Truman's grass roots tour tests support as campaign
President Truman travels a wide tour of key states and cities to speak publicly while avoiding explicit politics. Analysts note his informal style may appeal to voters and gauge support, with potential implications for future strategy and possible scenarios if backlash grows.
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Paul Robeson Faces Communist Controversy In America
The article says Paul Robeson, a celebrated African American singer, has drawn scrutiny for years due to alleged communist ties. It notes his refusal to answer a Senate committee inquiry about membership and warns his actions harm himself, the Communist Party, and Black Americans proud of his prior success.
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Henry Wallace's Shift From Democracy to Totalitarian Road
The column accuses Henry Wallace of drifting toward tyranny citing a Oregon speech urging government limits on births for subsistence land residents. It notes a retracting aide's intervention and contrasts with Lincoln’s praise of the common people, linking Wallace to past farm policies and the surplus pig slaughter order.
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Non-Political Radio Use Shaping Truman Westward Trip
Washington discusses how the White House seeks to keep Truman's radio broadcasts non political to avoid giving or denying equal time and to comply with network rules and campaign finance law. Networks may offer free time only if speeches stay nonpartisan. after conventions candidates pay for broadcasts until election day.
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Housing bill fate in Washington under filibuster delay
Disturbing reports from Washington say the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill may be delayed or killed by congressional filibusters and opposition to public housing provisions. Critics urge action to avoid postponing needed government aid for low income shelter and accuse opponents of favoring private enterprise over public good. The piece laments political maneuvering in an election year and calls for a clear congressional stance.
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Sleep-promoter tips touted by Dr. Jahr deflate beds
Chicago Drovers Journal reports Dr. Herman K Jahr of the Nebraska College of Medicine finds four factors aid sleep. Belief you can sleep, relaxed muscles, warm body, and calm atmosphere let you sleep almost anywhere. He notes average persons move 25 to 50 times a night and warns against overthinking sleep.
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Nebraska College of Medicine
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Speak Truth to Power on Soviet Strength and Vigilance
Postwar Kansas City Times editorial argues the Soviet leadership respects only strength and that diplomacy without credible force is futile. It urges unwavering vigilance and power to safeguard peace, warning against repeating Yalta era outcomes as Moscow pursues world revolution.
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Yalta
Wisconsin counties seek home rule to curb state control
Wisconsin counties are planning a formal push for home rule powers. The effort centers on codifying county laws and pursuing a constitutional amendment to grant general local powers, potentially streamlining hundreds of current statutes by moving to a general powers framework.
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Harold Persons
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A. J. Thelen
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Ten Years Ago and More in The Tribune Files
The Tribune reports marriages and local events from 10 to 40 years prior. Katherine Carlson and David Markle announced their May wedding at Winnebago Minnesota and plans to live there. Other items note tennis figures in La Crosse and a new Western Wisconsin Tennis association presidency, plus theater, church name changes, and community activities across eras.
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Winnebago
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Oshkosh
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Men of Distinction attacked by drunken driving satire
A letter questions the use of glamorous ads showing “Men of Distinction” drinking whiskey while noting the deaths caused by drunk driving. The writer urges harsher penalties and criticizes licensing loopholes, calling for stronger remedies rather than police rhetoric.
Rennebohm To Crown Alice In Dairyland In Highland
Gov. Rennebohm will crown Margaret McGuire Alice in Dairyland at Highland Wisconsin on Monday. The 18 year old Miss McGuire, Wisconsin centennial queen selected recently, will be guest of honor on a state centennial program with 14 persons visiting for the event.
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Pakistan Aims to Boost Trade Ties With United States
The government of Pakistan plans to develop stronger trade relations with the United States, outlining steps to enhance commerce and economic cooperation between the two nations.
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America
Solons Struggle With Partisan Grid on Civil Rights Vote
Washington lawmakers rush to finish by June 19 while Democrats and Republicans cross party lines on major issues. The Senate debated and passed a bill to admit 200000 displaced persons, with deep Southern opposition and cross‑aisle support. Senator Eastland opposed, Senator Pepper supported the bill as late sessions continued.
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Mystery of Dead Milwaukee Pair Solved
Milwaukee records reveal army private Calvin J Bremer 38 and his wife Bernice Bremer died in their flat from barbiturate overdose and cyanide poison respectively. Medical examiner Dr. E L Tharinger said Bernice likely died accidentally from sleeping tablets while Bremer died by his own action after discovering her death. Bremer reportedly drank heavily and waited about 48 hours before taking poison. The bodies were found Wednesday.
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Bernice Bremer
Calvin J. Bremer
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Bremer
Fisherman loses gear after snagging rod in Okaychee Lake
Raymond Shaw reported losing his fishing rod and reel in Okaychee lake two weeks ago and recovered them this week after snagging them. A 24 inch pickerel remained on the hook during the incident.
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Okaychee
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Raymond Shaw
Okaychee Lake
Hope for Palestine Armistice Sparks Speculation
DeWitt MacKenzie weighs a four week Arab Jewish armistice as key to limiting a broader war. He cites UN authority, potential Arab Jewish bargaining, and King Abdullah of Transjordan as pivotal in shaping any possible compromise.
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Sans-Jordan
Palestine
Britain
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
A reader asks about boxing tape length and the number of elections per year. The tape is two feet long, and election counts vary. 137 661 in 1943 and 126 840 in 1944 with elections held locally. Lieut. Gen. Leslie R. Groves sought retirement effective February 29, 1948.
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United States
Leslie R. Groves
Army
Difficult Lesson for Guide Dogs to Learn
The most challenging teaching for guide dogs, per trainers, is stopping at the curb before crossing streets. The rest of the text discusses questions on wrongful convictions, police interrogation, and bees used in wartime messaging.
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Scratches Removed From Windshield By Emery and Rouge
A reader asks how to remove scratches from a car windshield. The answer suggests using fine emery and water followed by optician’s rouge with a soft cloth. The snippet also notes buckwheat grain origin, saying it grew in Asia and has been cultivated in China for hundreds of years.
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Europe
New World
China
Act creating Yeomanettes dated Aug 29 1916 and age rule
The Aug 29 1916 act established the Yeomanettes and set the minimum age at 18 years for service.
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