Democratic Dilemma Over Presidential Term Traditions
The article debates whether the Democratic Party should nominate Harry Truman in 1948 or back Eisenhower or Marshall. It argues breaking unwritten term limits could salvage the party while risking voter backlash from Roosevelt era precedents and calls for a bold new candidate to unite wavering factions.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
George Washa
Harry Truman
Vention
Truman
Llicans
Eisenhower
Marshall
Truman For No Better Reason Than He Was the Object of One of Mr. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
General Eisenhower
General Marshall
Democratic Party
Critics Advocate Tax to Fund Education and Local Uplift
Opinion letters argue liquor tax could fund higher teacher pay without extra tax burden. Prohibition critics contend on premise beer bans resemble a futile war. questions rise about enforcement and effectiveness of past temperance laws. Residents urge modernization and community improvement through sensible policy.
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Everett B. Hill
Public debate on temperance laws and local control
Letters reveal mixed views on prohibition legislation and local option. Citizens, police, and officials question enforcement impacts, with opinions from Judge MacRae, Deputy Roach, Rep Crissman, and Col Hatcher, plus praise for a Jaycees show and calls to trust local voters.
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C. C. Stoker
Department of Enforcement
D. C. MacRae
John Roach
Walter Crissman
War tax debate stirs as excise rates renewed early
Washington reformers rushed to renew heavy excise levies on liquor furs jewelry and other items arguing the public would buy less without tax relief. Republicans backed a six month advance renewal to curb lobbyists while industry advocates overstate potential savings from abolishing taxes.
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Washington
House Republicans
Congress
House
Debunking a New Deal Spending View in Budget Logic
Paul Mallon argues that spending on battleships and luxury goods would shrink under a $50 weekly income. He critiques Truman’s budget for overestimating revenue and notes tax rules that tax government bond interest, recapturing much of the debt service. He suggests figures reveal oddities in current fiscal reporting.
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Truman
Simms Rips Dies and Rankin Panels Over Funds
Columnist laments how the Dies committee and Rankin group were never starved of money yet failed to yield facts. He cites $675,000 spent without results, campaign-style broadcasts, and public scorn for political theater while praising critics who push for accountability.
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Philip Simms
House
Simms
Dies Committee
Rankin Group
Rankin and Dies
Gould
Pearson
Heater
Bill Stern
Mr. W
Mr. Laurie
Gus Edwards
Jessel
Nyc
Myron Cohen
Joe Cook
al Jolson
Fred Allen
Ben Bernie
Bobby Clark
Will Mahoney
Ryan and
Lee
Joe Laurie
Bronson
Palace
Runyon Fund
Sam Shreere
Miami
Be Still and Know God in Quiet Faith
W A B reflects on the Psalmist and mysticism, contrasting quiet trust with worldly sights. He urges calm, righteous living, prayer, and patience, noting God’s constancy, love, and the need for quiet minds amid life’s storms and suffering.
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Corse
Emerson
Jehovah
Christ
Jesus
W.A.B
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