Truth and Courage in War Contracts Probes
The piece calls for a full investigation of corruption rumors in war contracts after Washington Senator Mitchell and Kentucky Representative May face charges of influence to aid a munition maker. It urges FBI scrutiny, rejects political inquiry, and demands factual truth and courageous action by Congress members.
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President Truman Defends Dismissal Of O'Donnell Lies
A press conference transcript shows President Truman calling John O'Donnell's Daily News report a damned lie and says the president should not be judged by one reporter. The piece argues the president must uphold the dignity of the office and distance from misleading coverage.
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Service in Light of Jesus Life and Service Ethos
The piece reflects on Jesus teaching in Nazareth, the Last Supper, and the feet washing. It defines Christian service as submission to God's will, sacrifice, education through life, faith expressed in deeds, vicarious suffering, incarnation, and endurance. It emphasizes living Christ within and serving others as a daily vocation.
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Local officials discuss veterans housing materials and evictions
R. B. Curran notes CPA channels essential construction material to veterans but unused stock and high prices hinder home building. N. M. Cates, local justice of the peace, says eviction hearings are rising and judgments are viewed as half wrong by customers.
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High Point aviation talks spur call for action
W. T. Barber challenges a rent claim by Mr. Starnes disputing a $90 upstairs rental and calling for accuracy. Ex-mayor O Arthur Kirkman urges organized aviation effort in High Point. Chief E. K. Ingram says the city needs a better local airport to support business travel and avoid being left behind in the air age.
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Blame and Credit Over OPA Veto in Washington
Washington column argues OPA extension battle mirrors Bikini test blast with inflation risks. It weighs whether Congress or Truman caused price controls to fail, warns of inflation if controls are fully removed, and warns voters as elections approach.
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Abolished Soviet Autonomous Republics Change UN Dynamics
The article notes Soviet Russia has abolished three autonomous republics one in Mongolia and two in the Caucasus, highlighting the difference from the United States and warning that this affects United Nations voting power as Mongolia seeks membership amid unclear status. Ukraine and White Russia already in UN membership.
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Russia and Stalin Shadow the United Nations
By George Sokolsky argues Mongolia's lack of sovereignty under Russian influence and Albania's status under Soviet control. He attacks dictatorship over majority rule, condemns the UN veto system as misused by Gromyko, and contends the assembly would be dominated by Soviet aims rather than free nations.
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On Broadway Wit and Inflation Jabs in Scribbled Sage
A satirical pastiche on OPA price controls and congressional debates blends media jabs with reflections on inflation. The piece mocks critics of price controls while noting public support for strong measures, and riffs on political figures, wartime policy, and cultural tidbits in a bustling column voice.
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