Byrnes Rise as U S Foreign Policy Leader Ends
The article surveys James F Byrnes rising influence after 18 months as secretary of state and his role in shaping nonpartisan foreign policy. It notes Russia concessions, Marshall’s civilian rise, and questions about future U S diplomacy during Truman’s era.
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James F. Byrnes
America
J. M. Roberts, JR
MacKenzie A
Pth
Byrnes
New York
Russia
Danube
Dar‘danelies
Iran
U. S
Marshall
Truman
Foreign Ministers Council
Iene
Stary Dilemacy
Oller
Trurman
Kenry Wallace
Europe
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Americas
Truman Urges Social Security and Wage Policy Reforms
President Truman called for continued support from Congress on social security increases and public health nutrition and education programs. He urged extending wage protections and rent controls, reforming unemployment relief, and maintaining price stability while expanding wartime social measures into peacetime programs. He urged faster disposal of surplus and enforcement of antitrust laws to curb abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Gamblers May Have Lured Players In Alleged Fix
The confession details two players who considered a fix then rejected it. Paris shifted bets to the Giants after initial discussions. Filchock denied offering money to throw the game to Mayor O'Dwyer. Bell barred Hanes but allowed Filchock to stay in the game.
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Paris
Giants
Filchock
William O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer
National Football League
Bert Bell
Hanes
Soto
Prickett Allen
Byrnes Departure Questions U S Policy Shifts in Moscow Talks
Observers expect Marshall to shape Far East strategy as he assumes Byrnes role and contemplates a mid path between government and Communist factions in China. Britain laments Byrnes exit while Bevin and Marshall clashed on core tactics. Bi partisan policy may fray as top American personnel turn over and Vandenberg and Connally signal reduced congressional participation.
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Germany
Moscow
Marshall
Far East
U. S
China
Britain
Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Truman
Baruch
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Tom Connally
Tex
New York
Marshall Eyes Moscow Role After State Department Shuffle
Marshall, en route from China, prepares to join Mrs. Marshall in Honolulu and then Washington as Byrnes resigns. Truman plans to nominate Marshall promptly, with Big Four talks in Moscow March 10 to shape German and Austrian peace, while Acheson and Russell face uncertain futures.
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Byrnes
Marshall
Ando Ihat
de Byrnés
Congress
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
State Department
Cific
China
King Nanking
Honolulu
Mrs. Marshall
Washington
Truman
Senate
Cordell Hull
Moscow
Don Russell
Russell
Dean Acheson
White House
Poultry and Produce Prices Reported by Chicago Market
Butter steady with receipts of 462,565. Eggs steady at 10,640 with dirties 20.5 to 31.5 and checks 29.5 to 30.5. Live poultry steady with 12 trucks and one car FOB prices fowl 33, old roosters 26, others unchanged.
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Chicago
Republicans Call for Nonpolitical Work in 1948 Congress
Chairman Reece of the Republican National Committee urged Congress to focus on a "workmanlike job" free of presidential politics. The Democratic National Committee countered with a warning against sabotaging President Truman's legislative program and exposing party plans ahead of the 1948 election.
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Washington
Reece
Republican National Committee
Congress
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Democratic National Headquarters
First
Republican News
National Committee
Congress of the
United States
Taft
Bricker
Ohio
Vandenber
Mich
Lodge
Ite
Jmth
GOP
Oscar R. Ewing
Capitol Hill
Ewing
Marshall’s Political Ambition Dimmed by Democratic Doubts
In Washington private Democrats doubt Gen. Marshall will seek the 1948 presidential role as Truman declines to run. Sen. Edwin C. Johnson publically backs the soldier diplomat while Marshall stays aloof from politics. Also, Arkansas-Missouri Power seeks PSC approval to buy 62 miles of government surplus electric transmission line in Lawrence and Clay counties with hearing set for Jan. 21.
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Marshall
Truman
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Little Rock
Lawrence
Clay Counties
Arkansas-Missouri Power Corporation
Public Service Commission
St. Louis Livestock Market Shows Mixed Hogs Cattle and Sheep
National Stockyards report in January shows hogs uneven prices with once heavier weights up 25 to 50, sows mostly steady and top hogs at 22.74. Cattle and calves begin steady with loads of good steers around 24 to 25 and heifers around 20 to 22. vealers hold at 32, cows 12 to 16, bulls 16.5 to 25. Sheep open steady with wool lambs 23.5 to 24 and clipped lambs 23, ewes around 7.5.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
Jan
USDA
Corn and grains rise on export hopes and technicals
Corn advanced more than a cent as trade reports foresee higher February exports. Oats and wheat followed, aided by improved technicals after a sharp sell-off. Mills bought wheat for flour production and the government agency planned flour sale offers. Prices quoted: January corn 31.31 3/4, oats 75 1/4, wheat varied to 2.13 1/4.
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Chicago
Cotton futures rise on mill buying and hedging in New York
Moderate gains marked slow trading as Mill buying and New Orleans Seman spurred the market more than a dollar per bale before prices eased on hedging. Spot markets stayed firm with shippers facing spot cotton shortages. late afternoon prices rose 55 to 80 cents.
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New York
New Orleans Seman
Jly
Dismissal Motion in Wilson Suit in Federal Court
In Little Rock the court heard a defense motion to dismiss a $500000 suit against J H Crain trustee and manager of Wilson interests and others by Victoria Wesson and Marie Howells. Plaintiffs seek removal of Crain and judgment against the trust, while defense argues the court cannot decide trust issues and that any judgment belongs to the trust. Defendants John E Crain Tom Crain Ruby Crain and Ruby Crain Denton joined in denying improper use of trust funds and other claims.
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Little Rock
J. H. Crain
Wilson
East
Arkansas
Victoria Wilson Wesson
Marie Wilson Howells
Crain
Lee Wilson & Company
John E. Crain
Tom Crain
Ruby Crain
Ruby Crain Denton
Byrnes Reflects on Happy Night Before Resignation
James F. Byrnes spent a happy night at the White House reception for the diplomatic corps. At the event he joked that the second happy day comes after quitting as secretary of state, and he plans leisure time to review papers stored in the Senate, the Supreme Court, and the White House.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
White House
Byrnes
Jimmy Brynes
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Inverchapel
Red Room
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
Senate
Farmers to Plan Advance Crops for Stable Year
Gates Pak of the Kansas Agricultural Extension Service told a two day conference in Little Rock that Arkansas farmers should plan now for a stable year. He urged adjustments for farm mechanization electric service and changing education and health needs to weather future shocks. He noted the Steacall act will provide parity payments for two years after hostilities and urged farmers to impose self restrictions to balance supply and demand.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Gates Pak
Kansas Agricultural Extension Service
Gates
Silent on Policy as Marshall Heads for Washington
General Marshall sails toward Washington in a special plane for his U.S. appointment. He declines to state his policy stance and will discuss plans after a refueling stop in Guam. The trip covers about twenty hours with an intermediate halt in Honolulu.
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Guam
Marsoall
Washington
Byrnes
Sxecutiy & Studer
Liga Pank
Marshall
Honohuu
Libel-Slander Suit to Be Heard Soon
Kenneth C. is set for a libel slander case hearing soon after a Malvern filing dated January 8. The suit concerns alleged defamation acts and potential damages pending court action and pretrial scheduling.
Lull Before the Storm in Congress Over Budget Clash
Washington awaits two presidential messages expected to test the Senate and House, with Republicans predicting a $37.6 billion outlay and tax-cut battles. Budget debates open as Taber and Knutson threaten hard lines to balance the deficit and oppose tax cuts in boom times.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Truman
Congress
E.S.T
GOP
Senate
House Appropriations and
Taber
House Appropriations Committee
R Minn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Labor Committee
Trial set in slander case against opponent in last summer's race
Coffelt's $120,000 suit alleges libel by his rival in last summer's Democratic primary. Prosecutor W. H. McClellan of Sieveny faces the case in circuit court this month with Judge William Wagoner of Lonoke presiding. E. Tele r has disqualified himself from trying the case.
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Coffelt
W. H. McClellan
Sieiveny
William , Wagoner
Lonoke
Wa Sat
E. Téler
Budget Board Reverses Stand on Institutional Supervisor Post
Little Rock Jan 8 The pre session legislative budget committee voted 9 to 3 to recommend employing an institutional supervisor at a salary of 5000 annually, reversing weeks of opposition. Rep Dick Wright urged reconsideration of payrolls for beverage and cigarette tax division investigators. The panel approved a revised biennial budget for the resources and development commission and outlined sums for state offices. The panel backed Laney’s revenue stabilization revision to fund state departments and institutions.
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Little Rock
Laney
Dick Wright
Arkadelphia
L. H. Autry
Burdette
Byron Goodson
DeQueen
Goodson
Resources and Development Commission
Foresty
Forestry Department
Secretary of State
Arkansas
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Council of State Governments
Commission For Uniform State Laws
Raccoon Soaks Food Before Eating Says Behavior Note
A wildlife report observes a raccoon washing or soaking its food prior to consumption, indicating a cleaning behavior used to prepare meals in the wild.
Daily Bread Continued From Page One
The article argues for fair labor laws to benefit all people and their welfare. It suggests the Lea Act as a lesson for Congress to address current legislative deficiencies.
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Congress
Baby Escapes Injury After Car Rolls Over Legs
In Sheridan Wyoming Billie Lou Sweet an 18 month old girl playing beside a dirt pile near home was run over by a car wheel but avoided bone fractures. A close exam showed no injuries beyond momentary shock with bones saved by soft infant bones and cushioning dirt.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Billie Lou Sweet
James Sweet
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