Arbitration as wage peace plan tests rail unions
The piece describes a broad, unprecedented move by fifteen non-operating railway brotherhoods and allied unions to submit a national wage dispute to arbitration with carriers. It notes 1,300,000 workers are involved, the potential for wage gains, and the hope the process could set a peaceful pattern for labor relations nationwide.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway Conductors
Switchmen’s Union of North America
United States
OWA’s Patrol Chief Must Be From Ranks, Rankin Says
Atty Gen John M Rankin rules the highway patrol chief must come from the ranks, aligning with 1939 law reorganizing state departments into the public safety department. The two prior chiefs were appointed before the act, establishing a precedent though some contest the point.
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Iowa
Owa
John M. Rankin
Patrol
Public Safety Department
John A. Hattery
C. A. Knee
Japanese general Homma commends American justice after death sentence
Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, condemned for atrocities by Japanese troops, writes to his lawyers praising the American system. He says he would have taken his own life if unaware of the death sentence, asserting he believed in a fair trial and the chance to prove his innocence. He frames the judgment as a sign of justice.
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Masaharu Homma
Homma
Why Not Radar A Call For Safer Civilian Flight
Two recent airplane crashes into mountain peaks highlight gaps in airline safety and the need to adapt wartime radar for civilian use. The piece questions slow adoption of radar tech, urging development to warn pilots of mountain hazards even in bad weather.
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Army
Navy
By Robert Quillen on communism and American liberty
A provocative critique argues free men misunderstand communism and warn against a Truman era dictatorship. It analyzes Soviet evolution, class rule, and state control, contrasts with American freedom, and ends with reflections on UNO and global power structures.
The 80th birthday happiness, a quiet joy
A reflective quote from Dean Inge on happiness at age eighty. It suggests contentment without a specific cause, celebrating a serene, aged happiness.
Winnie Baer on Ice Boy and Secret Weapon
A fanciful wartime note compares Winnie Churchill and the idea of using an iceberg as a weapon. It recalls Barnum towing a berg into the Hudson and muses on lend-lease reversals, pondering Winnie’s motivations and a mocked icebound strategy through January and July.
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Winnie Churchill
Barnum
Hudson
Winnie
Ice Boy
Byrnes Silent Stand Marks Step From Confusion to Peace
Pau l Mallon reports that State Secretary Byrnes faced cabinet pressure before firming policy against Russia. The piece links Truman’s presence with Churchill’s Washington visit and argues plain speaking signals progress toward a real Anglo American alliance and decisive action over appeasement. The column cautions against diplomatic trickery and urges readiness and clear positions.
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Wwlleington
Byrnes
Russia
Truman
Churchill
Missouri University
The Slap Is Better in Baby Discipline
An editorial argues for using a firm slap over spanking to start a baby in the world. The writer contends the slap may more clearly convey the rough edges of life, despite scientific critiques of physical punishment.
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Kansas City Star
Resentment Over MacArthur Clique Fuels Philippine Election
In six weeks the Philippines head to a pivotal election and on July 4 become independent. A Filipino backlash targets MacArthur’s inner circle, accusing Whitney Elizalde Soriano and allies of using war influence to shield foreign business interests. Riot and unrest rise as roiled local politics collide with American investment ties and Roxas Osmena factions.
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Philippines
United States
Pacific
India
MacArthur
Col
Andres Soriano
Soriano
Pearl Harbor
Franco
Manila
Kansas City
Milwaukee
General MacArthur
Gen. Whitney
Consolidated
Antamok
Jesus Villamor
U. S. Army
Mindanao Mother Lode
Villamor
Allied Intelligence Bureau
Gen
Courtney Whitney
Col. Villamor
Washington
Paul McNutt
Chic Parsons
Congress
Leahy’s Quiet Power Shapes Truman in White House
Admiral William D. Leahy, a reserved Annapolis man, wields unmatched influence in Truman’s inner circle. His wartime insight informs politics at the top, guiding a firmer stance toward the Soviets, while domestic policy advice draws mixed reactions from insiders like Robert Hannegan.
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Washington
Truman
William D. Leahy
Leahy
Franklin Roosevelt
White House
Annapolis
Navy
Petain
Marshal
Spain
Admiral Leahy
France
Ile d’Yeu
Bay of Biscay
Vichy
State Byrnes
Winston Churchill
Fulton, Mo
Robert Hannegan
Churchill Speaking Directly to Moscow or Not
Column analyzes Winston Churchill's postwar private address and its implications for Russia and the United States. It argues he speaks to Moscow yet frames a strategy for collective security and warning about fifth column distortions, while urging firmness to deter Soviet expansion.
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Wuasediston
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Churchill
Russia
United Nations
Europe
Mr. Churchill
United States
Moscow
Britain
It Isn't the Heat It's the Aridity Commented On
A Quebec colleague debates indoor humidity's role in respiratory infections and air conditioning. He recalls wintering in Buffalo with humidifiers and evokes the comfort of a humidified home while noting family skepticism and the effort of evaporating water to maintain comfortable indoor air.
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Quebec
Buffalo
N. Y
Question on Alcohol Allergy and Self Control
A reader reports tingling lips and jaw after small amounts of alcohol and asks about options. The reply presents two paths: refuse alcohol due to independence or character, or drink anyway to escape awareness of their plight.
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A. J
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