Court faith questioned by columnists in postwar era debate
A Washington columnist argues Americans did not lose faith in the U S Supreme Court despite recent sensational figures and rumors surrounding Justice Jackson and Justice Black. The piece notes ongoing trust in the court, critiques court-packing fears, and contrasts postwar views with 1930s hardships including WPA malnutrition studies and Europe’s food emergency.
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Justice Jackson
Justice Black
Germany
Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Ameri
Coun
Samuel Chase
Republic
Congress
Reinstating GI Insurance Made Simple for Veterans
The Veterans Administration urges veterans with lapsed national service life insurance to reinstate by paying two months of premiums and filing a health statement. No new physical exam is needed and up to eight years remain to convert to ordinary life policies. VA offers assistance for any misunderstandings.
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Veterans’ Administration
Phillip Wylie
Mag
Chicago
H. W. Roden
Wm. Morrow
America
Harris Wofford
Irs
Harcourt, Brace
Herbert L. Matthews
Wallace’s career framed by food production and policy
The text notes Secretary Wallace has long experience in food production and distribution. It claims his tenure influenced farm policy and production levels, including drastic actions to curb surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wallace
Comfort and fear in Cold War science and culture
The piece contrasts Soviet and Western science suggesting Russia seeks longevity through a serum while the US and UK pursue atomic capability. It cites Churchill on mutual caution and notes a fragile, flowerlike civilization lacking roots, with a closing quote from Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Sizoo
New York
Open Season for Federal Projects
Washington report outlines how rivers and harbors and flood control bills move through Congress. It notes funding over years, presidential support, and opposition from private power and rail interests. The piece explains survey, committee, omnibus, and appropriation steps, plus porkbarrel politics in project authorizations.
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Earl Berkley
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Truman
Federal
Conce Committee
Army Engineers
Political shifts signal waning New Deal grip in 1946
Analysis notes Democrats in New York facing a likely loss with Mead and Lehman fading as viable nominees. Republicans gain momentum with a broad field including Donovan and Bricker prospects, while Truman’s mixed record and postwar foreign policy discontent influence voter mood nationwide. The pattern suggests a turning point against the New Deal coalition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Mead
Lehman
United States Senate
Inc
Donovan
Senate
Bricker
Ohio
la Follettes
Harry Truman
Roosevelt era policy critique and GOP leadership critique
The piece charges Roosevelt era policy failed at Tehran and Yalta, fostered Soviet expansion, and hurt displaced persons. It condemns domestic mismanagement, labor problems, and the Missouri gang. It critiques Republican leadership for lacking a positive program and direction, urging a return to a concept of normalcy.
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Roosevelt
Yalta
Missouri Gang
George Allen
OPA
Senator’s War Threat Remark Sparks Primary Clash
A U S senator claimed industrialists want war with Russia, citing confidential army and navy warnings. The episode centers on who told him this line used in a Democratic Idaho primary, amid broader debates over defense budgets and Cold War tensions.
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Washington
Claghorn
Army
Navy
Russia
Beter
U. S
Truman
Tran
China
Moscow
Wall Street
George Foster Dulles
Glen Taylor
Ory
George Bonett
Idaho
Senator Gossett
Indaho
Truth, Russia and UNO Shape U S Foreign Policy
Paul Mallon urges caution as US policy appears skewed by Russian propaganda. He notes signs of strain in bipartisan unity and questions Senator Austin’s stance after replacing Stettinius as UNO delegation head, arguing unilateral treaties by Russia contrasted with US push for general peace through UNO.
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Austin
Ed Stettinius
UNO
Russia
Stettinius
Poland
Broadway Season Recaps and the Critics Skirmish
The 1945-46 Broadway season sees a glut of flops and provincial failures with hopefuls like State of the Union Born Yesterday and Annie Get Your Gun vying for Best. Drama notably finds Deep Are the Roots paying off while showmen clash with critics over Truckline Cafe and Around the World as reporters skirt the Grand Muftis of the Aisles.
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State of the Union
Anna Lucasta
Ray Bolger
Variety
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