Rumored US Spain ties orbit Spanish exile coalition
The piece outlines a coalition of Spanish Republicans and Monarchists in exile forming a government to exclude Communists. It questions whether US support or UN involvement would follow if Franco remains in power, noting Western powers may push for democracy but details remain unclear.
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United States
United Nations
Sen
Chan Gurney
Generalissimo Franco
Spain
Gurney
Marshall
France
Franco
Europe
Washington Calling Aboard The Dewey Train
In the long light of history the Dewey campaign faces criticism for vague foreign policy and broad unity appeals. Dewey’s aides argue restraint on immediate rearmament may avert war, citing Moscow as only two votes from a hard line. his Oklahoma City speech stresses fair, patient, strong policy aimed at world peace.
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Dewey
Salt Lake City
Oscar Levant
Radio Oracle
United States
Europe
Politburo
Moscow
Car No. 2
Soviet Union
Oklahoma City
Dewey Unity Campaign Faces Taft Style Backlash and GOP Tensions
Marquis Childs analyzes the Dewey unity drive and its vulnerabilities. He notes Taft faction unhappiness and worries GOP rivals would pressure Dewey toward old normalcy or risk political damage. Kansas City moment shows Kem praising Dewey despite opposing his platform. Suspicion grows that unity may bring unwelcome surprises for Republicans.
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Dewey
Truman
Kansas City
Missouri
James Kem
United States
Kem
Kems
Republican Party
Lasy Livin It Tribute to President Tru man’s stamina
The account praises President Truman's endurance in continuing his campaign after a Sunday breakfast at Cactus Jack Garner's. It notes the physical strain of moving on after a hearty meal and the challenge of pursuing the presidency despite a supportive retiree as vice president.
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Truman
Cactus Jack Garner’s
Moscow
Marshall
Washington
Harry Truman
Senate
Army
Navy
Soviet Union
Death And Taxes at Sing Sing Echoes March Tax Fear
A condemned murderer at Sing Sing, who confessed to his crime, refuses to discuss his finances saying the income tax could incriminate him. The column notes that many share the March tax dread and sees irony in the killer's stance.
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Sing Sing
Playful Muse Sees Truman Campaign Antics Stirring Nation
Paul Gallico sketches anxious days as the 1948 campaign looms. He argues for interim governance to curb presidential politics while warning against Soviet threats and militarist temptations. He calls for decisive defense and urges citizens to seek steady leadership.
Fossil Chestnut Found in Tennessee Read in Cracked Record
A fragmented note says a fossil chestnut was dug up in Tennessee. Hints of quirky observations follow about a British pilot losing a wallet, traffic rules, a football star greeting a girlfriend after a win, and a songwriter claiming quick hit creation.
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Tennessee
Washington Merry Go Round: Revercomb Nazi ties and red tape
Drew Pearson reports on Senator Revercomb of West Virginia seeking to keep several high profile Nazis in the United States. The piece lists individuals linked to Nazism and notes Revercomb pressed to cancel deportation orders. It also covers red tape in air freight certification and a looming whiskey labeling battle between U S scotch producers and Distillers Corporation Ltd led by John W Davis.
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Washington
Dewey
Chappy Revercomb
West Virginia
Revercomb
Congress
Justice Department
U.S.A
S.A
Max Albrecht Blank
Duquesne
German Library of Information
New York
Andreas Henrich Jans
Emma
Chicago
Jans
Neubauer
Paul Knauer
U. S. Supreme Court
Knauer
Adolf Hitler
Fritz Robert Koehler
German Bund
Los Angeles
U. S
Hartwig Reese
Hitler
Mussolini
Bund
San Francisco
Kurt Ludecke
Ernst Boehm
Gregor Strasser
CAB
Harold A. Jones
American Airlines
Dan Gribbon
Jones
Air Force
Seth Richardson
Northwest Airlines
Internal Revenue Bureau
Scotch Whiskey trust—Distillers Corporation, Ltd
Scotland
High Politics in Cuba Ruark on Inauguration and Palace Dramas
Robert C Ruark observes Cuba's transition as Presidente Carlos Socarras takes office. He notes power struggles around Dr Grau's kin and Senor Aleman, palace intrigues, and audits of Paulina Alsina Vinda De Grau while sugar funds and education coffers surge.
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Ramon Gray San Martin
Paulina
Dr. Grau
Paulina Alsina
Grau
Ministry of Education
Eddy Chibas
Dr. Gray
Jose Aleman
Senor Aleman
Miami
Carlos Socarras
Prio
Havana
Cuba
Presidente
Treasury
Night court echoes of payday in Judge Towle case list
Reporter describes a Saturday morning police court session with Judge R Don Bistline handling cases from speeding fines to liquor and peddling violations. The piece notes mixed outcomes, including a $25 fine plus one month license revocation for Paul Devenberg and varied sentences for others amid alcohol-related offenses.
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Jack Harvey
R. Don Bistline
Paul Devenberg
Saturda
California
Towle E
Pocatello
War Talk and Comic Praise Highlight Postwar Press
Quotes from Sen. Ives and Gen Van denberg urge rapid bombing as Europe’s fate hangs in balance while Air Secretary Symington calls for efficient defense spending. Mae West quips on rehearing Catherine Was Great as funny despite serious plagiarism suit defense.
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Catherine
Mae West
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Drew Pearson
Civil Aeronautics Board
Schenleys
Seagram
National Distillers
Distillers Corporation, Ltd
John W. Davis
Robert C. Ruark
Trumans
White House
Charles Ferer
Eugenia Holcombe
Craig
Judge
Ted Burgon
Melvin Salisbury
Salisbury
Prati
Han
Sam Hanson
M. Ives
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
U. S. Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
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