Truman Proposes Broad State of the Nation Agenda
President Truman urged Congress to enact his campaign platform including higher taxes, expanded economic controls, social legislation, civil rights, universal training, and large public works. He called for four billion dollars in new revenue from corporations and the wealthy. The mercy killing issue gained major New York religious support, with 379 Protestant and Jewish ministers backing euthanasia legislation.
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Tass
New York State
New York
Empire State
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Spon
New Star Endorses Euthanasia Safeguards
The Euthanasia Society of America endorses ending life at the request of an incurably suffering patient under strict safeguards. A petition signed by the sufferer and physician is required and reviewed by a court supervised investigative committee of physicians before any permission is granted.
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Euthanasia Society of America
Officers Clash Over Berlin Club Rules
In Berlin the biggest American club barred U S enlisted men while German Frauleins were admitted. Civilians and officers argued over a month old ban with a board suspending it pending a special meeting. A lieutenant colonel claimed 10 percent of enlisted men misbehave, while German workers questioned democracy in practice.
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Berlin
U.S
G. I's
Thief Steals Seven Sheets of Pound Notes
British authorities seek explanation for two puzzling crimes. A thief broke into the Bank of England printing works and stole seven sheets of one pound notes worth about 560 dollars. In Wolverhampton area, Bliss windows were smashed amid growing public unease.
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Bank of England Printing Works
Wolverhampton
Midlands
Congress Struggles With Harmony and China Crisis
The opening of Congress shows party tensions over foreign policy as Democrats claim a larger majority justifies more seats on the foreign relations panel while Republicans cry foul. In China, the ruling Nationalists push for truce negotiations amid Communist silence, with mixed signals from Washington on American forces in the region.
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China
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Puiping
National Assembly
Wishbone Contest Draws Stars Dan Dailey Celeste Holm
Dan Dailey and Celeste Holm promote the Wishbone Contest sponsored by the Poultry and Egg National Board in Chicago. U.S. entrants must send a chicken wishbone with a 100 word or fewer reason why they like chicken every Sunday. Three regional winners travel to Hollywood for final judging and a chicken dinner celebration.
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Celeste Holm
The
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Poultry and Egg National Board of Chicago
Hollywood
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Civil Service Spotlight on Washington and Waltershead
Washington area report outlines U S civil service commission agenda including salary hikes for government workers and loyalty tests. It notes the commission employs about four thousand, oversees retirement and annuities, and schedules potential classifica tion act revisions and new legislation after Congress. The piece recalls the commission’s history since 1883, its building at 7th and F Streets, and mentions past members including Theodore Roosevelt and Francis Perkins.
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James Mitchell
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Harry B. Mitchell
Francis Perkins
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Inauguration Week Draws Nation to Washington Events
Washington prepares for inauguration week with over 50 special trains and thousands arriving by auto, bus, air, and other travel. Missouri's University band and Truman’s World War I unit join a seven mile parade led by General Omar N Bradley with the President’s car behind the Bradley contingent. The Republican committee appeals for funds, claiming a substantial fundraising shortfall and expenditures.
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University of Missouri Band
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Bardley
Washington Digest on Marshall Plan and words to unite
Washington analysis credits the Marshall Plan with halting communist expansion in Europe and boosting recovery. It urges clearer communication among labor and management, teachers of speech, and public leaders to defend democracy and avert conflicts, citing real examples and quotes from experts.
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Washington
Eric Peterson
International Association of Machinists
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Demosthenes
Questions from ASK ME ANOTHER quiz page
A scrambled quiz asks how many Declaration signers became president, light speed, where sprouts grow, 1947 college football admission spend, shortest presidential term, state touching only one neighbor, typical first year weight gain at a party, and peak U S munitions industry employment during World War II.
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United States
U. S
Answers column trivia and historical references list
A list of quick factual prompts and answers includes Jefferson and John Adams as subjects, a rapid speed estimate of 186000 miles per second, a fishing hook item from a tackle box, an $88 million figure, President William Henry Harrison’s death by pneumonia one month after inauguration, Maine’s separation from neighboring states by New Hampshire, a baby tripling birth weight by its first birthday, and a figure of 10 300 000.
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John Adams
William Henry Harrison
Maine
New Hampshire
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