A Useful Life of Herbert Hoover Ends in Public Service
On his seventy fifth birthday Herbert Hoover reflects a life of public service and contradiction. Once maligned after 1932, he is viewed as average by some historians yet praised for humanitarian efforts in WWI and for leading the Hoover Commission to reshape government. Truman revived his public role in 1945, underscoring Hoover’s dedication beyond defeat.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Roosevelt
U. S
Arthur M. Schlesinger
Truman
Europe
All America
Hoover Commission
House
Pat McCarran
McCarran
Congress
ECA
ECA Survives Senate Attacks as Budget Trim Stings
The European Recovery Program advances for another year after administration wins against high profile curbs. Senate proposals to earmark funds for farm surplus disposal and to loan Spain fail, while a Kem amendment to curb aid for nationalized industries is defeated. A 10 percent House-to-Senate funding cut remains, criticized as unnecessary given price-level savings and political motives.
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Economic Cooperation Administration
McClellan
Arkansas
Senate
Franco Spain
Spain
Kem
Missouri
Britain
France
House
ECA
Paul Hoffman
Congress
Truman backs Vaughan amid watchdog probe and graft row
President Truman defends Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan while commerce secretary Charles Sawyer disciplines a subordinate Charles Lund tied to small gifts from business friends. The House rejects continuing the McCarran watchdog committee amid patronage disputes and a Senate clash over agency spending.
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Washington
Truman
Harry Vaughan
Senate
Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Charles Lund
Fats and Oils
Commerce In
Lund
Commerce Department
General Vaughan
United States
Showdown Looms In Idaho Power Interior Clash
Twin Falls Times News speculates a supreme court fight between Idaho Power and the Interior Department over a Boise to American Falls transmission line. It notes changes in federal policy on land use and permits, suggesting moves toward regional control like a Columbia Valley Authority.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Columbia Valley Authority
BeBe Shopp praised by judge Carl Wilson in Miss America talk
Carl Wilson defends BeBe Shopp after a British reporter questions her surplus fat. He praises American beauty and notes English envy of voluptuousness, cites royalty and reporters, and links to Allied ties while praising English humor and tolerance. The column also lists Broadway items and social notes.
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Rome
BeBe
Atlantic City
Quotes from leaders warn of war and economy risks
A collection of statements by Chiang Kai-shek McGrath Nathan Marshall Ipatieff Humphrey Muir Kemper Tito and others. The remarks address Canton opium and gambling concerns, wartime strategy, economic adjustment, nuclear rumors, and defense policies.
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Canton
Chiang Kai-shek
Lieutenant Baldwin’s Eye For Revenge At Army Polo Post
A West Point graduate, Lt. Larry Baldwin loses an eye in polo. After a hard drink habit and a teetotaler Colonel, Baldwin crafts a glass eye set with an American flag. He reveals it at a post reception to embarrass the Colonel and his wife, ending with a legend of mixed reputations.
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West Point
Larry Baldwin
Larry
Army
Baldwin
Borscht
United States of America
Cavalry
Keeping Healthy A Simple Guide For Daily Life
The article outlines steps to stay well through a balanced diet and regular exercise. It highlights three basic food groups starches proteins and fats plus minerals like calcium and iron. It stresses adequate sleep as essential for energy and vitality.
Gold Fever Grips Johannesburg as New Strike Roars
Henry ScLemore describes Johannesburg's gold rush frenzy with feverish investing, a Union Stock Exchange riot of buying, and dreamers selling nearly everything for riches. He notes a rich strike near Winburg triggering a booming town, skyrocketing real estate, and wild pursuit of shares amid hysteria and awe at gold’s promise.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
United States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Union Stock Exchange
Winburg
Tourchase
Reading on Vacation Porches and Quiet Time
Vacation readers imagine all the books they wish to read but never find time for. Porch interruptions, social talk, and evening lights hinder reading. by day the draw of games and helping neighbors distracts, leaving readers with unread stacks at home after the trip.
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