Reverses Helicopter Plan Delays in Big City Mail Service
The post office halts helicopter mail between airports and city offices, delaying New York and Chicago while Los Angeles proves the concept. Critics say ground time dominates and favor speed for those paying for air delivery, with costs and efficiency debated.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
John J. Gillen
Post Office
Wayne Parrish
American Aviation
Postal Service
Taylor’s Idaho Tent Shows Shape Progressive Vice Presidential Hope
Washington notes Idaho’s Glen H. Taylor as Henry Wallace’s Progressive running mate. The article portrays Taylor as an actor type with a showman past, using a book by King Gillette to advocate a People’s Corporation, promising $50,000 per person and lower prices while attacking Wall Street.
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Mccall
Idaho
Glen H. Taylor
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
Taylor
Big City
West
Glen
Arad
Dora
Congress
Roosevelt
King Gillette
People’s Corporation
People's Corporation
United States
Gillette
Wall Street
Westward political line echoes farmer rancher grievances
Marquis Childs critiques a populist wave linking farm distress to anti establishment rhetoric. He notes appeals to resentment of distant corporations and bankers, praising isolationist and demagogic tones seen in Taylor’s Philadelphia speech and ties to Colonel McCormick. He warns the Wallace Taylor ticket could gain traction in the state.
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Taylor
America
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Colonel McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Naame
Wallace-Taylor
It Is It Easy Lady A Sad Story From London
A tale from London portrays the president of the Board of Trade whose conscience left him silent as his wife used scarce clothing coupons for a bathing suit and other items. He had cut coupon prices to take effect the next day but could not share the change, highlighting a lack of confident communication in their marriage.
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London
Board of Trade
Deam Sam
J. O. Young
Alameda
J. O Young
Blackfoot
Sam
POST
Pocatello
Mr. Phillips
Gate City
Leonard Cornfield
Beth
Young
Association of American Railroads
ICC
Averell Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Justice Department
Truman
U.S
George Bender
Wall Street
New York
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Rice
Havana
Babe
Miller Huggins
Lou Gehrig
Lou
Yanks
Concrete protection over Buffalo Bill grave debated in Cody
The American Legion offers 10000 to move Buffalo Bill's body from Lookout Mountain but Denver members doubt the need for guards. The plan hinges on whether several tons of concrete were poured over the grave years ago, with debate about the risk and necessity of protection.
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American Legion
Cody
Wyo
Buffalo Bill
Denver Legionnaires
Lookout Mountain
Voice Of The People Letters From Alameda And Pocatello
Readers push for traffic safety in Alameda urging speed traps and fair enforcement while a Pocatello correspondent blasts street cleanliness and police accountability. The exchanges praise officers but call for reforms and practical actions.
Wheeler Critiques Western Europe Cooperation
Burton K. Wheeler, former Democratic senator from Montana, says Western Europe is not cooperating and warns that Americans may lose faith as they chase money and drift toward old nationalism. He voices skepticism about allied efforts and hopes for renewed unity.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Western
Europe
Young vows new bid to control New York Central rail system
Robert R. Young, head of Chesapeake and Ohio, announces a fresh plan to seize control of the New York Central system. He proposes to include the Virginian in the consolidation to satisfy ICC objections and argues the AAR blocks modernization and harms competition.
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White Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Washington
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Washington Merry
China
Young
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
ICC
Virginian Railway
Virginian
Koppers Company
Pittsburgh
Koppers
Babe Ruth Was All Man Robert Ruark
The essay paints Babe Ruth as a complex figure with generous acts and flaws. It recalls anecdotes from Ruth’s life including gambling losses, a stolen watch, and his drinking, while asserting he was a full, fallible man rather than a saint.
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Babe Ruth
Sweet memories as readers share family mishaps
A light column recalls Fred Stedfeldt confined at 170 South Ninth St and a humorous family outing to see Bob Hope. The tale features the Small Fry, the iceman quip, and a chaotic lobby escape, ending with a race to the bathroom and plenty of chuckles.
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South Ninth St
Bob Hope
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Fearless Fosdick
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Larry
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South Second Ave
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Funny Man
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