Congressman Thomas Faces Payroll Kickback Allegation
A local editorial blasts Congressman Thomas for alleged payroll padding and kickbacks while criticizing his delaying tactics before the grand jury. The piece argues Congress should answer charges through proper legal channels and finds the conduct comparable to theft rather than legitimate dissent.
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Aimell Honas
un-American Activities Committee
Mr. Choma
Chorus
Thomas
Congress
Business Secretaries Calming Words Meet Inflation Fears
The article notes Secretary Sawyer urges calm for legitimate business amid inflation concerns after the November election. It argues this reassurance may help or hinder, as markets have declined and the administration’s wage policies are questioned. Confidence hinges on credible economic remedies and consistent policy.
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Commerce Sawyer
Truman
Sawyer
Rome
Jon Pole Corretlor
Cold War on Export Controls Amid Budget Plan Battle
The article discusses opposition to President Pousan's proposal to extend export restrictions on military goods through the Marshall Plan period. It notes linking the president's plan to the European Recovery Program and the long-standing law, passed in 1940, used to curb arms shipments to the Soviet Union and its allies. It mentions the 'potential' military exports and the strategy of maintaining control for wartime partners.
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Pousans
Congress
Russia
News of the World Foreign Director on Soviet Military Expansion
J C Oestreicher reports on the United Nations rejection of a Soviet proposal for withdrawal of foreign military personnel. He notes Soviet expansion in Bulgaria Romania Hungary and Albania, with Bulgarian air force, Romanian army figures, and Hungarian rearmament. The piece discusses U N probe dynamics, Palestine implications, and Kremlin opposition to international scrutiny.
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Une
United
Natians Politcal Committee
Irun
Glade
Count Stonin
Waye Saylet
Stocece
Soviet Union
Bulgarty
Ttlania
Hungary
Sunkveman
Stora
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Westy
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United Nations
United States
Palestine
Sforza
Looking At Life Looking At Life
A reflective fragment notes a year since a shift to a different lifestyle and independence, contrasting it with another reader’s experiences. The piece hints at personal contentment and a caution against seeking anniversary gifts or boasting about one’s state of leisure.
The Parent s Problem by Gerry C Myers Ph D
The article discusses Christmas selfishness in children and ways parents can foster moral and spiritual values. It suggests encouraging saving and buying gifts for others, making or giving homemade gifts, and parental and teacher prompts to shift focus from receiving to giving during the holiday season.
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Gerry C. Myers
Ph D
Wats
Christmay
Strang
Induer
Pier
Washington Calling: Changes Delayed by Truman Cabinet
Marquis Childs notes that after January 20 1949 no major cabinet reshuffles are planned but postinauguration moves may occur. He recalls past Roosevelt era shakeups and argues Truman favors slow cautious changes to manage candidates and keep loyalty intact.
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Roosevelt
Truman
White House
Labor Secretary Tobin Hopes New Jobs Plan
Labor Secretary Tobin has splendid plans for reducing unemployment. He hopes to stay by hiring 3,000 more hands in the labor department program.
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Labor
Tobin
Unclear staffing notice hints at 3,000 role replacements
Fragmentary report suggests 3,000 positions will replace Tat and Hartley workers who have been notified their services are no longer needed in labor atvalts.
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Coursy
Tat
Hartley
Safety First During Christmas Decor and Fire Hazards
A community notice urges safe holiday decorating practices with Fire Chief Sternbrink and Counciman Digh Mavis Warner warning that flammable decorations pose a fire hazard. Advice includes using non flammable materials, keeping trees away from heat sources, and never placing burning candles near furniture or drapes.
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Hiel Sternbrink
Counsilman Digh
Mavis Boll Warners
AN Ve Teal
Thorsitasiona
Just Folks By FOGAR A GUEST PEARL
A fragmentary poem appears to reflect on memory and forgiveness amid harboring infamy. The speaker vows to dedicate the day to infamy and hate while questioning whether to forget or forgive as time passes the hopeful change of heart.
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Fogar
Pearl
Harbor
Menor
Etiquette In Public Places Addresses by Woman to Men
Fragment discusses manners in public spaces with guidance about acknowledging women who speak to men. Mentions rising, eye contact, and proper behavior when a woman speaks to a man, reflecting dated social norms and expectations.
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Troy Samed Wilk
Rentleman
vConrricht
Razer & Ge
Still Problem For Science By Paul Gallico
The piece humorously ponders home radio use to detect atomic fallout and the Geiger Muller Tube in a TV age. It riffs on public anxiety, imagined gadget antics, and comic scenarios about radios warning of radiation and the absurdities that would follow.
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Washington
Fred Allen
Jack Benoy
Dr Alexander
Evemine
Darling
Geiger-Mueller
Junior
Fife
Andrew L
Ome Baly
F.waill
Sciente
State Police Warn On Vehicle Safety Checks
State Police urge drivers to ensure brakes are adjusted for quick stops and safety equipment is checked regularly. Do not wait for a crash to test your car’s reliability. Maintain control on dangerous intersections and steep grades to keep yourself and others safe.
Election tensions and mixed signals across capitals
In Hertin Bertini and Frankurt reports leaders weigh Soviet influence and global crisis responses. Senator Myers links civil rights progress to GOP backing. Francis Sayre urges cooperative global action as Soviet ties loom. President Truman rebukes critics while defending naval policy and Missouri's status.
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Bertini
Hertin
Sovet
Washington
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Truman
Frankfurt
Francis B. Sayre
United Naion
Soum Smart Aleck
Navy
Missouri
United States
Bible Thought On Belief And Peace In The Holy Ghost
A fragmentary religious meditation reads Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. The text echoes faith in Christ and the blessings of the Holy Ghost, inviting believers to abound in hope through faith.
World and the Mud Puddles
A reader preserves a Republican stance amid postwar political critique. The writer cites a November 2, 1948 catastrophe and laments the New Deal's dominance, arguing for honest opposition and leadership with courage to speak truth over political expediency.
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Regullican
Washington
Republican Party
Pirate executive's World War I service and ties
Prank s McKinney, president of the Wesburgh Pirates, held the first captaincy and led the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association era. He later became a noted leader in the war effort, with prior Indiana University ties and a family life noted alongside his public roles.
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Wesburgh Pirates
Indianapolis
McKinn
Indianapolis Indians
Amerigan Association
Pirates
Megas Bor
Indiana Uniy
Hank
Ame
Bnt Heys
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