Congressional Cold Reception to Peacetime Rationing
In Washington, Bowles plan to reintroduce food rationing faces a frosty response in Congress as lawmakers, backed by Secretary Clinton Anderson, resist peacetime rationing amid wartime memories and an election year. The British loan bill also faces House opposition with likely trimming from the original $3.75 billion. Senator Gerry's seat may go to J Howard McGrath. Hopkins era notes were scarce due to a no-note rule, except for Bohlen. Authorities probe veteran priorities misuse as private dealers exploit surplus property, raising potential scandal.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
United States
Congress
Swans
Clinton Anderson
House
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Senate
Peter Gerry
Gerry
McGrath
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Bari
Charles
Chip) Bohlen
Bohlen
Justice Department
War Assets Corporation
Gratton Va Post Office notice and editorial guidance
Entered as second class matter in the Gratton Virginia post office. The notice outlines voluntary communications for letters to the editor, requiring signatures and publication under the author’s name. Also lists national advertising representatives in New York and Chicago with addresses.
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Gratton Va
Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc
New York
Fifth Avenue
N. Y
Chicago
Wrigley Building
Swiss Nazi Fifth Column Revealed in Wartime Switzerland
The article details Nazi and Swiss Nazi covert activity in Switzerland, a feared fifth column, and Hitler’s empire ambitions. It notes a spy network, Swiss counter espionage lists, and the challenge of restraining domestic enemies without provoking invasion. After Stalingrad, pressure eased and Swiss vigilance softened.
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Switzerland
Hitler
Norway
Netherlands
Stalingrad
Industrial War Follows Internal Conflict
The piece argues that internal trouble leads to an industrial war where large industries act like armies, using organized influence and public power to gain economic advantages. Governmentstruck by shell shock, the trend could grow as groups become more organized, with coal and transportation as starting points.
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Washington
Cats And A Hospital Do Not Explain Stuttering
A newspaper snippet contrasts stuttering treatment at New York City National Hospital for Speech Disorders with a cat that balances on a fence. It notes stuttering affects many Americans and that relaxation helps, while the cat’s calm balance serves as a playful counterpoint to the era’s taut tempo.
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United States
New York City
National Hospital For
New York Hospital
Bible Thought For Today From Deut. 5 17
A brief Press Radio Bible Service message from Cincinnati Ohio notes that hatred in the heart amounts to murder even without breaking the law. It cites Thou shalt do no murder and urges readers to hate no one.
Over The Radio Dials Tonight Variety TV Trial Notes
Blonde column by Jean Meegan critiques the first hour long sponsored television show on NBC WNBT. She questions production value camera limitations and lack of audience while listing tonight’s NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs and times.
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E. Butterfield
Eastern Standard
New York
Jean Meegan
NBC
WNBT
Barlow
Licia Albanese
Elliott
Faye Roosevelt
Jane Froman
CBS
Bob Hawk
Jackie Coogan
Joan Davis
Radio
Music
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
ABC
Paul Whiteman
MBS
Perceptions of U S Rail Strike and Global Prestige
LAA Dewitt Mackenzie argues the quick end to the national railway strike prevented damage to the United States prestige during postwar rehabilitation. He warns prolonged disruption would aid communism versus western democracy in Europe while stressing U S food relief and export goals to 400 million bushels of wheat by June 30. He notes hunger and under nourishment abroad and the need for united U S foreign policy to maintain credibility.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Europe
United States
France
Uncle Sam
Germany
America
Hemisphere
Anderson
Lil
Lis
Une
India
China
Bulldog Drummond and Holmes at Night Showdowns
At 7 30 Bulldog Drummond headlines with a sher lock further action at nine. Charlie Moilan faces Santa Bucca in a later bout.
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Bulldog Drummond
Sherlock Holmes
Charlie Moilan
Santa Bucca
Death and teen inquest loom after fatal hunting duel
In Los Angeles an inquest into the death of 15 year old Cecil E. Graveline follows the fatal hunting incident. James Helm, 15, faces homicide charges as two other teens are held in connection with the case. Witnesses recount a staged duel amid gunfire and a torch incident. Mrs Helm collapses under the strain of the proceedings.
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James
Raymond Helm
Los Angeles
Helm
Cecil E. Graveline
Nighttime Intrigue and Hidden Affairs Unfold in New York
Jane confronts Hunt about Brenda Knight and Margot Ingalls cases while Neal Valente plans marriage, Polly Woodford’s loyalty tests the inspector’s trust, and Deane Kennard’s ties to New York’s murder web intensify. Hunt weighs public judgment against duty as tensions rise and loyalties shift.
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Hunt
Brenda Knight
Eimpoint
Woodfords
Mrs. Knight
Barry
Polly
Deane Kennard
Deane
Dita
Uick
Plak
Pee
Mr. Hunt Berwick
Jane
Margot
Claire
Polly Woodfords
Anojher
Knight
Tonto Valente
New York
Valente
Neal
Andy
Automobile industry 50th anniversary show in Detroit
Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians fly to Detroit for a three hour NBC broadcast show celebrating the automobile industrys 50th anniversary. The program features Waring orchestra soloists and glee club with many stage and radio stars, including Ath Enesne Jack Hatey Red Skelton Lou Costello and the King Cole Trio, and will be broadcast on NBC.
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Fred Waring
Detroit
Waring
NBC
King Cole
Hollywood
Grateful
Good Strategy By GEORGE Sumners Harding College Saarty
A column praising Rep. Sumners of Dallas for his 34 years in Congress, noting his constitutional law leadership and chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee. The piece argues for open public discourse and a cooling draft of public sentiment to preserve democracy and decentralization of power.
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George 5
Benson
Harding College
Saarty
Arkansas
Conissman Hatton Sumners
Anteriop
Washington
Rep. Sumners
Sumners
America
Tennessee
Hatton Sapiners
Texas
Dallas
House Judiciary Committee
Climate forecasts joke with arctic future twist
Central Press writer mocks long term climate predictions noting colder decades ahead and absurdities such as year round ice hockey and instant igloos. The piece pokes fun at reporters and forecasts a world of snowball feuds and housing shortages in a humorous, satirical tone.
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Sala
Vadh
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