Labor conference rows over executive committee balance
The labor management conference opened with John L Lewis at the center of debate over an eight eight executive panel. Lewis won a 16 member committee including miners and railroad unions, despite CIO opposition. The piece critiques the move as politicized and potentially disruptive to conference decisions. It also comments on Russia's postwar role, urging cooperation and warning against isolationism while noting Russia’s wartime contributions and potential future gains through collaboration.
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Labor Management Conference
John L. Lewis
Lewis
AFL
CIO
United Mine Workers
Railroad Brotherhoods
Phillip Murray
William Greene
Labor
Japan
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Muley Bob Doughton Celebrated for Long Service
The 82 year old Robert L. Doughton of Laurel Springs North Carolina is lauded as a longtime chair of the house ways and means committee. The tribute hails him as a working man and scrapper with common sense and fair play and wishes him many more years of service to the nation.
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Robert L. “Muley
Bob” Doughton
Laurel Springs
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
House
Molotov Isolationism Critique Shapes Postwar Russia Policy
The piece argues Molotov’s view of Russia pursuing prosperity through world antagonism risks creating a less peaceful Europe. It notes blocs in Europe won t lead to peace and accuses Russia of coercive cooperation while seeking greater influence in Asia and the Balkans.
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Russia
Molotov
Europe
Mr. Molotov
Central
Balkans
Japan
Soviet Union
China
Confusion Over Names and Echoes of War Figures
In Wake County and Guilford, Robert L. Thompson, 102, noted as the last surviving Confederate veteran, is praised in a playful, facetious column. The piece links birthday remarks, references to Rudolf Hess, Balkan tensions, and Northwestern football trophy quips about Jim Thorpe.
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High Point
Robert L. Thompson
Wake County
Mr. Thompson
Wake
Guilford
Northwestern University
Jim Thorpe
Where is Stalin and what lies behind his absence
The piece questions Stalin’s status after his absence and speculates on his health, captivity, or replacement by Molotov, reflecting on decades of Russian political intrigue and melodrama.
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Stalin
Molotov
Asia for the Asiatics and the fate of white domination
The speaker argues that Asia will rise from colonial restraint as Asian nations resist European hegemony. He notes Pearl Harbor and Asian revolts signal a shift, predicting future unrest against European enclaves in Singapore Hong Kong and Shanghai and a shift of power in the region. He contends a book with such a theme would expose Asia’s rising assertion.
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Far East
Asia
Pearl Harbor
Singapore
Hongkong
Shanghai
The Asiatic Rise and Western Policy Reconsidered
By George Sokolsky argues Asia is rising and Western powers risk losing influence. He warns against European exploitation of Asian resources and predicts emerging Asiatic states that may surpass Europe in prosperity. The piece reflects postwar fears of US isolation and calls for rethinking imperial attitudes.
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OWI
Writers’ War Board
Peking
Hanghai
Asia
Holland
United States
Java
Sumatra
Europe
China
Marco Polo
India
Republicans Face Chance to Seize House in Next Election
The piece analyzes GOP gains potential in 1946, noting about 100 doubtful districts where margins were slim in 1944. It cites 93 districts and five at large seats, with 42 carried by Democrats and 51 by Republicans, and discusses strategic choices between attacking Truman or focusing on local district campaigns.
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GOP
Republican National Committtee
House of Representatives
Truman
General Administration
House
Republicans Eye 100 Doubtful Districts In 1946 Battle
Party leaders push for targeted gains in 100 doubtful districts as they seek to consolidate control of the House. Charles Halleck plans support for both conservatives and moderates, aiming to counter Truman policies while acknowledging internal dissension on both sides.
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Roosevelt
House
Senate
Congress
Republican Congressional Committee
Charles Halleck
Halleck
Pin ups and soldiers facts behind wartime publicity
The era of pin up images is fading as the atomic era rises. Soldiers remain loyal to back home, often with photos of wives and sweethearts, while civilians overstate flirtations and escapades. Pin up publicity distorted morale, but veterans stress loyalty and truth.
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Pearl Harbor
Fort Footblister
No Mans Land
Hubby
Gary Cooper
Clark Gable
G.I
Main Street
France
United States
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J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
Mntterprise
Associated Press
Poe Associated Press
Racin
N. C
Neue Sego
Leip
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
R.L.T
Rudolph Hess
George Sokolsky
Washington
Jack Stinnett
Veterans
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