Editors Notebook Warns on Reckless Spending by Byrd and Douglas
The note reflects a shared fear of fiscal collapse voiced by Sen. Harry Byrd of Virginia and Sen. Paul Douglas of Illinois. It cites rising deficits, expanding federal employment, and growing costs from Europe aid and welfare programs. The piece critiques the Truman administration and calls for budget balance without excessive taxes, while noting political maneuvering and upcoming nominations.
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U. S
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Paul Douglas
Ilinois
Chicago
United States
Byrd
Douglas
Sam
Commercial Club
United States Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Truman
Jefferson
Europe
Defense
Johnson
Jeffersons
Jacksons
Winston Churchill
Russell W. Davenport
Fortune Magazine
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Modern furniture rebel Feinman reshapes American parlor
New York designer Martin Feinman, once called crazy by his father, revolutionized modern furniture from a tiny factory space. He notes a shift from elite taste to middle class adoption, sees blond woods, simple forms, and 150 bed dining combos. He promotes no waste energy and practice of regular naps.
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America
Feinman
Paris
George Gershwin
Claudette Colbert
Fred Waring
Feinmman
Felnman
Salt mine hits quota early in Soviet Union
The Moscow press reports the largest salt mine in the Soviet Union met its production quota two months ahead of schedule. A sly aside questions the idea of a lone business venture and notes a parole board decision looms while a homecoming football traffic delay sparks debate over reading choices.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Parole Board
Poor PA My rich Uncle Henry faces wealth worry
A toned down caption notes a wealthy uncle named Henry anxious about his fortune. Relatives and government hover, awaiting his money with impatience.
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Henry
What Others Are Saying About Work and Economy
A collection of quotes on work, education, economy, and military policy. H Roe Bartle notes a shift in work attitudes. Wilson Compton cites postwar reforms strengthening economic resilience. Rep Carl Vinson references a reprimand over Denfeld. Lucius Clay stresses enduring competitiveness. Jimmy Durante quips on trolley car windows.
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Wilson Compton
U. S
United Nations
Denfeld
House Armed Service) Committee
Carl Vinson
Hounss Armed Services Committee
Jimmy Durante
Traveler's cheque origin and trivia Q&A
A reader quiz covers the origin of the traveler's cheque in 1800 by James C. Fargo of American Express after a European trip. It explains double signature ID by M F Berry, plus brief items on elements of the human body, Timothy Dexter, Columbus, cattle, the Kennebec potato, the 1638 quake, and the U S House whip duties.
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Europe
James C. Fargo
American Express Co
United States
M. F. Berry
Timothy Dexter
Newburyport
Mass
U. S. House of Representatives
C. L
How to Relax Your Mind in Daily Life
An instructional feature discussing liberal education, the impracticality of cross‑subject mental transfer, and the role of probability in chance events. It cites authorities on relaxation and brain health, offering a mail order guide by Dr A E Wigeman with a 13 cent stamp for the return envelope.
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University of Chicago
Robert Hutchins
Gierm Gardiner
Edry
Aris
Vearn
Edmund Jacobson
Josephine L. Rathesone
Columbia University
Harald Fink
Albert Edward Wigeamt
Sc. D
Mt Reat
A. E. Wigeam
Too Nervous to Talk Butler and the Kansas City Mob
The Kansas City case centers on Sammy Butler who killed himself after being questioned by a federal grand jury. The piece links Butler to Tony Gizzo and a network of racketeers including Charles Binaggio and Jim Balestrere, with ties to broader syndicates led by figures like Frank Costello, highlighting the reach of organized crime.
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Qaim Butler
Kansas City
Federal Grand Jury
Butler
Tony Gizzo
Gizzo
Bioff
Charlies
Capone Gang
Grand Jury
Frank Costello
New York
Wime
Sammy Butler
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mirrors and marriage in Aunt Het's homespun wisdom
Aunt Het offers a blunt view on aging and marriage, arguing mirrors reveal time and sharpen desire, and that facing one’s aging spouse can paradoxically renew affection rather than betray it. Her homespun line suggests self-reflection helps couples avoid drifting apart.
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John S. Knight
Chicago Daily News
Detroit Free Press
Forrest P.’ Sherman
Naval Operations
Sherman
Nimitz
Pacific
Manila
Guam
Tokyo Bay
Saipan
Missouri
Navy
Naval Air Arm
Admiral Sherman
Pentagon
Rae
Eisenhower
Sen
Taft
Harold Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Ohio
Walter Winchell
Kansas City Star
Stassen
Dean Acheson
Bishop E. C. Acheson
Superior Court of
Connecticut
Paul Hoffman
Britain
Hoffman
Washington
Alfred
Hal Boyle
Mohair
Martin Feinman
Sen. Soaper
BY H. ¥. Wade
H. Roe Bartle
Hearker
Germany
Lucius Clay
Occupied
Ceremany
Haskin
R. A
R. W. Gerard
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
India
U.S. S
Brazil
Maine
Plymouth
University of California, Berkeley
Albert Edward Wiggam
D. So
John F. Dilla
A. di
Wea
Rowen
Bu Aman
Stanta Greyson
Mger
Fins Arena
Long Beach
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Tuas
Thur
KFOX
Ryou Adligh Tal Ate
Ie Beedaha Ltd
Boney Beartie Ra Li
Beta Association
Lets
Fort Wayne
Torbay
Utzell
Mom
Benner Florists
Baldwin
Valle Rees
Fas
Om Flight
Russell P Plano Co
Pind Avenue
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