Congress Reform: Overhauling the Senate and House
A veteran observer argues Congress needs reorganization to restore efficiency and public trust. Senate plans a joint committee on organization and a House committee study push to streamline committees, reduce conflicts with executive agencies, and expand non political expert support for technical bills. He cites La Follette and the Tru man committee as precedent for exposing errors and improving governance.
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Taion Trust
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Seattle
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LeFollette
Wisconsin
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House
Maloney
Shone Priey
Tatil Todey
Charles Beard
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Congressional Record
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LaFollette
Truman
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Ernie Pyle on Air War and Fighter Pilots in Africa
Ernie Pyle describes life at a forward airfield in French North Africa amid intensified air battles. He notes brutal bombardment, deepening trenches, and humor among troops as they joke about bomb damage and dugouts. He praises fighter pilots as the unsung heroes, contrasts them with bombers, and reflects on losses among his close unit of five pilots.
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New Mexico
French North Africa
Tunisia
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Sam
Luftwaffe
England
Raf
Britain
America
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Row
Africa
Lockheed Lightnings
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Messer
North Africa
Barbs and Winds Across a Murky Trade Note
A fragmented clipping notes Barbs by Baukhege Washington ranking fourth among 92 wires about lung restrictions and wind sounds. It cites Hull reciprocal agreements and tariffs near pre 1913 levels, mentions Underwood act comparisons, and reports France suspending voluntary air force enlistments due to applicant excess. It ends with a quip on Congress 38 and dieting to a slender silhouette.
Aerial Combat Tactics Emphasize Team Work
The piece notes shifting tactics in North Africa with pilots adapting weekly. It stresses that lone heroes fail and teamwork is essential for safety, likening military discipline to American sports in teaching collective effort.
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North Africa
Colonial House Playset From Scrap Panels
A vintage guide describes building a small Colonial style house for a family, usable from scraps of plywood or panels. It fits into 228 percent inch space against a wall and can include front partitions and book shelves. Instructions and dimensions are noted in a cheerful DIY tone.
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