox and Uniate churches, seizure of church property, forced loyalty oaths, and reorganization under state ministries to stamp out religious independence.
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Romania
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Romanian Peoples Republic
Ministry of Cults
Justinian Marina
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Ministry of Agriculture
Europe
Calling All Cows
The USDA states the average U.S. cow must produce more milk this year as the total milk cows fall to about 23 million, a ratio near one cow per six humans. Demand rises while output per cow is expected to exceed 14 pounds daily, with each cow expected to do her duty.
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United States
Truman Social Security Bill Faces Rough House Committee
President Truman presses to extend old age insurance to 20 million, but House Ways and Means balks over scope and rural opposition. The bill’s fate hinges on committee executive action and potential revisions, while related benefit limits and earnings rules spark debate. Civilian agencies prove quicker to act in snowbound relief, contrasting with initial Army hesitation.
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Muley Bob” Doughton
North Carolina
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Sam Rayburn
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Lewis A Pick
Omaha
Nitroglycerin Ointment for Raynaud’s Disease Described
Dr William Brady reviews a Wisconsin Medical Journal report by Drs Fox and Leslie on using 2 percent glyceryl trinitrate in lanolin applied to fingers three times daily to relieve Raynaud's symptoms. He notes debates about skin absorption and suggests inhaled nitroglycerin at the Adam's apple might provide similar or better relief with less systemic exposure.
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Reynaud
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M. J. Fox
C. L. Leslie
A. W. Adson
Raynaud
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