UN Three Years In Review Shows Mixed Progress And Hope
A three year view of United Nations Week shows limited gains and persistent veto problems. The article notes the Big Five veto as a core weakness hindering disarmament and peace efforts, with Greece, Palestine, and human rights issues cited as stalled outcomes. It praises Sir Hartley’s World Peace suggestion for reviving dialogue and a potential One World ideal, while urging real reform to curb fear and promote cooperation.
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United Nations
Greece
Palestine
Sir Hartley Shawcross urges freer exchanges to ease Cold War fear
After heated speeches, Sir Hartley Shawcross told the UN Political Committee to get the debate back on track and proposed lifting the Iron Curtain as a prelude to disarmament talks. He urged allowing free press in Soviet Russia, easier travel for diplomats and tourists, and student exchanges to foster trust and understanding between nations.
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Elbe
Hartley
World Assembly
Russia
Sir Hartley
J.T
Great Britain
Hartley Shawcross
Mr. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Soviet Russia
Kiev
Minsk
Normalcy Sparks Hope for Moth Proof Suits
A note on men’s clothing manufacturers marketing new moth proof suit compounds. The piece links this to an improving clothing market after wartime shortages and price rises, suggesting American men may again stock multiple suits rather than austerity wear.
None of the Above Quotes From 1940s Public Figures
A collage of old quotes includes Mayo Clinic doctors urging guidance over drills, James C. Petrillo supporting Truman as a piano player, Bricker urging loyalty pledges, Garry Moore on egg costs, and Chidlaw predicting a funded modern Air Force.
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Truman
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Southern Railway Receives Safety Commendation for 1947
The Southern Railway company earned a certificate of commendation from the American Museum of Safety for outstanding safety performance in 1947 Class A Railroads, Southern District. The feature article notes the museum’s mission and praises railroad safety progress while urging continued emphasis on equipment and systems to protect lives.
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Southern Railway Company
American Museum of Safety
Southern
State of
New York
Edward H. Harriman
Moonshine War Plans Spur Moonshiners and Cops
A Greens boro News piece by Harry Hirsch examines planned enforcement actions against bootleggers as officers anticipate a cat and mouse contest. The article recalls historical reprisals and political meddling linked to moonshine busts and party consequences.
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Harry Hirsch
Greensboro News
A. D.rus Watts
Jim Fiske
Jim
Democratic Executive Committee
Watts
Fiske
Election outlook as Dewey and Truman face a divided Senate
This opinion piece argues the American system preserves a sharp executive legislative split. It notes the Senate may block any program, cites Taft as a potential leader for Dewey, and warns Truman faces an impossible bridge to Taft and Byrd without a subordinate Senate.
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Dewey
Mr. Truman
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Truman
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Byrd
Tomato Tossing as Political Theater Sparks Debate
George Dixon laments tomato throwing at presidential candidates, arguing it mocks the office and the American flag. He notes Dewey, Truman, and Wallace as targets, urges crowds to stop the practice, and condemns it as a national disgrace while praising Dewey’s public service.
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Washington
Dewey
Syracuse
Minnesota
Joe Ball
Truman
Henry Wallace
United States
Probes that Burst and Fade in Public Eye
The piece recalls past Congressional probes on Communism Fascism and oil company in Saudi Arabia that began with fanfare and faded into secrecy. It notes unfulfilled promises and shifting political heat as investigations stalled or were buried by officials and agencies.
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Senate
Justice
Saudi Arabia
Clark
Justice Dep't
Public corruption and postwar cartels warning column
A harsh critique cites Justice Black and 1935 hearings on public funds misused by officials and shipping firms. It argues Congress ignored reforms, left the merchant fleet weak, and allowed postwar cartels to resurface. It mentions Hugo Stinnes Jr and an Alien Property Custodian case as part of a broader call for congressional probing and public accountability.
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Justice Black
Congress
Maritime Commission
Shipping Companies
U. S
Senate
Justice Department
Hugo Stinnes, Jr
Sweden
Stinnes
Campaign trips and odd local monuments recounted
A report notes campaign tours promoting local sights in Missoula and Mangtato while recalling a large public monument in Mankato Minnesota. The statue commemorates the simultaneous hanging of 36 Indians, an event described with stark memory and local reflection.
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Missoula
Mont
Mankato
Minn
On the Air Waves Horizon ta 1 5 Quizmaster and Network Clues
Puzzle style page lists clues across vertical and horizontal lines with definitions and word lengths. Entries include people, places, and objects such as Lukewarm Musteline mammals gods flatfish gems of frogs and Indian weight.
Puzzle Word List Entries and Clues
A fragmented set of crossword like clues appears with terms such as Demolish Deduction Devotees Inherent and Footlike part. The list includes numerical hints and several odd pairings that suggest a theme of wordplay or a cryptic style.
General Clay Eyes Re-trial for Ilse Koch in German Court
Report from Washington indicates General Clay may allow Ilse Koch to be retried before a German penal court. The alert cites U.S. pressure and wartime postwar legal moves.
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Washington
General Clay
Ilse Koch
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