Prophets of Disaster Are Refuted by Real Events
Former Kansas Governor Alfred M. Landon argues that prophets of disaster predicting chaos after ending price controls have been refuted. He cites postOPA markets, higher prices leveling off, abundant basic commodities, and reduced subsidies, urging Congress to keep only essential OPA powers if revived.
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Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Office of Price Administration
Mr. Landon
Chuir
Newton
Bowles
Truman
Congress
Walter Winchell Critic Sparks Navy Battle in 1941 Debates
A 1941 magazine excerpt recounts heated headlines over Lieutenant Commander Walter Winchell’s Navy role during his vacation. Citations from Chicago Washington and AP pieces show calls for his removal contrasted with corrections that he served as directed.
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White Magazine
Walter Winchell
U.S. Naval Intelligence
Navy
Army
Commaziuer Winchell
Paul P. Blackburn Cusn
Winchell
Navy Department
Russians press for peace amid Paris talks and Austria moves
An expre ssive letter argues Moscow seeks peace with Austria while shifting thousands from Austria to German zones. It asserts Communist suppression in Hungary, and disputes claims about atomic test timing and purpose. The writer defends U S war aims of justice and individual freedom against totalitarian threats.
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Molotov
Byrnes
Paris
Russia
Austria
Curmany
Hungary
Navy Department
War Department
Naval
Nevada
Frouman
Pearl Arbor
Mirror Mind Advice On Shyness And Snobbery
The passage argues against nagging or ridiculing a shy person, noting deep fear rather than wilful stubbornness and urging patience to help her overcome it. It criticizes intellectual snobbery as insecurity and praises recognizing real merits instead of vanity, citing parental concerns about high IQ affecting a child’s social adjustment.
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Crpet
We Women By Lois Johnson at New Branch Theater
A look at the Texas summer theater company in New Braunfels with Lois Johnson’s A and Bee Pierce leading roles. The cast includes a publicity head from the University of Texas and a Sarah Lawrence graduate, while notes touch on detergent soaps and a satirical piece about Louis Reile’s peeves.
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Texas Summer Theater
New Brachlels
Randolph Geld
Bee Pierce
A “K
Tiiler
University of Texas
Sarah Lawrence College
Austin
Bee
Eastern State Teachers’ College
Maine
Setor
Hollywood
Paul Douglas
Virginia Fields
Louis Bromfields
Chile
20Th Century Fox
Johnny Waters
van Johnson
MGM
Kay Francis
New York
Ruth Hussey
Honeychile Wilder
Bob Ritchie
Mr Morgan
Pretty Powers
Donna Reed
Tony Owen
Johnny Weissmiunier
Aileen Gates
David Selznick
Seymour Nebenzal
Louis Jourdan
Tyrone Power
Advice to Lovelorn Dea Miss Fairfax on education and parents
The columnist advises a high school graduate to consider her parents' reasons before seeking independence for further education or work in a city. If finances block education, she could work to fund it. The writer emphasizes weighing parental reasons and offers to reconsider if more details are provided.
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Dea
Fairfax
MLS
Wiste
Demand for better relief distribution at city hall
A 1986 report notes Limma Fenayuea leading 25 unemployed to the city hall Wednesday to press for improved facilities for distributing surplus relief supplies at the courthouse. A separate 1926 item mentions county steps to compel owners of vacant lots near San Antonio to curb weeds and drain stagnant water. An English official remarks on American eating habits and Texas being viewed as a land of armed cowboys en route to Mexico.
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Limma Fenayuea
San Antonio
Diet rules for expectant mothers in pregnancy care
An overview of prenatal diet emphasizing balanced intake to prevent anemia and toxemia. Experts advise limiting weekly weight gain, focusing on 1800 calories daily with protein, dairy, grains, vegetables, fruits, and vitamins. After birth, increase milk and citrus. consider peanut butter for B vitamins.
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William J. Dieckmann
Chicago
King Feut
Sym, Joc
Pattern 9201 sewing dress and jacket set ad
The ad promotes pattern 9201 for a sundress with optional waist slimming jacket in sizes 12 to 20. It lists fabric needs 4 1/4 yards of 39 inch and jacket 1 4 yards, plus ordering details from the San Antonio Light Pattern Department. A Marian Martin pattern hook and ballet slipper pattern are offered with postal orders and delivery from New York.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
SAN Antonio Light
Ase
San Antonio Eight
San Antonio Gazette
Brandiay
Pith
San Antonio 8
Associated Press
Fabulous Joe Bebe Daniels to star in That Roath film
Hollywood notes report Bebe Daniels will produce and star in That Roath with Walter Abel and Margot Grahame. Abel traveling from 13 Rue Madeleine to begin filming July 22. Grahame returns to screen after marriage. The project a playful fantasy in the vein of Topper about a married couple. Hal Roath Jr. wrote the story adapted by Jack Devine. Tiarre Foster directs. Linda Darnell eyed for future star turns as Louis Lighton discusses upcoming productions. Arch of Triumph with Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer begins shooting. Barbara Stanwyck wardrobe designed by Feith Head for The Other Love.
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Enterprise
Ingrid Bergman
Charles Boyer
Feith Head
Barbara Stanwyck
Edith
Switzerland
Barbara
Stanwyck
Mrs
Robert Taylor
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