Debating White House reconstruction versus preservation
A long discussion argues whether to replace the White House on its present foundations with a new, more modern mansion or to retain the historic wings and maintain authenticity. Proponents of a new building cite cost savings and retained features, while preservationists stress sentiment, symbolism, and safety, urging careful study before a $5,400 repair decision.
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Thomas Jefferson
Truman
White House
Truman’s Fair Deal Faces House Vacation Pushback
Congress heads home for a ten day recess as administration strategists hope fresh contact with constituents will revive lawmakers’ support for Truman’s Fair Deal. Two late measures surface in Congress, a Wagner Act substitute and a Taft health bill, underscoring cross party moves amid ongoing antiadministration sentiment.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Truman
Congress
Hopper
John §. Wood
Georgia
Taft
Ohio
Laster Hall
Alabama
Congress 14
Hatte
Van
White House redevelopment debate splits Congress camps
Amid a heated debate the White House rebuilding plan faces two camps in Congress, one backing detention and another proposing mines to replace sanctified grounds. Public sentiment shows strong defense of the landmark, with fears of destroying the shrine and erasing tradition. George Washington laid the cornerstone in 1792 and the residence has symbolized the nation through generations.
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Acorn
Athames Bari
Meira Peteys
Sambel
Fuentes
Jose
Ereghar
Emalle
Des'roying
White House
George Washington
John Adams
Too Much Roosevelt In New York City politics
A reader critiques Franklin D Roosevelt entering a New York congressional race. The piece argues Roosevelt has no local stake, may run as an independent, and could split the Democratic vote to yield Republican gains. It laments the Roosevelt family's influence and questions the electability and consequences for the party.
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Roosevelt
Jimmie
Dudiaceus
Ordiaah
United States
Yas Roosevelt
Hay
Nermall
Lace Magma
Jen Avenive
Aheath Repiblians
Wysson
Tammany
Sol Bloom
Rontevelt
Elcome
United Mine Workers
Kaa Deen
Ae Servie
Minera
James A. Farley
Democratic Poliica
Farley
Capitol
Great Day For The Irish Republic Celebrated Worldwide
Jubilant crowds in Ireland and abroad celebrate the birth of the Irish Republic marking independence from British rule after eight centuries. The event featured a 31 gun salute in Dublin and a display of orange, white and green flags while Eamon de Valera did not attend. Messages of congratulations poured in to President Sean T. O Kelly, including a notable note from King George VI acknowledging neighborly links with the United Kingdom.
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Ireland
O'Connell Street
Dublin
Lifley
Irth Republic
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fair
Republic of Fire
Northern Ireland
Republic
Traiffy
Irish Republic
Aa Citzen
United Kingdom
British Home Office
Britain
Sean T. O'Kelly
George VI
Great Britain
Republic of Ireland
Wasteful Defense Spending and Looming Military Aid Costs
The House approved a peacetime military appropriation of 16 billion dollars amid concerns over waste and unclear military purchases. Hearings revealed price disparities in overcoats between the Army and Marine Corps, prompting questions about purchasing efficiency. Congress faces sweeping scrutiny of all future expenditures while urging tighter cost controls to avoid undermining national defense.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Allanie Pact
Senate
Hoover Commission
Marine Corps
Army
United States
Arter
Ur National Defense
Secur
Letters and comments mix on Schmeling and politics
The Record prints reader opinions on boxing lore from Schmeling and Lou, a claim about marital status of Mr America, and critique of term misuse in politics. It includes notes from Herbert M Merrill of Schenectady and reference to James A Farley and Franco Spain, with a teaser for continued discussion on page twenty.
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U. & Mar
Ore
Record
Baucthe
James A. Farley
Democratic Party
Giens Fatle
Spain
Mr. Farley
Fratco
Mussolini
Hitler
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington reports the Senate faces heated debate over foreign policy and domestic fault lines as Republicans and Democrats clash on the Marshall Plan North Atlantic Pact and rearmament. Leaders jockey to influence Truman while the White House weighs strategic moves amid pressure to translate campaign pledges into law.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Repubicans
Januais
Acoa Bas Almeey
Cmarges
Repureans
Tome Democrats
Dowd
Public Lands clash with Forest Service over grazing and gifts
A House Public Lands Subcommittee grilled the U S Forest Service amid criticism of grazing permits and overgrazing on public lands. The exhibit shows gifts from France to be policed. cuts to Forest Rangers threaten enforcement and future taxpayer costs.
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Washington
Congress
U. S. Forest Service
House
Public Lands
Tor Wit Aeret
Wyoming
Erina
Forest Service
Os Maby
Madison
Wis
University of Wheconsia
Barrett
Women's Club
Wie Gues
Clintos
Anderson
Aibderton
Arkansas
Bid McMath
Coppee
Seattle
Spokane
University of Washington
House Appliations Committee
New Words to Learn From Arkwright and Other Terms
Reader letters discuss the origins of arkwright as a chest and wright as a worker. They note the ark’s biblical meaning and ask about words like snide, spice, pitty, and cant, with references to Godfrey and Colby for the dictionary aid.
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Houston
Mrm
A. Arkwight
Wright
Milleright
Arkerigat
Chesta
Phoenix
Arthur Godfrey
L. T
Godfrey
Lengo Guy
Ineradin
Ita
Mr Mln
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Lou
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Mr. America
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Troy
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Ray Tucker
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Kremlin
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Honolulu
Louleville
J.B. Speed Art Museum
Capitol Building
Brooklyn Museum
England
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Atx
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Connecticut
Paul Dever
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Ernest Gibson
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By Frank Colby
A. Snide
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