Hypocrisy in West Point over Blanchard and Davis football plea
The piece defends Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis who sought four months leave to play pro football after commissioning as second lieutenants. It condemns Patterson for denying the request while accusing West Point and Annapolis of hypocritical self praise and double standards in recruiting star players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Doc” Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Army
Congress
West Point
Military Academy
Blanchard
University of North Carolina
Navy
Annapolis
Davis
Prestige and social ranks among youths in old surveys
A historical note reviews magazines Occupations and Time on how youths rank prestige of professions. Doctors rise but clean-hand occupations stay top eight. farmers slip. overall class consciousness shapes attitudes more than pay or service. Newspapers are missing from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Dean
D.G Patterson
Leaders Cite Economic Dedevelopment Efforts For Postwar Prosperity
The Committee for Economic Development urged a confident postwar plan, predicting full employment and prosperity despite warnings. Leaders argued against doom and urged proactive policy, noting past success and the need for clear national labor policy after 1946 strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Thoughtful Views on Beer Law from The Enterprise
In a 1947 letter published January 15, John Oakley quotes state patrolman Robert I. Barr urging a law to ban serving beer and wine on premises to prevent drunken driving and reduce highway accidents. He argues for further action to end all drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. Barr
John 8. Oakley
Thoughts on liquor and famine critique by Rep Voorhis
The piece argues liquor production wastes grain that could feed starving people and blames alcohol for social ills. It cites Rep Jerry Voorhis on 1946 grain use and calls for government reform, honest law officers, and staunch gospel preaching against liquor industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Voorhis
California
Portal to Portal idea and its authors questioned
The Union cites Edwin A. Lahey on the portal to portal concept but questions Ben Riskin as its author noting Riskin remains at $60 a week while serving as an international representative for the CIO electrical workers and handling Sylvania plants. The piece credits the union with defending the idea in court and contrasts it with Roosevelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Mine, ” and Smelter Workers
Ben Riskin
CIO Electrical Workers
Sylvania Electric Co
Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
United States Supreme Court
United Mine Workers
Eureka
Lahey
Allcle
Riskin and Pressman in the Portal to Portal Paid Debate
The piece traces Riskin as originator of the portal to portal pay idea, developed with Pressman and pushed by CIO unions. It notes hearings in 1940 and a 1942 Supreme Court ruling by Justice Black in a 5-4 decision. It critiques retroactive wage claims and warns of inflation and purchasing power impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riskin
Lee Pressman
Pressman
Philip Fleming
Salt Lake City
Birmingham
Fleming
Harold Stein
Supreme Court
Justice Black
Lahey
Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
CIO
John L. Lewis
Mount Clemens
Behind the News Washington Candidacy Talk and Promotions
The piece outlines early presidential promotion activity among Democrats and Republicans. Truman is seen as heir apparent while Wallace fades. Stassen pursues a private campaign with national buildup. Taft limits promotion to media questions, with other Republicans expanding activity in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Eisenhower
Wallace
Marshall
Stassen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Baldwin
Connecticut
New England
Martin
Pacific Coast
Warren
California
Ohio
Bricker
Taft
Taft Seen as Rising Leader Despite Early Senate Tactics
Paul Mallon argues Taft could become Senate leader and influence the lower chamber due to original thinking and a strong staff. Critics say Taft overemphasized politics with the Bilbo affair. others note Senator Vandenberg could gain if international affairs rise. The writer remains skeptical about a boss race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Senate
Bilbo
Vandenberg
FDR Laugh Lines and Anecdotes From a Roosevelt Biography
A collection of Roosevelt anecdotes highlights his diplomacy wit and leadership. The anecdotes cover dinner table quips from Talleyrand to his playful autographs and sharp remarks about prohibition and bigots. FDR’s public speeches and fireside charm are noted along with his skill in guiding the Ship of State through crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDR
Statesman Talleyrand
Talleyrand
Ship of State
Roosevelt
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
D. A. Rawley
Robert L. Thompson
Associated Press
Associated
National Renoun Budd CO
Lexington Ave
N. T. City
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Pyson
Committee For Economic Dedevel
Jeremiahs
J.T
Robert Killam
Springfield
Mass
George Sokolsky
Paul Mallon
Winchell
New York
Yalta
Douglas Cornell
North Pole
South Pole
White House
Roose
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