Hillman CIO PAC backs Truman program in 1948
Sidney Hillman pledges CIO PAC support for a congress that will back President Truman's legislative program, signaling likely support for Truman in 1948. The AFL backs much of the same program but Lewis's return could oppose Truman, suggesting a possible AFL opposition in 1948 and a question of which faction will predominate.
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Sidney Hillman
Congress
Truman
AFL
John L. Lewis
United States
Eisenhower Rejects War Proposals Urges Forthright Ties With Russia
A printed excerpt presents General Eisenhower’s warning that war with Russia would devastate both nations and that frank relations are the best preventive. The piece argues appeasement failed with Germany and would not prevent conflict with Russia, urging firm policy instead.
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Russia
Siberia
Eisenhower
United States
United Nations
Germany
Munich
War of words over world peace plan rages in Dare County papers
Vic Meekins Tom Best and Aycock Brown trade barbs on Dr Robert Lee Hunter of Greenville considering a run for Congress against Herbert Bonner in the first district. The dispute centers on world peace plans and how they reflect on incumbents and challengers.
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Vic Meekins
Dare County Times
Tom Best
Greensboro News
Aycock Brown
Beaufort News
Waterfront
Vic
Roanoke Island
Outer Banks
Robert Lee Hunter
Greenville
Congress
Herbert Bonner
Dr. Hunter
North Carolina
Tom
Aycock
Manteo
Churchill Fulton speeches spark mixed White House signals
Washington reports say President Truman read Churchill’s Fulton text and appeared with him on stage, not opposing. Churchill then spoke in New York, but Truman officials canceled attendance, leaving a gap in administration positions on foreign policy as the two speeches echoed a hot and cold stance.
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Winston Churchill
Fulton, Mo
Washington
Truman
Mr. Churchill
Churchill
New York
Fulton
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Truman
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
J Arthur Morris Remembered as a Fine Fellow by High Point
The city mourns J Arthur Morris known as Unk among friends and noted for his tireless help to residents. His death drew tributes from diverse circles, all describing him as above all a fine fellow who cared for High Point and its people.
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J. Arthur Morris
High Point
Unk
Arthur Morris
Flag etiquette discuss by D D Arden and congress
D D Arden voices concern over flag display in public venues noting improper church placements with the national flag. He cites a Senate House resolution codifying current rules for displaying the United States flag as law.
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D. D. Arden
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Flag display guidelines for speakers and congregations
The text outlines how to position flags on platforms and staffs in churches and public auditoriums. It specifies that the flag on a staff in the chancel or platform is to the clergy member's or speaker's right as they face the audience, with the flag to the audience's left when displayed elsewhere. It also sets the position of honor for flags in various viewing contexts and clarifies placement relative to the congregation.
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B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
A. Cecil
Mgr
Robert L. Thompson
Associated Press
ie _ co
Ohio
United States
Propaganda and secrecy in the atom debate amid world tensions
A Washington columnist denounces distortions in atom bomb discourse and UN diplomacy. He argues Americans should praise their military control, note Russia’s inner secrets, and condemn gossip columns for spreading foreign propaganda while highlighting Pravda’s cautious stance on UNO.
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Washington
Truman-Byrnes
Chicago Round Table
United States
Russia
New York
Stalin
UNO
Pravda
Moscow
Mr. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Truman Byrnes stance gains traction in Russia debate
Paul Mallon argues for a cooperative approach to defense and demobilization. He warns against accepting distorted news from Soviet propaganda and stresses the need for the public to receive factual information to maintain national power and democratic principles.
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London
Truman-Byrnes
Rusae
Pravda
Kennedy proposal frames aid to Britain as grant not loan
In a discussion on wartime support, Joseph P. Kennedy argues the United States should aid Britain with a grant rather than a loan, noting the moral distinction and the risk to U.S. finances. He compares loan terms, borrower credit, and the need for security and fair return.
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Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Great Britain
Critics Bash Wartime Loan Plan As False Aid Claim
The column ridicules a proposed loan to Britain framed as aid, noting Treasury and advisory council members offered examples of alleged excess production that contradict current U.S. shortages. It cites rail equipment, machine tools, steel, and cotton as scarce, with steel output falling short of wartime levels and demand unmet.
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United States
John L Lewis readies new wage clash with bituminous operators
John L Lewis plans a hard line in talks with bituminous coal operators over a new contract affecting 400,000 miners. He rejects outside fact finding, cites higher living costs, and seeks a dramatic pay rise and a health and welfare fund financed by a ten dollar per ton royalty.
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John L. Lewis
White House
Truman
F.D.R
United Mine Workers
John L
Lewis
CIO
Philip Murray
Mr. Murray
UMW
American Federation of Labor
Murray
AFL
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St. Louis
Missouri
Robert E. Hannegan
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