Decatur Roundup Shows Wallace Visit Quiet and Political Mix
A Decatur observer notes Henry Wallace’s nationwide tour yields little local impact as Alabama voters maintain Dixie slate support. Despite Wallace’s Birmingham stop drawing interest, local sentiment favors Thurmond Wright, with petitioned ballots and Alabama election rules shaping the slate. The Daily reports tepid crowds and limited publicity from Wallace and Truman factions alike.
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Wallace speech in Decatur draws focus on unspoken themes
Wallace spoke ten minutes to about 600 diverse attendees in Decatur, avoiding direct attacks and facing questions about appeasement with Russia. The piece notes his Christian principles and goals for higher living standards, education, health, and public power, while stressing that lasting change requires gradual progress beyond a single law.
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Evita Duarte de Peron seeks U S visit amid publicity push
Washington reports Eva Duarte de Peron uses a public relations drive to win U S favor and possibly pursue politics after her husband’s regime. A foundation linked to her raises funds from varied donors, now financing a radio speech and lavish gifts to Argentina’s Olympic champions, funded by the foundation’s treasury.
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Greek aid salaries under fire in U S funded relief
The Greek government balks at U S salaries paid to Greek and mission officials amid a $500 million aid package. The National Economy Commission denounces a $12 000 a year salary and a $10 000 salary as excessive and misaligned with local payrolls and U S high officers’ pay.
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Dutch ERP Spend Probed by Congressional Watchdogs
Senators Styles Bridges and John Taber probe Dutch ERP outlay amid Indonesian conflict. They note Holland’s ERP share of 400 million dollars, a 195 million World Bank loan, pursuit of a 400 million Export Import Bank loan, and daily Dutch military spending over one million dollars.
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Lofty ideals clash with practical rules
A reflective remark notes a man struggles with unpractical approaches despite high-minded aims. His mind is agile in theory but hampered when crossing to pragmatic action, leaving a tension between aspiration and doable steps. The passage implies a broader critique of impractical idealism.
Dutch money trail under Dutch resistance to embargo
Bridges and Taber question how the Dutch finance costly military operations as they resist a blockade on Indonesia. They accuse Dutch leaders of funding from ERP loan funds while receiving large U S handouts. European Cooperation Administrator Paul Hoffman also probes the Dutch use of aid money.
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U.S. Claims Nazi Propaganda Diary as Property Revenue
The diary of Joseph Goebbels has earned the alien property custodian over 200000 dollars. A Berlin bound manuscript once exchanged for 16 cartons of cigarettes drew early syndication hopes before Assistant Attorney General David Bazelon claimed it as U.S. property. Revenue has since flowed to the Treasury.
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Princess Margaret Rose to visit the United States next year
The article notes Britain's Princess Margaret Rose plans a U S visit next year while Chiang Kai-shek seeks relief aid for war refugees and pushes for a new currency backed loan. It also mentions export quotas to Czechoslovakia and developments in Russia's munitions output.
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Debate Over Atheists On Radio See FCC Public Interest Rule
Washington reports on a congressional hearing debating whether radio stations should air atheist viewpoints. The FCC says stations must allow contrasting views in the public interest, but dissenters argue equal time is not guaranteed. The 1948 Scott case prompted industry questions and a House inquiry led by Rep Haness.
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Opposition to McKittrick Nomination for ECA Post
World War II critics oppose the appointment of Thomas McKittrick as chief ECA adviser. They allege he was an official of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland during the war and that the bank had Nazi ties.
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Tat With Feeding Problem Needs Doctor's, Parents' Help
A child who refuses to eat falls into three groups: sick children with appetite loss, well children mishandled by parents, and those with emotional disturbances. Pediatric guidance stresses not forcing food and correcting mother child dynamics to prevent poor appetite.
Speaking of Lines Across Professions
A Toronto Telegram writer notes lines have varied meanings: farmers use straps, sailors think of parts of plays, a satiety lady sees facial damage, railroad workers have another sense, and salesmen, party and color lines, telephone lines, clothes lines all expand the term. The rambling piece hints at fitting a new fit for installments.
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Pegler Criticizes Washington Witch Hunt Critique
As Pegler sees it, Bert Andrews and The Herald Tribune face sharp criticism for praising a book on civil liberties. The column accuses Andrews of sensationalism and links to anti red hysteria, recalling past expulsions tied to political beliefs and union actions.
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Pick Your Pick and Parodies Across Years
A collage of comic exchanges and quotes including weight jokes about a grandmother on a spinning wheel, a book review on ends of books, a whale tale, and political quips. It ends with a London policeman correcting a question about Big Ben and time.
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