Courtesy Pays Profit In Parking Meter Courtesy
The Gate City editorials urge fair law enforcement and highlight Alameda’s courtesy ticket system for parking. A La Grande Oregon dispatch shows cops dropping nickels into meters with a courtesy envelope for return, yielding surprising funds and community goodwill. Citizens sent coins and even dollars, growing a small $25 investment to $28.66 as the program runs.
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la Grande
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Up-To-Date Opposition Urges GOP Reform After 1940s Losses
In the wake of the November election the writer argues the GOP shows symptoms of decline and urges younger, modern minded leaders to gain influence. It praises progressives in Congress and warns the party to realign with public wishes and world responsibilities. The piece notes some leaders will not return to Washington in January.
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Truman Faces Looming Labor Strife as 80th Congress Looms
President Truman returns from Florida to confront a crippling coast to coast strike that halts Marshall Plan aid while AFL and CIO demand repeal of Taft Hartley. Union leaders push for restraining measures, fearing Congress may strip bargaining protections. Officials consider a blend of Taft Hartley and Wagner act elements to curb strikes.
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Truman Depression Seen From Labor Strikes And Policy Debates
Marquis Childs notes labor leaders dread a post repeal Taft Hartley void and a chaotic gap before new rules. He cites Reuther pledging wage raises with no car price rise, Ford warning of a depression, and Republican strategists framing it as the Truman depression amid postwar policy battles.
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Dewey
Behind the Video Screen A TV Inside Look
Paul Gallico describes the chaotic world behind the TV set in notes for a book. He contrasts demure on set behavior with frenzied technicians, makeup woes, and the pressure to conform amid a sea of crew members and sponsors.
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Glenn Taylor
Philadelphia
Cardinal red hat and northward rivers noted
The red hat of a new cardinal is placed by the Pope and rarely worn again, reserved for the death rite. About five percent of North American rivers flow north, with the St Johns in Florida the sole major northward U S river entirely within the country.
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Florida
United States
Idaho liquor laws face next session and curb on local option
Idaho lawmakers will review extending and clarifying liquor and slot machine laws at the January session. Retail liquor dealers, allied with hotel groups, seek to maintain the current statutes while lounge operators push for hours and county openings. Dealers caution against broad changes that could invite gambling or unsettle established outlets.
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Nets
Idaho Retail Sae Dealers Association
Hotel Association
Retail Liquor Dealers Association
Berlin police chief outlines postwar goals in Russia plan
Washington reports that Kurt Fischer, head of the German police in the Russian zone, told aides Moscow aims to keep the Communist party in power and train 400,000 German police to seize control after a Soviet exit. The piece also notes U.S. Congress names and defense policy debates.
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Berlin
Kurt Fischer
Fischer
Kremlin
Germany
Sake Helps Dancer GIFU Show Steals Spotlight
An American, Col. Pat Echols, wowed a geisha house in Gifu by quickly mastering Japanese dances and musical instruments after drinking hot sake. The scene drew admiration as Echols delivered a memorable performance in the city’s entertainment venue.
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Rifu
Geisha Evening Turns into Marine Officers Private Jape
Col Echols and I staged Kabuki and Noh influenced dances with samisen as geisha hosts served shrimp tempura and sake. Our wives Nancy and Jean observed in silence while we mimed a playful clash of tastes and camera ready scenes ended by a plan to enroll them in geisha training.
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Nancy
Pat
Geisha
News Of The Day In Rhyme
Poetic meditation on winter's grip and beauty. Snow blankets hills and ponds Ermine frost glitters under frosty stars The cozy home contrasts roamers life with warmth and scent of kitchens The moon and north wind evoke cold nights and memories of spring flowers
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