Marshall Blames Russia at UN Assembly in Security Clash
Secretary of State Marshall charged Russia with blocking key international efforts at the United Nations Assembly. He urged reform of Security Council voting, demand open debate on Greece and Korea, and warned that continued veto abuse endangers world security. Public opinion in the United States should back a tougher U.S. policy.
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Hazards Rise With More Cars On U S Highways
War years halted pleasure car production and postwar shortages and strikes slowed auto output. Public Roads Administration shows 37,164,405 motor vehicles in the nation, up from 4,472,145 in 1941, with California leading at 3,459,700 including autos, buses and trucks. Many vehicles are unsafe and unlikely to be replaced soon, urging continued safety campaigns.
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Security Depends Upon Savings in Ford Plant Vote
Long Beach Ford plant workers backed an 11 cent hourly pay rise with six holidays a year over a smaller raise and a pension plan. The piece argues savings underpin security, critiques New Deal era reliance on government support, and notes veterans redeeming leave bonds slowly, boosting long term security and reducing cheap dollars in circulation.
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Dispatch of U. S. Troops to Greece Hinted as Possibility
Athens reports Europe faces a grave economic crisis and the United States might intervene. Greece's government formation delayed by political clashes left the nation without a valid government for a fortnight as aid plans lagged.
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Roy Henderson
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Salonika
Griswald
Razor's Edge
Bynilloute, Inc
Split Income Laws Highlight Tax Breaks Across States
Washington reports that Pennsylvania Michigan and other states have adopted community property rules allowing married couples to split income for tax purposes. The Treasury endorses a 50 50 split nationwide, with political debate and state enactments looming into 1948.
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Just Folks by E A Guest Seeks Honest Advice on Ambition
The poem presents a humanized counsel about envy and perceived slights. A troubled individual suspects unfair treatment and blocked promotion while others fail to see his merit. the speaker suggests attempting to guide him, even if the advice is resisted, as recognition may eventually follow.
Ten Years Ago Today Stock Market Dip And Rise
Ten years ago today stocks dropped one to four points then recovered slightly. C Roy Smith a Long Beach attorney was mentioned as a possible member of the Securities and Exchange Commission and headed the oil and gas unit.
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Aunt Het on Testing Ideas at Work
AUNT HET argues against foolish ideas and claims older workers over sixty perform steadier and better than youngsters, yet employers fail to test or recognize their value.
Punishment Threat After Schoolyard Fight
A student narrates conflict where the Kelly boy beat their junior classmate, prompting their mother to threaten Mr. Kelly with a severe thrashing in response to the incident.
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Mr. Kelly
Western democracies press Soviet methods in United Nations clash
An editorial contrasts two focal wars the political eye in Europe Asia and the UN assembly. It argues Western democracies led by America challenge Soviet tactics to curb communism while Moscow seeks favor abroad. The piece notes veto use and historic moves like 1933 recognition and comintern shifts. It concludes that Western powers push for UN accord with a preference for peace over conflict.
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Asia
Assembly of the
United Nations
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Soviet Union
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Roosevelt
Comintern
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U. N. Assembly
Hey
Eager Beaver Term Reconsidered in New Book
John Kieran, noted information writer, debunks the phrase eager beaver in his new book Footnotes on Nature. He argues the animal beaver works only in summer and does minor house repairs, suggesting the term misrepresents industrious people.
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Pittsburgh Press
Weather Woes and Odd Tales Spark Dinner Stories
In a Pointer column a Canadian neighbor named Jan wowed a community with uncanny daily weather predictions. Readers recall a miserable stretch of rain and wind as a father jokes about his son’s racing dreams, and a line about radio failures during a storm.
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Why Worry Portraits by Matealla Why Worry
A dated reflective piece urges letting worry fade as analysis and study aid problem solving. It notes that endless anxiety harms mind and patience, while most troubles resolve with time, and suggests remaining calm improves clarity and companionship.
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Matealla
Go Home Son Go Home satire on song publishing
A young songwriter bursts into Rose’s office seeking publishing help. Rose explains the tight control of hit promotion by Hollywood and publishers, warns against scams, and laments the dominance of a few writers. The piece ends with the punchline Go Home Son Home and a blackout.
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United States Senate
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Readers Opinions On Forum Current Affairs
Readers debate grain prices blaming government subsidies and weather rather than policy shifts. They urge voting trends, spotlight rural profits, and question wartime policy impacts while proposing parking meter funds for street lighting and safety.
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