Henry Hromek remembered for fifty four years of service at The Gazette
The Gazette mourns Henry Hromek known as Hank who guided copy to the composing room for 54 years. His colleagues recall his gentle prodding humor and deep love of the paper. The notice calls for a steady daily paper and reflects on his influence beyond the newsroom. The piece also touches on calls for better diplomatic leadership in the nation.
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Henry Hromek
The
Gazette
Hank
Wapsie
Train Diplomats in Government Verse of Washington Debate
A Washington discussion favors placing trained scientists in Congress to inform policy on science. The piece argues for using expert diplomats as a non electoral option to strengthen government handling of international affairs and global issues.
Senator Barkley pledges full disclosure on Pearl Harbor probe
ENATOR BARKLEY of Kentucky as Democratic floor leader and Pearl Harbor investigation chair vows complete transparency. He says the committee will lay all facts before the public, regardless of who is affected, to prevent a repeat of history.
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Enator Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Pearl Harbor
New car season returns as wartime shortages fade
The article notes the return of the new car season after wartime absence, likening it to the World Series and Kentucky Derby. It observes crowd interest in 1946 models, anticipates 1947 innovations, and jokes about tire jacks becoming familiar to drivers again as rear tires prove hard to reach under modern cars.
Giving as happiness not charity guides social behavior
Robert Quillen argues generosity should be voluntary not a debt list. He recalls meals paid back with tallying scorn and notes modern gifting often aims at returns rather than goodwill. Americans like to give, yet overlook the joy of spontaneous gifts to friends who need nothing in return.
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Europe
UNRRA
Clinton P. Anderson
Out of the Past and the Upset on the Field
A reflective musing contrasts wealth and status with real happiness and notes a surprising upset when a strong team meets a tougher opponent. It warns against accepting autocratic rule and suggests that control without popular buy in fails.
Bugging Molotov Misleading Tales From Political Jabs
In this column by Bug Baer the author uses sharp satire to describe Molotov as a deceptive negotiator. The piece compares his tactics to misdirection and shadow boxing while winding through metaphorical references to regions and ethnic terms to critique Soviet bargaining.
Press heroism and China policy clash in Mallon piece
Paul Mallon argues the US press is swayed by Communist propaganda about China and warns readers to distrust reports of US intervention. He defends Chiang Kai-shek’s regime as democratic and allied, while noting Kuomintang flaws and urging vigilance against Soviet influence and propaganda.
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China
New China Daily News
United States
Mallon China
Commie
Press
Germany
Italy
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Kuomintang
Stalin
Asia
Byrnes Hammers Press Conferences And Tires Export Policy
The piece notes Secretary of State Byrnes curbing press conferences, replacing open access with seating regimentation, and challenging reporters’ questions on foreign policy. It also discusses postwar tire export politics, with industry hopes to expand abroad while limiting domestic supply via CPA ceilings.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
State Department
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Frank B. Kellogg
Coolidge
Kellogg
Nicaragua
Mexico
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Cordell Hull
State Byrnes
CPA
UNRRA relief delayed as Congress stalls funding
Marquis Childs argues that UNRRA relief for Europe is blocked by delayed US funding. He warns hunger and cold threaten Europe this winter and details how $550 million appropriation and related amendments, plus lend-lease oversights, affect food, clothing, and medical aid across nations like Italy, Poland, and France.
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Europe
France
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Italy
Greedée
Albania
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Maly
U. S
UNRRA
Nervous Tension and Animal Fear in Daily Life
Dr Brady explains how fear and anxiety trigger adrenaline, releasing liver sugar for immediate energy. He argues civilized restraint mirrors an engine with clutch in, causing tense muscles and stressed arteries. urges sedentary readers to engage in regular physical activity.
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Rom Raider
Wolf
Dinky
Tony
Yankee Land
Our Cruelty to Germans Threatens New World Troubles
An unsigned House committee report led by Rep. William M. Colmer argues Allied policy after World War II risks prolonging suffering in Germany and could fuel future conflict. It warns of fuel and food shortages, potential liquidation, and the burden on U.S. taxpayers and occupying forces. The piece critiques reparations and industry dismantling as counterproductive.
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Trashington
House of Representatives
Republicans
Democrats
House Committee
William M. Colmer
Dmiss
Hitler
Germany
Europe
United States
Yalta
American Congress
Change the excess profits tax date for faster production
Raymond Moley argues Congress should repeal the excess profits tax sooner to spur cotton goods production and job creation. He says delaying sales to await higher profits harms treasury revenue and inflation, while earlier action would boost employment and consumer goods availability.
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Congress
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Mediterranean
Balkans
Atlantic
Pacific
Japan
George Clark
U.S
Bangteht
Sweet Syndcate Ca. Inc
Peggy
Paul Mallon
Yassing Tor
United States Navy
Diplomantin Mimnanns Direrint
Kuomingtang
United Nations War and Peace Organization
Moscow
Russia
China News
Drew Pearson
Byrnes
Hull
Sumner Welles
Ed Stettinius
Jimmy Byrnes
Dardanelles
Turkey
Marquis Childs
Seston
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Wm. Brady
By David Lawrence
Lawrence
Buchenwald
By Raymond Moley
OPA
Moley
Vinson
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