Truman links price controls to planned economy in Los Angeles speech
Two views of socialism quote President Truman urging price controls in the United States and a shift toward a planned economy. The Geneva report warns Europe must abolish wartime controls to restore a functioning price system, while critics say such controls impede postwar recovery and threaten free enterprise.
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Belief in superstition and self made fate
The speaker rejects external superstitions while affirming that attitude shapes life. They argue fear and beliefs can trap or empower, citing personal lessons like persistent effort overcoming failure. History shows people rise above limits when not paralyzed by superstition, yet many cling to easy explanations.
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Cley
Tony
Alstory
Power Within Ourselves to Face Life’s Challenges
A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson urges readers to discard superstition. It emphasizes believing in an inner strength to confront life’s trials and to seek meaning beyond trifling external forces. The writing underscores self-reliance as the true source of resilience.
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Congress
Odd Facts About Electric Eels Oysters and Crocodiles
A quirky compilation notes electric eels can reach eight feet and weigh substantial pounds yet tire after powering up and need a rest to recharge. Oysters take two to five years to reach market size. The Nile crocodile is cited as responsible for more human killings in Africa. Scientists link the Bible vine of Sodom to the colecynth plant, referred to as bitter apple.
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Hughes letter to Brewster fuels actor offer saga
The letter from Howard Hughes to Sen Ralph O Brewster Maine proposes 100 a week for acting work amid disclosures of lavish wartime spending on social events, party girls and entertainment for officials and celebrities. Hearings recount Hughes allied with public relations firms to steer public perception while Elliott Roosevelt and Johnny Meyer face scrutiny over gifts and favors.
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Penicillin Prevents Recurrence Of Rheumatic Fever In Study
A study reports that penicillin lozenges given after meals to 22 children with rheumatic fever reduced relapse, while 22 matched peers not given penicillin showed four definite attacks. Researchers note rheumatic fever often follows strep throat and argue reducing sore throats lowers recurrence risk.
Parity Question and Penicillin Prompts Inconsistent Notes
Philadelphia politics tease Hankus Wallace and Hankus Wilac with nominations and public perception. Separate health notes report fifteen mothers noting improved general health in penicillin treated children, with fewer colds and sore throats though lozenges showed no cold relief. Further study on penicillin lozenges’ role in rheumatic fever prevention is urged.
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Nosebleeds in children linked to age and health risks
Dr H N Bandesen explains nosebleeds affect children ages six to eight and 11 to 13, warning breed disorders and preventable deaths. The piece covers local and general causes from nose injuries to scarlet fever, measles, high blood pressure, kidney disease, anemia, and the need for physician evaluation to guide treatment.
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King
10 and 20 Years Ago MUNK 24, bad
Wexar Facts reports George L files Hello Earthoiomes with plans to spend an entire two weeks at Medina Inke this year. The note references past events and hints at upcoming activities, with limited readable details.
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Medina
Taft pants exhibit linked to San Antonio rally
An 1918 report notes Mister Breger Allhoten not required to attend a municipal auditorium rally. employes are invited. John Carrington, secretary of the Business Men's club, arranged for Cecil Lyon to fetch famous pants from the Chicago convention for display in San Antonio amid Taft demonstration promotion.
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Une
Taft
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Business Men‘s Club
Cecil Lyon
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Carrington
Broadway gossip and socialite scuttlebutt page
On Broadway On Broadway by Walter Winchell surveys Parisian style, society matchups, romances, and rumors. It notes Clare Luce, Countess Flora Coumantaros, Judith Anderson, Luther Greene, and other figures amid a stream of sharp social commentary and light scandal.
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Judith Anderson
Luther Greene
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Stone Knight
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