President Truman cited as popular move ends rail tie up
The piece argues President Truman’s emergency railroad measures were emotionally charged but broadly supported, while urging swift legislative action. It notes surveys on mental health care in Iowa, praising Kraschel and reform voices, and calls for rehabilitation programs overseen by experts, with bipartisan support for change.
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Ppa
Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Truman
Senate
Congress
Kraschel Proposes Nonpartisan Reform of Iowa State Institutions
Former Iowa governor Nels Kraschel advocates a scientific nonpartisan plan to run state institutions with a nine member board of experts. He emphasizes inmate rehabilitation to cut costs and improve care, noting prior surveys he ordered in 1937-39 as groundwork for reform.
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Planning Board
Board of Control
Iowa
Kraschel
Samuel W. Hamilton
United States Public Health Service
Nels Kraschel
Johnny Come
Old State Planning Board
National Mental Hospital Survey Committee
Iowa Should Move To A Four Year Governor Term
The piece argues for extending Iowa governors from two to four years to allow better governance. It notes the 1945 legislature considered a constitutional amendment but did not act, compares with other states, and asserts current two-year terms force governors to spend about 10 of 24 months campaigning.
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Senate
Iowa
Wilson Wyatt
Is Charm a Roosevelt Trait or Perception?
Column argues charm lies in youth and office driven perception, noting Roosevelt's off and on charm tied to position. It distinguishes genuine charm as unconscious and linked to good manners, humility, generosity, and ease with others, while mocking self awareness of charm.
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Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Out of the Past on Vanity and Heroism
Quote from Seneca on removing vanity and ambition would leave few claiming heroism or patriotism, suggesting humility defines true character.
Look Who's Howling Now in Timed Derby Talk
The piece lampoons congressman Spence of Kentucky quarrelling over pricing and invitations to a financial spectacle. It jokes about treasury goods, a yard equaling 100 dollars, and inflation fears as Derby bets loom amid humorous references to Conn and Louis, knuckle obligators, and parcel post travel.
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Mike
Treasury
Conn
Louis
Blame CIO government tieup for current labor headaches
George E. Sokolsky argues the rail and coal strikes show government impotence as the CIO and its allies gain power over labor. He cites the Wagner act, NLRB, Hillman, Lewis, and Hannegan, and criticizes Truman for failing to curb the CIO’s influence and the political manipulation of labor power.
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NLRB
United States
CIO
Roosevelt
Hillman
Robert Hannegan
Democratic Party
Hannegan
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Sidney Hillman
AFL
Mr. Truman
Mr. Hannegan
Harry Truman
Non-exempt construction rivals veterans housing in 1940s budget
Marquis Childs notes that non-exempt commercial and industrial construction absorbs most building materials, with the inter-agency budget setting aside 2 billion dollars for the sector. Only 41 million remains unallocated as demand surges across cities.
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Ashington
Veterans’ Housing
National Housing Agency
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Inter-Agency
Truman Politics and Labor Laws Debate in Congress
In a wide commentary, David Lawrence weighs President Truman's draft proposals amid a national rail strike. He argues the plan could wrongly punish work and emphasizes preserving essential services, housing, and the role of government in emergencies while noting political maneuvering on Ball-Smith-Taft and Case bills. He cites housing material shortages, regulatory tensions, and ongoing construction challenges.
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Jashington
Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate
Diets That Target Hypopituitary Obesity Explored
Dr William Brady outlines a four square meals plan from Dr Josephine Kenyon for hypopituitary obesity and contrasts endogenous against exogenous obesity. He warns the regimen suits only a subset, notes risks of dieting fads, and previews a talk on overweight and malnutrition.
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Josephine H. Kenyon
New York
Formaldehyde as Germ Killer Question Sparks Health Warning
A reader warns against using formaldehyde inhalants for colds claiming instant germ kill. Experts caution that no germ killer cures infections and inhalants can harm health. family members should be protected from unsafe practices.
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Cousin
Whitney Upping Demands Helped Trigger Rail Strike
Report on closed door talks shows A F Whitney, leader of the trainmen, pushed to add 18 new rule changes and then 32, challenging carrier negotiators. President Truman scolded Whitney for walkout threats while Steelman pressed for a compromise. Non striking groups accepted an 18 1/4 cent raise with ongoing talks on rules changes.
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Ashington
A. F. Whitney
United States
Whitney
Truman
Washington
Cleveland
White House
Steelman
Eastern Presidents’ Committee
H. A. Enochs
Tom Cashen
Carl J. Goff
Tavern Widow Diagnoses Husbands Ailment in Chicago
In Chicago a tavern widow claims to have diagnosed her husband's illness as bourbonic in a lively scene reported by the Omaha World-Herald. The humorous jab reflects local barroom chatter and social color of the era.
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Omahs World-Herald
Chicago
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John L. Lewis
A.F. Whitney
Marquis Childs
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