Opposition to Wyatt housing plan and calls to end OPA controls
The piece argues that the Wyatt housing expeditor plan, subsidized by 600 million dollars to builders, is unnecessary and harmful. It contends that private builders can meet housing demand without price controls and federal interference, and accuses proponents of aiming to nationalize industry and push socialized housing. It urges rejection of the plan and abolition of OPA and related regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Congress
Wyatt
OPA
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
FEA
Congressional
United States Senate
United States
Democratic missteps overshadow Truman era party split
Washington column blames the Democratic campaign for confusion over running on CIO ties or own record, noting repeated errors that benefit CIO PAC aims. The piece argues a fundamental underlying mistake harms the party while predicting further commentary.
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Washington
Truman
Elavder
The Artist Within Limits of Hard Work and Dream
A reflective piece by a writer who recalls advice about choosing art as a vocation. It contrasts youthful illusion with the need for discipline, stating that one can become what they long to be only within personal limits and through persistent effort rather than chasing fame.
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National Committee
Ciopac
Hannegan
Congress
Truman
CTO
CIO
Take a Chance with Your Teams and Dreams
By Elsie Robinson urges readers to pursue bold dreams with courage and humor. Do not waste life in vague wishes, she says, for real actors and real success come from taking chances, learning, and embracing adventure even if a dream never materializes.
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Chen
Vagrel
King
The Anual Report of the Pennsylvania Railroad Anniversary
The piece discusses the Pennsylvania Railroad's long history and its growth, noting government inaction and private enterprise powering national strength. It reflects on wartime production, railroads, and the Interstate Commerce Commission as a regulator balancing private transportation interests.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Myelad Slackhuldtas
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
IC. C
Pennsy at Century Mark Through Private Enterprise
George E. Sokolskhy surveys a century of the Pennsylvania Railroad, arguing that private enterprise has sustained the system amid competing transport advances and clashes with government regulation. He contrasts private management with what he deems overbearing authority and the OPA era, urging respect for private enterprise over bureaucratic control.
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the United
Midnight in Manhattan Silhouettes and City Sights
Walter Winchell catalogs nocturnal New York society as celebrities like Judy Holliday, Dorothy Lamour, and Alfred Lunt mingle at the Blue Angel, Stork Club, and Broadway. Tales include a 20 year old autograph seeker, Col. Gentile and Col. Cochran chats, DiMaggio and Nora Morales at the Embassy, and satirical quips about stars and gangsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Mrs. Hoye-Belisha
Grandest Canyon
Tollywood
Judy Holliday
Mildred Bailey
Blue Angel
Dorothy Lamour
Stork Club
Mr. Gromyko
Ray Bolger
Wat Leposs
54Th and
Main Street
Col
Don Gentile
Philip Cochran
Joe DiMaggio
Nora Morales
Embassy
Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne
Broadway
Broadway Lament and Hollywood Rumor Montage
A miscellany of showbiz chatter and social scenes from Broadway and Hollywood. Blind philosopher in a 72nd Street automat district, cinema next door, pop corn rituals, and a satirical verse. Farther afield, plans for marriages, studio tremors, and industry anecdotes touch on Marie Windsor, Peggy Cummins, Zanuck, and Conover models.
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72Nd Street
Orchestra Jeager
Ted Steele
Marie Windsor
MGM
Sungay
Maryville
Utah
Marie McDonald
Barry Grays
Wor
Amber
Starlett
Kitty
Peggy Cummins
Zanuck
Sio
Olgas San Juan
John Auer
Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago Gazette
Tony Martin
Lupino
Vigilante rights and mob defenses in American life
Westbrook Pegler argues that when mobs threaten homes, citizens must defend themselves with firearms and force if needed. He cites legal precedents supporting self defense, notes police limits, and praises vigilantism when government fails to protect peace and personal safety, urging readiness to act.
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OPA
Labor Relations Board
Steh
Govermmment
Butte
A. P
Mont
Stamford
Coan
Stanford
Ely
Renzevell
Onth American Aviation
Inglewood
Calif
King Peatures Syndianto
Tie
Venetian Night Lights Up San Antonio River
Heavy rains could not dim the crowd as thousands enjoyed the first Venetian Night on the San Antonio river. Agnes Terrell was crowned queen of the Court of Jewels at the fiesta coronation held in the municipal auditorium. Ue Tim Murphy, Chicago tabloid leader, arrived from Leavenworth penitentiary to resume civilian life and heads a syndicate to move northern city crowds to the Rio Grande valley.
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San Antonio
Nio
Leavernwarth Penitentiary
Rio Grande Valley
Agnes Terrell
Jewels
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George E. Sokolskhy
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Sinatra
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U.S
Fifth Avenue
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London
Charles I
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Midnighter
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Vi Hamilton
Pearl
Shapiro-Bernstein
Waldorf
Pamela Drake
Eddie Garr
James Aineses
WEAF
Tian
Gioria Vanderbilt Stukowski
Stirling Haydens
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Musem
M. C
Playboy
Lily Pens
Columbia
Woody Herman
ABC
June Richmond
Loretta ‘Young
Eddy Manson
the Village Vanguard
Bing
Eddie Heywood
Decca
Sonya Yarr
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Ole Wolf
Theodore's
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Greenwich-Stamford
Singapore
Morgan Howard
Pearl Harbor
Olin
Sluyvasant Casino
Wyoming
Salvation Army
49Th Street
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Purple Park
Bronle
Gu 292
Westbrook Pegler
Manders
Anaconda
Union
Yikes Hall
Bette
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
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Costom
SAN Antonio Light
Sa Antonio Gazette
AL Pich
Texas
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Toca News
Lerein Fry Tegereail
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Mexico
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San Anto
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