Meat price controls lifted and wage policy shifted
President Truman announced removal of price controls on livestock and meat and accelerated wage control changes. The move sparked debate on inflation, labor strikes, and consumer support. Analysts warn against unserious spending and call for prudent economy amid potential shifts to a lower price regime.
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Truman
American PLC
Ike
Pear’s
Ristian Science Monitor
Claude Pepper
W.A.B
World Government by Force Will Shape Future Order
Dr. Vernon Nash argues for a world government with power to enforce authority, aligning with President Truman’s view that force underpins world affairs. He contends all governments rely on police power and force, and a future world order would be man made and backed by arms, unlike prophetic visions.
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Vernon Nash
Truman
Levant
Israel
Samuel
Dr. Nash
American University Defends Amateurism in College Football
An American University official defends amateurism in college sports amid reformist critiques. The university continues intercollegiate athletics except football and expands intramural programs to counter professionalism, arguing sport for sport's sake remains the goal. It urges other colleges to curb semi pro practices and highlights broader concerns about postwar athletics.
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Robert V. Fletcher
Trustees
American University
Editorial satire on editors and newspapers from a schoolboy essay
A humorous comparison of editors and doctors, noting editors’ flaws and public feuds. It mocks editor spelling, libel risks, and the Observer’s pride while praising doctors’ Latin and their higher status. The piece ends by nominating a local lad for the Junior Pulitzer prize.
Capitol Square Guessing Prompts Off-Year Vote Debate
Captiol Square buzzes over total voter turnout for the November 5 general election. Estimates range around 500000 with figures from 350000 to 500000 while observers expect a Democratic majority, aided by wartime dynamics and past off-year patterns.
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Capitol Square
United States Senate
Veterans fuel turnout as 200000 may vote this year
Lynn Nisbet notes rising activity among veterans as the state counts over 300000 in military service. With under 21s ineligible, an estimated 200000 veterans could vote if registered, and local offices now draw stronger interest than presidential races, prompting campaigns to adjust tactics and discuss national issues to avoid apathy in November.
The Quest for Peace in Europe Through the Ages
The piece contrasts Napoleon Hitler and Stalin attempts to unite Europe under domination. It argues Europe resists a forced United States of Europe and cites Tito and Stepinatz the Serbs Croats and Slovenes quarrel. It notes Ukraine holds UN seats amid Soviet separatist tensions.
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Vienna
Sarajevo
Europe
Napoleon
Hitler
Stalin
United States of
Tito
Stepinatz
Ukraine
Soviet Union
By George Sokolsky on Ethnic Differences and Peace Efforts
The piece argues that Russia and Europe show enduring ethnic and national divisions among groups like the Hakkas Miao Tze Lolos and Armenians. It notes that Soviet policy often avoids resolving these cleavages and praises Byrnes for seeking a lasting peace beyond appeasement, while acknowledging the long, difficult task ahead.
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China
Yunnan
Europe
Asia
Soviet
Russia
Soviet Russia
Bessarabia
Alsace
Byrnes
Paris
Woodrow Wilson
Russia Fails To Stall Paris Peace Votes In Open Session
Washington reports describe the Paris conference where Russia’s bid to block decisive measures failed. Russia lost crucial votes on Trieste and the Danube, leaving open the possibility of future communist influence while warning of continued tension with the western powers. The big four will review the results with the United Nations assembly set for October 23 in New York.
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Washington
Paris
Russia
Norway
Messrs. Byrnes
Devin
Bidault
Trieste
Danube
Ukraine
Poland
Yugoslavia
Czechoslavia
Europe
Danube River
United Nations Assembly
New York
Stalin
United States
Britain
World opinion stirs limits on Russia and armament pace
Paul Malling notes that global opinion opposes Russia's empire bid and belligerent tactics. He argues treaties may be vetoed, peace talks may stall, and naval arms spending remains high at 18 billion dollars this year. Actions, not words, will shape outcomes.
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Ing
Mr. Byrnes
Russia
Wallace
Stalin
Red Army
Goering Not Sleeping Well Goofs and Gibe on Taft
A collage of wry jests and quick quips from wartime celebrity humor. Goering is slated as not sleeping well while taunting Taft and Roosevelt. Cartoonish dispatches from Paris and Miami tease editors, columnists, and public figures with sly punchlines and cultural satire.
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Kan
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S Smedley
Bigdome
Versa Vice
Alia
THANX
LLOYD
P. Holman
ST Louis, MO
Bob Reynolds
Charlie Jonas
Reynolds
Josiah W. Bailey
Sam J. Morris
Bailey
Morris
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George Sokolsky
Paul Mallow
Ben
Admiral Halsey
Pacific
Halsey
Harold Stassen
Seven Seas
Stassen
Harold
Joe E. Lewis
Copa Star
Senator Taft
O.P.A
Taft
Barry Gray
Eugene Tillinger
Mame
Mr. Taft
Fatzo
Gene Fowler
T.b
Clarence Edward Heller
Frances BE. Kaye
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Tom Weatherly
Maybelle
Sigma Phi
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Evalyne
Jackie Elmson
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