Atomic War Reflections Spark Personal Prep Plans
Washington talk traces a scientist’s private dilemma about survival in a nuclear age. He weighs moving to a small town farm, learning wool craft, and arming defenses as an UN effort and Look magazine pamphlet campaign spark public anxiety and aid requests, revealing a broader call to unite nations to prevent catastrophe.
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United Natinns Commission On Atomic Energy
Institute
Washington
Tle
United Nations
Rail Nationalization Debate Sparks Office Banter
In a news ticker discussion a railroad worker questions a government takeover of railroads drawing on World War era memories. Senator Cleghorn hints at passenger room power while black marketeers hoard berths and C&O urges the public to refuse premium payments to push regulatory reform.
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Uncle Sam
Senator Cleghorn
Chesapeake and Ohio
Congress Moves Cautiously on Labor Legislation War of Words
Weekly news analysis notes cautious progress on anti strike measures in Congress and the Senate's doubts about constitutionalities. It reports Truman's emergency anti strike bill passing the House 306 to 43 but stalling in the Senate amid concerns over drafting workers and loss of seniority. It covers Sabath delaying Case anti strike action and AL F Whitney's threats to use union funds against Truman in 1948. Army panel chaired by General Doolittle urges equality and reforms in personnel, pay, advancement, and anti discrimination.
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Congress
House
Truman
Senate
U. S
Sabath Dem
Ta Sg
Touse Niles
Sabath
Ifs Federal Mediation Board
Ubions
AL F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Traine
Cla
APL
Whitney
Fle
Gressmen
ARMY
U.S Army
War Department
Jimmy Doolittle
Doolittle
INS Foreign News
J.C. Ovgtretcher
Johnny Florea
Florea
Berlin
Bleuweis
Unterstitzen
Barbs on spelling bees and regional pride
The piece quips about Americans attending spelling bees and regional attitudes, noting a radio commentator’s view on spelling and the uneven distribution of industry. It reflects on self respect and the impulse to prove others inferior.
Rise of horse racing profits reshapes state economy
The article reports on horse racing’s photorenal rise and its impact on business ties and state revenue. It notes substantial bets and a $70,000 stake, with California tracks under pressure and operational challenges amid shifting industry economics.
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SLSOD
Omlomkne
Meghtae
Tevenme
Clicene
New York
Mlone
Cailfornia Bethers
Sorren
California
World Food Production Boost Hints at War Recovery
Production of staple crops shows early recovery from wartime disruptions. Northern hemisphere forecasts large gains in wheat and sugar while European output nears prewar levels, aided by favorable growing conditions. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson cites a 100 million bushel grain delivery target and broader export prospects to stabilize markets.
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Europe
China
Indi
Agricultire Anderann
Eran Anderson
Pune
Dealers Resist OPA Reductions in Machinery Prices Nationwide Push
The National Retail Farm Equipment Association and Illinois towns oppose OPA cuts on new machinery from 20 percent to 1 percent and parts from 5 percent to 2 percent while maintaining sales of used stock. Dealers agree to sell parts to aid farmers amid relief demands, arguing price relief cannot be forced. Separately, U.S. authorities discuss Potsdam plan reforms and Germany's reunification, with occupation costs cited and proposals for a central agency to coordinate export imports and inter-zonal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Prnvestinge Wgninst
Desler
Desire
Tingle
National Retail Farm Equipment Association
Ind Mlinois
Paul Mulliken
Germany
U.S
Reich
L. D. Cley
Russia
Clay
Japan plans rapid reconstruction amid food delivery strain
Amid shortages, Japan accelerates relief by distributing food and fertilizer, focusing on industry and agriculture. Officials push for policy moves to stabilize farming, employment, and rural welfare as the government mobilizes resources and drafts measures to cope with postwar needs.
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Sven
Japanes
Emment
Tdmulltan
Ofmhelcs
Enya
WTO
Newsroom Comedy and Bible News From Wartime Era
A collage of anecdotes on wartime journalism features bumbling generals and quick quips from reporters like John Florea and Floyd Gibbons. It recalls Civil War loyalty tests, a Bible saving a bomber’s life, and Esther 8 9 as a long verse, with sharp witticisms about press access and politics.
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Look Magazine
Clerayen
Stoquesta
National Committee On Atomic Information
Western Newspaper Union
Uncle Sim
Army Boar
Lola
Trulnmen
T. C. Casher
Whiteney
Irish Ryan
Clyde Beatty Circus
Redwood
Call
Bankhage
America
Radio Coromen
Albert Gaghon
Toronto
Canada
Japan
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UNG
James Watson Webb
Lincoln
Webb
Henry Clay
Floyd Gibbons
Gibbons
Floyd
Hin
Cathay Hotel
Shanghai
Bin
Flying Fortress
Robert Turner
Lexington
Turner
Ross Neaet Lebaron
Tenn
Neal
American Bible Society
New
John Barrymore
Hick Town
John
Sam Mellor
Newse Flan
FDR
Newey
Saic
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Koogevelt
Baliore
Pushin
Swith Primater
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