Blow to Peace in Congress Over Marshall Plan Cut
A Rand era column denounces Congressman John Taber and House leaders Martin and Halleck for a 25.7 percent cut in Marshall Plan funding. It argues the vote clashes with broad national support and harms Europe's recovery, risking Soviet propaganda and undermining U.S. international policy. The piece cites committees, officials, and the upcoming Senate role, urging reversal to preserve commitments.
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New York
House of Representatives
House Martin
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House
Marshall Flan
Congress
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Martin
Helleck
Europe
Italy
France
Greece
Russia
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Krug
Truman
Marshall
Paul G. Hollman
House Appropriations Committee
Vandenberg
Senate
Missing Link Debate Reemerges in Fossil Finds
In South Africa, Prof Charles L Camp of UC finds four foot high erect-walking remains that might not be apes and may predate human lineage by about half a million years. Some scientists doubt a direct man from monkey descent, while others joke about Soviet diplomats turning monkeys.
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South Africa
Charles L. Camp
University of California
Father of Federal Aid to Schools Pioneer Blair in New Hampshire
The article traces Benster Henry W. Blair of New Hampshire as an early advocate for federal education funding. His 10 year aid bill passed the Senate three times but died in the House. Blair also pushed a constitutional amendment against intoxicating figures, earning posthumous “Father of the 18th Amendment” recognition, though his political era was marked by mediocrity and machine politics in New Hampshire.
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Benster Henry W. Blair
New Hampshire
Senate
House
Blair
Vandenberg Foes Clash With Michigan Republicans Over Vandenberg’s Presidential Bid
The piece details Michigan GOP leaders near split over Vandenberg, with Dewey and Stassen entering the fray. It notes House conservatism, party infighting, and Vandenberg’s restraint, while stressing reporters view him as a bipartisan foreign policy figure. The article posits his unusual national stature and potential inevitability.
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Lesder Halleck
Sep
Taft
Clarence Brown
Senate
Kilkenny
Vandenbere
Washington
Philadelphia
Vandenberg
Democratc
Dewey
Mesers
Brownell
Sprague
Jaeckel
Aride Vandenberg
Borrowed Blood Keeps Boy Alive With Repeated Transfusions
Louis, a twelve year old with Cooley’s anemia, survives by weekly to monthly blood transfusions from strangers and his father, now supplied by the American Red Cross in Brooklyn. He endures cycles of fatigue and swelling between visits, hoping for a future cure while leading a normal school life and enjoying sports.
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Louis
Kings County
Cooley
Harvey Gallance
American Red Cross
Brooklyn
Ghar
Dr. Golisnce
Jong A
Lobbyist Rumely Aids Tideland Oil Push Against Truman
Washington column questions President Truman’s stance on tidelands oil and highlights Dr Edward A Rumely founder of the Committee for Constitutional Government. It outlines Rumelys German agent past, pardons, and strong backing from publishers and figures including Frank Gannett Lamar Fleming Jr Ben Clayton Harvey Fritehauf and Sen Ed Moore. The piece notes Congress contempt cases and Rumelys unusual pardon history.
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Old Boys
Pauley
Truman
Tidelands
Bers
Harry Truman
Washington
Edward A. Rumely
Rumely
Committee For
Tidelands Oil
Hils
Germany
United States
Gaston Bmeans
Ater
New York Mail
Frank Gannett
New York
Ramely
Lamar Fleming, Jr
Texas
Anderson-Clayton
Ben Clayton
Will Clayton
Harvey Fritehauf
Henry Doorly
Omaha
Ed Moore
Oklahoma
Senate
Rumery
Circuit Court of Appeals
U. S. Supreme Court
President Coolidge
Frans Munsey
New York Mail Hte
Telegram
Jon Maren
Coolidge
Atlanta
White Plains
Senate Lobby Committee
Congress
West Virginia mayor hints at parking facility plan
Intercepted 1948 message dated June 12 from George A. to Harry notes Charleston could benefit from an approach to a municipal parking building. The letter, signed from the Mayor's Office in Bluefield, West Virginia, comments on urban parking needs.
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Harry
Charleston
George A. Harry West
Bluefield
W. Va
Arrogant Labor Tactics Draw Fire Over Public Relations Push
A columnist denounces aggressive labor leaders and their plan to hire high profile PR firms. It cites a Chicago speech urging intimidation of police and military, and a New Orleans protest that disrupted a public meeting with Rep. Hartley. The piece laments the rise of loud, confrontational labor rhetoric and questions AFL and other federations backing aggressive tactics.
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Ake
CO Packinghouse
Chicago
Wilson Co
Truman
Wilson & Co
Dana. St
New Orleans
Roosevelt Hotel
Unions clash over Hartley ban and atomic energy role
Victor Riesel notes mob pickets shouting at Hartley in a New Orleans lobby while CIO director Louisvne State disavows any link to the riot. AFL Atomic Trades Council and Oak Ridge unions challenge Lilienthal over contracts and authority as broader labor groups warn against loud factions.
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Fred Peiper
Louisvsne State Cio
Union Brothers
Mr. Hartley
New Orleans
Food and Tobacco Workers
AFL
Atomic Trades Council
America
Atomic Energy Commission
Oak Ridge
Carbon and Carbides Co
Atomic Energy
David Lilienthal
Lilienthal
Atomic Trades Union
Q and A columns from The Gazette answer questions on demographics and science
The Gazette answers questions about demographics showing a US surplus of over four million women mainly in older or married groups and a two million male advantage in ages 20 to 44. plus inquiries about wartime tanks, two dollar bills, Mars observations in 1954, how passenger train names are chosen, and tax rules for veterans. The piece also notes Australia’s federation act of 1900 and January 1901 inauguration with the Duke of York opening the first federal Parliament in Sydney.
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Tacity Bureau
Eadinne
Mars
Association of American Railroads
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Carleton
Bre St. N
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Commonwealth
Duke of York
George V
Sydney
Mundt Nixon bill and 1948 political week chatter
Washington demonstrations against the Mundt Nixon bill draw nearly 4000 protesters largely Communist led as editors weigh if the people oppose the act. Mundt wins the Republican Senate nomination in South Dakota while Nixon secures both party nominations in California. Indianapolis Times notes placards do not always reflect voters. The year 1948 adds over 100 special weeks, including a national laugh week, to the calendar.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
White House
Communist Party
South Dakota
Karl E. Mundt
U. S. Senate
California
Richard Nixon
Indianapolis Times
United States
Léndon
Readers' Forum and Public Questions on Civic Issues
A letter writer James Tarron proposes public meetings where governor mayor professors and teachers discuss state issues to improve political understanding. The note calls for a Gazette style broadcast by a major network and contemplates community reaction to such debates.
Wallace and Roerich saga rattles fleshly politics
A volatile tale recaps Henry Wallace moving against mystic guru Nicholas Roerich amid accusations of espionage and politicking. The piece traces Wallace’s efforts to banish Roerich, orchestrate tax probes, and manipulate press and diplomacy to shield himself, with Ickes and Roosevelt era figures cited.
Republicans ripe for change amid long GOP rule
The piece argues Democrats should seize the moment as Republicans, in power for 16 years, have failed to deliver fair taxation and representation. It predicts a broader citizen engagement and references a gathering in Philadelphia next Monday morning to discuss the issue.
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