UN ties on Palestine and reform of congressional probes
W A Bivins notes rare Soviet US agreement on UN Palestine partition and warns against Arab opposition. He critiques Dies Committee tactics, warns investigations skew justice, favors broader evidence and fairness while preserving legislative aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Palestine
UN Palestine Commission
Europe
Kremlin
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
Near East
Arab League
Simon H. Rifkind
New York
Congressional Committee
Congressional Investigating Committees
Robert Wagner
Legislative
Rifkind
Congress
Taft Hartley Law Acknowledged For AFL Move on NLRB
The Taft Hartley Act earns credit after AFL votes to abolish the title of vice president John L. Lewis who refused to sign a non Communist affidavit. The change allows all AFL unions to participate in NLRB benefits. The move comes amid long standing labor tensions and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
AFL
National Labor Relations Board
Nature signs and Casey Jones memorial across the era
A column covers nature signs and weather folklore from rhododendron blooms to mockingbirds, plus a note on Dr. Carrick clarifying fall blooming and bird migration myth. It also reports the unveiling of the Casey Jones memorial in Chattanooga with remarks by Barbara and Mrs. James Brady Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
D. B. Carrick
Dr. Carrick
Nature
Hallie
Casey
John Luther
Casey”) Jones
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Luther Jones
Casey Jones
Barbara
Beebe
James Brady Jones
These Days by George Sokolsky on John L. Lewis and unions
The piece argues John L. Lewis aided by a CIO faction aligned with Communists, using Bolshevik methods within unions. It warns of potential wartime consequences from Communist influence in key industries and endorses Taft-Hartley style loyalty oaths to curb perjury and foreign subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
CIO
United Mine
U. K
J. Raymond Walsh
Lewis
Phil Murray
Murray
Lee Pressman
DeCaux
Emspak
Quill
Bridges
Motives and power in state politics at Capitol Square
The article reviews how leaders grasp motives behind candidates and factions in Buncombe and Halifax counties, noting rival "organizations" and "machines" vying for dominance while stressing concern for party survival. It cites mass protests over R L Fritz Jr’s school funds and the broader South Piedmont bloc dynamic. Local holiday closures hit Wake and Raleigh offices, prompting calls to stagger leaves and discuss a five day work week for state employees, with highway staff resisting that change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Piedmont
Buncombe
Halifax
Capital Square
Raleigh
State Employees Association
General State Association
Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Stars and Feuds
A garble of show business notes from New York and Los Angeles covers Gene Armstrong’s Mocam two step, Joan Crawford and Kay Thompson premieres, Sheilah Graham’s Beaverbrook party, Ed Begley and Jacques Fray post show chatter, and Runyon Cancer Fund gifts. Mentions Dudley Malone, General Mark Clark, Zanuck party, and James T. Farrell future book.
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N. Y
Winchellebrites
Garson
F. Armstrong
Mocambo
Joan Crawford
Daisy Enyon
Crawford
Sheilah Graham
Beaverbrook
London Daily Express
Kay Thompson
Ciro
Merle Oberon
Wilkerson
L’aiglon
George McManus
King Features
Ward Greene
King’s
Mr. Greene
New York
Ken
Mark Clark
Hollywood
Darryl Zanuck
Zanuck
Clark
West Point
Dudley Malone
FDR
New York Scene Mixes Jazz Stars and Hollywood Links
A collage of nightlife notes from New York with mentions of John Barrymore and a doorstop, Chelsea club acts, Ginger Rogers with Columbia, Dick Himber rhythms at Essex House, and the King Cole Johnny Mercer record. It tracks Broadway actors like Kirk Douglas, Hal Wallis connections, and gossipy slang about models, agents, and social dives including Latin Quarter and Club 78 quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jean Nathan
Knopf
Mischa Novy
L'Aigion
Columbia
Ginger Rogers
Dick Himber
the Essex House
the King Cole
Johnny Mercer
Capitol
Henry Jones
Nora Morales
Rhumba
Dezi Arnaz
Victor Platter
Pete
Andrews Sisters
New York
Kirk Douglas
Hollywood
Hal Wallis
Kirk
Schrafft
82Nd St
Broadway
Douglas
East
Wallis
Martha Ivers
Electra
Lauren Bacall
Biblical Bulletin Confession Mentions King David
A daily bulletin notes that kings can err and cites King David as an example who made a full confession and prayed for strength to avoid further transgression. The message references Psalm 51 and invites readers to read the complete details in the monthly booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Young Conductor Debuts With Rome Royal Opera
A youthful conductor made his debut leading the Rome Royal Opera in a landmark performance. The article highlights his promise, noting the audience reaction and the significance for future engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Royal Opera
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Holy Land
Smackdown
Dobbin
Chicago
Edward Wallace de Bower
Dallas
Tex
Russia
Patagonia
Boston
George Sokolsky
World Federation of Trade Unions
Lenin
General Electric
Westinghouse
Allis- Chalmers
Radio Corporation of America
Harry Bridges
Mike Quill
Walter Reuther
Satlin
Asia
Ommunity Fund
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbett
Wake County
Winchell
Lindy
Ham
Art Franklin
Hanson
Stork Club
Ed Begley
Jacques Fray
Capsule
Jacques
John Golden
Esquire
Maribel Vinson
Guy Owen
Col. MacPhail
DiMaggio
Runyon Cancer Fund
Univ. of California
L. A
Bette Davis
Runyon Committee
Damon
Florida
New England
Texas
Northwest
Vishinsky
James T. Farrell
Gotham
Marguery
Long Island
Zillionaire
John Barrymore
Kerrickter
Benrus
Latin Quarter
Club 78
Pelham Heath
Reuben’s
Stork
Ruby Foo
Dunhall’s
Bank of England
Club 66
Repubs
Biblical Bulletin
Young Conductor
North Dakota
Constellation
John
Vertic
Bette
Nevada City
Tully
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