Senate defender of British loan earns cautious praise
In a measured first major US Senate speech Bourke Hickenlooper backs a $3.75 billion loan to Britain, arguing long term gains outweigh risk. He warns against bloc trading, emphasizes American ideals of individual enterprise, and urges allied unity to avoid losing profitable markets. The piece endorses his conscientious stance and political courage.
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Bourke Hickenlooper
U. S. Senate
Iowa
Britain
Hickenlooper
United States
British Commonwealth
Great Britain
KP Recommendation Sparks Pay Talk for Army Kitchen Patrol
A military study proposal suggests future KP personnel receive pay, reflecting a wartime emphasis on compensation for mess hall duties. The discussion centers on improving morale and standardizing benefits for soldiers serving on KP.
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Army Food Study Committee
Pause and Reflect on Cedar Rapids Plaza Beauty
A columnist urges Cedar Rapids residents to pause at the island plaza by the Memorial building and courthouse. The piece notes decades of debate over its landscaping and parking needs, praises the plaza as a city asset, and highlights lilacs in bloom as a reminder of the city's attractiveness.
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Cedar Rapids
Island Civic Center
Memorial Building
Current Magazine
Midwest
Salesman Gets Little in Town Where His Firm Acted Badly
Robert Quillen notes a town where a salesman’s firm acted poorly and caused damage to relations with customers and officials. He cites a lawyer disputing blame, reflects on international goodwill, and argues America’s rebuilding role hinges on fair dealings and respectful conduct abroad.
Unclear Foreign Affairs Motifs In Cold War Debate
A fragment reflecting on U S Soviet relations and the challenge of alliances. It jokes about Gromyko and his single minded pursuit while noting the paradox of calling New Russia a victorious ally and the dangers of fragile ties. The piece uses metaphorical rhetoric.
Paris Peace Conference Seeks Legitimate Representative Government
Raymond Moley argues the Paris talks hinge on creating enduring European governments. He says legitimacy must rest on representative systems with free elections and minority rights, not monarchies or force. Emphasizing majority minority balance, he notes U S Britain and Russia must recognize this to stabilize eastern Europe.
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Europe
Talleyrand
Ferrero
Paris
Messrs. Byrnes
Bevin
Britain
United States
Russia
The Sin Unpardonable!
A marine corporal in New York faces trouble after publicly praising Hitler. He may claim overindulgence, but a single punch by a serviceman raises questions. Four hundred thousand marines and ex marines will want to know how this incident unfolds.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
New York
Hitler
Wheat shortage tests U S Britain's cooperation and spin
U S officials warn of tight grain and oil stocks and heavy saving needed as Britain and Canada lag in delivering wheat to Europe. Wheat on hand Jan 1 was 689 million bushels with 450 million for human use and export, leaving less than 200 million after domestic needs. Counts show butter and fats dwindling while Argentina and Russia bid for linseed oil. Canada offers small reductions. Political races in New Mexico add to the year’s tumult as Dempsey challenges Chavez, Hurley eyes comeback amid a global food squeeze.
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United States
U. S
Europe
Clinton Anderson
Oklahoma
Hurley
New Mexico
Jack Dempsey
Brooklyn
Sen. Chavez
Chavez
Atlantic Seaboard
England
U.S.A
North Africa
Italy
France
Truman Faces Tough Decision on New Chief Justice
Marquis Childs reports President Truman weighs a high stakes choice for the Supreme Court. Initial options centered on Justice Robert H. Jackson and Justice William O. Douglas, but former Chief Justice Hughes urged selecting a chief from outside the court, influencing the president’s considerations and expectations for an imminent announcement.
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United States Supreme Court
Truman
Robert H. Jackson
William O. Douglas
White House
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Jackson
Douglas
Coal Strike Pressure Builds Toward Possible Seizure
The nation edges toward a climax as the coal strike drags on with no side budging in a month of talks. Pressure rises as available supply falls, and the Smith Connally law looms as a potential tool for government seizure while John L. Lewis orchestrates a 200 member policy committee to guide strategy.
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VV Ashington
U.S. Conciliation Service
Smith-Connally
Lawrence
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
Lewis
Doctors and tonsil removal critique by Mrs J D S
A reader questions routine tonsillectomies for children and seeks doctors who share the author Dr William Brady's methods. The letter argues enlarged tonsils can be normal and even beneficial for immunity and notes wartime disruptions to medical lists of recommended practitioners.
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Congress
J.D.S
J. D.S
Medical Q and A on bur sitis blood pressure and masks
A physician answers queries about acute subdeltoid bursitis treatment with local anesthetic injections and possible bursae drainage. It discusses normal blood pressure for a 65 year old woman, and recommends masks for dentists using a film-based design. Milk and digestion guidance follow.
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