Six-Day Workweek urged to boost wartime economy
Senator Arthur V. Watkins urged Americans to work harder and accept a six-day week at straight pay during the emergency period. He argued higher production lowers living costs, stabilizes the economy, and helps prevent a broader European collapse and potential World War III.
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Arthur V. Watkins
California State Chamber of Commerce
Southern Council
Europe
Sen. Watkins
Byrnes Urges firm stand against Soviet expansion
Former Secretary of State James F Byrnes in Speaking Frankly argues the USSR aims to dominate Europe from Yalta onward and urges a united, forceful U S policy. He backs a 1948 German peace conference with or without Russia and warns delay risks a third world war.
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James F. Byrnes
Harper Bros
Byrnes
United States
Soviet Union
Yalta
Europe
Byrne
Marx
Russia
Germany
America
Yugoslavias Actions Tax Patience of American Officials
Washington reports show two and a half years of insults from Marshal Tito’s Yugoslavia, with incidents at Trieste and Greece straining U S diplomacy. Past missteps include arming Yugoslav guards in DP camps and a Belgrade embassy guard incident, while repatriation delays worsen tensions.
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United States
Marshal Tito
U. S
Mayor la Guardia
New York
Italy
Trieste
Venezia Giulia
Tito
Germany
Royal Yugoslav Army
Byrnes
Austria
Belgrade
William Wedge
Wheer
Richard Coombs
Roy Stoeckel
U. S. Information Service
Robert Burnup
UNRRA
Paris Faces Uncertain Future Amid War's Aftermath
A Paris in October sun masks a city fraying under postwar hardship. Descriptions of scarcity, rising prices, and weak government accompany scenes of Louvre crowds and a revived Impressionist exhibit as France braces for a cold, hungry winter with American aid seen as vital.
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Paris
America
France
Paul Ramadier
Louvre
Europe
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Geneva Boosted for U. N. Home
The Rev Edward Lodge Curran sues to void transfer of New York lands to the United Nations arguing it exceeds state and city power. The columnist advocates Geneva as a public venue for UN meetings and questions the One World ideal while urging a shift from New York.
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International Catholic Truth Society
New York
New York City
United Nations
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Mr. Vishinsky
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Churchill
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Sweden
France
Rene Mayer
New York Times
Josef Stalin
Santa Claus
Spencer County
Indiana
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Vishinsky
Stalin
Stooges
Old swindler Morgan spins a boxing art tale
In New York Maj Morgan entertains with a yarn about a theft scare and a famous prize painting scam. He recounts a Brooklyn boxing arena scheme, a mistaken arrest, and a settlement that proves the rich avoid bad luck only when the poor jump to conclusions.
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Maj
Timothy Morgan
Morgan
Blackstone
Cherokee Johnson
Johnston
Johnson
Brooklyn
George Bellows
Bellows
Aero
Billy Rose
Readers' Opinions on Forum Current Affairs
Public letters discuss Long Beach bus service and shopping access. Mary Olwein notes repeated strikes fare hikes and poor service, citing delays to Bellflower and LA commuters. Esther Berg urges reliable local transit for May fair and Lakewood area residents seeking Long Beach shopping.
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Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Associated
Chamber of Commerce
Hollydale
Gloria Gardens
Downey
Los Angeles
Mary Olwein
Clark St
Bellflower
Mayfair
Lakewood
Esther Bergacoon Ave
Alif
Those Gay Ninety Styles by E A Guest
A humorous poem by E A Guest contrasts maternal fashion in long skirts silk petticoats and bustles with modesty and affection toward the speaker's mother. The verses reflect on changing dress and tradition with playful tone.
Sailing Association pirate cruise sparks treasure hunt tale
A 72 craft armada of pirates in 19th century costumes anchored at Santa Catalina Island for the annual Sailing Association treasure hunt. John Silver's chest of gold doubloons was the sought prize as crews searched Cherry Valley cove for buried treasure amid the seaside pageantry.
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Santa Catalina Island
Cherry Valley Cove
John Silver
Foot Sailing Association
Aunt Het Social Class Doorways Vary At Home
In some towns I could not enter by the front door yet at home I am admitted. The notion of social class shifts with location and setting, affecting access and acceptance.
Bella Discharges Maid After Party Skit
Poorly behaved party leads to Bella dismissing her maid who drank and wandered the house in silly conduct, echoing guest antics. The incident highlights household tensions and social norms following a lively event.
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Bella
Dinner Stories and Humorous Farm Interludes
A collection of brief quips from sources like Pictorial Review and Sheridan Tower. Jokes cover city cooking mishaps, village contagion caution, and a hotel view exchange. The humor reflects early 20th century light social satire and rural-urban contrasts.
Without You Portraits Metcalfe Remain If You Left
A lament of dependence on a loved one, describing how life would lose meaning without them. The speaker envisions darkness, loneliness, and the fading morning sun if the beloved were gone, stressing the special value of shared memories.
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