Truman Committee Pioneer of Honest Inquiries in Wartime
In 1941 Senator Truman led a probe into defense spending, uncovering massive waste in Army contracts and reshaping oversight. The Truman committee expanded its remit through war, warning on aircraft production, rubber, and food supply issues, and later praising efficiency while urging better planning and accountability.
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Senate
Truman Committee
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Robert BR. Patterson
Washington
U. S
Arly
United States
Truman
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Com
Baruch Committee
William Jeffers
Navy
Armong
Jooks An
Ufhe
William M. Jeffers
Words of calm in turbulent days by Sine Fens
A reflective piece warns that external turmoil mirrors inner doubt and fear. It urges keeping cool and guarding the spirit, arguing that only one’s choice to resist hurt determines happiness. The text cites faith and self-control as defenses against demoralizing times.
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Yyraugh
Pantie
Tin
Gemintern
Bhleer
Afice
Herbert Hoover
Hugh Gibawn
Rebecca West
America
Atlantic Monthly
John Andersson
Then Arts Monthly
Peter Arno
New
Texans By James Farber Tale of Texas Border Troubles
James Farber recounts a turbulent period on the Texas border involving Col. Hayes, expeditions against Mexican forces, and clashes near Laredo. The narrative covers punitive actions, detachments led by Capt. Antonio Perny and Capt. Garcia, and a temporary lull as trades and border tensions influenced regional security. Strong names and places anchor the account.
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Laredo
Texas
Mentos
Nieves
Hays
Terroy
Arig
Mexicana
Garcia
Tretlea
Haya
Perez
Uae
Walter Winchell Notes on Broadway Theatre and News Makers
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway with riffs on producers actors and current shows, noting financial pressures, gas rationing, and shifting tastes. He mentions Richard Kollmar’s musical, Stroheim, and a mix of stage and film names, plus wartime headlines shaping entertainment and public mood.
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Pie’ Regson
Semmervich
Towl
Piace
Plainit Park
Herold Ickes
Edwin Boothi
Boston
Richard Kollmar
Cénan
New England
Migraine Treatments and Drugs in Early Medical Reports
A historical overview describes migraine as a difficult disease with severe attacks, detailing early treatments such as ergotamine based regimens, phenobarbital use with variable relief, and glandular extracts. It notes the role of over sensitized nerves, blood vessel changes in the brain, and attempts to relieve symptoms with aspirin and other remedies, highlighting physicians like Dr. Trowbridge and colleagues in Boston.
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Lowell
Trowbridge
Boxton
Aitene
Anolhee Pimup Bf
Pituitary
Hinde Beas
Ten and Twenty Years Ago June Two 1997
A fragmented June two thousand nine hundred eighty seven item notes a televised program, layoffs of DMN workers, and late night skits. Mentions a resolution on passing a certain regulatory measure and a note about customs or constables. details are garbled but indicate a paused civic action and entertainment brief.
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Be, H. Moore
Oklahoma
Rudolph Halley
J. H. Ball
Minnesota
Ralph C. Brewster
Maine
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Wort
Elsie Robinson
Tuest
James Farber
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Rommel
Yoo Stroheim
F. Tone
Anne Baxter
Fay
Waal
Hams
France
Norway
Czechoslovakia
G Taughiin
Geo. Sanders
Maureen O'Hara
St Rives
Ethel
Lens Horne
Rochester
Buck & Bubbles
Louis Armstrong
Correetdor
Berlin
Goebbels
Genman
England
Stalin
Comintern
Mr. Swing
Wilim Ror
Yankees
Mussolinis
Papala Dualla
Heil
Che Hub
Kelly
Wille Keka
Harry
Horse
Dempscy
D. Runyon
Danien
Howevr
Markauansum
Michael Kent
Anon
Loreington
Anan
Ahian Wiley Velit
H.N. Bundesen
L. A
Fis
DMN
Abe
Siiteetora
BR. O. Perkins
San Antonio
Lal ‘Ronght
Bexar County
Fangily
Pragie
Mitidiees
Aublin
Nye Vipesk I
Haikling
Keetey
Mwking Saapeetara
Tua
Gus Nigel
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