Diplomatic tact and threats in cold war framing
An Associated Press dispatch from Moscow compares Secretary of State Marshall's cautious diplomacy with past hard bargaining as President Truman critiques Soviet moves in Greece and Turkey. The piece urges psychiatry awareness after noting threats and perceived danger from violent individuals and a nation.
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V. M. Molotov
Truman
Russia
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Turkey
Sen. Taft
Detroit
Germany
John L. Lewis
Joe Stalin
Uncle Sam
Hitler
America
North Carolina Fire Safety Bill Urged After Jackson Fire
An editorial urges North Carolina legislators to pass a fire safety bill after a Jackson Mississippi hotel fire. The proposal from fire chiefs and state marshal requires sprinklers within three years, proper fire escapes, hourly corridor inspections, and an alarm system to prevent future disasters.
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Jackson
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Winecoff
Maniac's murder of Judge Thompson shocks nation
A homicidal maniac, George Pritchard, killed Judge C. C. Everett Thompson and then himself. Pritchard had long threatened others while facing prison for slander and criminal libel. Representative Halstead said the killer’s motive traced to past litigation and hate toward the judge.
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George Pritchard
Supreme Court
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W. I. Halstead
Pritchard
The Cold World of Bad Colds and Selfish Helpers
A humorous piece on a brutal cold or flu season showing the world as heartless, with coworkers, doctors, druggists, and a wife offering scant sympathy while the patient endures fever, sneezing, and isolation, hoping for a little mercy and a hand to hold. The narrator laments the lack of genuine care until finally one finds rare sympathy in self.
Uncertain Capitol Square anti-closed shop bill debated
The article notes widespread uncertainty over the anti-closed shop bill and predicts mixed outcomes. Opponents warn of labor-management strife while proponents claim it guarantees work rights and industrial harmony.
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Capitol Square
House of the General Assembly
Labor Officials Poised to Implement Law Changes
By Lynn Nisbet notes gains by labor in recent years and names Forrest Shuford and Harry McMullan as the state officials most likely to oversee the operation of the act. They and labor leaders are cautious in comments while studying the act’s language and possible effects, preparing for smooth implementation. Labor groups avoid quotes pending action but pledge compliance while seeking removal if unconstitutional or by future legislative action.
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Forrest Shuford
Harry McMullan
Labor Unions Face Pressure From Court Rulings and Legislation
The piece argues excessive rights claimed by labor unions, especially the C L O, threaten constitutional freedoms and society. It cites the John L. Lewis case and suggests legislative action may curb union privileges similar to securities regulation on Wall Street.
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C.lo
United States Supreme Court
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
SEC
Wall Street
New York Condon-Wadlin Bill shields public service workers
The piece argues the Condon-Wadlin Law places full responsibility on workers for strikes in government owned enterprises, allowing the state to dismiss strikers and deny pay increases for three years. It frames the law as a necessary check on unions and socialist trends, noting public ownership narrows strike scope and warning against broader societal disruption.
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State of
New York
Lilienthal Clapp Clash Highlights TVA Nuclear Rift
Washington turmoil erupts as Senate panels split 8 to 1 and 7 to 5 over Lilienthal and Clapp in the TVA and atomic energy roles. Critics accuse Republicans of political double standards while defending Lilienthal against charges of Communist sympathy amid Truman era shifts on nuclear policy.
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Io Believe Tva
Lilienthal appointment sparks mixed signals on atomic policy
Paul Mallon notes that Truman may appoint Lilienthal for a limited tenure while denying broader implications. Lilienthal, a Frankfurter ally with TVA administrator credentials, could bring business and union support, though his stance toward a new atomic era remains watched by senators.
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UNO
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Atomic Energy Committee of the Senate
Bricker
Knoxville
Aluminum Company
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Notes of a not so innocent bystander in New York
A critique page surveys current stage and screen offerings in New York. It reviews The First Knights and The Chocolate Soldier while noting strong performances by Maurice Chevalier and others, plus commentary on radio and film shows, industry trends, and a satirical cast of critics. It also jokes about press quirks and public figures amid wartime context.
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Sentinels
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