Truman administration fails to clean up government corruption
Myrtle Point Herald reports on criticisms of the Truman administration for not addressing government corruption, contrasting with Coolidge’s 1924 stance and criticizing ongoing abuses in Washington. Reporter Blair Bollas comments that corruption has surpassed prior eras and calls for political change in November.
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Truman
Howard McGrath
Newbold Morris
Harding
Coolidge
James
Finne
Chgan Pata
Treasury
Snyder
Blair Bollas
Washington
Grant Harding
Missouri Gang and Pendergast Influence Across Government
The June Reader's Digest piece argues the Pendergast machine shaped national policy from Truman's era. It cites pardons and political actions favoring Missouri figures tied to the gang, with investigations, indictments, and assaults on election integrity linked to White House and Justice Department dynamics. The piece notes local crime figures, political turmoil, and a Kansas City corruption history intertwined with national politics.
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Pendergast
Stanley High
White House
Truman
Missouri
Capone
Paul Dillon
James Gildea
Kansas City
Pi 5
Maurice Milligan
U. S. Dis
Milligan
Roger Slaughter
Jim Pendergast
High
Slaughter
FBI
James P. Kem
R. Mo
Justice Department
Senate
William M. Boyle
United States
Boyle
James P Finnigan
Internal Revenue
St. Louis
Charles Binaggio
Binaggio
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cee” Capone
Kansas
The American Way Baby Care Crisis
A sergeant left in charge of a baby improvises a baseball diamond setup with the diaper at second base, baby on the pitcher's mound, and bases pinned to home plate. The uncle resolves the crisis in man to man fashion.
Revisions on Virtue Politics and Youth Morality
The piece critiques public virtue on display and recalls past promises of two chickens and two cars per home, noting instead two families in the garage. It cites Patrick Henry on taxation and questions President Truman’s use of the word fair in a deal, then questions the direction of today’s youth.
Man's Reach Exceeding Grasp Motto Inspires Youth Training
In praise of sacrifice and training, the call to make motto into experience urges young people to become worthwhile citizens. The piece links effort to lasting footprints on the sands of time and echoes a sailor’s hopeful vision for others.
Tax Drain In Daily Purchases Warns Readers Digest
The June Readers Digest reports hidden taxes add to every purchase. A $2000 auto carries about $624 in taxes, gas and essentials push taxes high. On a $3500 income, a family pays $799 hidden taxes plus $300 income tax. Tom Forrest of the Meitte Point Sportsmens club alerts that taxes beyond 25 cents per dollar threaten growth and equity capital.
Quotable Proverbs and Paraphrases on Life and Values
A collection of train-of-thought maxims on family, integrity, and community. It contrasts grape Vines with sour grapes and notes how birthdays shift time, while praising common people and the value of small deeds over grand schemes. The passage ends with reflections on friendship and timing.
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Herald Press
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G. W. Hall
American Press Association
Missouri Gang
Hall Bros., Publishers
E. F. Hall
Mgr
New York
Cheese
Detroit
Mcclellan
Fred McClellan
George
Donald
McClellans
House of Representatives
Sacred Heart Hospital
Eugene
Waldemar
Anne
Patrick Henry
Paradise
Hell
Tom
Harry Trumen
Tom Forrest
Meitte Point Sportsmens
Chub
Alice
Walt Disney
Hiland Theatre
George Linn
John Heeren
Heeren & Linn Agency
Myctis Peiat
Coos
Curry Counties
Portland
San Francisco
Brookings Livestock & Trucking Co
Brookings, Ore
L. Campbell
Ted L. Freeman
Dr. de la Rhue
Laird Bldg
Coquille
Oregon Law Service
Roseburg Highway
Superior Cheese Company
Dad
Mother
Abe
Igomafegye
CAERO
Prisae
EF. C. Barker
Myrtle Peis
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