Johnathan Daniels backs Truman for reelection
Raleigh editor Johnathan Daniels a Democratic National Committee member says he will support Truman. He predicts Truman will fight back as foreign policy is attacked and notes possible rivals like Senator Douglas and Senator Sparkman as potential running mate options.
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Johnathan Daniels
Raleigh, N. C
Mr. Truman
Truman
Democratic Party
Douglas
Illinois
John Sparkman
Alabama
Forgotten Stockholders In Tax Rich Era
The Oklahoma City Oklahoman notes that despite a large potential business year, profits after taxes may lag as Congress considers about 6.5 billion dollars in new taxes with corporations paying a sizable share. Government contracts boost profits, but stockholders face smaller dividends as taxes rise and plant expansion continues.
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Congress
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
United States Air Force Power Breaks Perceived Limits
Elton C. Fay reports that U S military planners claim the Air Force now wields explosive power greater than all gunpowder to Hiroshima. Officials assert the U S could strike Russian targets quickly if war comes, while remaining committed to preventing global conflict.
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United States
Pearl Harbor
Elton C. Fay
Associated Press
United States Air Force
Fay
U S. Air Force
Hiroshima
U. S
Air Force
Sea Service
Russia
Kremlin
Democratic leaders discuss McCarthy attack on Marshall
A Washington meeting of Democratic leaders weighed responses to Senator McCarthy's attack on Secretary of Defense Marshall. Hubert Humphrey urged a mass walkout while Lyndon Johnson favored counter moves. McMahon warned against debating McCarthy as he sought to undermine administration witnesses.
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Washington
McCarthy
Defense Marshall
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Hitler
German Republic
Humphrey
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
George
Georgia
Byrd
Virginia
Marshall
McMahon
Connecticut
MacArthur
Military justice reform stalled by political appointments
The article argues the G I system has long lacked proper military justice and that reforms may be derailed by Gen Harry Vaughan and Attorney General McGrath appointing two of their supporters to the new military court of appeals. It cites World War scandals as the catalyst for creating the court.
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G. I
Harry Vaughan
Justice Department
Vaughan
McGrath
Military Court of Appeals
How Much Speed
Arlie B Davidson argues that pushing speed in life and transport risks safety and longevity. He notes modern life increases life expectancy yet fast living and fast travel can shorten it. He warns careless speed endangers drivers pedestrians and animals alike, urging reason over speed.
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Post Office Department
The Military Justice Fight Behind Truman's Pick
During World War II a new uniform code of military justice was crafted with a Supreme Court of military appeals. President Truman resisted White House cronies and pressed the American Bar Association to submit qualified judges. The Defense Department instead pressed Lt. Col. Paul Brogman to resign, amid wartime resignations prohibited by executive order.
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American Bar Association
Marshall-Patterson
White House
Vaughan
John Steelman
Donald Dawson
Bar Association
Truman
Military Court of Appeals
McGrath
Defense Department
Edmund M. Morgan
Harvard Law School
Paul Brogman
Louisiana
Tulane Law School
Mitchell Field
Maneuvering over civilian judges for new military court
The article describes a string of political appointments to a new military court. It details how Colonel Brosman was placed despite a civilian-judge requirement, Latimer was chosen by General Vaughan, and McGrath and Green pressured for Quinn to secure a federal judgeship. Quinn was ultimately sidelined as Ed Leahy and John Pastore filled seats.
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Defense Department
Brosman
George W. Latimer
Utah Supreme Court
Vaughan
National Guard
McGrath
Robert E. Quinn
Rhode Island
McGarth
Green
Quinn
Ed Leahy
Senate
John Pastore
Pastore
Leahy
White House
Labor council responds to Pegler attacks on Alsup
Clark County labor officials publish in The Nevada Citizen a rebuke of Westbrook Pegler and his Las Vegas articles. They accuse Pegler of smearing union leaders led by Ralph Alsup, noting Alsup’s past youthful errors and his roles as president of the Central Labor Council and vice president of the Nevada State Federation of Labor.
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Central Labor Council
Clark County
Nev
Ralph Howard Alsup
state Federa__ tion
A. F. Pegler
Las Vegas Painters’ Union For Justice
Nevada Citizen
County Labor Council
Alsup
B. J. Lydon
Pegler
Westbrook Pegler
Daily Press
Las Vegas
Mister Pegler
Nevada Citizens’ Committee
Jurisprudential Abodes
Roge Foley
District Attorney's Office
Foley
Albert Edward Cahlan
Review-Journal
Ralph Alsup
Texas
Cahlan
Democratic Party
Nevada
Old West
Roosevelt
Truman
Nevada State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
MacArthur Trip Through Texas Sparks Memories and Moments
An Innocent bystander recalls General MacArthur in Texas as heat, poise, and restless energy mark the tour. He notes his composure on planes, mingling with Mrs MacArthur, aides, and reporters, and even stops to greet a stenographer. Weather breaks and a Cotton Bowl stop are described along with a dramatic storm and the crowd’s cheers.
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New York
INS
MacArthur
Texas
Arthur
Houston
Dallas
Cotton Bowl
Gen. MacArthur
Office Cat and Epigrams From Junin to Stand Porter
A collage of humorous lines and moral maxims includes OFFICE CAT by Junin, Stand Porter at the door of thought, a bread joke about a Decatur husband and his wife, a worry metaphor, and a travel tale of an Indian brave and an efficiency expert.
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Grenville Kleiser
Decatur
California
Labor conflict and pardon defend Ralph Alsup
The piece argues Alsup’s unconditional Texas pardon proves his honesty and integrity. It condemns dragging up past records to attack organized labor and urges labor to unite against anti labor forces led by Westbrook Pegler. The article portrays Alsup as a respected figure among unions despite criticism.
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Ralph Alsup
Texas
Nevada Desert
Westbrook Pegler
Perils and Parables in a Cashier Cafe Roughhouse
A rough cafe confrontation ends with a large man seeking Pederson and battering a timid man who claims the name. In a separate note a butcher’s picnic yields Pitcher family wins and a quip on high heels. A burglar attic joke closes the cut.
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Big Man
Pederson
Farmer's Advocate warns US lags Britain in muddling through
The Farmer's Advocate argues that United States leadership struggles more than Britain did in past eras, urging sharper strategic steadiness and coherent policy. It cites historical comparisons and calls for improved governance to handle complex global issues.
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United States
Britain
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Davidson
Modern
Jericho
IRON
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Gene Ahern
International News Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Formosa
Junin
Pitcher
Jake Pitcher
MGM
Sucemario
Battleground
Princess
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