Shaw critique of American politics and democracy
The piece argues Bernard Shaw overstates Marxist versus Christian contrasts while praising American democracy. It notes the Dewey loss, polls misses, and asserts the American people chose the Democratic party by a democratic majority, with peaceful transition and continued allegiance to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shaw
Karl Marx
Washington, Jefferson
Washington
Jefferson
Christ
Our Way Stadium Moment Captures Brisk Baseball Spirit
A radio sportscaster line echoes as Americans wake to sports chatter about the enduring contest. The fragment hints at lingering games and a sense of anticipation beyond early morning routines.
Knutson admits Marshall Plan vote was wrong
The Minnesota congressman Harold Knutson concedes he erred in opposing the Marshall Plan now urging extension and funding. The recognition is rare among lawmakers and not expected to sweep the Congress, but it marks a rare candor away from Capitol Hill.
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Harold Knutson
Minnesota
Congress
Capitol Hill
Dewey
Forrest Davis
Satevepost
Mag
Pennsylvania housewife reveals talking store incident
A Pennsylvania housewife claims her gas range picks up amateur short wave broadcasts from a neighbor. The oven allegedly becomes a radio ham’s receiver, creating an odd household mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Truman Victory Refutes Polls and Party Extremism
Edson assesses the 1948 election fallout, arguing Truman and Barkley won through courage and clear stance, while Dewey faltered by vague positions. The Democratic Party purged Dixiecrats and Wallaceites, with labor support aiding totals though no broad mandate exists. He notes regional patterns and cautions against sweeping reforms.
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Washington
NEA
Truman
Alben W. Barkley
J. Howard McGrath
Dewey
Barkley
New York
Democratic Party
Madison Square Garden
Wallace
Thurmond
AF of L
CIO
CIO and the Railway Brotherhoods
Illinois
Michigan
Quotes On Atomic Power And Living Life
Senator Bourke B Hickenlooper asserts US lead in atomic weapons as the committee chairman. Dale Carnegie urges people to seize life now while Hjalmar Schacht notes Europe could revive economically with US resources.
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United States
Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Congressional
Dale Carnegie
Europe
Hjalmar Schacht
People, polls and the 1948 election in New York
George Sokolsky reflects on election night at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. He notes shifts in Dewey and Truman support, the influence of New Dealers, poll expectations, and the enduring debate over socialist trends while defending the voters’ right to differ.
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America
Roosevelt Hotel
New York
Dewey
Truman
Biltmore
Gallup
Harper's Magazine
Gallup Poll
Mag
Winchell In New York Notes of a New Yorker
Truman defied 15 to 1 odds and party divisions to win the presidency in 1948. Winchell surveys public opinion, Dewey’s campaign, Gallup, Life and other media, arguing America’s strength lies in its people, free press, and industrial base.
New Frontier essay urges South focus for youth
A reader comments on Louis Bromfield's Atlantic Monthly piece urging Midwestern and eastern youth to consider advantages of the South. The note highlights progress from Tobacco Road hardships, North-South economic shifts, and North Carolina’s rising industry and UNC’s cultural vigor. The column closes with a nod to the Good Old North State and its ongoing improvement.
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The
Atlantic Monthly
Louis Bromfield
Bromfield
Malabar Farm
Ohio
Mid- West
Tobacco Road
Henry Grady
South
Appomattox
Georgia
Deep South
North Carolina
Rip van Winkle Commonwealth
University of North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
North State
Picturing jokes and clues in a crossword grid
A puzzle fill lists across and down clues from a newspaper style crossword. Entries range from simple synonyms to abbreviations, covering animals, objects, and places with varied wordplay.
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Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Daily Worker
Washington and
United States of America
Thomas E. Dewey
Will
Literary Digest
Edson
George Sokolsky
Henry Wallace
Henry
White House
Winchell
Man oWar
Jonah
Grand Canyon
Joe Louis
Billy Rose
Harry Truman
Winchell, Mirror
N. Y
Walter
Drew
Robert B. Craig
Ternity
University of Michigan
Life
U. S
Lincoln
Fdr
Wilson
Jackson
Mr. Luce
U.S
Mark Twain
John Foster Dulles
Mr. Dulles
Roosevelt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mr. Gallup
Ed Flynn
Roper
Luce
Time
Look
Fortune
McCormick
Scripps- Howard
Associated Press
United Press
Int'l News Service
Pearson and Winchell
W. A. Bivins
Morey
Mindanao
Paradise
Tennessee Valley Authority
Samarium
East Indies
David
Marcus
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