Draft figures mislead about national health say expert
Dr. W. W. Bauer of Chicago argues draft rejection statistics reflect military availability rather than overall health. He notes the army exam aimed to select soldiers, not diagnose illness, and many unfit are still insured at normal rates. wartime needs may force revised fitness standards.
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W. W. Bauer
Chicago
Bureau of Health Education
American Medical Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
No-Adjournment Plan Keeps Congress Ready for Emergencies
Republicans push to recess rather than adjourn on July 31 to allow instant recall of Congress. They argue both chambers, and the President, must remain ready to respond to any crisis, sharing responsibility for national welfare.
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Congress
Washington
Oil treaty amid Middle East power shifts fuels Senate hearings
Senate Foreign Relations Committee opens hearings on the 1945 U S Britain oil treaty signed September 25 1945. The pact aims to stabilize Middle East petroleum amid aid to Turkey and Greece with U S share in Saudi fields and British stakes in Iraq Iran. Critics question high cost vs contracts while U S petroleum industry backs the arrangement to secure supply and reserve Western Hemisphere oil.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Great Britain
Turkey
Greece
Middle East
Iraq
Iran
Russia
Near East
State Department
Weather Talk Still Dominates Evening Conversations
Despite many questions provoking opinions, most people still focus on discussing the weather as a daily routine. The refrain remains simple chatter about clouds, temperature, and seasonal changes in public discourse.
Hints On Etiquette For Refusing A Date
The note advises that declining a date to a boy or girl should be done considerately. It stresses making the other person feel sincere remorse for not accepting and to treat them with thoughtfulness and respect.
Wallace pacifist appeal versus wartime realties debated
Washington June 12 observers weigh Henry Wallace rally impact in a balance sheet. They cite curiosity and organizing left as drivers while Wallace's world peace message may misread wartime realities. The piece compares Wallace to George Lansbury's 1930s pacifism and notes dangerous trends in political rhetoric.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Minnesota
White House
Midwest
Great Britain
George Lansbury
British Labor Party
House of Commons
Lansbury
Hitler
A Hermit Chooses Isolation Over Family and Work
The poem portrays a hermit who retreats from kin and community to live alone from January to December. He avoids birthdays meals and chores, shuns neighbors and children, and foregoes social touch while weighing the burdens of solitude against the lure of care.
Statements From Officials On War Readiness And Policy
Secretary Marshall urges Congress not to cut State department funding, warning against demobilization. UN head Lie foresees a period where traditional war seems unthinkable. Henry Ford II notes durable goods output rising before orders, signaling price declines. War Patterson advocates universal military training now, not later.
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Washington
Marshall
Congress
State Department
Winnipeg
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford II
War Patterson
United States
One Man's Opinion On Dewey and Bees
Walter Kiernan notes Tom Dewey will tour 20 states in July seeking the presidential nomination without speeches. He jokes that a grateful public may accept, and warns of extended campaigning if rejected. Kiernan also mentions 60 thousand bees at Truman’s summer home, tied to NAM, and cites labor force figures of 58.3 million employed while worklessness persists.
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Tom Dewey
President Truman
NAM
Health Talks Poison a Dangerous Proposition
The article outlines types of poisons including bacterial, chemical, mineral, and plant poisons. It stresses safe storage in labeled containers and keeping chemicals and medicines out of children's reach. It also advises heating home canned meat and serving hot home canned corn beans or bland vegetables.
Words Of Wisdom Quote by Sir W Temple
A short quotation notes that possessions do not confer goodness unless used wisely. wealth power friends and servants fail to improve life without prudent use, as stated by Sir William Temple.
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Sir W. Temple
Sermons and deeds clash in a clergymen dispute
A columnist laments petty infighting among clergymen over a visiting New York dignitary. The piece argues preachers must practice peace and unity, not hypocrisy, citing the Sermon on the Mount and urging leaders to align words with deeds.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Harbor history and 150th anniversary reflections in Lawrence County
Excerpt calls for local history memories ahead of New Castle’s 150th anniversary in 1948. Ex judge James Chambers recalls The Harbor and canal era that fed westward expansion, urging residents to share tales of early riverfront life and mark sites with bronze plaques for travelers.
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New Castle
Ereat West
James Chambers
Ohio
Lawrence County
State Police On Pedestrian Traffic Deaths
The report notes pedestrians account for about half of annual traffic fatalities and that every second fatality involves a pedestrian. It urges patience to reduce pedestrian deaths.
What Is The Difference Between Socialism And Communism
The piece contrasts socialism and communism, noting their historical development from Bellamy’s Forward to Lenin’s Soviet model. It cites England’s postwar election shift toward liberal socialism and Russia’s satellites, then probes the actual difference between the ideologies as observed in 20th century politics. It mentions Edward T. Folliard’s Washington Post investigation into the Columbians in Atlanta.
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Edward Bellamy
Lenin
England
Churchill
Russia
Europe
Georgia
Atlanta
Washington Post
Edward T. Folliard
Fathers as loving partners in childrearing duties
The piece recalls fathers who actively participate in childcare, reading, building activities, and sharing guidance with children from eight to sixteen. It notes many such involved dads and the blessings they bring, while also warning of fathers who shirk responsibility and strain the mother’s role.
Dining Etiquette And Social Rules From Miss Markel
A reader asks about naming customs for mothers' friends, tipping train staff, table knife placement, serving iced tea, and phrasing introductions. Miss Markel answers: call parents' acquaintances Aunt and Uncle. tip porters and waiters only. place knife on plate edge with handle right, and rest knife and fork to the right when finished. iced tea served at guests’ right or brought in with spoons on the right. women are never introduced to men, say I meet him and he was introduced to me.
Great Game Of Politics
A compact note on political maneuvering features discussions of campaigns and power dynamics. The piece references key figures and factions shaping policy directions, with emphasis on strategy and public perception in a crowded political arena.
Offensive Partisanship and Postmaster Appointment Delays
Washington reports partisan clashes over federal appointments as President Truman faces Senate opposition. The piece highlights 800+ postmaster nominees awaiting confirmation and details the Perlman case, stalled by Senator Homer Ferguson, amid charges lacking substantiation.
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Senate
Truman
Francis Biddle
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Philip B. Perlman
United States
Perlman
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Senate clash over Perlman nomination stalls confirmation
Senator Ferguson faces broad support for Perlman from Maryland leaders and judges yet blocks the confirmation. Indorsements include the Maryland delegation, the Maryland Legislature, and the state bar associations along with remarks from Chief Justices. Ferguson’s tactics draw sharp criticism as a partisan delay risks leaving the post vacant past July.
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Ferguson
Perlman
Maryland
House
Baltimore
Samuel K. Dennis
Maryland Court of Appeals
Charles Markell
Lindley Sloan
Figl Leads Austria Against Communism Amid War Ravaged Europe
Dr. Leopold Figl, Austria’s chancellor, steers the country toward democracy as Soviet pressure grows in eastern Europe. Supported by United States troops and allied aid, Figl resists calls to resign, operating from the historic Ballhausplatz as Hungary and Bulgaria tilt toward communism. The Hofburg remains a symbol of endurance with American and Australian troops aiding the wounded and needy.
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Austria
Europe
Leopold Figl
Hungary
Bulgaria
Wienerwald
United States
Dr. Figi
Figl
Ballhausplatz
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Engilebert Dollfuss
Alpine
Fig
Chan
Bible Verse From Galatians Reflects Redemption and Adoption
A biblical quotation from Galatians 4 4 to 5 notes that when the fullness of time came God sent his Son born of a woman under the law to redeem those under the law so that we might receive adoption as sons.
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