Teamster Revolt Brews Under Long‑Ruling Tobin
Columnists compare the Teamsters union to a monarchy with Dan Tobin as king after 41 years in office. The text notes a large treasury and potential Taft-Hartley legal leverage as Dave Beck eyes new influence while rivals seek gains. The piece critiques union governance and expense treaties.
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Dan Tobin
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Tobin
Franz Josef
Victoria
Solving the Football Riddle by H S Phillips
H S Phillips laments college football's changes as analysts and fans struggle to follow evolving lineups and numerous substitutions. Elmer Twitchell voices frustration with modern pace and complexity while recalling simpler days and longing for clear, familiar matchups and outcomes. A Texas penitentiary held a rodeo as a long-term inmate fought a wild horse, highlighting grit amid harsh conditions.
Presidents Deplore Fanfare At Church
Drew Pearson notes presidents face publicity and privacy issues in church. Truman seeks quiet worship at First Baptist near the White House with minimal security. Roosevelt complained of privacy and custom ramps at church entrances during his tenure. Churchill once joined Roosevelt for Christmas services, remarking on the church ceiling.
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United States
Truman
First Baptist Church
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Pearl Harbor
Churchill
Washington
Walter Winchell Notebook Snippets on Hollywood and Royal News
Columnist notes Hollywood practices to dodge high taxes in Canada. Tempe Pigott charms in film roles while Betty Grable and husband Harry James are seen together. A Royal headline suggests Princess Elizabeth’s ongoing support from Papa and Uncle Sam. Various retail items and a Broadway ballad reflect cultural musings and nostalgia.
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H’wood
Canada
Tempe Pigott
Yesteryear
H’wood Pix
Betty Grable
Harry James
Papa
Princess Elizabeth
Uncle Sam
Key Figures in Aid Program Shape Europe Policy
Women rise as pivotal in both stopgap aid and the Marshall plan. Congressman John Taber of New York chairs the House Appropriations Committee and launches funding decisions, while Congressman Christian A Herter of Massachusetts leads foreign affairs influence, drafting a bill echoing the Marshall plan with strong congressional oversight. Herter, born in Paris and educated at Harvard, has diplomacy in his background.
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House of Representatives
Christian A Herter
Massachusetts
John Taber
New York
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Europe
Taber
Appropriations Committee
Herter
Vandenberg
Charles A. Eaton
New Jersey
House
Boston
Paris
Harvard
Berlin
Brussels
American Peace Commission
European Relief Council
Desire for Easy Government Jobs Spreads nationwide
Forty one percent of those surveyed by Dr Gallups interviewers representing a cross section of the nation expressed a preference for government work over private employment. The piece argues this reflects a long standing societal encouragement of easy jobs and receiving something for nothing.
Bethlehem Nativity Story Told as Holy Night Journey
The narrative recounts Mary and Joseph traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for a census. They find no room at the inn, shelter in a stable, the shepherds receive angels, and Wise Men arrive after following the Star to adore the newborn Jesus. The scene ends with praise and the message of peace and goodwill.
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Joseph
Nazareth
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Palestine
Israel
Moses
Egypt
Caesar Augustus
David
Jerusalem
Galilee
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Jesus
Dolls Back in Style for Christmas Toy Selection
Santa Claus returns with a wide doll assortment for Christmas featuring dolls of all ages and complete wardrobes. The article notes a shift from wartime military toys to varied costumes for social occasions and highlights the move from wax bisque and china to plastics in doll making.
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Nativity Scenes of the Pennsylvania Dutch Preserve Holiday Traditions
Nativity figures are valued and handed down through generations to decorate homes of the Pennsylvania Dutch during Christmas. Families tour neighbors during Christmas week to admire the Putyes as part of festive tradition.
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