Pennsylvania Delegation Faces Internal Split Ahead of Convention
On the eve of the national Republican convention in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania delegation is split between Governor Duff and Senator Martin. Duff seeks control of the 73 votes, signaling possible support for Vandenburg or Taft, while Martin resists a big candidacy. The piece warns against continued factional battling and recalls the 1940 split to urge unity before ballots.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Edward Mertin
Dati
Martin
Vandenburg
Taft
Duff
Bank for International Settlements urges free markets for postwar recovery
The BIS report argues lasting European recovery must come from within suffering nations and emphasizes restoring production and allowing economic forces to operate freely. It opposes wartime controls and planned economys, warning against broader government regulation despite calls from some Americans. The bank seeks practical, nonideological solutions to global stability.
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Bank For International Settlements
Great Britain
Bank For International Retirements
Highway safety progress hinges on stricter law enforcement
The piece credits two years of lower fatality rates to tougher laws and vigorous enforcement under Major General Philip B. Plenning. It notes 45 states suspended or revoked 417,500 licenses in 1947 versus 318,000 in 1946 and urges continued action to curb reckless driving. It also suggests motorists should pray for peace at red lights.
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Philip B. Plenning
Presidlent
France Faces Potential Unrest Over Marshall Plan Ties
The article notes France at risk of Communist influenced unrest as Clermont-Ferrand sees limited strikes amid dependence on Marshall plan aid. Officials warn France could lose ERP support if it turns Communist, with leaders hoping for stabilization as shipments continue.
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Marshall
France
Cleremont- Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand Flais
ERP
State Department
Marshall Dawn
Bellevue Hospital Lets Children Wear Bright Frocks for Recovery
A Fort Wayne Indiana News Sentinel clipping recalls Bellevue Hospital in New York transforming child patient uniforms to colorful organdies jeans and stripes. Dr Edward Bernecker commissioner of hospitals notes mood and recovery boost and plans to clothe 2000 more children in city hospitals. The writer shares a personal anecdote about a pink bed jacket and the uplifting effect of color in care settings.
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Bellevue Hospital
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Edward M. Bernecker
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The Parent Problem and Father Involvement
An article urges intelligent fathers to share childrearing with mothers, noting early awkwardness in parenting tasks and advising mothers to invite partnership. It promotes mutual bedtime routines, joint care, and the emotional ties of father child bonding, ending with a call to request a parent bulletin for fathers.
Washington Calling by Marie Day Warren and the Republican hope
Washington dispatch notes Governor Earl Warren of California as a leading, dynamic Republican hopeful who understands adapting government to change. It contrasts his modern stance with the GOP’s older, shadowed ambitions and cites his skill in appealing to voters across parties amid midcentury shifts. It closes with a stray reference to Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. as an ally.
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Pitas
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California
Warren
Republica National Committee
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Josep W. Martin, Jr
Riendly
Mass Massamuseus Wile and the Tight Rope to the Presidency
The article surveys potential contenders like Martin Bricker Taft shaping a 1946 presidential race. It notes Martin’s party loyalty and obstruction by opponents, Bricker’s wealth backing and anti Communist stance, and the fear of a dark horse in a smoke-filled room. It cites Mortimer Smith’s view of the presidency as an expanding burden.
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Europe
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John W. Bricker
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Senate
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Reeker
Atomic Energy Committee
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Chicago Triune
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Lawmaker Claims Draft Bill Amended for Election Gain
Congress and political figures across cities criticize the draft bill as sabotaged to comfort an election year. Truman comments on housing legislation votes while GOP caucus faces civil rights debates amid party tensions.
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Washington
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House of Representatives
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Fritz Kuhn
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America
Germany
Philadelphia
Orville Ballington
Texas
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Democrati
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
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Tomorrow Is Father Day In Our House Card
A reflective note from Me To You about Father’s Day dated 1948. It speaks of honoring the father with his preferred meals and rest, avoiding chores, and acknowledging his hard year while recalling John Wever’s line about appreciation. It closes with hopes family members read the message with care.
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Mather
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Pharaohesa
Jight
Ti Ja
Wasserkopf
Otto Wasserkopf
Ostia
Tiber
Mater
Jobs Upon A Time Beatie and Baseball’s Leo Duracher
A messy OCR fragment reviews Bea Beatie’s early life in Canada and England, noting stage work and a shift to comedy, plus Leo Duracher known as Leo the Lip. It mentions Springfield roots and a Yankee scout signing, then time with the Dodgers, Cardinals, and Reds in a career path.
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Beatie
Lille
Comedenne
Ira
Toronto
Canada
Bea
England
Hea
Leo the Lip
Leo Duracher
Lea
West Springfield
Mass
New York Yankee
Yanks
Cincinnati Feds
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hints On Etiquette And Public Sayings From Letters
A collection of terse quotations on manners and fame from readers in Minnesota and Cleveland. The notes reference baptism as a church sacrament, donations, and Hollywood grooming. The fragmentary opinions touch on public image and philosophy.
Thinking Aloud Father’s Day Satire by Paul Gallico
A humorous column lampoons Father’s Day origins with spoof mythic lore and mock scholarly notes. It parodies ancient and modern traditions, jokes about gifts for dads, and quips on calendars and commerce surrounding the holiday.
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Paul Gallico
Bible Thought on Zion and God’s Protection
The passage proclaims trust in the Lord as Mount Zion that cannot be moved and forever abides. It likens His protection to Jerusalem’s surrounding mountains and states that the rod of the wicked shall not rest on the righteous, who strive to avoid iniquity.
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Mount Zion
Jerusalem
Jenes
June Wedding Sentiment From Just Folks Poem
A nostalgic verse by Edgar A. Guest laments wedding day joy and family roles. The piece features the bride and groom, two ushers, a flower girl, and friends, with blessing lines about enduring partnership and support. Copyright 1988. Zagar A. Ouest
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Iker
Mud Puddles Warns Against Personal Censorship
The writer argues against giving one official sole power to judge and censor entertainment. He cites dangers of a private or governmental censor becoming a tool of repression, recalling historical fears of secret police and totalitarian control. Freedom of expression must be protected within constitutional limits.
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Emil
Germany
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