Red Herrings and the Drive Toward Socialism in Politics
A critique of President Truman era policies and Democratic leaders warning against collectivism, statism and a welfare state. The piece argues government expansion reduces individual freedom, citing rising spending, taxation, and potential regimentation while urging citizens to stay vigilant against propaganda and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO Pendergast
Democratic Party
Truman
Michael J. Kirwan
Ohio
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Preston Truman
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrd
Virginia
George
Georgia
United States
Great Britain
Fabian Society
New England
Boredom and the Drive to Change Work
A speaker argues boredom is a natural part of work, not a sign of wrong fit. People seek variety to ease tedium, yet history shows nations and civilizations emerge from persistent effort and repetition. The text extols perseverance and the muscles of labor in shaping society.
If You Must Gripe Job to Job Seek Better Ready
Advice on handling dissatisfaction with work. The speaker urges preparation for a better position, noting boredom can persist in new roles. Emphasizes accepting dull days like weather and maintaining steady spirit rather than chasing every whim, citing self discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
King Fal
These Days by George E Sokolsky on bigotry and political discourse
The column argues bigotry is a hateful word and challenges charges of bigotry in U S politics. It cites Herbert Lehman and John Foster Dulles, recounts internal GOP Israel plank efforts, and defends Israel support as not a sign of bigotry while debunking rumors about Dulles family faith changes. The piece frames the charge of bigotry as unfounded and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lehman
United States
New York
Cails John Foster Dues
Mr. Dulles
Julius Klein
Israel
John Foster Dulles
Resolutions Committee
Dewey
State Department
Taft
Benjamin Franklin
George Sokolsky
Avery Dulles
Joan Foster Dulles
Harvard
Society of Jesus
Baltimore
Maryland
Dale Kremer
Pic Sports Review
Rinyon
Runyon Committee
Evelyn Harkins
Richard Wright
Argentina
Did You Know Seattle Named for an Indian Chief
Brief trivia note explains Seattle derives its name from a friendly Indian chief who aided early settlers. The rest discusses a TV tutor pun about firing electrons on a self-contained screen and suggests small glass jars with screw tops as storage for bolts and nails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Editorial Creed: Defense of the Weak and Equality
The quotation frames editor priorities as defending the weak, helping the deserving, spreading equality, and combating illegal trusts and combinations, reflecting press responsibility and public service ideals.
Walter Winchell Here and There Nightly Gossip Column
Walter Winchell surveys bets on horse numbers 4 and 9 with Clyde Dolson and Jock Whitney, notes Dolson born 1900, Whit ney born 1900. mentions New York theater chatter, Playwright G. B. and producer K. B., and a flurry of showbiz blurbs including reviews by HL Barnes and remarks by S. Zolotow's daughter Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dolson
Herge
Jock Whitney
Clyde
Laurel
Ley
Julson
Albert Julsin
Ann Butler Berner
Rimyon Fund
Phoenix
Drar Ann
Arizona
Broadway Red Purge and Media Echoes In 1943 era
A collage of provocative lines spans Broadway, race, and show business. References to racial supremacy funding in Mississippi, political figures, and entertainment notes include Teresa McGovern singing at Carnegie Hall and working as a waitress, fashion mentions of Mrs. L Lyons, and mixed pillory and praise for performers like Narita and Joe Page. The fragmentary column blends quotes from figures on culture and morality with quirky gossip about concerts, recitals, and Chicago nightlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Intelligentsia
Teresa McGovern
Carnegie Hall
Warners Commissary
Forty-fourth
Narita
Joe Page
Coin Ag
Saguree
Andy Willams
exKay Thompson
Blue Angel
Andor Fordes
Town Hall
Nancy Donovan
Chicago
Palmer's Empire Room
M. Strange
J. Barry
More
Wieder
Rome
Cyst in Lower Spine Treatment and Q A Notes
The article explains spinal cysts near the lower spine, their patterns, and treatment options. It discusses hot baths, dressings, possible surgical removal, and antibiotics, plus recovery timelines and precautions to prevent recurrence.
Testy council plan to use a lie detector on McCrory
Mayor Maury Maverick proposed buying a polygraph during a city council meeting, joking he would like to put it on Judge W W McCrory to test his skin resistance. The remark reflected wartime style banter and civic skepticism about new security gadgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McCrory
Maury Maverick
McCrory
Dangerous Publics Named For Preventable Wrecks
Letters to the editor condemn drunken and reckless driving and call out violent acts at crossings and homes. The writer lists four dangerous behaviors including crossing trains, leaving weapons accessible, unsafe handling of dangerous items, and abandoned hazards, labeling these tragedies as residents' incidents in need of safety reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
Arthur Haetl reports on naval matters as Admiral Denfeld faces scuttling doubts amid storm era votes. The piece muses on unification questions, Pentagon dockyard ideas, and secrecy around the admiral with a sardonic tone. Ins distributes this analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Admiral Denfeld
Als
Odd Facts and Irrelevant Notes From a Forgotten Page
Fragmentary text references insurance per capita from Missis zip to New York, mentions Pedenius Diogeoridea and dried rose leaves for headaches, notes Oregon trail roses used when food ran short. Also shows newspaper masthead remnants, Associated Press rights, and subscription rates amid garbled OCR.
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Medina
Communist Party
America
George E. Sokolsky
Walter Winchell
Midtown
New York City
the Playwrights
G. B
K. B
Art Ford
Hungaria
Mermaid Room
Corden
China House
Polonaise
Barbara Hutton
Russia
United Nations
Britain
Broadway
Munich
Mississippi
Rankin
G. S. Kaufman
Hollywood
EB. Shaw
Wy Rogers
Celeste Holm
Anon
H. Ne
Bandesen
M. S
L. We
M. C
Buerger
Mister Breger
Briz
Albert J. Bowley
San Antonio
Col
Willard A. Holbrook
Rotary Club
Patti
J. C. van Riper
Recorder
Unification
Pentagon
Johnson
Gilbert and Sullivan
INS
Pedenius Diogeoridea
Oregon Trail
Antonio Gacette
Ubs
Hearst Consolidated Publications
Tne
San al
Associated
Associated Press
Republica
Ihia Nesapavay
Hixpatehes
Advanze
Wnday
Banday
Daity
Congress
Fiat
Garrid Assation & Tex
Subaernion
Rites Bay
Bate
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