Umstead Faces Dilemma Over Labor Bill Vote
Senator William Umstead of North Carolina hovers on a vote to sustain or override the president’s labor bill veto. He faces pressure from the White House, opposition from Rep. J. M. Broughton, and rural supporters craving curbs on labor. His choice could shift political advantage in the May primary.
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United States
William Umstead
North Carolina
Umstead
White House
Senate
J. M. Broughton
Labor
Broughton
Instead
Unification of armed forces questioned by congress
Rep. W Sterling Cole has questioned more than 200 navy officers while Captain Walter Karig warns that unification would threaten national defense and the republican form of government. He argues a civilian national defense secretary would create a self perpetuating bureaucracy beyond congressional reach.
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Congress
Karig
Admiral Nimitz
Eisenhower
W. Sterling Cole
Navy
Walter Karig
USNR
National Defense
Army
Air Force
Marshall plan offers hopeful European aid approach
The Secretary of State Marshall proposes a new aid plan to Europe aiming to restore economies and curb Russian expansion. If implemented with European cooperation and congressional approval, it could ease inflation and political tensions, strengthen unity, and boost American prestige and peace.
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Marshall
Europe
American Congress
Russia
Greece
Italy
Austria
Germany
France
J.T
Eisenhower for West Point Superintendency Rumor
The column discusses General Dwight D. Eisenhower possibly becoming West Point superintendent rather than leaving military service to head Columbia University. It notes historic examples like Robert E. Lee and emphasizes Ike as a civilian educator if allowed to remain democratic in governance.
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Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
West Point Military Academy
Columbia University
George B. Pegram
Trinity
Randolph County
Trinity College
Duke University
Columbia
Nicholas Murray Butler
Ike
Robert E. Lee
West Point
Washton College
Washington and Lee University
Pigeon Story and Cordell Hull Anecdotes Shared
A farmer Blaze Goodshot tale claims he shot 99 pigeons in a row with one shot, followed by a Cordell Hull anecdote about correcting a manuscript from company to regiment. The columnist notes they have not verified the pigeon tale and passes along Hull’s truthfulness.
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Blaze Goodshot
Blaze
Bill Sourdough
Jonathan Daniels
Reader's Digest
Cordell Hall
Cordell
Cordell Hull
Mr. Hull
Quotes on relief aid and postwar policy
The remarks discuss not tying industry to victory postwar, noting relief efforts would grow with such methods. Also mentioned are grizzly bears prone to snow blindness, Loch Lomond in Scotland at about two feet above sea level, and squids changing color by expanding body spots.
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Herbert Hoover
Loch Lomond
Scotland
Debates over tax cuts and foreign aid in Congress
Washington column analyzes Truman veto on tax cut, noting polls and Republican criticisms. It describes congressional surveys showing taxpayer sentiment against tax cuts, the influence of CIO PAC and allied groups, and the political fallout for the administration. It also covers expected economic effects and timing of any future tax relief.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Twohey
White House
Ciopac
What Taxes Do to a Boy Who Aims High
George Sokolsky recalls a father’s early life and hard work, contrasting it with today’s heavy taxation. He warns that high taxes erode savings, ambition, and private initiative, leaving children dependent on the state rather than family support. Affectionate closing notes reflect on enduring parental guidance.
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Central Park
Glowing anecdotes of early newspapermen and their scoops
A nostalgic tour of reporters who chased exclusives across the globe. Karl Eckelund’s Canton to Hong Kong trek, bandit threats, and salvaged photos highlight daring journalism. Other tales recount Teapot Dome editing, libel jail, and audacious stunts for scoops.
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Karl J. Eckelund
Canton
Hong Kong
America
Eekelund
Compensation and milk issues loom in NC Capitol
Summary notes two hearings on compensation for wrongfully imprisoned individuals under a 1947 act, details cases of Hamp Kendall Gus Langley and Victor Fowler, and outlines funding limits and gubernatorial options. It also covers a milk commission appointed by Governor Cherry, its regional composition, groundwork by the agriculture department, and enforcement concerns with state agencies.
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Hathaway Cross
Hamp Kendall
Caldwell County
Kendall
Gus Langley
Buncombe County
Victor Fowler
Denton
Council of State
Cross
Langley
General Assembly
State Board of Education
The
Highway Commission
Sembly
North Carolina
Cherry
Withington
Gastonia
Departments of Agriculture, Health and Labor
Board of Health
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