Campaign Maneuvers Rise As Republicans Eye 1948 Candidacy
Washington reports that top Republicans shift to push for the 1948 presidential bid while Truman leads in polls. Missouri senator Kem presses S Res 150 to probe 1946 Kansas City vote frauds, stirring campus debate. Taft Warren and Taft-Hartley act debates shape campaign dynamics. White House silent on Tosti's Goodbye era.
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Tosti
Advertising Council and the meaning of ads in society
A columnist argues over the word advertise and highlights the Advertising Council. The piece notes ads can warn inform and mobilize public action, citing efforts to address housing shortages medical staffing and other national issues through donated advertising space and ideas.
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Webster
the Hucksters
Land of the Free
New York Times
Advertising Council
Council
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The
Pearl Harbor
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Poland Relief Cut Amid Food Surplus Report
A U S survey says Poland meets minimum needs and US aid is halted. Private groups may supply medical items and food. Hungary could be next if crop prospects improve. US policy views Soviet influence and Japan treaty talks face delays amid Moscow rejection. A would be assassin was seized near the Senate after Truman spoke.
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Poland
State Department
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Russia
United States
Japan
Moscow
Great Britain
China
Far East
Marshall Plan Awareness and Support Poll Findings
Gallup finds only about 49 percent of Americans heard of the Marshall plan to rebuild Europe. Among those aware, 57 percent approve while overall support would fall if taxes were raised to fund the recovery.
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George Marshall
America
Europe
Gallup
Marshall
Peak Foreign Income Reported Not All Outgo
Washington reports a Commerce Department survey showing American direct investments abroad earned a record 520 million dollars in 1946, up 18 percent from the 1930s peak. About half came from Latin America and Canada. leading earnings by petroleum, manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Latin America
Canada
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Asia
Africa
Oceania
Venezuela
Chile
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Cuba
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Motive Behind Greek Revolt Alleges U S Political Play
Diplomatic sources say the Tsaldaris Maximos government timed Greek disturbances to influence former governor Dwight Griswold. The EAM sought a political deal under U S protection before arrests, while U S diplomats doubt stability or success of aid if the current regime stays in power.
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Nnw
Greece
Tsacee Maximos
U. S
Dwight Griswold
Aida Istratorens
Ee Eee Salis
Griswold
E.A.M
Comsrastnisy Group
Alexander Svolos
Lincoln MacVeagh
Tsaldaris
Griswol
Walter Winchell Notes of a Bystander
Column observes social quirks across Columbia faculty women flattered by Eisenhower ties and a Truman birthplace photo now housing a loan firm. Notes Keeley Institute stats on professions among treated alcoholics and praises Helen Westcott in The Drunkard play for her versatility.
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Columbia University
General Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Helen Westcott
Femmes
Helen
Paul Mallon 1948 Race Described as a Pretzel
The analysis compares the 1948 presidential race to an unterminated pretzel noting Dewey seeks delegates across states, while Congress leaders in Washington hold clout. It mentions Taft, Bricker, Stassen and Wherry as regional aides, and the possibility Dewey might fail to secure a majority without broader backing.
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Harry Truman
Capitol Hill
Dewey
New York
Washington
Congress
Martin
Pennsylvania
Taft
Bricker
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Massachusetts
New England
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Iowa
Wherry
Nebraska
Baldwin
Connecticut
Albany
Vanishing Americanisms in H S Phillips Commentary
H S Phillips laments shrinking American idioms while noting rationing may return to Europe. He jokes about consumer service and warns about secrecy in atomic energy disclosures as senators debate bomb protection and theft of data.
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Senator Hickenlooper
Congress Plays Good Samaritan during Senate export debate
The Senate debated export controls on fats and oils as Rev. Peter Marshall urged liberty under God and Sen. Alexander Wiley urged higher logic of mind and soul while Sen. Milton Young defended ongoing farm price supports citing wheat prices in Argentina and potential future swings.
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Peter Marshall
Taft
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Sen
Milton Young
North Dakota
Senator Young
Wright Patterson Military Training For Youth
Universal military training would instill discipline endurance and physical hardening in young men. It would create a capable citizenry whether or not a new war occurs, addressing a large portion of youths who have not yet had such training.
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Kenneth Royall
President Truman
Robert Patterson
War Department
Royall
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