Hope For The DP's Urgent Action On Displaced Europeans
The article notes renewed U S pressure from Senators Taft and Smith and Midwest farm groups to admit displace persons from Europe. It cites about 800000 unresettled, mainly Baltic and Slavic, in American zones of Germany and argues for gradual absorption with congressional action and coordinated plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Taft
Ohio
Mr. Smith
New Jersey
Middle West
Smith
America
Germany
United States
Congress
Senate
GOP revolt signals recovery in Taft era politics
A group of Republican congressmen challenge Senator Taft’s leadership and the party chair, Brazilla Carroll Reece. The dissent is framed as a sign of vigorous convalescence for the GOP and its objectives of preserving freedom for men worldwide, per Sen. Owen Brewster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Brazilla Carroll Reece
GOP
China
Europe
Owen Brewster
Maine
One Way Phone Talk Sparks New Radio Cult
Paul Gallico warns that one way telephone conversations on radio, from Truth or Consequences to disk jockeys, draw listeners into half heard chatter and odd fascination. He recalls an incident with Jack Lescoulie praising a writer’s piece on air, then shares his exhausting late night reflections.
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Paul Gallico
United States
Ralph Edwards
Fort Worth
Miss Hush
Ooraveners
Joe Schmo
Turd Avenue
Ray
Joe
Neer
Jock
Jack Lescoulie
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Dinner with Swiss leaders reveals government house legacy
In Berne Mrs. John Carter Vincent accompanies the author to a dinner with Switzerland’s federal council. They tour a government house donated by a town family, described as Blair House like, and President Phillip Etter delivers a warm, personal speech. The Swiss presidency lasts one year, with a federal assembly governing two chambers representing cantons and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
John Carter Vincent
Berne
Federal Council
Blair House
Washington
Phillip Etter
Ocean
Confederation
Congres
Gambling Cards Might Boost Public Interest In World Affairs
The writer argues that gambling cards could engage millions of Americans in global issues, linking betting on events like the Marshall Plan or inflation to broader world problems. He cites Frank Baldwin of the News-Tribune, notes the appeal of managing editors, and contends a gambling framework could educate the public while reflecting a nation charmed by betting on everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McLemore
Russia
M. E
Frank Baldwin
News-Tribune
Waco
Texas
Henry
United States
Molotov
Marshall
Reds
Frank
Baldwin
Henry Wallace
Germany
Breaks and luck shape a life in motion
A columnist recalls chance breaks that redirected his career from Florida citrus publicity to theater and public spectacles. He reflects on pivotal moments from 1917 Newburgh to the Fort Worth Centennial and the World’s Fair Aquacade, urging a balance between planning and accepting luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Rufus le Maire
Amon Carter
Fort Worth Centennial Exposition
Texas
Cleveland
Eleanor Holm
Mr. LeMaire
Arab Spokesman Horizontal 1 6 Pictured
Crossword style clue list includes definitions and names for a mixed set of horizontal and vertical entries. Puzzle presents a grid of Arab leader references and related terms with various clue numbers and word lengths.
Puzzle Clues and Word Fragments Puzzle Issue Summary
A scrambled clue set presents fragmented terms and partial answers across numbers 11 to 52. Entries include references to an architect u ., overlays, calyx, demi, Arab gulf, ice mass, and colloquial carry, aiming at interlocking crossword style solutions.
Army brass shielded failures over Sicily paratrooper loss
Colonel Laux pressed for self sealing tanks after 800 paratroopers were shot down over Sicily, but generals blocked action and sought to punish whistleblowers. Laux sent letters to Secretary Stimson. Gen Giles ordered Alaska exile and Guerra-like pressure followed by Gaffney inquiries. The piece portrays a pattern of protection for senior officers and a stalled inquiry into negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sicily
David Laux
Laux
Stimson
Miles
Dale V. Gaffney
Nome
Alaska
Sabre
Air Corps
Barney
Gaffney
Gile Ding
Alaskas
Giles
Mas Laux
Col. Laux
Siberia
Secretary of War
Army
Bennett Meyers
Old Brass Hat Protective Association
Chuck Luckman
Pentagon
Newt
The
Bell Syndicate
Ime
San Francisco
Germans and Eastern Europeans Rush to Join French Foreign Legion
Paris reports a surge of displaced Germans and Central Europeans seeking enlistment in the French Foreign Legion. About 800 Germans apply weekly in the occupation zone, yet the Legion accepts only specialists and caps German entrants. Recruitment also draws Hungarians Romanians Czechs and others eager to flee their regimes. First-year pay remains tiny at six francs a day as the force undergoes strict screening and past anonymity rules persist for many applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Harmon
United Press
Paris
Ous French Foreign Legion
Legion
Europe
Marseilles
North Africa
Radio Schedule for KEIO Wednesday Evening Lineup
A dense list of KEIO radio programs from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. including Musical Clock, USC Colors, Sagebrush Serenade, AP News, Breakfast Club, Santa Claus Express, Fashion Footnotes, David Wills, My True Story, Betty Crocker, Paul Whitman Club, Bride and Groom, Uncle Remus, Dick Tracy, Terry and Pirates, Lone Ranger, Abbott and Costello, Jack Paar Show, Bing Crosby, Murder and Mr Malone, 1450 Club, Dance Music, and Sign Off.
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USC Colors
AP News
Hollywood
Ted Malone
David Wills
Betty Crocker
Allen Roth
Cadies
Uncle Remus
Sky Wing
Elmer Davis
Lone Ranger
Jack Paar
Bing Crosby
Henry Mone
Mr. Malon
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Peren
Tito
Rusia
Hungary
Gulfstream
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Rose
Albert Chalker
Florida
Mr. Chalker
Penn
Newburgh
New York
War Industries Board
Washington, D. C
Bernard Baruch
Frank Merlin
Merlin
London
Billy Ose
Bed Syndicate, Inc
Medas
Ohio City
Ronald
Lemuel
Ck Amiel
Brads Architectu
Arabian Gulf
Pat
Dane
Drew Pearson
Iron Curtain
Foreign Legion
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