Officers bar enlisted guests at Berlin club defying democracy
The piece condemns American officers in Berlin who barred enlisted guests from their officer civilian club and restricted GIs from church services while allowing German women. It targets a lieutenant colonel who threatened to resign if soldiers were admitted and proposed accepting 90 percent of enlisted personnel, asserting 10 percent were barbarians. It accuses officers of snobbery and calls for action to transfer the offending officer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Uncle Sam
Democratic Army
Berlin
Emily Post
United States Army
Chance To Speak Truman Faces Key World Tasks
The article argues President Truman can shape postwar policy by moral leadership. It urges firm action with Britain and the Netherlands over colonialism and nationalism in Indonesia and Palestine, stressing UN unity and U.S. leverage to defend peace and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Indonesia
Palestine
Russia
West
United Nations
United States
Great Britain
Netherlands
America
World
Joseph Stalin
Acheson Era Opens with Broad Backing in Washington
Washington looks to Dean Acheson as new secretary of state with strong presidential and congressional support. He brings deep State Department ties, including Kennan and Bohlen, and faces calls for measured changes in Moscow representation and Latin American policy amid recent deteriorations in prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Acheson
Congress
Acheson
George F. Kennan
State Department
Felix Frankfurter
Department
Kennan
Charles E. Bohlen
Bohlen
Rere
Walter Bedell Smith
Russia
General Smith
Moscow
United States
Capper’s wife-desertion crusade and Arthur Capper’s legacy
The piece recalls Sen. Arthur Capper’s 30 year crusade to make wife desertion a crime and notes that state law gaps allowed men to desert families by moving states. It cites New York’s law allowing cross state testimony and civil action to compel support, without violating criminal confrontation rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Current American
Capper
New York
Cook County
Ill
The Little Man Sheds Tax Day Truth in Ruark Satire
Robert Ruark decries March 15 tax day as the little man’s day in Washington satire. He mocks political elites who extract money and power from ordinary citizens while sending others to war.
Inaugural Ball Dress Dilemma and Tail Debate
The narrator recalls Truman's inaugural ball invitation and the question of attire. He shops for tails, learns white tie is preferred but black tie acceptable, and jokes about satin lapels and old met opening memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Missouri
Charles Ross
6Th Ave
Met
Inauguration, Truman Piano Aid For Roosevelt Fund
Washington Merry Go Round notes Roosevelt's disability and proposes Harry S Truman record releases to benefit the infantile paralysis fund. ASCAP head Fred Albert would waive royalties and cover costs, with Margaret Truman possibly singing. The idea aims to revive support by linking presidential piano records to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perle Mesta
White House
United States
Harry Truman
Roosevelt
Margaret
Fred Albert
ASCAP
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Albert
Bing Crosby
Fred Alberts
Glasshouse of hotel linens and ash trays tale
A travel memoir recounts a worldwide quest for hotel towels and ash trays. The narrator and companion meet wealthy Californians in Venice who boast a grand collection from cities like Budapest, Greece, Ankara, London, Paris, St Moritz, and Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Italy
Jean
Europe
St. Mark’s
Danielli
Grand Canal
Budapest
Greece
Ankara
London
Paris
St. Moritz
Prague
Lucerne
I have built a rock garden like the Japanese style
The narrator recalls a long life of ash trays towels and travel and announces a personal shift to a rock garden inspired by Japanese design. He plans to leave his ash tray collection to the world and refuses to sell treasures. The piece contrasts flowers with rock gardening and notes rocks’ hardy nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piers
Day
Metropolitan
Rock Gardens
Jean
Iit
Honor Willie Howard the Great Clown Remembered
An obituary honors Willie Howard the gifted American clown who died in New York last week. The writer recalls his laughter bringing joy and suggests statues on Times Square or Broadway to preserve memories of his expressive humor and pantomime that once stirred audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Howard
New York
Willie
Times Square
Broadway
Remembering Willie Howard the comic at the box office
The passage honors Willie Howard as a great benefactor through laughter. It contrasts comedians with soldiers and statesmen, praising the comedian's gentleness and humanity. It notes his magic ability to draw audiences, offering relief and shared emotions, and lauds his faithfulness to art and audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Howard
March of Dimes jar stolen in Pocatello notice
A Pocatello posting reports a thief took a jar containing about three dollars in coins from a store counter used for the March of Dimes polio fund. The loss angered a family and prompted a reward offer for the puppy Cuddles. A stray wild duck wandered into the Southeastern Idaho Faeture company and was adopted by Bud Reynolds for fattening, with questions about future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Wagner
Cottonwood Ave
West Pocatello
Yvonne
Pocatello
Southeastern Idaho Faiture Company
Truman Wins A Nation Vows To Back His Four Years
News of the day in rhyme celebrates Harry S Truman's victory, noting polls underestimated Dewey. It recalls Truman's plain-spoken appeal, campaign miles, and parade honors as he prepares to take the oath and begin four years as president amid wartime challenges and national unity hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Franklin Roosevelt
Truman
Harry Truman
Dewey
Dewes
White House
USA
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