Congress in a Dilemma On Economy, Diplomacy
The House appropriation committee’s funding cuts to the state department’s foreign broadcast and information program reflect competing goals between cutting expenses and sustaining foreign policy. Lawmakers fear economic breakdown if spending is slashed while wanting to curb communism and avoid war, amid a tricky balance of taxes and aid. The piece notes political risks for the Republican majority and mentions a personal health aside about headaches as a metaphor for fiscal tension.
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HOUSE
State Department
Congress
Europe
United States
Headache Varieties Highlighted by Mayo Clinician
Mayo Clinic expert D. Bayard T. Horton says headaches afflict everyone and identifies about 150 distinct types. He notes the broad range from mild to severe and stresses accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
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D. Bayard T. Horton
Mayo Clinic
Names Doomed by Ridiculous Horse Names at Derby
In a playful critique, the author mocks racehorse naming practices at the Kentucky Derby arguing absurd names mislead and depress performance. Cosmic Bomb finishes fifth while Jet-Jet leads briefly then finishes poorly, illustrating unreliable branding in horse racing.
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Louisville
Jet-Jet
Chauncey
First Lady's Tea and Editors at the White House
Malcolm Bingay recalls the a reception for the American Society of Newspaper Editors at the White House. He notes Mrs. Truman hosting an afternoon tea in the Oval Study and describes guards, seating, and Truman’s improved reception of editors compared with FDR.
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Lady's Tea
White House
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Warren G Harding
Cal Coolidge
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F.D.R
F.dir
Truman
East Room
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Truman
Mrs. Truman
Independence
the Elks
Out of the Past Quote on Prosperity and Foolishness
A Bruyere line notes that a man’s folly is hidden in prosperity, as others overlook his errors when wealth and favor mask his foolishness. The quote reflects on perception and virtue during success.
War Enchants China in Ripley Script
The piece notes a shift from peaceful crafts to state propaganda and conflict in China. It credits Ripley with turning the momentum, claiming China has embraced war after millennia of peace and implies a forceful shift in national behavior.
Law Should Define Public and Private Papers
George E. Sokolski argues for a congressional definition of public versus private government papers. He cites Roosevelt’s Hyde Park files and calls for a committee to audit how officials handle documents, including the Morgenthau diary, and questions President Truman’s cooperation.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Genizah
Henry Morgenthau
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
E. Phillips Oppenheim
United States
Harry Truman
Truman
Tall Story About Denmark’s King Reaches New Height
Stan Arnold quotes the St Louis Post Dispatch noting the king of Denmark has reached six foot six and sits tall on the throne. The playful verse mocks royal stature with humor.
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Denmark
Stan Arnold
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Ambassadors for France and Italy central to stop Russia drive
Gen Marshall weighs key postings as France and Italy loom large in the anti Soviet campaign. Dunn in Rome and Caffery in Paris are criticized as out of touch with tough politics. Wallace tours Europe reporting on French Brit ish and Nordic attitudes toward communism and US policy.
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France
Italy
Russia
Marshall
Jashington
Moscow
U. S
Europe
State Department
Rome
Paris
Jimmy Dunn
Kansas City
Coolidge
Hoover
White House
Cordell Hull
Jimmy
Hull
Jefferson Caffery
Dunn
United States
Henry Wallace
England
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
USA
Wallace
de Gaulle
Britain in the eye of a two man poll on American view
PAUL MALLON reports a satirical two man poll finding Britons see Americans as childish and emotionally immature yet generous. The piece mocks Britain for psychosis over war debts, praise for American toys and production, and laments stalled manufacturing under the Truman administration.
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A/ASHINGTON
Mallon
John Bull
Britain
Sitting Bull
Attlee
Churchill
America
Savoy Hotel
Vaccination timing and smallpox immunity guidance
Dr Brady outlines vaccination timing from infancy to adulthood and notes immunity from successful vaccination lasts for many years. He describes the vaccination process, the visual signs of a successful take, and cautions against relying on sulfa drugs. He highlights community smallpox outbreaks near New York and answers a reader about circumcision, advising medical judgment on hygiene concerns.
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New York City
Byrd’s Veto Prediction Shapes Labor Bill Debate
Senator Byrd warns a veto of labor regulation and tax bills may push voters to back a Republican president. The piece notes Democratic leaders push for a signable version, while Truman remains silent, with AFL and CIO opposition shaping conference talks.
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Apaseington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Berryman
Washington Star
Gael Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Gael
AFL
CIO
Sen. Byrd
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Sokolsky
United Nations
Saudi Arabia
Arab League
Sen. Brewster
Drew Pearson
Pearson
London
Joe Davies
Soviet Union
Commerce
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National Association of Manufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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Enry Wallace
Charles Bruggmann
Legation
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Paul Mallon
Wm. Brady
Personal Health
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