Aspirants Hint for G.O.P. Bid in 48 Reluctant Taft Works Hard for Nomination
Washington notes trace the GOP race as Milton Eisenhower and Clarence Brown weigh events. The piece discusses Taft’s intellect, conservatism, humor, and stature, framing him as a key force in the Republican push for the 1948 nomination with Dewey as a rival.
Food Plan Opens Shakily Amid Jitters Over Comintern
The Truman food conservation drive shows tentative progress in its first week with meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays. Officials expect voluntary self denial to last months while aid to Europe is planned December to March to raise 580 million dollars.
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Truman
Europe
Charles Luckman
Citizens Food Committee
Clinton Anderson
Britain Sells Gold to U S Amid Dollar Crisis
Britain sells 120 million dollars worth of gold to the United States in exchange for iron, the second such sale as its gold reserves dwindle. Earlier in September 80 million dollars of gold was sold after a loan balance with America was frozen. Public opinion grows unsettled over food conservation, with meatless and eggless days drawing complaints from restaurant operators and concerns on parity-price support for eggs amid government stockpiles.
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Great Britain
Britain
U. S
America
Communism Linked to US Security Dismissals
The piece notes growing security concerns as Communism regains ground in Europe and the Comintern revival appears to affect American peace of mind. It highlights the state department’s disclosure that summary dismissals target employees deemed habitual associates of persons believed to be Communists, signaling a shift from traditional Anglo American legal principles that defend individual rights.
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Comintern
Five Quiz Questions From News Archive
Five nations denied U N membership are Italy Finland Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. The inventor usually credited is Guglielmo Marconi. Emperor Hirohito's crest is designed after the chrysanthemum. The phrase at Verdun first appeared during the 1916 German siege. The two civilian army components urged to merge are the Organized Reserves and National Guard.
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Barry H. Vaughan
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Bulgaria
Guglielmo Arconi
Henri Petain
Army
National Guard
Education costs threaten access to college for many students
Dr John D Russell of the office of education warns rising tuition and fees threaten to bar able students from college, especially as GI Bill support ends. Surveys show tuition charges for state residents have climbed about 314 percent in seven years, with fees now > half of college expenditures.
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Office of Education
John D Russell
Tax policy sparks debate ahead of 80th Congress session
A Decemberspecial session debate centers on wartime taxes in peacetime and whether to pass stopgap relief for Europe. Republicans argue taxes are too high and inflationary, while Democrats push tax cuts could worsen debt and inflation. Tax reduction remains a major issue when the 80th Congress reconvenes in January.
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GOP
Europe
Food campaign chief named for national drive
Charley Luckman, leader of a soap company, is appointed head of the President's Committee directing a campaign to persuade Americans to be more careful about food. The piece notes the irony of committees in crises and cites rising meat consumption as context.
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Charley Luckman
Washington
Unions Control Labor Board Barely in Favor of Labor
The unions are asserting control of the new National Labor Relations Board with a three to two pro labor tilt likely. Key figures include Paul Herzog John Houston Abe Murdock and James Reynolds with J Cope land Gray viewed as minority. Republicans fear aggressive enforcement under the reform law and will judge new general counsel Robert Denham's performance during prosecutions.
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National Labor Relations Board
Paul Herzog
John Houston
Abe Murdock
James J Reynold
J Copeland Gray
Robert Denham
Notes of a Bystander and Gossip from the Era
Walter Winchell sketches small talk and gossip items from 1950s stage and social life. Mentioned figures include Gabe Heatter's pessimistic dollar comment, Captain Kathleen Nash Durant on bail, Vishinsky’s image, and Sardi's, 52nd Street spots, plus Freres Frat brothers Seibert plan chatter.
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Sardi
Freres Shubert
52Nd Street
Peace by Postage aims to curb wars through personal diplomacy
Stanley Bojen, a San Diego ex-GI, promotes Peace by Postage sending parcels to families befriended by veterans. he believes personal soft power can deter government war. Harold Hermanson inspires Bethesda Chevy Chase High alumni to educate children of war dead, funded by patriotic supporters. AMVETS backed the anti monopoly bill in senate, and Senator Bridges requires spouses’ expenses for senators who toured Europe.
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Stanley Bojens
G.I
San Diego
Calif
G.i.s
Borens
Harold Hermanson
Bethesda- Chevy Chase
Hermanson
Amvets
Ray Sawyer
Senate
Bridges
New Hampshire
Europe
Appropriations Committee
Wright Patterson Consumer Is Forgotten Man
A Welch style editorial argues Congress sets a floor for minority wage protections but fails to cap rising costs for the average American consumer. It warns that inflation hurts the general public as wage floors rise without ceilings on prices. The piece stresses voter influence and accountability.
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Congress
Household Tips From a Past Era
Quick fixes for home care include gluing rubber washers to a dish-pan with waterproof airplane glue to steady it and prevent sink stains. Do not paint electric cords as it can crack rubber. A syrup of brown sugar and butter over carrots adds glaze. Keep a clothes hanger in the sewing room to drape unfinished garments and prevent wrinkles.
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