Flag and Flagpole Gift by Syracuse Legion Honoring Child Health
Syracuse Post 41 of the American Legion presents a flag pole and flag to Wieting Johnson Memorial Hospital. The gift supports children battling inflammatory rheumatism and aims to boost community contributions to child health.
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Syracuse Post 41
American Legion
Wieting- Johnson Memorial Hospital
Legion
Child Welfare Committee
Syracuse
America
Russian Riddle and Friction in Russian-American Ties
Dr. Samuel H. Cross of Harvard, speaking at Syracuse University, predicts strained Russian American relations for months. He cites Russia's wartime losses and argues rebuilding will take 25 years, while noting Russia’s caution toward foreign visitors and the risk of misperceptions.
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Samuel H. Cross
Harvard University
Syracuse University
Cross
Russia
Public contemplation on 150 year lifespans and Shaw's longevity
A commentary discusses the desirability of extremely long lives inspired by Bernard Shaw at 90. It cites Bogomolets, notes possible serum, and questions whether 150 years would be useful or feasible for society and individuals.
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Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Alexander Bogomolets
Institute of Experimental Biology and Pathology
Kiev
Russia
Bogomolets
Methuselah
Old Age and the World’s Lifespans Reflected in Discourse
The text contemplates aging and longevity, noting three score and ten as a threshold yet implying many live longer. It reflects on resource sharing across generations and questions the sufficiency of aged status for those in their prime years.
Knutson Promises 20 Percent Income Tax Cut If Republicans Win
Minnesota Republican representative Knutson, ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee, pledges a 20 percent personal income tax cut for 1947 if Republicans gain Senate and House control. He argues current federal expenditures could be cut by 50 percent while still funding defense and debt service, suggesting a path to balance the budget and spur tax relief.
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Knutson
Senate
House
Minnesota
Ways and Means Committee
Armed Services
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Smallest merry-go-round gifted to neighborhood children
The Rev. Joseph Orr of Peoples Mission 513 5S West St receives a hand powered merry-go-round with three wooden horses and a teeter totter for local children. He notes many children live upstairs with no outdoor play space and hopes for a motor soon to keep kids off the streets.
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Joseph Orr
The
Peoples Mission
West St
Mr. Orr
Belated salute to Brig. Gen Billy Mitchell vindicated at last
The piece notes Congress honors Billy Mitchell ten years after his court martial for insubordination over air power. It argues his air force warnings proved correct after Pearl Harbor and British fleet losses, urges acceptance of new ideas, and criticizes conservatism and unheeded vision.
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Billy Mitchell
Congress
General Mitchell
Pearl Harbor
America
Mitchell
Portraits By James J. Metcalfe
The city editor is portrayed as a loud, domineering figure who drives reporters and rewrite staff. He values suspense and public appeal, trims budgets, and keeps expense accounts, yet earns little public praise and absorbs blame when things go wrong.
Truman Signs OPA Bill Shifts Blame To Democrats In Voters View
In a column by David Lawrence, President Truman’s signing of the new OPA bill is seen as helping Republicans by leaving price controls in place. The piece argues voters will blame Democratic leaders for price disturbances and black markets, noting primaries where Democrats blamed government controls and signaling a Republican advantage in the approaching November elections.
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Washington
Truman
CPA
Democratic Party
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Jed Johnson
Boren
Leadership and world war II officers debated in readers letter
In Syracuse a reader condemns the idea that democracy fits the army and argues leadership is born or trained. He cites Edward Foley Jr and a WW II pool of officers, warns of unpreparedness, and urges preparedness for future conflicts. The note also lists vacation safety reminders and criticizes Franco and inflation debates.
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Syracuse
Edward H. Foley, Jr
Foley
New York Times
H. I. Brock
Brock
Assault
Bold Venture
America
Herald-Journal
Ambassadors By George Messersmith and Stan Arnold
A compact feature explores names and fame with George Messersmith Stan Arnold and references to George Allen. The piece hints at a plan to examine what is in a name and the role of ambassadors and writers like Shakespeare.
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George George Messersmith
George Marshal Too
Will Shakespeare
Congress Moves Toward Civilian Atomic Control and Senate Reform
The Congress nears a civilian atomic energy control commission and enacts LaFollette Monroney reform to modernize Congress. The patent licensing shift to the civilian commission provokes Republican objections, while lobbying by patent lawyers and manufacturers is scrutinized. Du Ponts affirm no profit on Hanford and insist patent rights stay with the government.
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Washington
Congress
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
LaFollette-Monroney
National Association of Manufacturers
Tennessee
Washington Atomic Energy
du Ponts
Hanford, Wash
Hanford
Digest of Fun Funny One Liners and Quips From Daily Life
A collection of light anecdotes and snippets: a would be bachelor hints at getting a dog, a meek husband is nagged, a boxing rookie meets his second, a witty exchange about age, and a boy mishears Scripture class with Ten Commandos.
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Brazil
Merry
James J. Metcalfe
City Editor
G.O.P
By David Lawrence
Lawrence
Ry Mickey Bach
Chicago Times, Inc
Jensen
the Herald-Journal
Medico
Edward Lodge Curran
Stalin
Franco
Spain
Auburn
George Allen
Stan Arnold
Cornwallis
Hiroshima
U. S
Control Commission
Commission
United States
Conference Committee
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Eugene D. Milliken
Childs
Mother
Tommy
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