Genuine Sharing and the Greensborough Name
An editorial in The Greensboro News discusses naming shifts from Greensburgh to Greensboro and proposes Greensborians as a modern form. It argues for practical civic strength and humanitarian effort including Christmas Seals and lend-lease contributions shaping global recovery.
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The
Greensboro News
Daily News
Burgh
Greensborough
Nathaniel Greene
Greensboro
Greensburghers
W.A.B
Plan for repayment of American aid to Europe proposed
A House Foreign Aid Committee plan calls for a systematic review of world resources. It suggests potential exchanges such as Labrador iron ore and British oil in Venezuela with Britain and chrome and nickel in New Caledonia with France. The goal is a realistic, not fully repayable, framework for ERP aid, matching self interest with compassion.
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Europe
House Select Committee On
United States
Labrador
Venezuela
New Caledonia
House Committee
Shylock
England
Dunkirk
Continental
America
Vorys’s Reply Highlights Polls of Leaders’ Views
In Peter Edson’s survey of Congress members governors officials business and labor leaders and editors Rep John M Vorys Ohio questions reveal leaders doubt war inevitability want continued European aid favor universal military training oppose price controls favor rent controls and tax cuts. The poll shows diverse opinions yet aligns with broad public sentiment and offers a valuable glimpse into policy influencers.
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Peter Edson
NEA Washington
John M. Vorys
Ohio
Edson
Vorys
Congress
Europe
Meyers accused in wartime graft and goldwar sheep deals
Washington bold claims Maj. Gen. Bennett E Meyers steered the Air Force into 6 million dollars of useless sheep shearings meant for fliers uniforms. The Ferguson committee probes alleged plans involving Chinese planes and Meyers access to Hopkins and Morgenthau.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyersell
Ferguson Committee On
Romeo
Air Force
Wrightfield
Dayton
Ohio
Benny
Long skirts rule as Elizabeth and Truman push fashion
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Truman champion the long skirt look at social events. Truman dances with Marvin Braverman at Perle Mesta's party while James G. Fulton moves through guests. Joe Martin recounts buffalo hunting near Rapid City, quips about not hunting Democrats, and declines elk hunting with Wyoming's ex governor.
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Elizabeth
Britain
Margaret Truman
Perle Mesta
Perle
Miss Truman
Pep
James G. Fulton
Pennsylvania
Fulton
Margaret
Shoreham
Marvin Braverman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congo
Remarkable Dog Jake Works For Ice Cream and Nickels
A Fort Smith dog named Jake, owned by George Kouroumis, visits a drug store to buy ice cream cones by placing his paws on the counter and barking for a nickel. He saves 70 cents in a rainy day fund and even deposits nickels to his bank. The tale is mixed with reflections on duty, charity, and veterans’ struggles, ending with news that Thomas B. Smith, former William Penn High teacher and local contributor, has joined the Society of American Bacteriologists and serves at Lockbourne Air Base in Ohio.
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Meyers
Enrs
Washington
Benny
White House
Us Hopkins
Harry Old Boy
Harry
Hopkins
Harry Hopkins
The
Fort Smith
Ark
Jake
George Kouroupis
Greece
Ris Castavis
Thomas B. Smith
William Penn High School
Enterprise
Society of American Bacteriologists
Thomas
Lockbourne
Ohio
Pacific
Won't Go A Chestnut About Land and Departure
A citizen pressed a local capitalist about buying a tract of land. The capitalist refused, saying he would keep the land. The citizen urged that you cannot take it when you die, and the capitalist replied with the line Won't go. The remark is suggested as a city anecdote reflecting local attitudes.
These Days By George Sokolsky Expands on American liberty
A 1947 column extols American freedom and human dignity amid material plenty. The author contrasts wealth with spiritual questions, urges gratitude, and cites religious verse to celebrate liberty and the search for meaning in society.
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George Sokolsky
Martenes washing machine for cars with rotary brushes debut
An martenes washing device for autos features seven large rotary power brushes and compressed air drying and completes a full car wash in 90 seconds. A small snow plow attachment for passenger cars, clamped to the bumper with no frame needed, is now for sale.
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Martenes
Notes of a Thankful American
A patriotic meditation recalling fallen warriors from Minute Man to GI and urging citizens to honor their sacrifice by preserving democracy and the nation’s enduring spirit and ideals.
Mississippi Citizens Defeat Rankin Ally in Senate Bid
Voters ousted Rankin supporter in a decisive election result described as a democracy triumph. The upset marks a strong rebuke to Rankin's political network and signals a shift in regional power dynamics.
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Mississippi
Rankin
Hidden Workmen of Democracy Open to Page Time
Some legislators chase headlines and elections while many serve quietly. The steady, conscientious work keeps democracy strong, writing lasting pages in history even if not front-page material.
Community donors write simple thanks for Runyon Fund
The article thanks contributors to the Runyon Fund for a year of turkey dinners. Rich and I describe themselves as well known and ordinary folk from all corners of the 48 states. The piece emphasizes deep gratitude beyond words.
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Runyon Fund
Turkey
Rich
States
Thanksgiving tribute to wartime allies and American achievers
A nostalgic column praises show business volunteers, scientists, farmers, and workers for their charity and courage. It lauds the United Nations efforts, wartime sacrifices, and the American Legion, noting ongoing efforts to sustain liberty. The piece calls for gratitude and continued support for national progress and global peace.
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United Nations
Church Head and Related Terms Puzzle Solution
A themed word puzzle listing across and down clues with items such as priest head church leader and various vocabulary answers. The grid references and numbered clues include terms from religion anatomy geography and language with several cross references.
Thanksgiving tribute to public service and American resilience
In a patriotic column the writer thanks the FBI under John Edgar Hoover and G men for defending democracy and fighting crime. The piece notes strong economic concerns, praises Lecy Marshall, and urges readers to count blessings and remain grateful to American institutions and supporters.
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John Edgar Hoover
FBI
G-men
Quotes and tech notes from a busy era
A collage of quotes from public figures on labor and policy, alongside brief notes on aviation weight savings with helium, wrist radio size, synthetic rubber and plastic fender resiliency, and dry ice for storm moderation. Includes Alfred Landon and other leaders.
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Pari
George Dixon
Joe Martin
Buffalo
Rapid City
Uth Dakota
Joe
Huntsman
Nels Smith
Wyoming
Gov. Smith
Land of Song
W. A. Bivins
High Point
High Point Memorial Hospital
Y.M.C.A
Liberty
Philip
Solomon Ibn Gabirol
Sore
New York
American Legion
Vatican
High Mountain
Terminal
Peelers
Cain’s Brother
Cee
Lec'y Marshall
Marshall
USA
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
Voice of America
John Lodge
Conn
Ernest T. Weir
National Steel Corp
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
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