Investigation of Hotel Brawl Sparks Political Debate
Washington columnist David Lawrence criticizes a Senate probe into a hotel lobby brawl involving Teamsters and naval officers. He argues the incident is minor, political manipulation, and highlights blame on Roosevelt administration labor policy and congressional time wasted on trifles.
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William H. Leiserson
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Right for Right's Sake and the Russian American Clash
Robert Quillen contrasts American moral idealism with the Russian expediency driven system. He argues two opposing ideologies cannot compromise though they may coexist, warning of stark differences in ethics and the persistence of belief versus practicality.
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Russia
Poverty Not Dishonorable But From Idle Habits
A ponderous maxim quoted from Plutarch notes poverty itself is not dishonorable. It becomes reproachable when born of idleness intemperance extravagance and folly.
Thoughts and habits shape a person’s character
Daily thoughts form the living life tapestry of the mind shaping friends, books, places, and happiness. A person’s readings, associations, and habits reveal their habitual thoughts, influencing health, attitude, and style in word and deed.
Armistice party taunts sparks mayor date clash
The memo lampoons New York Mayor LaGuardia over armistice celebrations. The speaker jokes about bootleg era habits and an all night romp at Copacabana. He also mocks wartime victory impulses and teases a future confrontation with the Japs.
Gallup forecast stirs parties over war era vote
Dr George Gallups forecast of a civilian vote around 39.5 million to 55.3 million sparks furor at Republican and Democratic HQs. He estimates soldier voting could trim total by about 5 million, with further declines from wartime mobility and registration shifts impacting key states like Pennsylvania.
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Dewey
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Oklahoma
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Pathos Beneath Airport Drama in Tallas War Travel Jumble
Marquis W. Childs observes the crowded airport scramble where civilians and military personnel compete for priority on wartime travel. Mothers with babies endure days of waiting in Dallas hubs as rumors and hopes rise and fall with every flight.
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Tallas
Texas
Dallas
Three Way Occupation Plan for Germany Outlined
The article details a postwar three power split with the Soviet Union occupying eastern Germany to 200 miles east of Berlin, Britain handling the western sector from the Dutch border to the Russian line, and the United States occupying southern Germany including Bavaria and Austria. Berlin would see a joint American British and Soviet force. Henry Wallace pursues 1948 bid while signaling plans to campaign in Missouri and key Midwest states. Byrnes declines post as high commissioner. Henderson eyed as economic head of occupied Germany.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Teheran
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Rostock
Hanover
Magdeburg
Leipzig
Czech
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Denmark
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Jimmy Byrnes
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Leon Henderson
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California in play for Dewey ticket says expert
Raymond Moley notes California leans toward Dewey with betting against Dewey in the state. He cites unpublished polls, campaign financing, Warren's influence, and the large industrial population. He warns a strong Warren campaign and aggressive issues focus could tilt California for Dewey.
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California
Dewey
Dewey War Chest
Congress
Washington
Personal Health: High Blood Pressure Guidance
Dr Wm Brady notes there is no simple diet fix for high blood pressure. He cautions against quick remedies and emphasizes treating underlying disease or bad health habits. Blood donation may be acceptable for some adults but repeated draws offer no lasting benefit.
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Life
Why Women Live Longer Than Men
A reader asks why female life expectancy exceeds male life expectancy. He notes statistics show women live several years longer and wonders if behavior explains the gap, doubting that women always behave better regarding smoking drinking and other excesses.
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Exploring Mind and Choices in Dr Wiggam Column
Dr Wiggam discusses decision making, unconscious factors, and why people choose actions. He cites Wolff and Huntley on motives and notes pickpockets exploit victims attention. He argues marriages fail from unreal expectations and urges education on marriage in schools and universities.
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