Truman Calls for Lobbyist Investigation in Congress
Washington message notes presidential push for inquiry into lobbying around Congress. It outlines what lobbying is, who counts, and how 1946 law requires registries and quarterly reports for paid lobbying. Critics call the act flawed for allowing loopholes and urge broader registration.
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Dispersal of Key War Plants A Top Defense Plan
Washington reports a major push to disperse and protect vital war industries. Plans call for relocating factories transport lines and power facilities to withstand atomic attack, with emphasis on Detroit New York Harbor and coastal corridors. Emphasis on underground refuges civil defense and fortified hubs.
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Transit spots hazard on Chestnut street near Lincoln Univ campus
Police moved quickly to fix a dangerous Chestnut Street bottleneck near Lincoln University, removing parking on both sides and removing a lumber unloading truck from the street. The action improves safety for motorists and students crossing to downtown and campus areas.
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6th Legislature Quits At Close Of Session
The 64th General Assembly ends with a token session today as many members retire ahead of next January 5. The session earned praise for approving funds for a new state office building. Several leaders did not seek re election while others will lead affairs in the coming two years. The column notes smoke control in Jefferson City with Smoke Commissioner Harry Gilliland surveying downtown heating equipment and inviting reports of violations.
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Quotations on Liberty and Policy Across World Affairs
A collage of quotes from political and cultural figures includes Eire’s minister to the United States on the Ireland England conflict, Roger Albright on media influence, ECA Administrator Paul Hoffman on Western Europe prospects, Patrick Fleming’s personal anecdote, James B Cumant on radicalism, and Sammy Eisen urging unity and peace through an official anthem or UN actions.
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History of Courage Loyalty and Devotion of Dogs Told
HAL BOYLE notes dogs show courage and loyalty beyond belief. Chips, a K-9 in Sutucy, earned a Distinguished Service Cross for single handedly taking a machine gun nest, with others later posthumously honored. The piece traces dogs’ legal status, rights, and roles in society and law, citing Blackstone and Byron’s Boatswain epitaph.
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Economic Group Chief A Missourian Dies
Charles Oscar Hardy, 4, staff director of the Congressional Economic Committee since April 1947, died after a two months illness. Born in Island City Missouri, Hardy was a graduate of OLLIEW University and later taught history and economics there and was dean of the college. He earned a doctorate at the University of Chicago and taught there and at Iowa State University. An author of several books, Hardy was on the Brookings Institution staff from 1924 to 1943, was vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank at Kansas City from 1943 to 1946, and was economist for the Chicago Association of Commerce in 1946 and 1947.
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St Louis News Names Dennis Ahrenhoersterbaeumer
ST LOUIS December 1 AP St Louis has a new Ahrenhoersterbaeumer a newborn son Dennis born to Mr and Mrs Charles E Ahrenhoersterbaeumer The couple already has son Paul age 6 Mrs Ahrenhoersterbaeumer notes they chose short first names to balance their long surname The family name and address fill nearly two lines in the city telephone directory.
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