Stalin signals peace while warning Turkey over Dardanelles
Stalin offers a peace gesture while government notes Turkey over joint control of the Dardanelles. Pravda calls for an offensive against capitalist ideology as Moscow warns against a US Britain alliance. A race commentary from Amose Reese urges white and black leaders to purge extremists and grant civil rights to Negroes.
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Stassen Faces Challenge For 1948 GOP Nomination
The Cedar Rapids Gazette weighs whether Harold Stassen can win the Republican presidential nomination in 1948 and if his early campaigning may hurt or help his case. It notes he will not be easy for Republicans to brush off.
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Stassen
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Things to come from manufacturers list amusement
A gleam at future goods features a double omnibus for easier turning, a microscope extension device, non shrinking virgin wool socks, a home darkroom kit, easy to clean Venetian blinds, a merchandise slot machine, an all aluminum glass cutter, and an abrasive cleaner for clogging particles. The piece reads as playful day dreaming.
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Democrat
War Criminals Receive Sentences After Nuernberg Trials
LeMars Sentinel reports the Nuernberg trial concluded with 11 Nazi leaders sentenced to die, two given life terms, and four jailed 10 to 20 years. Von Papen Schacht and Fritsche were freed as not guilty, likely facing future trials. The verdict aims to guide punishment of future aggressors.
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Nuernberg
Germany
von Papen
Schacht
Fritsche
Housing strain voiced by piano tuner and family crowd
A piano tuner asks if the housing situation bothers the family. The lady recounts recent moves: her married daughter found a room at her brother's house, another son in law moved in with a maiden aunt, Nancy, the youngest married daughter, joined them, and her husband converted the attic into an apartment for Jerry home from the Pacific who plans to bring a bride.
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Adjustable Family
Christian Science Monitor
Nancy
Jerry
Pacific
Meat Price Control Debated Amid Meat Shortages
The New York Times argues that further price fixing won t solve the meat crisis as range cattle season rises. It notes a potential suspension of meat price controls proposed by House Majority Leader John McCormack could restore normal meat distribution through established channels.
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New York Times
John McCormack
Wallace's Speech Trims Foreign Policy View at Press
The Washington Post quotes Secretary Wallace as naive for believing firmness will sway Moscow and warns that his approach could push the United States out of Europe and the Middle East if adopted. The speech critics lack a consistent policy and caution against the proposed treatment.
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Washington Post
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Middle East
The Neglectful Citizenry Iowa election year note
A brief editorial urges Iowa voters to participate in the upcoming national, state, and county elections. It laments general voter apathy and asserts voting is a vested right that should be exercised to avoid.
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Knoxville Express
Iowa
Credit Governor Blue Jewell Record
It is to the credit of Governor Blue and his immediate predecessors that the state has saved a substantial sum by not spending all income in recent years. In hard times, falling tax receipts and unemployment could be cushioned by this accumulated state money to cover expenses and fund state jobs. Odebolt Chronicle: One Odebolt woman quipped that a wife who drives from the back seat is no worse than a husband who cooks from the dining-room table.
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Progressive policy rhetoric across state papers
Across Grundy Center, Humboldt, Whittemore, and Council Bluffs, editors debate the fate of the progressive movement, meat supply politics, car market chatter, and veterans' taxation as they tie policy to upcoming political outcomes. The tone blends editorial opinion with partisan warning about electoral stakes and public funding.
Iowa legislature faces liquor debate and drunk driving laws
Statewide discussion focuses on final shape of liquor by the drink. Public officials urge strengthening enforcement of existing drunk driving laws to curb liquor-related car incidents.
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Storm Lake
Pilot-Tribune
Iowa
World Owes Opportunity, Not a Living
Commentary urges readers to reflect that the world offers only opportunity, not a guaranteed living, and emphasizes personal effort over entitlement.
Thieves Loot Lament Clothing Store Steal $1500 Worth Garments
Thieves broke into a clothing store in Lament owned by John Reynard last week and stole about $1500 worth of clothing. Police are investigating and seeking tips from the public.
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John Reynard
Poison Best Control for Pocket Gophers
Iowa State college entomologist Harold Gunderson says poisoning is the most successful large scale method for pocket gophers on farms. Prepare bait from cut vegetables with a strychnine and flour mix, place in gopher runways, harrow fields, and destroy unused bait to protect animals and children.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Stuck in Attic as Overalls Block Escape
Bob Webber an electrician from Clarinda wedged in an attic trap door when tools in his overalls pocketed bulk blocked movement. He freed himself by kicking off the overalls and later faced the task of retrieving them without alarming the resident.
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Bob Webber
Clarinda
New Hope for Hay Fever Sufferers Through Anthallan
About five million Americans seek relief from hay fever and related allergies. A new drug named anthallan shows promise, with tests indicating effectiveness across causes and simple administration for doctors. Ragweed pollen, present from late summer to frost, triggers most sufferers but perennial hay fever can involve other allergens such as milk eggs and house dust.
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Handkerchief Brigade
Hay fever cure described as long-sought remedy
Fragmentary text mentions a supposed hay fever treatment and cautions that any such drug, including antidandruff preparations, should be used only under medical supervision.
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Anthallan
President urges education as vital to America’s future
Education is essential, says President Han at the opening of 9,900 Tong University students. He stresses the need for men and women who can navigate corridors of knowledge and face uncertain futures, warning education cannot be imposed and must be pursued willingly. The report also notes a local cribbage reference by C. H. Payne in Clarion about a “perfect hand.”
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Japan
Pacific
Bakini Atoll
AAF
Education Vital
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Presidenter
University of Tong
America
60 Years of Practice Marked by Eldon Doctor
Dr 8 H Sawyers near Eldon celebrates almost six decades in medicine as he nears the end of a long career. He marked his birthday with appreciation from patients and peers.
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8. H. Sawyers
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