Wallace Campaign Bunkum on the Cold War
The piece argues against Henry Wallace's claim that the United States started the Cold War. It says Russia acted on its own terms and notes Soviet breaches of promises. It asserts the United States did not press the conflict, cites Hungary and others as evidence, and urges standing firm for peace by defending rights.
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Henry Wallace
United States
Russia
Truman
Stalin
State Department
Salin
Joe
Sam
Hitler
Baltic States
Poland
United Allons
U. N
Palestine
Santa Claus
Wallace
Hungary
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Memoirs and taxes mix in postwar ponderings on memory
A columnist muses on Ike's memoirs and the Treasury classifying a $1 million advance as a capital gain. The piece imagines a plain citizen telling the home-front story of shortages, rationing, taxes, and sacrifices, while noting postwar dislocations and policy chatter.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Treasury
Resignation of Eduard Benes Shifts Czech Politics
In View Of News Of The World By J. C. Ostreicher INS Foreign Director Eduard Benes resigns as president of Czechoslovakia amid health concerns and opposition to a figurehead role. The move weakens Communist control, bolsters liberal elements, and may prompt rethinking by former Communist voters as Gottwald promises “presidential treatment” and Lang castle privileges.
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Soviet Union
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Benes
Prague
Klement Gottwald
Adolf Hitler
Paul von Hindenburg
Lang Castle
Czech
Gottwald
Whoa and a Cracked Cylinder Inside My Health Repair
In a personal essay Erich Brandeis compares the word whoa to a life pause after a health crisis. He recalls a doctor’s verdict cracked cylinder and his six week bed rest with limited visitors as the only remedy.
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General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
New York Stars Dennis Day and Ilka Chase Rise in Radio era
Dennis Day, a New York City native, sang in St. Patrick's choir and shifted from pre law to entertainment after an audition to Jack Benny. He appeared in films, served in World War II, and now hosts his own radio show and appears with Benny. Ilka Chase, also a New Yorker, trained privately in France and Briarcliff, acted on stage and in Hollywood after a social debut, balancing careers on both coasts.
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Dennis Day
New York City
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Jack Benny
Dennis
Ilka Chase
New Yorker
Edna Woolman Chase
Smart
Ilka
France
Briarcliff
N. Y
Hollywood
West Coast
Broadway
Child learns to wait and play alone amid storms
A columnist argues mothers should gradually let fathers and others share child care to build self-reliance. Readers advised to establish a fixed schedule for periods apart, endure whining, and praise independent play, with tips on indoor activities and spacing.
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East 95Th Street
New York
N. Y
Dr. Myers
Mommie
France Faces Difficult Situation
In the election year climate amid France’s fear of a resurgent Germany Premier Bidault faces a fragile balance between left and right. U S arms and a central German government are debated while France worries over a defenseless position and distrust of American motives escalating with U S aid cuts and a looming recovery setback.
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Washington
France
Robert Schuman
Georges Bidault
de Gaullists
Germany
London
Ruhr
Western Europe
United States
Bidault
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Russia
Schuman
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan on Harry’s West trip
In a satirical column Walter Kiernan notes Harry’s westward journey yielded a mixed haul of spoils and losses. He collected spurs a peace pipe and beet sugar while losing a state chairman. The piece hints at political speeches and mocks Republican reactions as they plan new itineraries before the Democratic convention.
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Harry
Capitol City Visit Recalls War Toll and FDR Memorial
The writer recalls Washington, D C during wartime awe and current quiet life with strangers from around the world in hotels. He notes a planned FDR Memorial bridge to Virginia easing traffic, reflects on the city’s beauty in July and August, and questions future commemorations amid political comment.
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Capitol City
Washington, D.C
Capitol
Washington
Fdr
Virginia
New Grandpa Brags Of Baby In Lighthearted Verse
Edgar A. Guest humorously captures a new grandfather eager to boast about his grandchild. The speaker tries to respond but is kept silent by the excited narrating relative, who cites nurses and doctors to prove the baby’s excellence. A brief postscript notes a separate political line.
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United States
America
Globe
India
Grandpa
Edgar A. Guest
No Battle Of Giants by Holmes Alexander
The piece argues a potential intraparty clash between pro Truman and draft Eisenhower factions at the 1948 Democratic Convention. It discusses procedural moves to shape platform and leadership, cites Eisenhower’s letter refusal, references Parker 1904 maneuvers, and notes a decline in dramatic party politics as the convention approach fades from past spectacle. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
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Washington, D. C
Tromas
Truman
McGrath
Eisenhower
Leonard V. Finder
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Yesteryear
al Smith
Jimmy Walker
Bryan
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Bible Thought on Confession and Salvation
A faith excerpt cites Romans 10 9 10 urging belief in the heart and confession with the mouth for salvation. The passage emphasizes righteousness from belief and salvation through declaration of faith in Jesus raised from the dead.
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Jesus
Smuts Affirms SA’s Ties to British Commonwealth
Amid war era talks in multiple towns, field marshal Smuts declares the Union of South Africa will not abandon the British commonwealth. In Asbury Park, Petrillo blames anti labor laws for weakening unions. Marshall cites delicate negotiations and stalemates in international affairs. Truman invites scrutiny of public commentary about him in Pocatel o.
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London
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
British Commonwealth
Asbury Park
N. J
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Chapel Hill
N. C
Marshall
Pocatelo
Idaho
Truman
Etiquette Tips for Guests at a Hotel
The notice suggests informal guest etiquette for hotel stays. Friends may visit in the guest’s room or in the lobby, whichever is preferred. Visitors should call the room first to confirm the meeting location.
Weatherproof rug with 8000 walkers nearly intact
A London correspondent details a weatherproof rug tested by more than 8,000 pedestrians. After the lengthy trial it showed only minor wear and came up practically as good as new.
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London
Supreme Court ruling on religious instruction spurs debate
A Illinois case on excluding religious instruction from public schools provokes discussion on home and church roles in biblical education. The piece suggests shifts in curricula may reflect broader declines in parental and Sunday School responsibilities and hints at restoration of these duties.
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Supreme Court
Illinois
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