Dewey Eyes White House Path As Presidential Contender
A portrait of Thomas E Dewey as a persistent political figure outlines his rise from Owosso Michigan to New York Governor and potential Republican nominee. The piece notes his early losses, repeated comebacks, and the strategic calculus of insiders amid rival Taft hopes and stop Dewey efforts. It highlights his prosecutorial zeal, cautious public stance, and influence from CIO allies amid New York politics.
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Washington
New York
Thomas Edmund Dewey
State of
Roosevelt
Dewey
al Smith
White House
New York State Industrial Union Council
CIO
Saratoga Springs
Byrnes Calls Tough Line on Russia and German Peace Plan
Former Secretary of State James Byrnes urges a hard approach to Russia, proposing a 10 step plan centered on a German peace treaty and possible force if needed. AFL leader John L. Lewis backs a hard stance at the San Francisco convention, amid moves to purge vice presidents to enable non Communist affidavits under Taft Hartley.
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James F Byrnes
Russia
Byrnes
U.S
Germany
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
San Francisco
AFL
Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
William Green
George Meany
Labor
Refugees Reach Swedish Coast via Secret Soviet Route
Streams of refugees pass through Russia to Sweden saying they flee Baltic lands now controlled by the Soviet Union. They describe a secret transport route out of the Soviet zone and report costs of 2500 German marks for the journey.
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Russia
Iron Curtain
Sweden
Baltic
Soviet Union
Siberia
Soviet Zone
Allies plan rapid dismantling of German plants
British and American military governments announce the dismantling of 682 German industrial and war plants in their zones to speed European economic recovery. The plan targets metal chemical electrical engineering shipbuilding and power facilities amid debate over destroying or rebuilding Germany's war potential. They invite German suggestions for substitutes to mitigate effects on the civilian population.
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Germany
Britain
Farm Leader Urges U S Food Drive In Wartime Spirit
Goss, master of the National Grange, urges drastic steps to ease the European food crisis. He tells President Truman this is an emergency like wartime, showing a slide of German occupation rations to illustrate shortages and calls for nationwide sacrifice until relief arrives.
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Goss
National Grange
Snon
Europe
Truman
Isc
Grange
Germany
Frankfort
Silhouettes And Snippets From Walter Winchell On Town
New York chatter notes Lizabeth Scott acting in The Medium at the Barrym ore and Nellie Lutcher set to earn 3000 per concert at Town Hall. Miscellany mentions Taft remarks on price fights in Congress and a Florida hideaway for the President.
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Lizabeth Scott
Desert Fury
the Barrymore
Liz
Nellie Lutcher
Discovery
Huh
Town Hall
Sam Gabor
Conrad Hilton
Washington
Florida
Key West
General Lee
CBI
Anderson
Whittlesey House
Americans Resent Regimentation in Wartime Economy
Walter Shead argues that Americans dislike compulsory control in peacetime even as they supported wartime discipline. He urges rearming the President with wartime powers to curb grain market speculation and ease food prices during the present crisis.
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Walter Shead
United States
Change in the Weather Bill Promoted by Illinois Politician
Sid Simpson of Illinois pushes a new half million dollar appropriation to study weather control including cloud seeding fog dispersal and snow creation. The proposal sparks debate on government operation of weather amid partisan politics.
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Sid Simpson
Illinois
Dial rotary exchange to end the party line era
A rural telephone and radio firm unveils a community rotary exchange designed for small towns with 40 lines. Installation costs about 100 dollars per line, promising automatic service and separation of toll from local calls. It aims to replace party lines, though it cannot locate a doctor in an emergency.
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Walter Winchett
Amn
Calise
Arrat Genent
Rotary Exchange
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Mallon Red Strength Lies in Politics
Political analysis argues Ruths power lies in diplomacy and vetoes rather than military might. It notes over 2000 American passports issued to Russia and questions Russia’s wartime production and strategic aims. The piece suggests Russia could threaten Europe but warns of uncertain military capability and a dangerous path to peace or war outcomes.
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Paul Mallon
Ress
Russia
Kremlin
Greece
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Hoover Urges Voluntary Saving of Food
Hoover urges American individuals to act voluntarily to save food to avert a European and Asiatic famine. He argues his clear, factual statements convey more appeal than rhetoric and would avoid need for regimentation.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Bright Colors of Autumn In Leaves During Summer
The text notes that autumn colors come from red and yellow present in green leaves all year. It claims green dominates in summer, masking other colors, and that fall reveals red and yellow as green fades. Frost is said to play little role in this change.
Classified items seek buyers and hires in Utah Valley
Classifieds list new refrigeration equipment with walk in unit factory terms Bee Mantl Apex Hatcheries Manus offers help wanted for men and women two salespeople for clothing lines hosiery lingerie and silk goods old company in Holladay Utah seeks refs. Horse and mule feed stock powder tonic offered with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Manus
Holladay
Utah
LeGear
Hunters Tan Deer Hides and Farm Leather Services
Thurlow Glove Company of Portland invites hunters to tan deer and elk hides. Frontier Leather Co. of Sherwood Oregon offers tanning services. Poultry raisers urged to spray flocks with Dr LeGeers Poultry inhalant to prevent cold-related egg drop. Salt Lake Desk Exchange in Salt Lake City buys and sells office furniture and related equipment.
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Thurlow Glove Company
Union Ave
Portland
Salt Lake Desk Exchange
South State St
Salt Lake City
Utah
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