North Carolina lawmakers quietly doubt Harry Truman run
Editorial notes NC congressional delegation prefers Truman not to run. Most fear a Truman bid would fail, and expect a Republican next President and next Congress. Several NC figures express ambivalence, hoping another Democrat could win but not urging Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Deane
North Carolina
Congress
Harry Truman
Pendergast
St. Louis
Harry
Clyde R. Hoey
Clyde Hoey
Truman
Hoey
Kerr
Oklahoma
Russell
Georgia
Carl Durham
High Point
Barry Truman
Woman Anointing Jesus Sparks Theological Reflection
The essay recounts Luke's gospel account of a sinful woman anointing Jesus' feet, debates Mary Magdalene identifications, and contrasts Luke with Matthew Mark and John. It notes Jesus' forgiveness of the woman's sins, the master’s praise, and theological implications from W A B.
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Job
Paul
God
Luke
Jesus
Matthews
Mark
John
Theophilus
James T. Carolyn
Simon
Bethany
Jerusalem
Mary Magdalene
Mary of
Magdala
Christ
Mary
Galilee
Judas
Moffatt
Jesus Christ
Senator Douglas Faces Row Over McDonald Nomination
Washington report recounts Senator Douglas accusing the SEC of undermining Harry A. McDonald as RFC hopeful. McDonald, a former milkman from Detroit, is described with theatrical flair as he defends himself against potential conflicts of interest while reporters demand fair treatment.
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A and Exchange
Harry A. McDonald
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
McDonald
Truman
RFC
Stuart Symington
Detroit
Man
Congress
Bill Ares
Caruso
Senate
University of Chicago
SEC
Internal Revenue Bureau
Douglas
Mr. McDonald
Lachrymal Abecedarian
White House
New York Times
Christian Science Monitor
Jack
New York Herald
Nationalism in Egypt and the 1936 treaty dispute fallout
The article traces Egyptian nationalism from 1882 to 1951, criticizing foreign domination and Britain’s occupation. It discusses Anglo Egyptian talks, the 1936 treaty, Sudan issues, Suez Canal, and the Muhib forces, noting a stalled path to solutions amid British resistance and regional pressures.
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Egypt
Russia
Woodrow Wilson
Asia
India
China
Sun Yat-sen
America
Soviet Russia
Gandhi
Great Britain
Oats
Sudan
Astea
Britain
Suez Canal
Nile Valley
Sociee and
Socialist
Pensaerate Oy
Ate
Anglo Bey Pocono
Abea Ec
Radical
National Moslem
Laheya
Rance Arkey
Middle East
Sen
Pakistan
Nahas Pasha
United States
Oes
United Nations
Duffy the Goat terror of Joliet and Chicago
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Duffy known as the Goat a brutal figure linked to mayhem and murder for hire. The tale notes his time in Joliet state prisons his Montreal run‑in and Chicago notoriety with police and patrons at a waterfront venue.
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Itzgergeen
Lokely
Duffy
Joliet Pen
Dufay
Montreal
Chicago
Dave
Charlie Pabet
Ilie
Lea
Goat
Rlie
Margie
Lake Michigan
Grant Park
Recall of Grunewald Sought Ahead of Tax Scandal Probe
Washington Grunewald is urged to testify before Cecil King’s committee as part of the California tax fraud investigation. The piece sketches the diverse backgrounds of the involved lawyers and figures, noting Grunewald’s health issues and the broader cast in a dramatic, Saroyan-like frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Henry W
the Dutchman
Grunewald
California
Cecil King
District of Columbia
Federal Grand Jury
King Committee
William Saroyan
King Committee Ae
Omnes
Theron Lamar Caudle
North Carolina
Charles A. Oliphant
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Abraham Teitlebaum
Cecago
al Capone
Bert Naster
Florida
Frank
Frey Nathan
Pittsburgh
Ae Knohl
Nathan
Senate
Matthew Neely
West Virginia
Joseph W. Mon
W. Ton
Neely
Georgetown
South Africa
U. S
U. S. Navy
Naval
Y.M.C.A
Foreign Relations Ittee
Blican National Committee
Bns
New Fark
Laney Marth
Quotations on marriage, education, and belief from notable figures
A collage of quotes from Ginger Rogers on combining marriage and career, Robert Hutchins on American education, Salvatore Volpe on wealth, a Baltimore man after a suicide attempt, a jab about conferences by Charles Low, and Dr. Charles Francis Potter on religion.
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Ginger Rogers
Robert Hutchins
Ford Foundation
Charles Francis Potter
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