Charleston Gazette 1947 Thought For Today Poem
The West Virginia newspaper page notes daily and Sunday rates, AP syndication, and entry details. It prints a "First in West Virginia" flag and a poem about what truly matters in life, titled A Thought For Today by Mary E. B. Rock.
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Lobbyists in Congress Face Public Exposure Over Bias
A year after action to curb lobbyists, criticism remains that licensing gave only vague respectability. The piece notes 800 registered lobbyists, vast influence, and the use of experts, with calls for relentless exposure of pernicious practices and support for honest, open lobbying.
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Car of the Future Emphasizes Utility Over Style
A futurist view argues most people want practical cars: durable, comfortable, affordable, safe, and easy to use. Speed, appearance, and gadgets rank low, while utility vehicles like Jeeps meet broad demand for reliability and low cost.
Geriatrics Comes Into Common Use From Ancient Greek
An article notes the word geriatrics arising from an ancient Greek term for old as aging issues gain attention. The American Geriatrics Society met in Atlantic City to outline efforts for healthier longer lives and societal benefits.
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Recreation gains shown in 1946 yearbook
The National Recreation Association yearbook reports more than 2,000 American cities now have organized play facilities led by professionals or volunteers. Expenditures exceed 50 million dollars, with bond issues totaling over 22 million across 47 areas. The data show recreation aids juvenile delinquency prevention and promotes democratic teamwork and happiness nationwide.
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Washington Secrets and Western Reclamation Debate
An inconspicuous building near the Capitol stores a vast cache of German technical papers and microfilms. The content becomes a point of contention at Moscow talks, with Marshall and Molotov debating war patents as reparations while Argots Corp copies data. Congress trims funding for microfilming, prompting NAM pressure. Meanwhile six Western senators plus Styles Bridges push to restore reclamation funds, arguing national welfare. A mother in Texas continues a solo drive to clear her son’s name after a Navy investigation into a lost Florida flight. The House debate on the Voice of America bill ends amid noisy, skeptical remarks.
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Wedding birth certificate delay sparks Cuban law change
Stenographer Borgianne Hudson notes the enactment of a special Cuban law allowing a wedding to proceed without a birth certificate for William Hornvale of Huntington and Dulcita Mariq Soler from Cuba. The bride’s father, a friend of Cuba’s president, secured the change for one day enabling the marriage.
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Readers Forum Letters Express Partisan Tensions
A Gazette reader accuses Republicans of being un American while defending independent voting and democracy. Editor J W Leonard questions the claim, referencing Senator Rayburns isolationism and Truman policy. The letter praises American leadership and criticizes pacifist or compromisive stances amid Cold War tensions.
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Policy speech dangers cited by senators cited
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Peace through understanding across nations
The article quotes Senator Brewster on building lasting peace via mutual understanding between governments and people of great powers. It laments a Russia United States communications barrier and calls for open travel and exchange to learn about each other, noting American openness and Russian curiosity as shown by Ehrenberg and colleagues last year.
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Congress may cut some excise taxes this year
Ashington June 21 Some tax authorities on Capef Hill say Congress will cut a few excise taxes this year possibly on wire communications and transportation. Others doubt a general tax rollback plan, while GOP leaders deny any current plan to cut all levies.
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Baering Down By Arthur Bure Bi
An Indianapolis Star fragment reflects on democracy and unity with quotes from Herbert Hoover and Wendell Willkie. The piece hints at relief measures, travel, and easing tensions with Russia to promote peace through understanding.
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Did not agree with Mr Hoover over Europe aid decades ago
The remark recalls past policy debate about aiding Europe about 25 years ago, warning against biting the band that feeds you and the danger of opposing the ally who supports you. The speaker stresses caution toward shifting alliances and the political cost of backtracking on aid commitments.
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