Editorial on Congress overusing investigations
The piece criticizes the growing number and cost of congressional investigations since 1950. It notes 225 inquiries launched with 60 active, totaling $4.1 million, plus proposed probes nearing $1 million. It argues investigations hamper lawmaking and drain agency funds, urging evaluation of which inquiries yield real legislation.
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Tokyo May Day Riots Mark Communist Peace Parade
Rioters in downtown Tokyo clashed with police on May Day as demonstrators claimed a peace message. An American car was overturned and burned, illustrating the rowdy turn of events and challenging claims of peaceful, humanitarian motives.
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Odds Favor Court Vote Against Steel Seizure
Washington NEA reports betting favors a six to three Supreme Court ruling against the government in the steel seizure case. If upheld, Judge Pine’s order returning mills to private management stands, shaping presidential power during emergencies.
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Comment and Opinion on GOP Prospects After Truman Withdrawal
The Rock Rapids Reporter argues Truman's exit did not boost GOP chances and predicts several Democrats would be tougher to beat, warning the Republican high command not to misread the situation.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues From Historic Alabama Page
A compact listing of horizontal and vertical crossword clues from a historical Alabama page. Entries include common words, phrases, and country or state hints such as Alabama motto and state symbols.
Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune History and Prices
The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune details its lineage from the Journal and Tribune and News, merged in 1918, and lists publishers editors and advertising reps. It describes delivery as daily except Sunday, with local carrier delivery and mail options, pricing for in and out of zones, and a callout for missed paper delivery service.
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Iowa Daily Press Association Des Moines Office Card
Members of Iowa Daily Press Association detail Des Moines office at 318 Shops Building with Private Branch Exchange 24 and instructions to ask for department or person when calling.
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Supreme Court faces pivotal ruling on steel seizure and labor power
The Pine decision could shift political leverage away from Truman and CIO leaders, replacing blunt executive action with constitutional checks. The piece traces labor alliance dynamics, court limits on wage hikes, and the long arc of labor-government relations from the era of sit-down strikes to Taft Hartley.
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Mrs Hamilton Hosts Priscilla Club Meeting At Home
Social items note Mrs H S Hamilton entertaining the Priscilla club with high bridge score by Mrs Frank Sherburne and low by Mrs Carl Werbach. Next host is Mrs Adams on May 17 as other local social notes include hospital stays and visits.
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