Liberalism and Conservatism in the Cold War Era
The piece discusses a wartime deficit of 1.811 billion dollars in 1948 49 and the need for budget reform. It argues that Congress must cut spending or raise taxes, and links deficit pressures to military and foreign aid while urging modernization of the budget process. It then defines liberalism as a flexible attitude favoring solutions and contrasts it with conservatism, stressing that both can coexist and that action defines liberalism.
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Truman
Russia
Congress
Hoover Commission
Senators Move To 1859 Capitol Room For Repairs
Sound effects fade as senators work in an old Capitol room last used in 1859. Limited space for newsmen and the public means fewer utterances. some lawmakers model themselves on Daniel Webster and Henry Clay to influence the smaller, niche audience.
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Capitol
Senate
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Weather Relief Eases Drought Fears on East Coast
Light rain finally fell on the eastern seaboard easing concerns over a prolonged dry spell. The remark hints that Congress might have faced criticism if the weather bureau had not issued rain soon.
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Congress
Weather Bureau
Taft as a national leader shaping postwar policy
A portrait of Senator Robert A. Taft as a unifying political figure who transcends partisanship and guides Congress with a constructive, principled approach. The piece credits his leadership during the 80th and 81st congresses, resisting partisan pressures and guarding the nation from costly, improvised spending. It foresees continued attacks from labor and allies, but asserts Taft’s stature and the era’s shift toward national welfare over class struggle.
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Congress
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Dewey
Stassen
Senate
Herbert Hoover
A. F. of L
Robert’ A. Taft
America
Congress in Chaos as Remodel Brings Barking Heat to Halls
Displaced lawmakers fill crowded corridors of Washington with makeshift desks and noisy equipment as the Capitol undergoes renovation. The scene includes added heat and new gadgets while senators and reporters bicker over space and who gets the first interview.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Casual Comment on Life and Safety Values
A local citizen laments public reaction to fatalities noting murder cases draw discussion while highway deaths during holidays are dismissed as routine. The piece praises the National Safety Council for promoting safety and soil conservation while urging personal responsibility.
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National Safety Council
Sanitary Step at Magic Sandwich: Paper Cups Adopted
The Magic Sandwich shop started using paper cups for water ice tea and milk last Saturday. Management voluntary change aims to improve sanitation and cut costs from glass breakage, with expectations of wider adoption citywide due to cooperative restaurant sanitation efforts.
Hiss Trial Ends With No Verdict in Perjury Case
A 14 hour jury deliberation failed to reach a verdict in the Alger Hiss perjury case. Eight jurors favored conviction while four opposed. Judge Kaufman discharged the panel and a retrial is expected next fall unless new testimony emerges. The piece notes differences between British and American juries and reflects on broader themes of justice and public perception.
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England
America
Alger Hiss
Eght
Hiss
Chambers
Russia
Florida Orange Blossom State Flower Feature
A tongue in cheek note mentions the Florida state flower, the orange blossom, while a humorous aside references a fashion mishap as a woman in a newsroom uses tooth powder instead of talcum in a heated moment.
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Florida
Miss Liberty arrives in New York amid theater buzz
Winchell reports Miss Liberty opens at the Imperial Theatre with a four week Philadelphia run worth 170000. The piece highlights Hone Blondell Sara Churchill praise and notes on Broadway and MGM figures, plus trivia about actors, shows, and radio TV moves.
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Stege
Miss Liberty
Imperial Theatre
Phila
Sentinels
Dodgers & Hammerstein
The
Theatre Guild
Margaret Truman
Fredie March
Mrs. March
Roxy Theatre
Equity Council
Leueen MacGrath
Edward
Sarah Churchill
MGM
L. B. Mayer
N. Y
Movie Memos and Metro Miscellany From Broadway
A collage notes theatre trends and personalities. Westerns and hill-billy bands play for $1.75 admissions while Janet Blair entertains with song and dance. 20th Century Fox plans You're My Everything with Stanley Ridges as the studio chief. Zanuck and Garbo anecdotes appear amid industry chatter. The N Y Times photo of Adolphe Menjou raises eyebrows as NBC eye tunes and Composer's Corner headlines debut.
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Janet Blair
Hollywood
Stanley Ridges
Zanuck
Red Shoes
Loew
Garbo
Republic of
San Marino
20Th Century-Foxes
N. Y
Fragmented Clues Sketch Historical Word Puzzle
A scanned puzzle fragment lists clues on flags, gods, plants, and measurements with partial numbers and stray letters. It hints at a crossword style grid describing terms like palm, goddess, and state abbreviations, but readable entries are sparse and interwoven with garbled text.
Deep Mud and River Facts Echoes in Puzzle Answer
Fragmentary notes reference mud, river, and social events with scattered terms including afternoon parties witnesses and names. The text hints at a puzzle answer tied to a river context and local clues without complete details or clear chronology.
Clues Across Short Entry on Language and Chemistry
A compact listing presents four Gaelic terms and four language hints plus chemical and musical references. It includes a numeral 440ne suffix and a note on certum symbol and a fish sauce item.
Lilienthal Testimony Frames AEC Staff Departures
Chairman David E. Lilienthal testifies before the Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee about staff resignations blamed on family reasons. He argues mismanagement is not on the Atomic Energy Commission’s part, defending the agency amid personnel attrition.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Comission
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
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George Dixon
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Ways and Means
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California
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Barkley
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New Hampshire
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Toledo
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Death Valley
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Burns & Allen
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DiMaggio
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Stork Club
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Frederick the Great
Ted Mack
Jonathan Swift
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