Polls under fire debate over election surveys and reform
The editorial weighs arguments by Rep. Sid Simpson and Charles Abrams calling for bans or investigations of opinion polls. It argues such laws threaten free speech, notes pollsters’ incentives to improve accuracy, and cites Molotov and Timoshenko remarks on American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Simpson
Illinois
Charles Abrams
Senate
Simpson
Abrams
Dewey
Truman
Alf Landon
Literary Digest
London
Messrs. Gallup and
Roper
Mr. Abrams
Gallup
Champion Plowman Paul Stiefbold Wins National Contest
The Raleigh News and Observer features Paul Stiefbold, identified as Naperville Illinois Star co publisher and a champion plowman. He reportedly won the national plowing contest in Dexter Iowa, noted as possibly the only publisher who is also a champion plowman.
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Raleigh News and Observer
Paul Stiefbold
Naperville
Illinois Star
Dexter
Iowa
Labor rights and costs of the longshore strike in America
W.A.B argues that the union driven longshore strike shows the high costs of labor actions. He notes agreed wage raises, widespread port shutdowns from Maine to Virginia, rail layoffs, and potential effects on New England mills. He warns against Taft Hartley repeal without fair, broad safeguards.
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America
A.F.L. International Longshoremen’s Association
Maine
Virginia
A.F.L
Associated Press
New England
New York
Atlantic
Congress
W.A.B
Diplomats Hold Key to Civilization Says Northrop and Eisen
John K Northrop warns science outpaces control of destruction while Sammy Eisen argues an official UN anthem could unite people. Both stress peaceful action and global unity beyond words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Northrop
Northrop Aircraft, Inc
Sammy Eisen
Historic drive for progress frames 1948 political mood
Quotes from Lord Burghley and Hugh D. Scott Jr. reflect a push for reform after the war. The nation contemplates bold athletic and political progress and calls for widespread change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Secretary Marshall on UN role in keeping peace
Secretary of State George C. Marshall argued the United Nations was founded to maintain peace rather than create it, a view stressing restraint and collective security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Marshall
The Mad House by George Dixon on Imperial Attitudes
Washington column relays sharp, satirical takes on Canadians aiding aristrocrats, Truman politics, and postwar U S mood. Readers include Sigmund Jonas of Colonial Airlines and a Santa Cruz mailing address, reflecting cross nation views.
Inflation blamed on Democrats and party duty to act
Quote from Rep. Brent Spence of Kentucky arguing inflation rests with Democrats and promising an honest effort to address it. Also, Joseph W. Frazer, automobile maker, criticizes the Marshall Plan as a military expedient and a poor business project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Spence
Kentucky
Joseph W. Frazer
Wild call on ship zoo rebellion ends with rescue in fog
W A Bivins recalls a San Francisco bound voyage from Bangkok where the S Swathmore Victory unloaded a floating zoo that rebelled at sea before a U S Navy Mars flying boat delivered hay and worms. The tale turns to currency curios and echoes of Tennyson as reflections on value and memory.
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the & S. Swathmore Victory
San Francisco
Ntbah
Ark’ Way
Bankok
Siam
U.S. Navy
Mars
Cavn
Call to endwar and defend human rights in a troubled world
A reflective sermon on human cruelty and the need for peace. The author cites Hitler and mass starvation in concentration camps as a call to reject aggression and uphold universal rights. A plea for a new spirit to lay down principles for Earth's tortured millions and oppose those trampling human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Shelley
Earth
Currency war record from Garland signed in China
An undefined item notes Mack War ren of Garland signing a dollar bill during a period two years ago in China. The fragment hints at currency related activity but lacks full details or context.
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Greensboro
Warren
Noah Roberts
China
A _ Garland
Main Street
U. S. Treasury
Echo Valley
Tennyson
U. 8
Mack Warren
Garland
The Chaplain Prays for Our Country in the House
A father explains to his son the House of Representatives chaplain does not pray for individuals but prays for the nation when he speaks to the assembly. The scene captures a moment of reverence as the chaplain stands on the dais among lawmakers.
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Dewey
Mister Truman
Truman
House of Representatives
Henry Ford credits past obstacle as greatest help
Henry Ford states that the preceding experience aided him most in overcoming his greatest obstacle. The Northlander notes his reflective remark and positions it as a key lesson in perseverance.
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Henry Ford
Why Wallace Vote Projections Fell in 1948 Campaign
George Sokolsky examines why early July projections of Henry Wallace’s vote collapsed by October and discusses the role of Communist and Negro support, shifts in Wallace’s base, and reactions from Soviet and American Communist circles after the November election. The piece references Madison Square Garden events, Vito Marcantonio’s absence, and post election statements from Daily Worker and Soviet officials.
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Henry Wallace
New York State
Wallace
Vito Marcantonio
Madison Square Garden
Marcantonio
Kremlin
Truman
Dewey
Wilful whispers and high society flirtations in a dizzy diary
The column lists rumors about Romano Mussolini eloping with Gioconda Mancuso and other society chatter. It notes Queen Alexandrine of Denmark’s illness, London social sparks between Sir Ivor and Lady Thomas, and a new baby for the Caithness couple. It also mentions J P Kennedy eyeing Hjalmar Schacht’s advisory role, Washington hotel rate spikes for the inaugural parade, and theatrical figure Jessie Royce Landis with a scorch claim. It hints at local political maneuvering around Fusion candidates and taxes under a Dewey plan.
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Il Duce
Romano Mussolini
Gioconda Mancuso
Forio d'Ischia
Alexandrine
Denmark
Ivor Thomas
Lady Thomas
London
Caithness
J. P. Kennedy
Hjalmar Schacht
Hitler
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Jessie Royce Landis
Hogan
Dewey
O'Dwyer
Florsheims
Radio reporter John Crosby critiques misread election returns
On election night John Crosby notes that coverage misreported Congressman Cantoni or Cantonio of New York as defeated when he actually won. He recalls how flashes were read from teletypes and not authored by the station.
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John Crosby
Cong
Marcantonio
N. Y
John
Divorces, ill health and sports crowds in a chaotic page
The column bundles gossip about divorce rumors from political factions, Fred Woltman’s illness in South Carolina, a downturn in pro football gate receipts ending telecasts as contracts expire, the Brooklyn Dodgers not resigning, theatre ticket brokers pressuring licenses, and two celebrity pairings amid merger delays plus crude pricing on Army Navy tickets.
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Freddy Batholomews
Fred Woltman
South Carolina
Bklyn Dodgers
Richard Harless
Follies
Meredith Howard
D. Safer
Columbia U
Carole Nevans
Army-Navy Fix
Drew Pearson Skews Winners and Winged Wit in Witty Note
Columnist Drew Pearson jokes about Sherman Billingsley at the Stork Club and ribbing public figures like J Parnell Thomas whose real name Feeney surfaces. The item also mentions Alfred de Marigny, John Ball leaving the World Telly gazette for a Washington radio post, and two West Point grads running elevators at the Roney Plaza Hotel.
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Drew Pearson
Sherman Billingsley
Walter Winchell
Swank Stork Club
Pearson
J. Parnell Thomas
Mr. Pearson
Cong. Thomas
Feeney
Drew
Thomas
Alfred de Marigny
Pater
Bahamas
Water St
John Ball
World Telly Gazette
Washington
Roney- Plaza
West Point Grads
Club Gables Flor
Possible Truman Stalin talks noted in Washington rumors
The article reports plans and rumors of direct talks with Russia to ease East West tensions. It mentions a potential Truman Stalin meeting denied by White House aides and notes officials attending a Soviet birthday event in Washington. A cable from Tris Coffin to Stalin sought a meeting with Harry, with no reply, and references ongoing planning around a trip by Vinson to Moscow.
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Russia
Truman
Stalin
White House
Tom Clark
Washington
Tris Coffin
Washington Times-Herald
Harry
Mr. Vinson
Moscow
Song of the Year amid wartime intrigue at 40 Wall St
In New York the ditty Namte Boy titled Song of the Year faces a royalty dispute as Bullets Durgom owner of 1212 percent has not received any payment. A girl doll linked to the Ernest Cuneos of 40 Wall Street is noted. Mrs Cuneo, described as a British counter espionage agent, is praised for her wartime work that helped shorten the war.
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Sheila the Peeler
Bullets Durgom
Ernest Cuneos
Wall St
Army officials denounce Lecy Forrestal leak on security panel
Army brass condemn a leak from Lecy Forrestal's office after a State Army Navy Air Force Co Ordinating Committee meeting. The piece notes aims to create a new Department of Internal Security and cites the CIA as an example of needed overhaul if Congress can access the reported evidence of its inefficacy.
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Army Brass
Lec’y Forrestal
State-Army-Navy-Air Force
Gov't Dept. of Internal Security
Central Intelligence Agency
Oss
Congress
Communist Leaders in Hiding as FBI Tracks Them
The piece notes many top Communist Party figures are in hiding with the FBI aware of leaders. If an emergency arises, they may be collared using Pearl Harbor Day dispatches. It also mentions Serge Lifar’s Paris Ballet debut and fashion notes on Paris shoulder pads. Mrs. Tex Beneke’s chinchilla died and the vet cites loneliness. price noted at $1,600 per pair.
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Washington
Hines
Canada
Britain
Ottawa
Dominion
Isle
Wo Orld
Ireland
Woodbine Racetrack
Toronto
Earl Gray
Communist Party
FBI
New Yorker
Paris
Paris Ballet
New York
Grover Whalen
Serge Lifar
U.S
Tex Beneke
Rumors and odd notes swirl in a stray news fragment
Virginia Hill Brawl claims denied hair pulling bout never occurred. Barrie O Danials ex exec for J J Shubert and Avis Kent will be three in March. Dewey Kiss of Life praise and Sousa kin dispute crowd stunt rumors. Truman middle initial memo jokes spark Arkansas Gazette Rowland Superman tag.
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Virginia Hill
Barrie O'Daniels
J. J. Shubert
Mr. Big
Detroit
Civic Light Opera
Avis Kent
Billy
Ruby Foo
Gwan
Dewey
John Philip Sousa
Jessica Tandy
Bart Crump
Harry S. Truman
Letter praising honesty and accountability from Miami readers
Gladys and Jim Guetti of Miami Fla write to a public figure praising their willingness to state facts and admit mistakes after a recent election. The note expresses renewed support and affection for the leader, contrasting horse-laughs with horse-whips in a period-voiced letter.
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Gladys
Jim Guetti
Miami
Fla
Marguerite Chapman in nightclub wave and marriages
The item notes Marguerite Chapman and a Beverly-Wiltshire tennis pro making waves in entertainment circles. It mentions M Burnett marrying Audrey Bauer in January and hints at regional music buzz around Sativa Patricia Schmidt with songs in Cuba. Also references the accordion season and potential union-related nightclub impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Chapman
M. Burnett
Audrey Bauer
Sativa
Patricia Schmidt
N. Y
Cuba
Patricia
Bett
Waldo
W. J. Campbell
Chicago
Hazel Andrews
Earl
Mexican Official HORIZON TAL 1 6
A scrambled OCR style clue set lists terms like Mexican finance minister, City of his country, refined, highway, snare and more. The vertical column includes Digger, Sad cry, Mire, prefix to, back of neck, wagers, otherwise, tellurium, self esteem, savor, capers, group of persons, sounds, half an em and long steps.
Puzzle Clues and Word Fragments Preview
A sequence of crossword style hints includes entries like Peaste, Flashed, Rods, Improve, Uncooked, and Suffix. Additional clues point to English river line, Glacial ridges, Confined, Tatters, Mineral rock, High priest, Medical suffix, and Cutting tool.
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Molotov
Marshal Timoshenko
United States
J.T
Mr. Stiefbold
the Champ
Lord Burghley
The
George Dixon
CIO
Harlan
Harry Truman
J. Howard McGrath
Mr. Truman
Robert O. Lennox
P. O. Box
Santa Cruz
Calif
Sigmund Jonas
Colonial Airlines
St. Carolina
GOV
DEM
PARTY
W. A. Bivins
George Sokolsky
Ber
Daily Worker
Red Dean
Canterbury
Joseph Starobin
A.P
Winchell
MAN About Town
Horizo
Ntal
Olan
Soule
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