Congress poised to curb labor strikes with new bill
Washington observers expect a compromise labor bill soon, likely less strict than the House version but tougher than the Senate. President Truman may veto, with overriding prospects shaping political futures for the Republican and Democratic camps as AFL Longshoremen threaten a nationwide one day strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Truman
Fruman
AFL Longshoremen’s Association
If liquor is outlawed again credit to liquor business
The piece argues that the liquor industry bears much responsibility for prohibition efforts by glamorizing drinking in ads and film, urging self censorship and warning Congress to curb deceitful advertising while noting industry profit motives and limited regulation. It stresses that liquor advertising often links alcohol to success and romance and calls for responsible action by industry and legal safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Hopkins Statement Clarifies Misread Convention Report
The Rev. Julian Hopkins defends a newspaper editorial and disputes the assertion that the cited convention statement had no truth. He confirms finding the exact statement in a committee report and urges Protestants to unite against Catholic influence, while affirming church-state separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian S. Hopkins
Press Association
Hopkins
Southern Baptist Convention
Mr. Hopkins
St. Louis
The
Baptist Convention
Baptists respond to editorial on Catholic influence
The Rev. Julian Hopkins objects to an editorial claim that the Southern Baptist Convention pressed restraints on Catholic expansion. He argues Baptists support religious freedom and oppose any move to restrict faith by laws or restraint, citing history of advocating liberty for all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Hopkins
South
Southern Baptist Convention
St. Louis
America
United States
North Carolina
High Point
Baptists decry Catholic use of public funds in schools
The Southern Baptist convention cautions against government aid to parochial schools and warns that a Supreme Court decision upholding New Jersey's act could threaten the separation of church and state. It calls for united action against Catholic influence and the liquor trade to defend public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party
Southern Baptist Convention
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Evermore
United States
The
Washington Post
New York Times
America
Happy dummies and a funeral note amid economy talk
A casual musing on happier dummies contrasts with Oliver Wendell Holmes and a city funeral for Norman D. Lippincott. The column then ponders economy, government budgeting, and alcohol advertising, noting risks of taxation cuts and prodding for restraint in spirits promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Norman D. Lippincott
Josh Whittle and Hezzy Roar in Grog Shop Incident
In the 1880s Josh Whittle, after heavy drinking at the town grog shop, faced a rowdy crowd as four firecrackers exploded under his chair. Hezzy Whittle, passing by, lifted his father into a wagon and challenged the crowd before driving off saying he could stand most fools except damn fools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Josh Whittle
Hezzy
Slang Through The Ages At Missouri Campus 1890s To Now
A column contrasts modern coed slang at the University of Missouri with a 15 year earlier version. It juxtaposes terms like growl sham and airily sharp phrases against a formal 1890s letter home describing a crush and social pressure. The piece highlights changing speech and social decorum across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
Extrav agance at Washington drawn by Warren lecture
Controller General Lindsay C. Warren blasted waste and duplication in federal spending before the Chamber of Commerce, blaming both Congress and local constituents. He cited $300 million in overpayments, predicts $350 million by year end, and noted his office turns a profit for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
Treasury
Congress
Attorney General
Warren
Senate
House
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Controller General
General Accounting Office
United States
Uncle Sam
Pengue
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Bioweerly
By Jimmy Hatlo
Thane Mount
New York
Peter
Paul
Marshall
Russia
W. A. Bivins
EL Hal Boyle
Joe
Joe College
Coure
Capitol News Notebook
Wright Brothers
Mister Breger
By Dave Breger
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!