Hodge-podge in Washington calls for government overhaul
Comptroller General Warren told a congressional committee that wartime expansion left a sprawling, duplicative federal system. He cited 75 bureaus for transportation, 15 housing agencies, eight labor relations offices, and 12 retirement systems, urging Congress to empower a cleanup and sunset nonessential functions. He warned without public pressure the octopus will grow, tying citizens to wasteful, oversized government.
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Bailey objects to constitutional bonding limits in Raleigh
Capitol Square attorney Carl Bailey of Plymouth and former legislator argued in Raleigh that the two thirds debt limit on bonds, enforced county wide, can obstruct needed school building replacements and public road or building projects when the state nears debt limits, unless voters approve.
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Extravagance Warns of Higher Bond Costs in Amended Plan
Lynn Nisbet argues the proposed amendment could spur extravagance to win votes. He imagines a county needing one schoolhouse but requiring spending across all sections, swelling a $100 000 bond to $250 000 or more. He warns a statewide bond path could trigger multi-site costs to secure support for bonds.
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Arequipa
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Superintendent backs reprint of Sokolsky column on teachers
M L Patrick questions Superintendent’s approval of George Sokolsky’s piece reprinted for a teachers meeting. He notes the superintendent requested the reprint and warns the column’s bias implies teachers are self interested and underpaid, hinting at questions about organizing.
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Questions for the superintendent on teachers' role and Sokolsky
A reader asks the superintendent to address whether teachers are focused on self interest or pay, if schools exist for teachers or students, and whether insubordination or freedom are linked to Sokolsky. The letter urges caution to avoid harming schools and urges further discussion only if constructive.
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Widespread Calls for Fair Elections Across Nations
The piece discusses global reactions to elections and cites a South Carolina case criticizing primitive ballot methods. It notes that ballots are kept on a table with boxes, separated by party, exposing voters choices to observers.
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Pledges and voting concerns in a New Jersey election critique
George Sokolsky argues the New Jersey municipal election exposes flaws in democratic process. He contrasts U.S. practices with Bulgaria under Yalta control, attacks party bosses and alleged communist influence, and urges use of voting machines to restore faith in American democracy.
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Fiscal heights in wartime spending and debt rise
Washington column argues that postwar fiscal reality is changed by stark increases in expenditures taxes and debt. It cites 1933 to 1940 figures with a warned outlook on future costs and the need to seek answers to mounting financial challenges.
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Back on the old plane and wary of spending
Paul Mallon argues against vast wartime debt and new government jobs in a sobering critique. He warns that inflated taxation and lend-lease bills menace fiscal balance and demands a firm, nonpolitical program to restore financial security.
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Postwar America Sees Clash Over Draft and Army Size
Washington reports show three headlines within 12 hours urging new draft powers and pledges to cut or demobilize forces. Congress debates selective service, demobilization, and unification of commands as Truman faces friction with military and investigations into waste and delay.
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