Palestine War and UN Aims face tricky path to peace
A year after the UN partition vote for Palestine the new state Israel confronts odd global treatment. Britain leans toward Arab states and the US shows mixed signals while Egypt violates truces and Beersheba is won. The piece calls for UN leadership to settle the conflict, punish aggression early, and uphold the partition decision.
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UN General Assembly
Palestine
Israel
United States
Negev Desert
Beersheba
Britain
Negev
Stanc
Mediterranean
U. S
Near East
Punishment and the lasting memory of World War II
The article reflects on the aftermath of war, the Tojo trial, and the need to hold war criminals accountable. It frames Japanese leaders as cold and cruel like the Nazis and argues they must pay for their crimes, emphasizing a shift toward preventing future wars.
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Nuernberg
Goering
Tokyo
Tojo
United Nations
Dixiecrats May Defy Pledges In Final Election Talk
The piece notes Dixiecrat electors may vote for Truman. It mentions Sen. Glen Taylor who joined Henry Wallace's ticket offering help to Democrats organize the new Senate. It also reports lukewarm Truman supporters trying to appear loyal as votes are counted.
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Truman
Glen Taylor
Henry Wallace
Senate
Age of congressional leaders highlights seniority trend
The probable new congress shows leaders and 18 top committees led by men averaging 68. Two are over 80 and nine are in their 70s, with seven under 65. The piece argues seniority burdens older lawmakers and questions electability as sole selection criterion, citing past isolation and bad ballots. It quotes Sen J Howard McGrath and Rep Charles Halleck on party roles and defense of the American way.
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Congress
Senate
House
Agnes Moorehead
Arturo Godfrey
Connie Haines
Paramount
Capitol Square From Governor Scott Seeks Clear Agenda
The Carolina Hotel report details Governor elect Kerr Scott and secretary Miss Martha Fleming reviewing mail on speeches and appointments. Scott signals a steady, cautious approach with cabinet duties and a hands off posture for departmental and legislative personnel while pitches for speaking engagements continue. Secretary Thad Eure finalizes the 1949 assembly seating plan under a system favoring returning members, with new members awaiting seats.
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Kerr Scott
Carolina
Martha Fleming
Scott
Sylva
State Forestry Association
Raleigh
Council of State
Truman
Capitol Squar
Capitol Square
General Assembly
Capus Waynick
Thad Eure
Secretary of State
Eure
Joe Doakes
Trojan horse peace push warns against Stalin and freedom loss
George Sokolsky denounces a Kremlin influenced peace as a Trojan horse that would enslave nations and humiliate the United States. He argues Stalin avoids Washington, touts American democracy, and warns that a peace without justice leads to slavery and tyranny, not true peace.
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Europe
China
Kremlin
United States
Stalin
Washington
Roosevelt
Teheran
Yalta
Truman
Potsdam
France
Germany
Berlin
Wallace
Dewey
Red Dean
Canterbury
Trygve
Pot
W A Bivins Reflects On Worry And Mathematics
The columnist shares a lighthearted meditation on worry's futility and a mislaid math formula from college. He recalls Bible verses and Christian Science notes as paths to mental peace, then recounts Edgar Hartley and a poem from Charles Deems, detailing Deems life and influence.
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Sinex
Cosiney
Francis Bacon
God
Edgar Hartley
Weane
Charles F. Deems
Winchell Columnist Files Candid Movie Talk
The column surveys Mike Todd’s As the Girls Go and other Hollywood figures. It praises performers like Bobby Clark and Connie Haines while noting shifts in film and radio trends, with nostalgic anecdotes and a passing reference to a wartime reunion tale.
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Mike Todd
Winter Garden
Ziegfeld
Broadway
Bobby Clark
Mike
Film and radio notes and oddities from a bustling era
A brisk survey of Hollywood quirks and media events. References include Robert Montgomery and his film work, Bob Hope recordings, the Roosevelt Story revival, Doug Thomas in newsreels, and criticisms from Time magazine. Mentioned are Montgomery Clift, Hank Fonda, Juano Hernandez, Leueen Macgrath, Artie Shaw, Rudy Vallee, and Edward My Son.
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Bob Hope
Roosevelt
the Republic Thirter
Bway
Doug Thomas
Mutual
Hollywood
Union Sq. Soa
Pollsters
Juano Hernandez
Montgomery Clift
Femmes
Hank Fonda
Broadway biz and Joe Louis tales mix in sharp notes
In Joe Louis blog chatter and Broadway scenes, tax talk, Technicolor glow, and show wealth mix. Louis repays relief funds to Uncle Sam as fame grows. Broadway leans musical and comic with Bahsil Rathbone ad reads. Gene Kelly film spots draw sharp praise. Howard Cullman remains Broadway’s leading angel with investing in near-term shows.
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Joe Louis
Joe
Sam
Pluy Bahsil Rathbone
Gene Kelly
Howard Cullman
Broadway
Truman
Radio Actor Previews Priste Horizontal
A historical radio page teaser lists clues for a crossword style preview with entries for horizontal and vertical words. The grid hints include common crossword terms such as Spat Crafts Oriental measure and Sweet potatoes alongside radio era references.
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J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
Republican Congress
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Lynn Nisbet
George Sokolsky
W. A. Bivins
Deems
North Carolina
Hartley
Baltimore
New York City
Dickinson College
University of North Carolina
Randolph Macon College
Methodist Church
New Bern
Greensboro Female College
Greensboro College
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Church of the Strangers
American Institute of Philosophy
New York University
Winchell
Joan of Arc
Johnny Belinda
Malcolm Johnson
NY Sun
Manhattan
Ladeez
Sloothy
Wendy Burden
Miguel Mouse
Richard Widmark
Benny
Mag
Fred Allhott
Tallulah
Miss Bankhead
Telesee
Sophie Tucker
Dr. Deems
Mother
Red Hills
New York
Wotta
Robert Montgomery
Time Mag
Warners
Artie Shaw
Rudy Vallee
East Lynne
Patton
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