Republicans seek rent control rollback and railroad protections
The piece argues that Republicans in Congress push to exempt railroads from anti trust laws and roll back rent controls, aided by big business lobbyists. It warns this would raise rents, increase costs for business, and threaten American households as Congress nears session end.
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Charleston Gazette
Linmorincit
Wea
Mall Sursebooes
Bliss
United States Senate
Republican Congress
Senate
Taft
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seland
Federal District Court
Lincoln
Nebraska
Western Railroads
Congress
Ethan
Selalom
Weak Leadership in Europe as Communists Overthrow Gov
A political commentary laments democratic governments allowing a minority of Communists to seize control. It accuses leaders of weakness and urges decisive action to round up and imprison enemies. The piece questions the real strength of those in power.
Communists plotted coup threats and calls for firm action
The author warns that communists and political adventurers aim to seize power, condemns perceived timidity in confronting subversive influences, and argues strong measures are needed to prevent a Europe and America repeat of past disasters.
Cutting Building Costs With Aluminum Wall Panels
American engineers pursue cheaper housing by a new exterior wall of two aluminum sheets with insulating between, claimed to cost 40 percent less than masonry. The one tenth weight and higher insulation promise easier handling, less material, and a masonry-like appearance as work continues on final surface finishes.
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Bo Pey
Uns
Oil for the Ages and the Promise of New Fuel Sources
The piece argues that gasoline can be derived from natural gas tar sands oil shales and coal and that big future reserves may exist on the continental shelf possibly 1000 billion barrels. It notes high refining costs but predicts tech will reduce them and warns that offshore deposits should stay under national control for emergencies.
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United States
Phaethon Returns to a Reign of Flight and Risk
The ancient tale of Phaethon echoes in modern times as science pushes to control the skies. Despite triumphs in speed and transportation, recent tragedies remind that mastery of flight remains incomplete and perilous.
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Pha¢thon
Ito
Washington Greek program controversy and political squabbles
A lengthy Washington roundup questions how ex Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska was chosen to head the Greek program amid a series of delays. It notes Gen Marshall and Gen Clay, Parkman, and Ethridge proposals, and comments on Senate and West Coast Democratic tensions, plus veteran and FBI oversight remarks.
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State Department
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Nebraska
Greece
Gen. Marshall
Lucius Clay
Germany
Henry Parkman
Boston
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Clay
Parkman
Marshall
Griswold
Congress
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Ye Louisville Couler- Journal
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Vandenberg
Paul Hallman
Studeoaker Motor Co
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Salonika
Senate
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West Virginia
Harley Kilgore
Miller
Jack Wilson
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Ed Pauley
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Sen
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Mississippi
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Thomas un-American Affairs Committee
3Vis Hullabaloo
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Robert Taylor
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Tewey
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Cong
Mitchell
Indiana
Dayton Phillips
Tennessee
Donald Jackson
California
Walter Harper
Akron
House Veterans’ Committee
Robert Tripp Ross
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Huber Aid
FBI
Notable Charleston Figures and Area Graduations Highlight Local News
RS Fanny Field elected honorary life member of Charleston Ree Estate board. War Franklin Bolarsk to receive bachelor of laws from the University of Virginia. Edward Gravis Jr named field man for R Wallace and Sons Hotel Division with Chicago HQ. J D McMann family to celebrate golden wedding with open house. Dr Harper K Hellems awarded postgraduate fellowship at Brigham, supported by life insurance funds. 4-H leaders receive pins. Ruth O Dell Nitro Edith Davis Squid Charleston Mattie Price Marmet noted. Local students win awards in Denison University and Rutgers Banking. other residents attend Carnegie Tech summer programs under GI benefits.
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Charleston Ree Estate Board
Franklin Bolarsk
M Bolarsky
McClurg St
University of Virginia
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Brown University
Providence
Coast Guard
Jiars
South Pacific
Edward Gravis, Jr
R. Wallace and Sons Manufacturing Co
Connecticut
West Virginia
Field Mananee
Midwest
Chicago
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Lewisburg
Life Insurance Medical Research Fund
Hellems
Lewis Dexter
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Boston
Mass
U. S
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America
Ruth O'Dell
Edith Davis
Squid
My. Murion
Lewis Hubbard
One Bad Apple exposes Jacksonville slum crisis
The Jacksonville Journal argues the city’s housing authority report shows near downtown slums harming democracy. It cites Durkee ville Blodgett Cumberland Road and Brentwood Park public housing as proven remedies, urging urgent private and public action to end substandard living.
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Congress
America
Jacksonville Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Durkee
Cumberland Road
Brentwood Park
Mars
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Journal
Sugar rationing ends as shortages feared this fall
The administration ends household sugar rationing while warning of possible shortages after October 31 when price controls expire. Officials predict stores may run low in November and December, urging consumers to buy sensibly to limit price hikes.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Eysrybogy
Baering Down By Arthur Baer Annotations
A fragmented political reflection from 1930s era commentary discussing Republican unity and party realignment. Mentions Dewey Stassen and Albany backing, with dated allusions to 1936 context and shifting ambitions.
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Baering Down
Arthur
Inge” Baer
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