Doubt and Confusion Mark Postwar Budget Debate
The column blames persistent doubt on postwar disputes over budget figures. It notes inconsistent Truman deficit and Republican counterclaims, allegations about Whittaker Chambers, Alger Hiss, Elizabeth Bentley, and Mrs. Koskenina, and laments the era of oblique truth and political contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Truman
Congress
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Miss Bentley
Kosenkina
Mr. Chambers
Mr. Hiss
Agra sightseeing and a Tuked tale of Etmad-Ud-Daula
Our second day in Agra includes a visit to the tomb of Etmad-Ud-Daula across the Jumna from the Taj. A government guide dismisses the Taj’s fame, noting Etmad’s tomb predates the Taj and inspired its design and marble beauty, while admitting its mosaic work outshines the later structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agra
India
Joe Beard
Turban
Laurie’s
Etmad-Ud- Daula
Jumna River
Taj
Taj Mahal
Etmad
Agra Fort Tour Reveals Moghul Splendor and Warlike Past
The author recalls four hours exploring Agra Fort built by Akbar with its Jasmine Tower Pearl Mosque and Bath of Mirrors. Inside the mile long wall 25000 residents and 5000 harem ladies lived amid grand thrones and wild elephant battles once staged for rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etmad
Agra
Akbar
Taj Mahal
Eddie Arcaro
Johnny Longden
Jock
Smiley Jenkins Dines With Journalist After Acquittal
Paul Gallice recounts Smiley Jenkins and Allan Jenkins in New York. The piece notes Smiley's Hollywood dust up, acquittal, and a dinner at the 21 eatery with the author and his wife. Smiley discusses national issues and his patriotism while Laser Jenkins behaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley Jenkins
Malibu Beach
New York
Hollywood
Smiley
Allan Jenkins
Durance Vile
Missus
McNary Dam Vision Looms Over Columbia Power Plans
Washington press highlights the McNary dam project on the Columbia River 200 miles from Portland as a landmark federal hydroelectric effort. It notes Senator Charles L. McNary’s ties to public power, the broad push for dam construction, and the political debate over how the vast reservoir of power will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Columbia River
Army Engineers
Charles L. McNary
Senate
McNary
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold Stassen
Wiggins
D.P
Truman
G.O.P
Alexander Wiley
Wis
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Dewey
Warren
Chapman Revercomb
W.va
Revercomb
Matt Neely
Public Affairs Institute
U.S
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Security Agency
FSA
Public power shift spurs utility district formation
Marquis Childs outlines the Bonneville Power Act aims to pass low cost power to consumers and notes private utilities fear loss of distribution rights. Communities form public utility districts to take over private distribution and challenge government built hydro projects. Idaho Power seeks land access, viewed as blocking McNary dam line and Bonneville system expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coulee
Panama Canal
Idaho Power Co
McNary Dam
Bonneville
Leaders Call for Unity Against Dangers and Barriers
Rep Leo Isacson urges lifting the Palestine arms embargo as the sole crucial act, while Gov Thomas Dewey pleads for unity amid threats and Berlin rights under pressure. Sen Kenneth Wherry argues price controls require sweeping wage and economic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Leo Isacson
New York
Berlin
Thomas E. Dewey
Clay warns memoirs will condemn high officials
Washington notes Gen. Lucius Clay plans a detailed post retirement memoirs exposing policies he opposed in Germany including currency in Berlin and western German government, seeking to set the record straight while remaining in service. He faces criticism over Berlin currency and new government plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lucius Clay
U.S
Germany
Clay
Berlin
Britain
France
Marshall
Moscow
State Department
A. Lee Wiggins
Treasury Department
Public Relations Sharks and the Illusion of Fame
The piece cites O Henry and modern con artists, highlighting Guido Orlando as a case study in how public relations can manufacture fame. It claims Orlando portrayed himself as Il re Della Pubblicita in Italy, allegedly influencing figures from Roosevelt to Churchill, with a sensational La Republica quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. Henry
Jeff Peters
Wilson Mizner
William Buckners
Charity
Ocean Greyhound Sharks
Congress
Guido
Orlando
Institute of Public Relations
Italy
Hobo News
Il Re Della Pubbl
America
Babe Ruth
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Trumann
Greta Garbo
Annabella
Clark Gable
Rudy Valentino
Countess Mara
Carole Landis
the Duke of Windsor
Winston Churchill
Huey Long
Miriam Hopkins
Earl Carroll
Jimmy Walker
Ae Ed Kelly
D. W. Griffith
J. P. Morgan Senior
Wilman McAdoo
Henry Morgan
Standard Oil
Nicaragua
Colombia
Mexico
Canada
China
la Republica
Vatican
Valentino
Rudy
Debate on Idaho slot machines and economic impact
W W Campbell of Pocatello argues slot machines raise needed state revenue and support small businesses, while opposing views warn of economic and moral costs. He notes fewer chain-operated machines since legalization and urges legislators to recognize revenue needs. The editor invites more letters to discuss both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Chicago
Nevada
Idaho
Hougan
Sam
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Messrs. Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
Thomas Committee
Communist
Communist Party
Dull
Henry McLemore
Paul Gallice
Marquis Childs
Kenneth Wherry
Nebraska
Rolt. Allen
Big Time Sharks
Robert Ruark
Pocatello
W. W. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
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