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Bigness in Business Won't Be Easily Dismissed
Prominent Americans discuss whether great business size brings social evils. Charles E. Wilson defends bigness against Truman, while Justice Douglas warns of a loss of citizenship as independents are swallowed by trusts. The piece notes mixed examples of decentralized control in large firms and argues for judging bigness by economic merit and social impact.
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Charles E. Wilson
General Electric
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William O. Douglas
U. S. Supreme Court
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California
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Largest privately owned yacht on display in New York
The 4000-ton craft once built for Adolf Hitler, valued at about 4 million dollars, is exhibited in New York. Owner George Aridas of Lebanon proposes repurposing it to ferry Jews persecuted by Hitler to Israel or to offer cruises for distraught Europeans, a plan likely to provoke the dictator’s ire.
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Europe
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New Labor Youth League plan targets youth in major cities
A Chicago origin group called The Labor Youth League aims to recruit in Los Angeles Detroit Chicago and New York. Led by Leon Wofsy the movement seeks an American Youth Security act proposing an anti draft 30 hour workweek and extended unemployment benefits to first job seekers.
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Two ex cabinet secretaries in White House clash over Brannan plan
In a rare meeting with President Truman ex Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson and his successor Charles Brannan ironed out their differences. Anderson defended the Brannan plan in spirit though wary of costs and Brannan urged a stepwise approach with production payments to farmers. AAA launches ten travel etiquette commandments to make every tourist a diplomat abroad.
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Milton Berle Seeks Cool Getaway For Vacation
Milton Berle contemplates a summer vacation after a long year in TV and radio. He weighs invitations from Henry Youngman and Artie Shaw while considering a stay near New York with low humidity, good transport, and even below sea level, joking the only option his brother could secure is a booth in the Holland Tunnel.
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Joyce
Bronx
Artie Shaw
Frank
New Jersey
Holland Tunnel
Hollywood Stars Mix Remakes and Romps in 1950s Scene
The column notes Milton Berle’s Tall Dark and Handsome remake Turned Up Toes with Paul Douglas Keenan Wynn and Jean Peters. It mentions Ed Wynn objecting to Berle’s style, Dinah Shore’s TV debut with Jack Benny, and a wave of casting shifts including Bogart and Andrews desire for Detective Story film.
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Jean Peters
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Tracy
Dana Andrews
Prickly heat or heat rash explained in hot damp weather
In hot damp weather prickly heat appears as small red swellings on the skin that can merge into blisters. Friction from belts or watch bands worsens it by blocking sweat flow while the back and abdomen are commonly affected. Cool air, avoidance of overheated moist air, and cooling powders help. prevention is better than treatment.
Odd Advice and Quirky Tips from a Vintage Column
A quirky mix of life tips appears in a vintage column offering unusual guidance from diet to hygiene. It suggests grapefruit for heat, shower baths, caution about overexertion in dance, and a painter’s business ethic, while joking about counterfeiters and a parade of unrelated quips.
Thunderstorms Fear and Fun In Paul Gallico Style
Paul Gallico narrates a playful fear of major thunderstorms, detailing how he senses storms before they arrive and reacts with humor and terror. He recalls dodging danger at Sheepshead Bay and Rockaways, advises pacing the house for full effect, and jokes about the thrill of being frightened. He admits cowering in various rooms and plans to flee golf courses at the first sign of trouble. He ends by insisting some readers miss the storm’s dramatic charm.
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Sheepshead Bay
Rockaways
Santa Claus
Gallico
Breaking off a telephone call on a party line
The piece describes breaking off a conversation when guests, a crying child, or cooking demand attention. It notes the caller must interrupt tactfully yet the other end stalls with and or. It explains the temptation to interrupt leads to argument and continued talking, causing the caller to endure the line. It adds party line sharers and operators interrupt rarely when most needed.
Psalms A Whole Book Of Human Experience And Faith
This commentary urges studying the Book of Psalms as a complete work to grasp its range from exaltation to despair. It highlights how Psalms reflect nature, emotion, worship, and daily life, guiding devotions and moral character through God’s presence and inspiring poetry.
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Fact Mosaic From Postwar Data On Disasters and Science
A collage of figures notes extreme precipitation on the U S northwest coast, a 1946 U S fire loss exceeding 561 million dollars, Hemetine rings in 312000 marriages, Babylonian surgical risk, one million displaced in Europe by end 1946, and 33500 U S traffic casualties in 1946. The Pacific Ocean holds enough salt to cover the United States to depth of nearly one mile.
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