Washington chaos critique and Morgan county turnout call
The piece rails at temporary legislation and nationwide strikes harming industry while urging voters in Morgan County to turnout for the June 4th elections. It notes unemployment, inflation risks, and calls for action on governor and county offices amid a broader national critique. It highlights a local primary turnout of 8,000 of 10,000 and urges continued participation to prove government interest.
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Public Service Commission
Morgan County
Decatur Industry Faces Coal Shortage Outlook
The Decatur Industry anticipates four more weeks of coal supply as a strike looms. Fuel dealers warn the worst impact will come next winter when coal stocks run dry.
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Decatur
Mechanization to end employment in the Southern farm sector
The author argues that mechanization will displace up to five million workers in the South and declares progress cannot be stopped. The focus should be on meeting the ensuing problem without turmoil between employers and workers, suggesting orderly adaptation.
Truman Promised to Meet National Emergency Without Political Considerations
Editorial urges President Truman to act for the United States and for all the people, arguing respect across factions hinges on handling the crisis without political calculations or weighing partisan concerns.
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Truman
United States
John L Lewis and the 12 Day Coal Production Standoff
Commentary argues a showdown with John L Lewis is unavoidable as the nation endures a partial 12 day coal production period. The piece labels Lewis as a dictator and warns that weaker workers face further strikes if he is not challenged.
Daily staff puzzled by campaign timing influence
The Daily staff expresses puzzlement over whether the end of one political campaign and the near conclusion of another affected the publisher’s decision making. Details remain unclear as editors defer to ongoing political context.
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Daily
Gasoline Safe Side Buying Drama At Filling Station
A filling station operator recalls how drivers rush to fill up as rumors of a railroad strike impact gas supplies. He admits he himself orders a bit more gas than needed to be safe while noting his own station’s stock remains adequate. The scene underscores general public caution during possible disruptions.
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Memphis
Tennessean calls for federal probe over Crump threat letter
The Nashville Tennessean urges the arrest of the writer of a threatening letter mailed to Boss Crump, asserting it is a federal crime. It notes the FBI’s role and doubts a local investigation can uncover all who aided the extortion plan, including possible political opponents.
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Memphis
Nashville
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Bar of Justice
Boss Crump
United States
Chicago
Revised Capone, Inc
FBI
Westbrook Pegler on a German POW camp guard talk
Westbrook Pegler relays a long dialogue with a guard at a German POW camp in the far suburbs. The exchange covers democracy, Nazi parallels, labor versus government control, and disillusion with both American and German systems.
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Inflation debate shadows OPA impact on everyday purchases
A Washington letter laments OPA flaws as groceries reveal inflated prices and lower quality. The writer notes higher costs for eggs butter candy and beverages due to tie-in sales and price distortions, arguing inflation persists despite OPA claims. Local notices follow about visits and a YMCA bowling trophy winner.
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Washington
Congress
OPA
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
White House Pressure Aims to Curb Local Strikes
The White House presses CIO President Phil Murray to head off upcoming minor strikes as coal and rail tensions ease. Officials fear political fallout from walkouts that, while smaller than major industry strikes, disrupt local areas.
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Washington
White House
CIO
Phil Murray
Katcha Koo Musical Variety Night at Princess Theater
Two hundred fifty Twin Citians of all ages are to perform in the second and final show of the musical extra vaganza Katcha Koo at the Princess theater. The piece is presented amid a chaotic scene referencing democracy, Nazis, and economic strife with onlookers, neighbors, and a Mr. Spelvin commenting on politics and survival.
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Ickes
Joe Davies
Government tax fight stalls five new fast passenger ships
Tax claims of 40 million dollars against shipping lines stall Maritime Commission plans for five large high speed passenger and passenger car vessels for Mediterranean and South American runs. Government seeks to tax funds set aside for ship purchases, which lines say are tax free. Shipbuilders bid on the five ships weeks ago. Commission warns it will operate essential routes if private lines won’t.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Swiss fund offers food for one million children
The Swiss federal council allocates food to the Swiss Fund for six weeks to feed one million starving European children. Drought in Eire threatens a winter food shortage.
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Bern
Dublin
Eire
Nazi war crime trial delays loom into August
Mereng Allied prosecutors now expect the Nazi war criminals trails to extend into August with 21 defendants possibly awaiting verdicts. In Switzerland the federal council warns trade associations to slow building and investment to protect economic balance. In Poland the ministry of navigation and foreign trade projects a 15 percent share, about 44 000 tons.
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Bern
Switzerland
Federal Council
Warsaw
Poland
Ministry of Navigation and Foreign Trade
Winchell Brand of War Talk Traces to John L Lewis
This wartime column notes Walter Winchell's attacks on John L Lewis and the Mine Workers Journal, criticizes sympathy for Nazi prisoners, mocks censorship, and recounts remarks about Churchill and other public figures. It comments on postwar strikes and public debates, referencing Benadryl rumors and a Nazi guards’ confinement in a U. S. prison camp.
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John L.lewis
Lewis
John Louse
German Merchant Fleet Reimagined Amid War Reallocations
Fragmentary report notes discussions on redistributing ships from the former German merchant fleet. Sources suggest postwar shifts may reduce Russia's share and alter control of seaborne assets. Details remain unclear due to OCR gaps.
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Russia
Personal Paragraphs Washington Coal Strike Touches Barber
In Washington Oddone, a bar ber for John L. Lewis, urges the union leader to recall workers to end the coal strike, linking it to restoration of air conditioning in the mines. Separately, Polish Ambassador Oskar Lange may be offered a permanent U N Security Council post or continued as ambassador, with a June decision expected.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Barber
Capitol briefs report on Klan revival and exports
Washington reports Attorney General Clark monitoring Ku Klux Klan revival in several states with possible federal action. Commerce official Arthur Paul says Germany and Austria may start exporting goods such as china and optical jewelry wines in months. Justice Department reviews wire snipping of AFL President William Green to assess possible federal communications act violation.
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Washington
Clark
Arthur Paul
Commerce Department
Europe
Germany
Austria
China
Justice” Department
AFL
William Green
Poland expects vodka tax to yield over a quarter of national income
Warsaw projects the vodka tax will contribute more than 25 percent to Poland 1946 national income. Buenos Aires and London sign a 10 year pact allowing commercial flights in each other territory and permitting further treaties that do not conflict with this agreement.
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Poland
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Britain
Germans Hope for War Between America and Russia
The Times' Berlin newsboy Ray Daniels says Germans live in hope a U S Russia war will arise. They believe such a conflict offers a chance to revive Nazism, viewing Allied clashes as opportunity for Nazis to rise.
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Times’ Berlin
Ray Daniels
America
Russia
Echoes of Old Yankee Era and White House Press Stunts
The clip recalls Leo Durocher's days with the Yankees as a fan heckles him during a stadium moment. Washington Star columnist Willard Price reshaped press access by staging outside White House interviews, prompting a presidential response. A quip at Milton Berle by Jack White adds a final backstage punchline.
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White House
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Price
Washington
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