Dewey Is Nominated by Republicans at Philadelphia Convention
Governor Thomas E. Dewey was nominated for president by the Republican party on the third ballot at a united Philadelphia convention. All delegates supported him as opponents released their ballots, signaling strong confidence in a GOP victory this fall.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Seattle
Vas
Dewey
Philadelpha
Thack
William Jennings Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Wernel Willkie
H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Bryan
Teddy Roosevelt
Willkie Stassen
Nuisance Taxes and the Luxury Tax Debate
The piece urges the next Congress to revise nuisance taxes seen as unfair. It highlights the luxury tax on items like baby cream and women's handbags, noting distinctions between necessities and luxuries and criticizing bureaucrats for creating new levies.
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Congress
Cure Worse Than Disease Inflation and price controls argued
The article warns that price ceilings and rationing would fail, misallocate goods, and hurt producers. It cites inflation, thrift, and trimmed government costs as cures, and notes officials in Philadelphia and Washington reacting to debates on government spending and policies.
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OPA
Soviet tactics at Warsaw loom over Republican convention
The article argues Communist strategists in Warsaw timed talks to influence U S politics ahead of the Philadelphia convention. It warns of potential delays to statements on Poland and Trieste as Moscow seeks to repair waning prestige and sow confusion in Western alliances.
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Warsaw
Comstrani
Philadelphia
Poland
Trieste
Russia
Italy
United States
Great Britain
France
Moscow
The Parent Problem by Garry C Myers PhD
The article argues parenting effectiveness hinges on the mother's emotional security and the couple's relationship. It notes child development depends on emotional states during caregiving and cautions about overreliance on physical handling or gadgets. Emphasizes parental harmony as the core for guiding children.
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Abe
East Suh Street
New York
N. Y
Looking At Life By Erich Brandeis on Modern Marriage
A column examines marriage as a social and psychological issue. It contrasts traditional vows with contemporary scrutiny by psychologists and philosophers. The piece reflects on personal experience, arguing marriage remains a simple bond of companionship despite external expert analysis.
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Erich Brandeis
Tadey i
Psychie Atrista
Abbraham Stone
Avery
Jose Ferday
Was Socrates guilty debate on Great Books form
A brief academic exchange questions Socrates guilt and Kansas City vote burglars guilt in a debate style. The piece notes the tone of a scholarly discussion and mentions sources like the Louis Globe Democrat.
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Socrates
Kansas City
Louis Giobe
Washington Calling: Dewey Team Orchestrates Convention
The Philadelphia convention scene shows Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's highly efficient manager team controlling timing and strategy. Democratic fears of a dramatic miracle fade as the Dewey operation edges toward a smooth nomination, with Vandenberg and Stassen both sidelined by compromises.
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Philadelphia
Harold Stassen
Jane Agora
Pennsylvania
Boise Penrose
Mmiscouwl
Tom Pendergast
Thomas E. Dewey
Senaloc Marlin
Driscoll
New Jersey
One Man's Opinion By Walter Kiernan
Commentary on the hinges of convention politics with humor about candidates and party rivalries. The author notes the ease of campaign travel and hints at Democratic and Republican dynamics as the party banners flutter.
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Walter Kiernan
When Things Go Wet and Dark Yet Hope Remains
A reflective verse urges resilience amid hardship. It contrasts personal aches with others worse off and reminds that brighter tomorrows follow difficult days as dawn renews hope.
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Sennis Huey
Friend
Did you take my toothbrush grandpa
Urgent phone calls interrupt daily life but one morning twist brings laughter. A three year old asks her grandfather in a bold, endearing way did you take my toothbrush. The playful moment captures the endless duties and warmth of being a grandparent.
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Sway
Visi
Grandpa
Janie
Eirewan
Fear of Militarism in Congress Stirs Internationalists
Washington report notes fear as Rep. Dewey Short faces House Armed Services chairmanship, warning he may convert it to a Disarmed Services Committee. Critics cite his anti military rhetoric and concern over peacetime power, procurement abuses, and potential economic impact amid a growing air force program.
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Sig Congress
Dewey Short
House Armed Services
Short
Walter G. Andrews
Marvantonia
Conners
Sacson
House Rules Committee
Geneva
Sinh
Tnyn
Shoct
Washington
Kenty Wallace
Forrestal
Marshall
Pallissey
Natal
Bennett Byers
Hlyers
Macy's
Congress
Jobs Upon a Time Mentions Breckinridge Long Biographies
The article outlines Breckinridge Long born in St. Louis, education at Princeton and Washington University, a law practice, and service as ambassador and delegate roles including to the Bretton Woods era. Cyrus Sating and David various labor mediation roles are noted with limited biographical details.
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Breckinridge Long
St. Louis
Ram Princeton
Washpyton University
Roosevelt
Long
Katy
Brazil
Uruguay
United States
Mediation and Conviliation Service
St. Edward Island
Canada
Ching
Atremiei
Prince of Wales College
Charlottetown
Boston
Berlin orders threaten Americans in zone says Kelly
Lt Col E H K Kelly acting American provost marshal in Berlin warns that force will be used against all Hessians caught violating U S laws in the sector. He says reciprocity with Soviets is now intended and mirrors Soviet actions toward American personnel.
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Berlin
E. HK. Kelly
U. S
Lantic City
Pawlis
Grocery Manufacturers of America
The Iron Curtain Film Sparks Free Speech Clash
A newspaper column argues against violent protests by communists and others outside a New York theater showing The Iron Curtain. It contends the attackers suppress free expression by force, condemning riots and calls to boycott as a threat to democratic rights.
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Wallace
New York
Induigheg
Yale
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