How Did He Do It The Truman Victory
Analyzes factors behind Truman’s unlikely 1948 win. Dewey’s confidence and the 80th Congress faltering the Dixiecrats and Progressive collapse the New Deal labor ratings and farmers the housewives and pollsters the tough campaign by Truman and his enduring energy and resolve. The piece credits Truman as the sharpest politician amid a fierce political landscape.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Henry Wallace
Progressive
Wallace
Congress
Dewey
Washington Remains Focused On House Committee Fallout
The American Activities committee faces deep scrutiny as chairman J Parnell Thomas faces indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government. Veterans like Richard Nixon survive, while Richard Vail, John McDowell, and Karl Mundt reflect shifting fortunes in a party shaped by press and politics.
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Washington
House
American Activities Committee
J. Parnell Thomas
Richard B. Vail
Illinois
John McDowell
Pennsylvania
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
California
Thomas
Rep
Martin
Texas
Dies
Organized Labor
Jerry Voorhis
Noah Mason
Robert E. Stripling
Stripling
Congress
Edward A. Sad
Bureau of Standards
N.s
Republic
Congressional battles loom over Un American committee
Marquis Childs notes protests against blanket approval of committee procedures as the new Congress may seek to abolish the Un American committee. Democratic leaders show sympathy but Southern Democrats and old line Republicans likely back continuation. If kept, Rep. John S. Wood of Georgia would chair. He argues for fair, orderly hearings and avoiding witch hunts. Eliminating past abuses is seen as essential.
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Harry S. Truman
Truman
Flynn
O’dwyer
Hague
Argey
Crump
Jimmy Roosevelt
United States
Congress
House
John S. Wood
Georgia
Canton
Wood
King Tut
The Doctor Says on Rheumatoid Arthritis Limits and Hope
The article explains types of rheumatism and arthritis, noting acute germ induced arthritis responds to sulfa drugs or penicillin, while rheumatoid arthritis has no universal cure. It stresses the crippling nature, potential for self-limited progression, and the need for more hospital beds and research groups to advance understanding and care.
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Edwin P. Jordan
The Progressive party a phony front says Paul Gallico
Paul Gallico rails at Henry Wallace and the Progressive party calling it a communist front and a hoax. He notes Wallace barely topped one million votes with most coming from five states and accuses Wallace of betraying the 1948 Democratic cause and aiding Soviet influence.
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Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Wallace
New York
California
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Michigan
United States
American Labor Party
Henry
Truman
Jehosaphat
Moscow
Papa
Stalin
USA
Russia
Se this peaceful settlement on Bannock county county lines
The column urges a friendly court settlement over Bannock highway equipment left near Grace and Bancroft. If Bannock wins, Caribou county may lease it for winter snow removal. It argues for cooperation among southeastern Idaho counties and notes past political missteps and election surprises.
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Grace and
Bancroft
Bannock
Caribou County
Banstock County
Idaho
Barbs and Banter from a Distant Daily
A quirky column riffs on aging language and odd facts such as old profanity, golf origins, and skunks performing hand springs. It notes neighbors with an eccentric family and ponders why a famous pair are labeled as success while others advise them. It mentions fashion changes and a shrinking equator and ends with a cautious travel plan.
Thurmond Split Deepens in South Carolina Political Feud
Washington Merry Go Round reports South Carolina Dixiecrats swing back to Truman, probes into Thurmond campaign spending and state use of a state Cadillac. Mendel Rivers faces Dixiecrat labeling, and SC eyes reversing its electoral vote to Truman. Senate loyalties to Johnston and Maybank noted amid farm policy shifts and new program plans.
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Washington
States’ Rights Party
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Truman
Thurmond
Mendel Rivers
Charleston
Pabor
Vito Marcantonio
Democratic Committee
Olin Johnston
Burnet Maybank
Johnston
Maybank
Brannan
United States
Congress
USA racket town in Japan and odd travel notes
The writer recalls arriving in Japan to see a station sign reading USA and describes Japan’s prewar racket town image. He recalls Nagasaki and Unzen National Park, noting an occupation-era rest center, hotels, and a famed golf course plagued by crows. He narrates humorous encounters with locals and soldiers, racial stereotypes, and observations of fascination with Westerners, ending with self-deprecating humor about their appearance.
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USA
Japan
United States of America
Nagasaki
Unzen
Orient
We Must Cede Authority for Global Weapons to End War
Dr. Albert Einstein argues against steps toward dictatorship even for noble aims. Gov. J Strom Thurmond of South Carolina states rights candidate urges vigilance, warning that nations won’t surrender power to a supra national body without legal duty to resolve past wars.
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J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
States Rights Party
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