Medical Graduates Call to Service at Syracuse Medical College
Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley urged social responsibility in the medical profession during Syracuse University College of Medicine commencement exercises. He warned against socialized medicine but warned it could be forced if doctors do not accept duty to public welfare. He noted the value of patient doctor relationships and the growing sense of professional responsibility to promote human happiness.
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Paul R. Hawley
Syracuse University College of Medicine
Hawley
Dineen Honored as President of National Insurance Group
Robert Dineen of Syracuse New York, state superintendent of insurance, has been elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. A former Bond Schoeneck King lawyer, he specialized in insurance litigation and is regarded as a leading expert in the field.
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Robert &. Dineen
Syracuse
New York
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Dewey
New York State
Dineen
Bond, Schoeneck & King
National Association
Atomic secrecy and press freedom in wartime debate
A discussion on how much atomic test information should be disclosed to the public and how nations balance transparency with national security. It notes journalists' training to seek full details, public sentiment, and the risk of special interests suppressing facts while stressing the need for enlightened public opinion as a guide.
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Washington
America
Billy Mitchell
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Ocean quake hits off Vancouver coast
The Pacific Northwest experiences a deep ocean earthquake 200 miles west of Vancouver, altering life for local fishermen in the postwar era as they confront new realities at sea.
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Pacific Northwest
Vancouver
Crucial Conclusions From Bikini Tests Made Public
A call is made to release the essential findings from the Bikini tests to the public. The aim is to ensure transparency and informed citizen oversight of nuclear testing results.
Polio briefing from Health Commissioner Doust urges caution
Health Commissioner Doust outlines two polio cases and no epidemic danger. He warns physicians to monitor symptoms, urges parents to seek early care for fever stiffness or neck pain, and promotes hygiene, fly control, and avoiding polluted water to prevent contagion.
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Doust
Dous
Earthquake Reflections From a Pacific Northwest Tremor
The piece recalls the Sept. 4 1944 quake near Cornwall Ontario and notes how scientists understand little about quakes. It contrasts Pacific Coast fears with casual attitudes, calling quakes diverting but distant until the shaking hits home.
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Pacific Northwest
Cornwall
Ont
Japan
Pacific Coast
Brave New World and social responsibility in postwar era
The text argues for social responsibility invoked by President Day at Cornell and reflects on national character, postwar confusion, and the need for international cooperation. It critiques reliance on past customs while urging rational world order and cautions against strikes against the public.
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Day
Cornell University
Hemisphere
I Would Never Try Every Remedy For A Cold
A speaker notes that friends offer many remedies for a cold and claim each fixes it. They doubt the efficacy of all, citing time constraints and skepticism about following every piece of advice. The verse ends with a wary, humorous sentiment about testing all cures.
Throw the Rascals Out in 1948 Election Debate
Lawrence analyzes how autumn elections shape party prospects in Congress. He notes a Republican gain expectation and a narrowing Democratic Senate, with Democrats divided between left and center and Truman seen as neither purely conservative nor radical.
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Truman
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Willkie
Dewey
Bricker
Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A Hollywood producer famed for language quirks proclaims a line about ostrich heads and a showy boast after a Palmas preview. He meets a rival on Wilshire Blvd who claims his own preview drew tears and laughter, sparking a witty exchange about success.
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Bennett Cerf
Hollywood
Polmona
Wilshire Blvd
Truman Letter Shows Strain
Washington reports mounting strain in the White House as President Truman’s patience wears thin. A recent letter to Senator Tobey reveals frustration over grain allocation and foreign aid, prompting Senate scrutiny and questions about leadership style amid partisan debate.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charles W. Tobey
New Hampshire
Harvey Truman
Senate
Harry
Tobey
New England
Viewpoints on Dry Arguments Mention Prohibition Debate
Readers challenge Hackney by dissecting his 220 word letter. They contend grain and liquor issues, morality, and science, arguing Prohibition was defeated by constitutional channels and that science cannot prove moderation poisons.
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the Herald-Journal
Hackney
Social Climber and Prohibition Predictions in Syracuse Letters
Readers discuss a midwest flagpole stunt and married life while arguing over Palestine, immigration quotas, and Zionist issues. Robert Thammer signs in Syracuse debating Jewish Brigade figures, and Earl H Taylor in Fayetteville apologizes and directs a WWII unit roster request.
Rebellion Rumors and Civic Notes Across Times
From Cape Town to Syracuse and Elmira notes of unrest and civic events. Western Republicans push HQ moves to the West while labor and youth laws reshape factories. Veterans leaders and municipal parades mark period politics and public life.
Draft focus shifts from teens to volunteers says Senate aide
An analysis finds the Army can reach 1,070,000 by July 1947 through pay raises and volunteer enlistment, reducing any need for mass drafts. The piece notes Congress aims to avoid undermanning while planning a quick summer recess, with final decisions left to draft boards and possible deferments.
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Thomas of
Vinh
Eisenhower
Thomas
Congress
Navy
Paris
Andrews
Mr. Truman
OPA
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