Universal military training urged by president's commission
A Washington report on the presidential advisory commission on military training argues for universal training to ensure ready manpower without a huge standing army. It criticizes Congress for avoiding action in an election year, warns of weakened defenses, and notes the 60 day readiness window in future war. The commission stresses the program's cost and necessity for national security.
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Adisory Commission
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Commission
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
Billions For Vacations End Of Year Travel Outlook
Americans expect to spend between 6 billion and 10 billion on vacations this year, the Commerce Department estimates. Travel demand will outstrip supply as resorts lag in rebuilding after the war. Prices will rise and reservations should be made early to avoid shortages. The public remains eager to travel and enjoy the outdoors despite higher costs.
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Department of Commerce
America
Argentina cleans Nazi nest as sixty deported to date
The Argentine government says it has satisfied the U S requirement to uproot Nazi agents. Sixty have been deported, sixteen traced to neighboring countries, and forty three remain unsound. The move may be tied to a hemispheric defense treaty prize for President Peron.
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U. S
Truman
Argentina
Peron
Taxes And Policy Clash Threatens Foreign Aid Plan
Washington discusses how Secretary of State Marshall's mission to carry out bipartisan foreign policy clashes with President Truman's veto of a tax bill. The piece warns that partisan rancor could derail European economic aid, risking a breakdown in world trade and global recovery, unless Republicans cooperate on a tax program.
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Truman
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Lem
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America
Hatry
London
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What Others Think About a Secretary of National Defense
Davenport Democrat notes national defense is a complex issue and presidents rely on expert counsel. It argues for a secretary of national defense to coordinate armed forces, settle differences, and plan for maximum defense effectiveness under unification, while preserving presidential final authority.
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Davenport
Secretary of National Defense
Notable shift in tax revenue from sales taxes after 1946
The article notes that 23 states with general sales taxes in 1937 captured over a billion dollars in revenue in 1946, excluding excise taxes on gasoline, tobacco, and liquor. Federal levies on these items also boosted revenue, with the luxury tax contributing over a billion dollars. Republicans and the president supported continuation, while critics in some regions oppose sales taxes as unpopular.
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England
National Treasury
Congress
Neck of the Woods
Playgrounds Highlighted as Crime Prevention Tool
U S Attorney General Tom Clark cites playgrounds as a key measure in crime prevention. He urges communities to invest in safe play areas to reduce juvenile delinquency and improve public welfare nationwide.
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U. S
Tom Clark
Communist program splits Europe mission outlined in Bulgaria
Glenn Babb describes two main lines of Communist strategy in Europe. Eastern actions push to destroy opposition while western tactics aim to fragment leftist groups to gain dominance. Bulgaria is cited as a model with Agrarians purged and Dimitrov leading a Moscow aligned regime. Pravda signals coexistence with democrats while pressuring Western socialist blocs.
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Moscow
Georgi Dimitrov
Third International
Soviet Union
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Social Democrats
Laborites
West
France
Italy
Public Debate on City Park Lease and Civic Future
A letter to the Tribune argues against renewing a lease that would turn city land from a proposed park into a private golf course for the Country Club. The writer urges a city park honoring World War II veterans and questions future civic planning, urging a public decision and nonrenewal. Also included is Marion Schultz's statement defending her father Gordy, addressing rumors about his illness and family dynamics. The note ends with an estimate of 20,000,000 visitors to the Lincoln Memorial.
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Country Club
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la Crosse the Beautiful
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Tomah
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Harry
Marion Schultz
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Can Europeans Get Together for a US Aid Plan
Washington discusses a potential European aid program led by Europeans with US support. Marshall urges Europe to craft its own plan to receive further aid, aiming to avoid US domination while preventing Communist gains as Europe faces worsening conditions and Congress debates funding. Churchill influenced the concept toward a possible economic union.
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Marshall Paqueetes
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Eastern
Winston Churchill
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Rennebohm Shows Preparedness in First Press Conference
Madison governor Rennebohm, after a three month wait, held his first formal press interview. He handled questions with fluency, showed detailed state finance knowledge, and discussed tax options including a 30 percent income surtax to fund higher appropriations for the Guard and University. He stressed following the Goodland approach, noting the people did not elect him and that he seeks an independent mandate in his own right.
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Rennebohm
Capitol
University of Wisconsin
Guard
University
Goodland
Mr. Goodland
Republican Party
O. S. Loomis
Ten Years Ago in The Tribune Files Manager Named for Naturo Pathic Congress
Ten years ago T Louise Nedvidek of 402 South Seventh street was named manager and chairman of the 41st annual congress of the American Naturo pathic association in Chicago. Also noted were travels of Mrs John E McConnell and companions to New York and Europe, plus visits from relatives of the Dow household.
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Chicago
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