Housing Bill Faces House Hurdles In Public Housing Push
The Wagner Ellender Taft long range housing bill, backing 125000 public housing units yearly for four years, clears Senate but stalls in the House Banking Committee. Housing Administrator Wyatt supports it, while lobby groups oppose the public housing phase. The bill’s fate hinges on committee action as public housing remains uncertain.
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Georgia’s Talmadge campaign linked to white supremacy explained
The Christian Science Monitor notes Georgia’s return to the county unit system after the US Supreme Court voided the white primary. It argues the system’s bias favored Talmadge allies, subverting Carmichael’s majority, and warns the move risks reforms already achieved.
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Ehrenburg Impressions of America Under Scrutiny
The Soviet writer Ilya Ehrenburg critiques American press coverage in Col lier's, mixing truths and omissions. He claims bias against Russia and ignores both governments, while critics call his view distorted and preachy, failing to foster mutual understanding.
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What the PWs learned from U S re education program
German prisoners of war at Camp Shanks Fort Eustis and Atlanta Camp answered what they learned during internment. They praised freedoms and democracy, noted poverty and discrimination, and questioned propaganda and American habits. About 64 percent favored by democracy instruction.
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China Betrayed by Allies in Postwar Talks
The piece laments China's marginalization after World War II noting Paris snub, Singapore pledge on Hong Kong, and Yalta concessions to Soviet Russia over Manchuria. It argues the United States betrayed its ally China while domestic interference and geopolitical bargaining shaped a bleak postwar fate.
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Sokolsky critique of U S China policy and ambassador choices
By George Sokolsky argues the United States coddles communists and mistrusts allies in China. He attacks General Wedemeyer and Admiral Stuart while condemning Truman's choice of ambassadors and Western policy toward Chiang Kai shek and Japan. He warns China policy risks balance in Asia and questions U S interests.
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Holy Cross placement bureau guides returning servicemen
Washington notes the Holy Cross placement bureau in Worcester Massachusetts helps 300 returning service men gain jobs through a campus system. The program uses alumni committees in 41 cities to interview applicants and match them with suitable positions.
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Holy Cross placement bureaus and youth employment views
Paul Mallon argues that college placement services vary in quality with organization and leadership. He praises Holy Cross for knowing its men through alumni clubs offering counseling testing and interviews, while criticizing weak public and private efforts and noting Holy Cross ROTC discipline compares with Annapolis.
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WINCHELL! In New York column returns Sept. 1
Walter Winchell's column will resume on his return September 1. During his absence Jack Lait's column appears daily except Saturday. The piece notes Hollywood gossip, star moves, party hints, and New York social chatter with references to Greta Garbo Nina and other celebrities and events.
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