South comes to life as farms and towns revive
Louis Bromfield reports a southern revival sparked by livestock and diversified farming, with places like Alabama, Georgia, and the TVA region reshaping economies. He notes rising land values, new houses, and wage-earning factories, urging readers to explore the transformed South and consider opportunities there.
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Ala
South
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Alabama
Georgia
Atlantic Coast
North Carolina
Virginia
Gulf of Mexico
Baron X and Frei Corps figure in Soviet UN case
Uncensored cables describe an American fugitively active as a leader of anti Russian underground networks in Poland and the Soviet zone of Germany. Baron X, born in St Paul but linked to Minnesota, Brings funds to anti‑Soviet actions and allegedly heads the Frei Corps of Barbarossa with ties to Czechoslovakia Austria and Hungary. The State Department denies any U S government connection and warns of potential U S Russia tensions.
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United Nations
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Central European Rehabilitation Association
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Europe
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Austria
Ex Secretary George Marshall Threatens Public Remarks on War Chief
Former Secretary of State George Marshall vents anger at War Plans Chief General Al Wedemeyer, privately signaling potential public comments that could raise tensions within the defense leadership.
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George Marshall
al Wedemeyer
Fault finding harms relationships and happiness
The piece argues fault finding undermines friendships and personal growth. It questions whether judging others elevates the self or improves mood, labeling fault finders as jealous or negative and urging avoidance of the habit as a liability.
Roosevelt and Seldes Ties Stir Anti Catholic Propaganda Debate
The piece accuses Eleanor Roosevelt of repeating claims that Cardinal Mindszenty was a notorious anti Semite and ties her to George Seldes, a controversial journalist. It alleges she relied on a discredited informant and distorted writings to push anti Catholic propaganda. The article links Seldes to Balabanoff and describes broader communist influence. It also questions Attlee Marshall Plan rhetoric and U.S. political maneuvers in Germany and Alaska appointments.
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Truman
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Communist International
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Dies
Seldes
Balabanoff
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Stalin
Martha Dodd
Roosevelt
Berlin
Dodd
Seldés
Budapest
Mrs. Roosevelt
England
France
Maurice Thorez
Rent Control Clash Signals Slow Path to New Law
Washington reports on congressional wrangling over rent control as March 31 federal limits approach. House and Senate seek different paths, with a home rule plan to end federal control and a Senate version allowing state managed controls, delaying final action.
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ABC
Rent Control
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Blind Brooklyn woman leads fight to end blindness
Mildred Wiesenfeld, a nearly blind Brooklyn woman in her early 20s, founded the National Council To Combat Blindness after losing most vision by V J Day. She urges funding for research to save sight, noting many go blind yearly and fear job loss. A Benefit show Lights On at Century Theatre March 27, featuring Mae West and others, backs her cause.
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Germany
Canada
Africa
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Earl] Wilson
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Art Tatum
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Paul Winchell
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