Bowles Fails In Bid To Save OPA And Inflame Public Opinion
Bowles and supporters pushed to keep the Office of Price Administration at public expense, using radio appeals and staged delegations. Congress opposed OPA, with the House voting to abolish it and the Senate expected to follow. A rise in pro OPA mail faded as public support waned, and a Reuther led effort to revive it failed. The piece calls for accountability for federal funds used to influence legislation.
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Office of Price Administration
New Deal
OPA
Washington
Congress
Communist Party
Political Action Committee
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CIO
CPA
Chester Bowles
House of Representatives
Senate
House
John Phillips
California
Congressional Record
Howles
Sanity
Bowles
Walter P. Reuther
U. A
Silhouettes In The Times Squared Arena Gossip Page
Walter Wainchell presents a collage of celebrity sightings and gossip across Broadway, Riviera fashion, and radio stars. Ingrid Bergman at the Riviera, Dorothy Lamour, Ann Richards and others surface with anecdotes on salons, theatre, and backstage humor, weaving a lively prewar society snapshot. The column spans venues from Sardi’s to News events, mixing alimony, weddings, and showbiz chatter with sly moral quips and backstage recalls.
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Times
Mary Livingstone
Portland Hoffa
Embassy
Ingrid Bergman
New Riviera
G. Washington Bridge
George Jean Nathan
Jessie Tai Sing
China Dell
Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski
Vth Ave
Mosquito Plague Looms After May Rain in San Antonio
San Antonio health officials warn of a coming surge in mosquitoes over the next weeks due to 14 days of May rain. Dr W A Inguity urges precautions as residents anticipate summer nuisance. Local market prices show dog biscuits at 70 cents a pound and watermelons at 2 pounds for 1 1/2 cents. A traffic fix for western San Antonio may involve either a subway or a plan to cross the I G WN tracks following talks between city officials and the M P railroad.
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San Antonians
W. A. Ing
Uity
Paul E. Stelter
A. H. Ponder
Ie M. P. Railroad
San Antonio
Pattern Moker Ready for Sand Box Maneuvers
Pattern 9301 is tight and ready for sand box maneuvers. Pinafore overalls or plays in add jacket for cover up. Pattern 9361 comes in sizes 2 4 6 H sie 6 jacket 1 yard a 5inch overalls 2 yards. Twenty cents send to Tae San Antonio Laight San Antonio Texas for pattern. Free ballet slippers pattern in Marian Martin Summer 1946 book.
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Tae
San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Dear Miss Fairfax Advice on Love Across Education Gaps
A reader counsels patience for Tami a 39 year old junior in college who loves a Marine 19 with little schooling. Family approves him but cautions against marriage due to few common grounds. The adviser urges waiting to finish college or more time to evaluate feelings, noting risks of inferiority in the husband and potential trouble from rushed plans.
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Theresa Helburn
Theater Guild
Miss Helburn's Guild
Andreyev
Wilde
Shakespeare
Tris
Critle
Sissy
Miss Fairfax
Tami
Marines
Iking Fens
Truman Moves for Draft Authority Amid Rail Strike Turmoil
Washington column by Paul Mallon analyzes rumors about President Truman seeking congressional power to draft rail and coal strikers. The piece argues he acted to preserve government function as unions signaled obedience only after his move, noting political divisions and critiques of the proposal's scope and potential totalitarian aspects.
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Truman
Partieu Jariy
Senate
Lewis
CIO
Sidney Hillman
Brotherhoods
Whitney
Harold Stassen
Mr. Truman
Rene
Mirror Mind Advice From Gould On Writers And Psychs
In this column excerpt consulting psychologist Gould discusses self consciousness blocking writers and urges reporting knowledge accurately to boost originality. He compares apprehension about success to illness outcomes, notes fear and temper as common disturbances, and explains psychosis as retreat from intolerable reality. He also suggests women bosses face workplace friction because they seek personal rewards outside work.
Worth Today Not Yesterday in Marriage and Life
A 1946 motivational essay urges Mary and Bill to assess their current worth beyond past achievements. It challenges lingering pride from early marriage and career success, urging daily self audits to avoid being “marked down” by a disinterested world. The piece warns that love and life demand ongoing growth and action.
Connie Moore Tops Photogenic Hollywood Dolls in June
Hollywood gossip column notes Connie Moore as the most photogenic doll in Hollywood while Connie Moore stars in Millionaires for a Day with Eddie Albert. The piece mentions Ernest Lehman and Guva Herczeg adapting a story, director Al Santeti, and various film industry tidbits including Dali, Bernerd, Crescent Carnival, and O Henry properties. It closes with actor updates and a teaser for Monday.
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N. 8
Hollywood
Connie Moore
Belle
Constance
Maschio
Eddie Albert di
Republic
Ernest Lehman
Guva Herczeg
al Santetl
Greer Garson
Jar
Causes of Leg Cramp in Youths and Adults
Doctors Nicholson and Falk report leg cramps occur in young men during sleep without pain while upright, often in calf muscles. Attacks may recur, treated with rest and quinine sulfate. fatigue and flat feet noted as common factors. Correcting foot conditions advised. study cites war era findings and varying recurrence.
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Abraham Falk
Army Medical Corps
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Nicholson
Falk
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