Disarmament drives hope for world peace progress
The article argues that once scepticism about disarmament shifts, Russia proposes limits as part of a path to total disarmament. Molotov signals concessions and UN talks may advance arms limits first, then general disarmament, with cautious optimism for real progress toward peace during Yuletide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Organization
Russia
Rusala
Truman
Stalin
V.M. Molotov
United Nations
Look After No 1 Says New Congressman on Aid Policy
A newly elected Congressman urges self focus and ending aid to Europe. He warns such shortsightedness would spill into all policy and burden society with crime and mental illness, contrasting with the Golden Rule widely celebrated on birthdays and in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Holland’s housing boom shows Netherlands lead in planning
The Netherlands will finish 17,000 homes this year though only 10,000 were planned, with a decade goal of a quarter of a million. Town planning guides construction with architecture zoning and open spaces, suggesting American politicians could learn from Dutch methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Mexican Cinema Shows Modern Style Amid Writers' Gap
A long analysis notes Mexico's film industry blends modern studios with a writerless system. It contrasts Churubusco's facilities and low costs with the absence of writers contracts, and points to writers’ marginal status in Mexico. It highlights reliance on speculation scripts and a gap between cinema and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hollywood
Rafael Munoz
Rudolfo Usigli
Gregorio Lopez Y Fuentes
Fl Universal
Governing the Enemy by Hal Boyle in Germany
Hal Boyle reports on American military government officers in postwar Germany, noting shortages of qualified leaders, a reliance on a skeleton cadre, and mixed honesty levels. He contrasts American and Russian officials, highlighting motives to advance at home and the strain of occupying duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
York
America
Germany
Senate
Meader
Occupied
Army
Washington
Washington row over cronyism in Truman era graft
The column accuses President Truman of crony government inside the White House. It details alleged nepotism in the Lewis family and criticizes housing policy battles, Clark Clifford and Wyatt resignations, and a suppressed housing report. Names include Alan Goldstermish, Lewis family, Truman, Wyatt, Clifford, and Steelman.
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Drew Pearson Ashington
Alan Goldstermish
Tahn
Lewis
Menoe
Congress
Washington
Minera
America
UMW
Springfield
Ann Miller
BR. O. Miller
William Thomas
D. C
J. R. Bell
Ray Lewis
Charleston
W. Va
Herbert Bell
Margaret Lindig
Denny Lewis
Hannah Carr Lewis
Floyd Bell
National Surety Corp
National Surety Co
International Wien
White House
Truman
Missouri
Mr. Truman
Wilson Wyatt
Lonkeville
Clark Clifford
St. Louis
John Steelman
Arkansas
Wyatt
Steelman
Watt
House
Wryatts
White ‘House
Clifford
Wysht
St. Louisan
Charley Rus
Opening of Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Anniversary Greeting
A wartime style intercepted message wishes health and happiness to the people of South Charleston on the opening of the Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital dedicated to a gallant young man the author was named after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston
Benedict Chairs West Virginia Board Meeting
Don B. Benedict serves as Board Chairman in a West Virginia session with Chazinston area representation. The meeting centers on governance and local oversight efforts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don B. Benedict
So. Chazinston
W. Va
Labor and Politics Stir U S Labor Scene in 1947
A wartime era summary depicts President Truman pressuring coal owners to halt a strike, while miners and union leaders shift tactics. It notes PAC moves from New York to Washington, aims to oppose Truman renomination, and portrays international labor echoes with Mexican bands and Canadian miners. The piece references NAM, AFL, CIO, and CIG actions, plus internal union prosecutions in Gary Indiana.
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White House
John L Lewis
Lewis
Truman
America
Lewis’ Union
Russei
United Mine Workers
Political Action Committee
New
Mr. Petrillo
Little Caesar Fetrillo
U. S
Mexico
National Associationers
New York
Waldorf Astoria
NAM
AFL
CIG
Gary. Ind
CIO Steelworkers Union
Inc
PAC
Labor and political clashes ripple through unions and politics
Reports describe CIO influence in Hawaii shipping and sugar sectors, anti-Communist control of New York musicians, and AFL figures tied to Georgia politics. Washington labor talks seek peace amid utility strikes while global unions assign Rosenblum to a Paris WFTU meeting.
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Democratic Party
CIO
Harry Bridges
Hawaii
Camden
N. J
New York Musicians Union
March of Time
Screen Actors Guild
Westbrook van Voorhees
Actors Guild Feue
Hollywood
Talmadge
Georgia
Henry Chandler
AFL State Federation
Democratic Executive Committee
AFL
W. C. Kendrick
Agurnal of Labor
Ahanta
House Labor Committee
AFL Southern
Congress
GOP
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Minnegala
Sen. Ball
U.S
Edgar Warren
Washington
Warren
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Frank Rosenblum
Sidney Hilman
World Federation of Trade Unions
Paris
WFTU
Reader Q and A from The Gazette of 1931
A pasted Q and A feature asks readers inquires on science history and geography. Questions cover fission energy from one pound of uranium, Byrd expedition plans, cloak and dagger terms, concrete curing, Christmas carols, arm muscles, the origin of the word cameroons tobecomes, butter composition, Lincoln Memorial statue, and island impacts on earth’s surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Sharp Inc
Americanshand
Woolley
Camerouns
Togoland
L. Sattyika
Ruanda - Urundi
Cameroons
French Togoland
South 2
West Africa
New Guinea
Western Samoa
Piceisillt Brothers
House
Abraham Lincoln
Txtiver
C.K
Saapela
A. Ib van Nicholas Zongweiter
Readers Forum on Miners and Lewis in Fayetteville
Anonymous letters discuss John L. Lewis and miners unity amid political pressure. A Fayetteville coal miner, Seth, Paul Dunaway, and Hay Pauley argue the 400,000 miners must stay united to avoid harming their gains. A reader cites vacation pay cuts under the coal administration and criticizes past Roosevelt era safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Fritor Gazette
T. Lewis
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Jon L. Lewis
Xidivor Gaerne
Tarant
Fayetteville
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Seth
Paul Dunaway
Turmoil at the top of American unions hints Beck as next
Dan Tobin at 76 eyes retirement as Dave Beck, a Seattle ally, rises within the Teamsters and may push to lead the AFL CIO. Beck's swift, disciplined moves could reshuffle power, sidelining old bosses while positioning him for the AFL-CIO presidency amid broader labor tensions and strategic rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. York
Dan Tobin
Teamsters
Junion
Pirani
Dave Beck
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Beck
Tobin
California
Washington
Oregon
Harry Bridges
Bridges
Tom Dewey
Oakland
American Federation of Labor
William Green
John L. Lewis
United States
Matt Woll
Alf Landon
Kansas
Woll
A. F. of L
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborau
Green
William L. Hutcheson
The
Carpenters
Hutcheson
Morris
Old Hutch
Miami Beach
Jimmy Petrillo
Chicago
Bearing Down on Economy and Policy Commentary
The piece critiques economic policy and production incentives, arguing against overstudy and price hikes. It laments commodity prices, grain concerns, and political buzz amid constitutional nostalgia, noting looming moves on Pennsylvania Avenue. It portrays crackpots versus competitive markets and hints at congressional memory of old governance.
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Charlenton
Walter Raleigh
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Antaken
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Hay Pauley
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Pennsylvania
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