Uncle Sap Goes to Market
The house of representatives debates a British loan agreement aimed at creating a global free trade system. Advocates praise abolition of sterlingaria balances and imperial preferences while promising multilateral trade, but Lords assurances and Russia’s role raise questions about true openness and imperial control.
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House of Representatives
Great Britain
Bank of England
House of Lords
Congress
Russia
Walter Winchell Says Janes Warn of Prohibition Eases
Walter Winchell reports rum runners may surge if Prohibition lingers, noting PT boats sold as surplus property. Fire department plainclothes guards deter hotel and subway venues after Lasalle tragedy. Deportation of Kunze and Klapprett to Germany and Mexico looms, with questions about citizenship restoration. A string of political and cultural tidbits follow, including film censorship moves and quips about public figures and editors.
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Janen
Hvech
Yule Lime Ite
Fire Dept
LeSalle
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze
August Klapprett
Ellis Island
Germany
Mexico
Langer
Ger Bund
Klapprett
U.S
Kunze
Bilvo
Sippi
Inflationary Times After OPA Ends
A reader reports sky high prices after OPA cessation with cantaloupe at 42 cents and eggs near 90 cents a dozen. Meat scarce, steak dinner $3.50, fish hard to obtain, while black market activity grows. The piece argues inflation endures, production lags, and policy must adapt to a lasting shift in living costs and public demand.
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Washington
OPA
Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould
The piece discusses unfounded jealousy and projection in relationships, noting how husbands may blame wives for unfaithfulness due to their own hidden desires. It also covers child discipline, advising that firm control can backfire and that suggestions work better than commands. Freud is cited on dreaming and insanity, noting overlaps yet clarifying normal dreams do not grant action.
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General Motors
U. S. Steel Company
Irusband
Conmon
Hollywood
Bob Hope
Sydney
Toledo
Ohio
Cary Grant
Florentine Gardens
Harry Richman
Grant
Richman
Tom’ Drake
House of Murphy
Kelly Green
Edgar Aller Poe
Who-Duners
Poe
Jane Russell
Marriei
Bob Waterfield
Tory Calhoun
Phoenix
Barbara Jean Hinsdale
Cleatus Caldwell
Dean Havens
Learn by living not by talking on life’s advice
A spirited critique of life gurus and self help experts, arguing there is no education without real risk and action. True understanding comes only from living and experiencing, not from theoretical advice. The piece urges personal journey near the water as the test of genuine knowledge.
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Ienatz
King Peet
Syn
Tnn
Advice to Lovelorn Deer Miss Fairfax
A reader 18 seeks guidance about loving a 23 year old ex service man who does not return her feelings. Susie and Susan B urge the younger writer to move on and enjoy life, noting the world has many nice boys and youth should seek happiness rather than pursue unreciprocated affection.
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Miss Fairfax
Sam
Tam
Susan B
Mavericke linked to push for senate probe
Ten and twenty years ago notes report Congressman Maury Mavericke facing credit for backing a senate investigation into alleged fictitious poll tax sales in Bexar county despite repeated denials. Tax Commissioner Frank H. Bushick opposed two new 500000 dollar bonds to fund a 2 million WPA winter relief program. Three airplanes from Kelly field joined the 50th anniversary of Custer’s Last Stand at the Little Big Horn battle commemoration.
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Mey
Maury Mavericke
Senate
Bexar County
Kellyfield
Battle of the Little Big Horn
Does Your HEART RACE and heart health advice from 1940s guide
The piece explains breathlessness and rapid heartbeats can signal heart disease or other causes and urges medical evaluation. It notes individual fitness varies, aging affects stamina, and symptoms alone do not confirm disease. Recommend X rays, ECG, listening for murmurs, and regular exams to manage heart strain and reserve.
Pattern This Dress Believes In Easy Ironing Front Buttons
Pattern 420 features front buttons for easy ironing and dressing. Cap sleeves pockets and sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40. Fabric yardage 278 for 49 inch fabric. Send 20 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas. Marian Martin Summer 1946 Pattern Book offered for 15 cents more with a free ballet slippers pattern.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Hollywood Notes on Writers and Casting Moves
News notes from Hollywood cover Alexander Knox joining REO for Indian Summer with a writing deal with Boris Ingster, Knox’s growing reputation as a writer, other actors writing their own material, and various industry tidbits including DeMille’s tub scene controversy and Edgar award trivia.
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Charles Trenet
Tnose
Stenny Delmar
Senator Claghem
Cornel Wide
Byron
Ingster
Michel Kraike
Regeline
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Mister Breger
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Maj
John Huston
Museum of Modern Art
West 53Rd Street
Chas. Kaufman
Stanley Cortex
Pentagon
HH. Klaaver
Waite House
Tee
Hee
March of Line
MOT
Bool of the Month Club
Gov. Aenall
Georgia
Kinn
J. Pulitzer
Unel Sam
White House
FDR
Roosevelt
Kosten
Minneapolis
Runyon
Caesar
Cleopatra
Claude Rains
Vivien Leigh
Stewart Granger
McAvoy
Cian
Argentina
Peron
State Department
Black Jong
Lawrence Gould
Sigmund Freud
King
Elsie Robinson
Exhibit A
Susan
Frank H. Bushick
King Fuoy
Mike Todd
Mike Jr
Las Vegas
Dinah Shore
George Montgomery
Pioneer Town Corporation
San Bernardino
Handel
Messiah
Cecil B. DeMille
Paulette Goddard
Johnston
Enrie
Patlette
Broadway
Fifth
Associated Press
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Adoni
Freble
Advarice
Siew
Aity
Bally and
Sanday
Texfone Dally End
Walter
Maren
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