Molotov challenged as U.S. patience with Russia wears thin
Secretary Byrnes rebutted Molotov's charge that the Paris bloc was an imperial Western plot. The piece argues Washington and London seek only to curb Soviet aggression and halt world domination by communism. It notes U N Security Council minutes show Soviet backing only from Poland and questions Moscow's view of world opinion.
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Gandhi backs British plan as India nears self rule
Mohandas K Gandhi endorses the British blueprint for a new Indian government, boosting party support though Congress leaders and the Moslem League remain divided. The move signals potential independence but leaves doubts about Moslem cooperation and final gains.
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Rebuilding In Faith Appeal for London church reconstruction
The Rt. Rev. J. W. C. Wand appeals for 7.5 million pounds over five years to rebuild London churches damaged by German air raids. He notes 2 000 churches were damaged and 10 percent destroyed, praising wartime faith that sustained Londoners through destruction and now guiding hopeful restoration as peace returns.
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South Africa Faces Erosion Threat and Irrigation Plan
A South African dustbow decomposition looms as Senator A M Conroy leads a push to halt desert advance. He proposes reopening Nile river channels, damming Zambezi and nearby rivers to store water and irrigation to reclaim 2 000 000 acres. The piece contrasts UNRRA stance and U S attitudes on foreign food control and industry.
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Internal divisions threaten labor movement unity
Washington calling argues the US labor movement lacks a clear ultimate goal and unity. It contrasts Lewis and right wing AFL with Marxist zealots and British Labour, warns against left and right exploitation and the politics of strikes, and urges democratic leadership to unify.
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Art by lawyers and a critique of life’s rut
A column notes a New York Bar Association exhibit with sixty works by lawyers including Harrison Tweed and Elihu Root Jr revealing art beyond business. It contrasts a life driven by success with a richer view of life, laments rote living, and rails at material obsession while describing a successful magnate admiring his mansion and lawn.
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Truman Civil Struggle Over Labor Power Draws Fire
Washington June 1 The nation faces a heated reaction to President Truman's strong speech and his proposed measures. Critics from Hillmans Murrays Greens and Reuthers threaten to spend millions to unseat him while Daily Worker calls for a labor uprising. Supporters argue the bill offers needed action though amendments may improve it. The piece notes Republican resistance and foreshadows further political maneuvering as Stassen and Taft respond with cautions about totalitarian claims.
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Glory in a simple room and garden soil
Poem reflects on wealth as friendship and virtues over money. A man sows seeds with doubt about faith while greed grows unseen. He urges living with enough, not hoarding, as a moral contrast to constant grabbing.
Sound driving practices not spelled in law say stop when tired
State Police note that good driving habits are not codified in statute. There is no law against driving while exhausted yet the prudent rule is to stop and rest. Similarly no exact physical standard exists but drivers should not operate a vehicle when not in proper physical or emotional condition.
Bible Thought on Hearing the Word and Shame for Opponents
An Isaiah verse speaks to those who tremble at the Lord's words and were cast out for His name. It promises that those who mocked will be ashamed while the faithful rejoice in God's glory.
Etiquette Hint on Evening Courtesy Between a Couple
A girl should express appreciation for the evening by telling the young man how much she enjoyed it. The man need not be thanked. the emphasis is on mutual enjoyment and polite reciprocity.
Last Day of School Sparks SmallTown Humour and Candid Lessons
The piece recalls the final school day before summer, noting children welcome visitors and a light moment when a girl forgot panties while a mother rushed. It then shifts to social commentary on public shaming and flaws, urging kindness and support as June wedding season begins and marriage requires effort and cooperation.
World leaders urge peace and warn of looming calamity
In Washington Gen Omar N Braaiey urges nations to seek lasting peace, noting wealth cannot come from war. In Nanking Gen George C Marshall cautions China faces greater peril than in the last war. In Atlanta Surgeon General Ross McIntryre links new biowarfare fears to small nations. In Gettysburg John W Bricke criticizes vaccination indecision as world seeks American leadership.
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Words Of Wisdom On Love And Possession From Alfieri
The passage contrasts intense affection with controlling behavior as Alfieri describes loving his horse to the point of forfeiting peace whenever the animal faltered, yet still fretting and chafing it when it would not follow his will. Bovee
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Vandenberg as potential secretary of state eyed by GOP
Washington reports powerful Republican backers discuss Senator Vandenberg Michigan as a prospective secretary of state if the GOP wins the presidency in 1948. They see him as acceptable to a successful nominee and highlight his shift from isolationism to foreign affairs leadership. The piece notes his Paris conference role and UN charter work, plus a line with Byrnes and Truman. Also mentions planned pork reductions and the fall pig slaughter at 31.5 million head to conserve grain.
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Congress moves toward a retirement plan for lawmakers
Congress may pass a congressional pension law before adjournment this summer. Members see retirement benefits as needed due to long service and low security in old age, and a united action could avoid voter backlash.
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Work or idle life for a new graduate
The letter argues that in hard times young graduates should not stay idle and should seek work or volunteer with groups like the Red Cross or Share the Food with starving Europe. It notes that many wealthy women pursued activity to avoid idleness and highlights opportunities in nursing, entertaining, reading to veterans, or starting small businesses.
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The Parent Problem: A Happy Family Yard and Teachings
The excerpt describes a small yard used to engage children with a shade tree sand pile swing and slide, noting neat yards keep kids content and closer to home. It emphasizes self sufficiency with visits to relatives and shared Daday days, making toys from crates, giving handmade gifts, and answering children’s questions about sex honestly. It signals continued discussion on page seven.
Republican National Chairman Carroll Reece Chosen
The Republican National Committee selects Carroll Reece of Tennessee as national chairman. He brings Congress experience and a pragmatic liberal record. The piece urges steady party organization, grassroots mobilization, and avoidance of overtalking or pressure-group tactics.
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