Grow Old Gracefully and Stay Busy in Life's Journey
A reflective column traces aging, echoing George Bernard Shaw and Psalmist themes. The author muses on lifelong work, love of learning, travel, and keeping intellect active while embracing aging with gratitude. It notes insights from Leonard Merrick and Browning, and comments on local newspaper quirks and a libel scare involving a Phenix City gambling column.
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George Bernard Shaw
U._S
Robert Browning
Rabbi Ben Ezra
Navajo Trading Profits Highlighted in Dreikoff Report
Washington report reveals a suppressed Indian Affairs study detailing white traders on the Navajo reservation padding profits while Indians starve. It cites inflated prices from 15 cents canned goods to 1335 per yard calico, 120 percent pawn-shop interest, and limited cash forcing barter and pawned jewelry.
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Washington
U. S
Comissioner of Indian Affairs
Max. Dreikoff
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Affairs
Drefkoff
Indian Service
United States
Gallup. N. M
Latinos Propagandize Navajos Over Indian Rent Issues
The article portrays Navajo traders paying no rent for leased land while profits boost traders' luxury homes and gifts. It cites Dreikoff's report noting widespread poverty, malnutrition, illiteracy, and population growth on the reservation. Latin American fascists and communists exploit the Navajo situation to rally Indigenous groups south of the border.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
United States
Dreikoff
Uncle Sam
Latin America
Mexico
Sinarquistas
Peru
Apristas
Figures from history as government namesakes rise in VA records
A feature notes Longfellow and other famous names appearing in government offices. It highlights Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as an executive assistant in the Veterans Administration and mentions connections to George Washington John Adams Alfred Tennyson and the National Capital Park and Planning Commission among others.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Library — of Congress
Veterans Administration
Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow
George Washington
General Washington
United States
John Adams
Senate Armed’ Services
Securities Exchange ‘ Commission
Andrew Jackson
Alfred Tennyson
Bureau of Narcotics
National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Penicillin Emerges as Strong Tool Against Scarlet Fever
Medical tests show penicillin outperforms scarlet fever antitoxin and sulfonamides in treating scarlet fever. Penicillin rapidly clears throat streptococci, reduces complications, and shortens fever, though full recovery may take longer than antitoxin in some cases.
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Chicago
The Word of God and the Christian Assurance
The article urges reading the Bible as God's message guiding the Holy Spirit. It cites Paul's certainty in Christ and the gospel as the power of God for believers. It asserts Christ's triumph and the enduring kingdom and glory.
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Paul
Christ
Apostle of Old
God
Labor Leaders Debate Taft-Hartley Drive Role
The passage notes General Ulysses Grant Jr., Kenton Kilmer, and Joyce Kilmer in a Library of Congress setting. It highlights John L. Lewis’s aloof stance toward the Labor’s Educational and Political League, resented by AFL colleagues who created the group to oppose Taft-Hartley law supporters. Key figures Lewis, Harrison, and Matt Woll shaped plans discussed at AFL sessions in Chicago and San Francisco.
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Gic
VU. S. Grant
Kenton Kilmer
Joyce Kilmer
Library of Congress
John L. Lewis
Labor
AFL
John L
AFL Executive Council
Chicago
Wis
George Harrison
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Lewis
Harrison
Matt Woll
Photo Engravers
San Francisco
Emerg
LEPL Fades as Mine Boss Drops From AFL Labor Group
The article recounts the LEPL rise and rapid decline of a mine-union boss who led the Labor's Educational and Political League, fell out over non-communist affidavits, and shifted to aligning with GOP lawmakers as SEPL and 1948 campaign tensions loom.
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LEPL
Executive Council
Labor
AFL
Congress
Harrison
CIO
Political Action Committee
PAC
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Oyster seeding to double in Alabama coast plans
Sidney P. Landry chief seafood inspector for the state Department of Conservation announced plans to double the oyster seeding program along the Alabama coast. About twice as many seed oysters as last year’s 19,000 barrels will be planted next May and June before spawning season.
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Bayou LA Batre
Ala
Alabama
Sidney P. Landry
State Department of Conservation
Landry
South Alabama
McGhee Considered for European Aid Director Post
Washington discussions place George McGhee of Dallas Texas a 35 year old coordinator of the Greek Turkish aid program as a candidate to direct both the emergency and long range European aid programs. His backers say he is the only high government official with foreign aid program experience and he is a close friend and former assistant to William L Clayton.
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Washington
George MccGhee
Dallas
Tex
McGhee
William L. Clayton
Washington to Launch Expanded Food Drive for Europe Aid
The administration will intensify a voluntary food saving campaign to show Americans the need in Europe and the impact of aid. It plans two man teams from each state who will be briefed in Washington for two days in January before the nationwide drive begins.
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Washington
Europe
Radar Eyes Washington Eyes Radar Aid for the Blind
Eye doctors caution that a radar based device to replace the white cane is unlikely to arrive soon. Researchers from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council acknowledge progress but face issues in transmitting radar signals to the brain warning of steps and drops and distinguishing obstacles from people.
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Washington
National Academy of Science
National Research Council
UN Info Center in Moscow Faces Staffing Question
The UN information bureau in Moscow is slated to open January 15 and will decide if its six staff are all Russian or international. The head of the center is confirmed as Russian, as the UN already runs bureaus in 12 cities worldwide.
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Associated Press
Moscow
N.Y
Russia
Inflation figures delay debate on family cost study
Labor Department figures from a two year Bureau of Labor Statistics study on the cost to support a four person city family are awaited by Congress. Commissioner Ewan Clague will present them in person when committees request.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Congressional
Labor Statistics
Ewan Clague
Britain abandons plans for a world’s fair in London
London officials announce Britain will not host a world exhibition. Authorities cite cost concerns and scheduling pressures while confirming no alternative site is planned this year. Local businesses express disappointment over potential tourism impact.
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London
Britain
Morrison Promises 1951 National Arts and Science Exhibition
The Prime Minister declares a national affair in 1951 illustrating Britain’s contribution to civilization through arts science technology and industrial design. The plan aims to showcase past and present achievements as part of a cultural effort.
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Morrison
ITU Case Delays Push Hearing to January
In Washington the labor law dispute between newspaper publishers and the International Typographical Union will proceed with testimony starting in January. Preliminary questions were cleared December 9 in Indianapolis, with further rulings and the hearing before a trial examiner of the National Labor Relations Board to be adjourned until early January. Indianapolis is the likely venue though not yet decided.
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ITU
Washington
International Typographical Union
Idianapolis
National Labor Relations Board
Indianapolis
Fray Nominating Nominee Refuses VA Visit Until Confirmed
Carl R. Fray Jr. named by President Truman to head the Veterans Administration will not visit VA headquarters until Congress confirms him. He wants no one to claim he assumes powers before confirmation.
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Washington
Carl R. Fray Jr
Truman
Omar Bradley
Congress
Polish Farm Labor Contracts Near Collapse in Calgary
The Albertan reports Polish war veterans headed for Canada near disaster as workers abandon two year farm contracts. Some Polish Canadians are blamed for telling newcomers they are underpaid while farmers say the labor department misled them into believing the contracts lack bite.
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Canada
Calgary
Albertan
Department of Labor
Tough Nut for Airmen: Truman Aviation Policy Revamp
The five part report outlines government aviation agency reforms with likely significant changes. The commission faces a tough decision on responsibilities and is finishing the final draft of the section.
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Washington
Truman
Air Policy Commission
Commission
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