Security Council veto clash stirs UN debate
The piece argues Russia abused the veto to block action, warning that if major powers do not back force, the United Nations risks becoming ineffective. It emphasizes the need for harmony among the Big Five and notes Russia’s long pursuit of veto power as central to current tensions.
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Quew Fogle
Rugster
Security Council
United Nations
Russia
San Francisco
Wumbarton Oaks
Soviet Union
Assembly
Dan
Rome
Yale
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Famine Fears and Price Controls Stir Congress Debate
A report laments food famine in dairy and poultry sectors under price ceilings, arguing OPA policies distort markets. It cites corn pricing for livestock, black market trades, and farm editor claims of widespread lawbreaking, while noting congressional pressure to extend OPA and potential economic disruption.
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Nasteen
OPA
Congress
West market hogs and cattle tied to national policy
Fragmentary note discusses fat hogs marketed in the West and finishing cattle and ponkey in the Kash As President. Roosevelt referenced with debate over federal reach being too large to run from Washington.
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West
Kash
Roosevelt
Washington
Subway fare reform to balance debt and improve city life
An analysis argues New York subway riders pay through hidden taxes while politicians avoid raising fares. Robert Moses proposes a ten cent fare linked to a tax cut, funding city improvements and amortization of subway debt. The piece urges a fare that balances Interborough costs to enable civic enhancements.
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New York
Underground
Peter
Paul
Jess
Mite
Robert Moses
Thom
Interborough Company
Clarifying fears over UN refugee proposals in a London meeting
A United Nations refugee suggestion provokes debate about letting the UN shelter refugees. Critics warn such action could undermine state sovereignty and spark rebellions, urging caution against emotional, wide scale intervention and misreading the Charter.
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George Bedel
London
United Nations Comittun
United Nations
Wny
Unibe
Tatian
Liquidation of Devil's Island Ends Infamous Penal Era
The article notes the abolition of Devil's Island, France's brutal penal colony off South America, marking a humanitarian shift after a long history of executions and suffering. Salvation Army Major Charles Pean leads efforts to wipe out remnants of the site tied to France's criminal and conspiratorial victims, including references to Captain Alfred Dreyfus.
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Besil
South America
Meir
Willer
Salvation Army
Charles Pean
France
Alfred Dreyfus
Deviled Islands and War Era Shortages Reflected in Postwar Writings
A reflective piece discusses Devil's Island and wartime penal conditions, praising Major Pean's work enabling liberated prisoners to earn money via plantations. It links humanitarian advances to penal reform, notes global strides, and critiques economic and social shortages. It cites stockings, cured fish, and labor in a critical, era-tinged voice.
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Uvee Sears
Irance
France
Fana
Pean
Devil's Island
Duungeons
Monumental Neglect of Safety Gadgets Prompts Warnings
A noisy critique cites unsafe practices and flawed devices shown in a York City exhibit demonstrating how slipping, fires, and falls threaten urban life. It notes thousands of injuries and millions spent on repairs, urging better safety awareness and functioning gadgets to avert disaster.
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York City
New York
Iriohds
New York City
Sisyphus and Party Turmoil Highlight Democratic Strife
In a satirical column, Thannevan and Sisyphus depict Democratic disarray as internal splits widen. The piece notes infighting over Henry Wallace’s discipline proposal and Hannegan’s Case Bill backlash. It cites inadvertent letter distribution to Republican districts and the fragile push for “proper candidates” to unite the party.
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Sisyphus
Deli Free Press
Robert Hannegan
Democrats
Hirst Usere
Henry Wallace
Hannegan
Honer
Rayburn
Sisyphos
Llannegan
Farmer Life and OPA Controversy In Albany Letter
A reader submission to The Record discusses farm life, worker hours, and the impact of the Office of Price Administration on farmers. The letter contrasts rural independence with urban labor, cites wage concerns, and argues for fairness in price controls and policy responses.
Dont Take My Word For It A Linguistic Patchwork
Fragmented text presents a lecteur style exploration of word usage and substitutions. It addresses residing versus living terms, common misuses, and how language shifts between British and American forms. The piece cites examples like Contre and theatre, and muses on pamphlet circulation and word pairs.
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Max Aerre
Stead Ign
Frank Colby
Minimum wage law question on boy labor rights
A reader asks about compulsory pay for a boy working an average hour per day. Is the employer required to pay at least twelve shillings a week or more, and does the minimum wage apply to workers under age? The source presents a legal test of the minimum wage rule.
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Washington Merry Go Round Shadows UN capital move debate
The column discusses behind the scenes lobbying by Russians to relocate the United Nations capital, aiming to influence global opinion and counter American sway. It cites Geneva diplomacy, European reactions, and visible U.S. political pressures while noting pieces of the U.S. delegation and public sentiment shaping the struggle.
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United Nations
sluop/ Gehevits
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Geneva
Penn Capital
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Diplouata
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Poela
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Avery
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Europe
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Elromoud Cp
New York City
Mtahvdat
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Ihstead
New York
Rome
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Aiterigan
Congress gridlock shapes the nation’s fate in unease
The piece surveys how Congress dodges decisive votes on administration proposals and political brinkmanship. It notes extensions to existing policies, debates over minimum wage and draft timing, and worries about foreign and domestic leadership. The author stresses a need for action on health protection social security and broader programs to lift daily life.
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