Peron Critics Call Argentina Leader a Dictator After Radio Ban
Editorials lash President Juan D. Peron for banning unrehearsed radio programs and label him a fascist holdover. The piece links the move to a quiz winner’s political remark and Eva Peron’s social aid fund name, arguing it signals broader control.
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Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Associated Press
Socialist Party
Eva Peron
Republic
State Department
U. S
Axis
Peron
Radio Columnist Counts Entertainers With More Shows
A radio writer notes several entertainers host more shows than Arthur Godfrey and that Godfrey’s longer airtime only creates the impression. President Truman reportedly gave a speech from an iron bench on the White House lawn due to the lack of soap boxes. A navy grounding incident involving the Mighty Mo led to a skipper being reassigned to a submarine fleet.
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Arthur Godfrey
Godfrey
Truman
White House
Navy
Hot Weather Advice and a Clever Witsy Reply
A lighthearted note suggests set a cool table for heat. The clever fellow quips his solution won’t fit in a refrigerator.
Death Speed Raises Debate In Des Moines Court
Des Moines police fined a motorcyclist for riding at a so called death speed. Judge John S Barry noted that any speed hazardous to rider or traffic may be illegal while acknowledging no universal figure fits all cases. He cited Illinois rule allowing reasonable maximums as a comparison.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John S. Barry
Illinois
Hat Expert Debunks Straw Weaving Under Water Claim
A hat expert states that straw hats are not woven underwater but kept wet while worked, removing one of the Old Paragrapher’s long held illusions.
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Freei
Brazil Rail Strike Blocks Tracks With Mattresses
In Brazil striking railway workers laid mattresses across tracks to halt service amid disputes that experts say involve featherbedding. Pork prices fluctuate suggesting they may be going hog wild as markets react to supply and demand.
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Brazil
Researcher Links Individual Traits to Accident Risk
A researcher claims certain persons are likelier to have accidents, noting that this aligns with the common view after such incidents. The statement hints at inherent susceptibility and subsequent public discourse on blame and prevention.
Draftless draft law advances to Senate for consideration
The House passed a draftless draft law extending selective service for two more years and maintaining registration of 18 year olds until 1952. Induction cannot begin unless Congress declares a national emergency. Some opposition arises, arguing enlistments suffice, while supporters say the measure preserves the existing selective service machinery.
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House
Senate
Congress
Me and My Shadow and the Conscience Money Wave
A New York transportation employee accepts a $500 bill from a former conductor who admits pocketing nickels during 1902–1904. The note notes similar past conceits as tax collectors receive payments from those who evaded taxes. The piece reflects on conscience as an inescapable shadow affecting honest behavior.
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New York
Cement Glue for Cup and Handle by Christopher Billopp
A humorous piece describes a coffee cup with a broken handle and the imagined use of cement glue to reattach it. It teases the promises of durable repairs and the irony of a restored cup that still fails, ending with the author signature Christopher Billopp.
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China
War Without Blood in a Humane Goggles View
The Montreal Star contemplates the possibility of a war without bloodshed. A chemical warfare expert hints at a gas that could cow soldiers into docility, provoking cautious thoughts on future conflicts and the old brutal methods. The piece weighs optimism against grim uncertainty about war’s nature.
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Montreal Star
Mickey Finn
The Bean and You By H J Phillips
A poem contrasts a bean’s fate with economic policy. It dramatizes how steel strikes, ICC rates, federal dam projects, and Washington boards shape a can of beans from farm to dinner plate. The speaker urges readers to consider policy stakes affecting everyday goods.
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Army Engineers
Federal Power Commissioners
Bureaus of Reclamation
Worry Clinic Anger Melts with Simple Psychology
In this case from Dr. Crane men discuss handling an irate worker using psychology. Delay interviews to after lunch, let the man vent, and use an arm in arm approach to defuse anger. Encourage speech and apply A B C principles to work toward cooperation.
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George W. Crane
Perry G
Crane
Perry
Bill
Food sellers spread American snacks in Paris
Under the Marshall plan American quick meals like hotdogs hamburgers popcorn and coffee spread in Paris as a symbol of postwar exchange. The note hints at cultural exchanges and mentions baseball and the Dodgers as part of a colorful American influence reflected in a dated, playful tone.
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Paris
America
Dodgers
Riddle Poem on Rules of Action and Consequences
A verse warns that stepping on the grass triggers modest remarks while spying or stealing provokes harsher reactions. The rhythm contrasts mild excuses with severe responses to secret theft and risk, ending with implied threats about consequences for wrongdoing.
Derby Tale Reveals Struggles and Odd Toasts
The passage records quirky quotes about a Derby performance blamed on a broken tooth, with remarks from Shadda Had dim and H Had dim noting the skinner waiting for a dentist. It also includes casual lines about saving salary and a part time gunshop, plus a remark that a host’s poor showing tied to dental issues.
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Shadda Haddim
National Geographic
Neighborhood Harmony Recalled From Simpler Times
A reflective piece recalls a bygone era when neighbors lived with minimal friction and community trust. The article notes everyday acts of courtesy and shared communal spaces that fostered cordial relations among residents.
Indian Notches and Wealth Tale from Missouri Tribes
An 1811 Osage incident tied to tribal notches on tomahawk handles illustrates how notches signified wealth. The tale, recounted by Ramsey Crooks from Fort Osage, contrasts Osage poverty with a richer rival as a beating unfolds.
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Missouri Historical Society
Missouri
Osages
John Bradbury
Missouri River
Ramsey Crooks
Fort Osage
Jackson County
Crooks
Indianapolis Speed Classic in Memorial Day showcase
The Indianapolis 500 mile sweepstakes draws 175 000 fans each Memorial Day at the speedway, a race noted for speed and daring. Wilbur Shaw, a three time winner and the track president, upholds the founders’ vision of racing as transportation progress and a laboratory for autos.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wilbur Shaw
The
Speedway
Graham in Heated Race for North Carolina Senate
Raleigh reports a fraught primary with Sen. Frank Graham facing Willis Smith and ex-Sen. Robert Reynolds. Campaigns hinge on civil rights, anti-communism, and education credibility, aided by backers including Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill and Jonathan Daniels. Daniels predicts Graham wins with roughly 220000 votes to 150000 for Smith.
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North Carolina
Dixie
Frank P. Graham
Josephus Daniels
Jonathan Daniels
News & Observer
Graham
South
Graham-Daniels
Pepper
University of North Carolina
Senate
Kerr Scott
Willis Smith
American Bar Association
Robert R. Reynolds
McLean
Smith
Henry Knox Sherrill
Episcopal Church In America
F. D
Sherrill
House un-American Activities Committee
Frank Graham
Earl Browder
Paul Robeson
James Dombrowski
Dr. Frank
W. White
National Society For the Advancement of Colored People
Raleigh
Reynolds
Daniels
Evolution of Autocar Racing and Engine Progress
The article traces early car racing from Duryea's 1895 Chicago victory to Ray Harroun and Bill Holland at Indianapolis, noting speed gains, oil and fuel efficiency progress, and how racing spurred automotive testing. It highlights competitive testing, engine limits, and tire advances driven by track demands.
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America
J. Frank Duryea
Chicago
Duryea
Ray Harroun
Indianapolis
Bill Holland
Evolution of the 500 Race Technology and Safety
The article recalls a time when the 500 faced exploding tires and flying rubber. It notes brakes endured heavy punishment as speeds exceeded 170 mph and turns required 110 mph. It highlights 1921 four wheel brakes and later standardization on cars, along with innovations like straight eight engines diesels safety glass streamlining and multiple carburetors.
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Speedway
Leftover Ham Ideas From A Homemaker’s Kitchen
A housewife shares practical ways to use leftover ham including sandwiches ground ham in hash with potatoes and onions and serving cold with sauces. She suggests grinding ham for meatloaf or mixing with rice and tomato sauce and notes a cabbage dish with ham bone as a favorite for men. Dessert recipe using strawberries and lemons is included.
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New England
Who Is Greatest The Greatest Composer Debate Revisited
The Milwaukee Journal surveys views on the greatest composer with Paderewski praising Wagner and Koussevitzky favoring Beethoven. Sigmund Spaeth calls Brahms among the three B's, while Brahms himself ranked Mozart highly. The piece notes enduring partisan opinions amid ongoing motor racing innovations and future car concepts.
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Milwaukee Journal
Bach
Pian
Paderewski
Wagner
Serge Kousvitzky
Beethven
Sigmut Spaeth
Brahams
Beethoven
Brahms
Mozart
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