Marshall's Senate confirmation reshapes line of succession for presidency
The Senate confirmed General George C. Marshall as Secretary of State in a move that shifts the indirect line of succession to the presidency, highlighting potential political implications for 1948. The piece compares Marshall's stature with Admiral King, notes his policy influence, and questions Democratic use of his popularity in a future presidential bid while praising the 1946 Reorganization Act for streamlining committees and raising pay.
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Senate
George
Marshall
General Marshall
Truman
Hatte
Ike
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Rum
Prumat
Admiral King
Army
Wuerdus
Congress
Roosevelt
Alst
Tor Iwigeathn
Ant
T Hal
Statoes
Broadening the Reorganization of Congress and Its Committees
The piece argues for a broadening of the reorganized Congress with more diverse expertise among Senate committees. It notes pruning from thirty three to fifteen committees and urges specialists in television weather forecasting the Panama Canal and wildlife farming to oversee a wide range of issues from transit and communication to geodetic survey and sea lanes.
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Convers
Gage
Senate
Ball and the Closed Shop Debate Shapes Labor Policy
Senator Ball introduces bills to prohibit the closed shop, arguing it harms management flexibility and workers who can perform. He contrasts individual rights with union membership, noting the clash of democratic principles with free contract and the need to compromise amid ongoing labor debates. He asks whether Ball has a workable plan to resolve the issue.
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Senator Ball
Congress
Iona
Ball
Jabar
Pontiaat
Sendtor
Poland Election Skewed by Soviet Backed Ban on Peasant Party
In a blunt display of state control, the Polish Peasant Party faces bans in 42 of 52 districts as government and Soviet influence suppress opposition. Arrests and censorship erode any pretense of fairness, driving a likely crushing defeat while urging abstention in many areas. The regime pressures supporters to vote secretly, under threat of penalties.
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Iberly
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Sleclon
Tram
Herard
Poland
Soviet Union
Poland Defied by Moscow and Allies in Free Election Plea
The piece critiques Britain, America, and the Soviet Union for failing to uphold promises of self determination and free elections in Poland and elsewhere. It accuses Moscow of barring genuine plebiscites, notes protests by Britain and America were ignored, and urges stronger action to prevent Soviet absorption, praising Mikolaiwski and the Peasant Party.
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Bavear
Moscow
Bbine
Britain
America
Wall
Beltale
Poland
Mikolaiwsyk
President’s second message shows cautious, noncommittal leadership
The President’s second message to Congress reveals a formula aimed at personal political safety rather than bold policy. It endorses modest steps like higher minimum wages and expanded social security, avoids new commitments, and signals a rerun of New Deal era ideas while steering clear of contentious reforms.
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Wistovic
Wislie
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
White House
Truman
German Girls Marrying Americans Seen as Pretty
A short historical note remarks that German girls who marry American men are thought attractive, though some American girls with similar opportunities are judged less valuable. The source presents a dated social stereotype without expanding on individuals or contexts.
Fragmented Editorial Snippet On War And Society
A garbled newspaper fragment reflects on displaced persons camps and world crime while critiquing rationality diplomacy and social ideals. It muses on peace, media attention to brides, coin collecting trends, home progress, and a quip about trailer tracks and gendered behavior.
Letters From Troy Readers on Roads and Bridges
A collection of letters to The Record from Troy residents urging road and bridge safety improvements. Authors call for better winter maintenance, modernizing the Long Bridge linking Troy to Green Island, and addressing hazardous travel conditions on local streets and the Dou Street to Nite Avenue route.
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Old Steel
A. Meniet
Troy
Green Island
X Private Corporation
Mnake
City of
Dou | Street
Trey
Congress Street
State of New York
Rennselaer
H.R
Trafic Macaurda
Algil
London
Mil Hill
AAA
Washingtons economics report warns of shrinking purchasing power
The piece discusses the 1946 Employment Act and a government report showing rising prices eroding household buying power. It notes more production but weaker consumer demand, as millions lack wage gains to match inflation. Savings dwindle as war bonds are sold, threatening continued demand and economic balance.
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Washington
Feaman
Congress
Anilliona
Ciary
America
Jane
Tate
Honda
Tromito
Gombingtiaa
Inhor
Trun
Truman Jusiifes
Bob Nathan
Nathan
Washington Merry-Go-Round: Truman Era Guesses and Grumbles
Washington readers witness Drew Pearson's roundup of White House jitters and political infighting. The piece notes Truman administration weight, cabinet weariness, and Civil Service era debates on wage controls, prices, and portal to portal cases shaping labor policy and Congress battles. It highlights ex New Dealers at a Democratic Action gathering and mood in the capital about leadership and reform.
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Washington
White House
Almo
Renner
Truman
Brosh
Roosswell
Nyetwr
Benatorseu
Bala
Dedlere
Union For
Alter Ciiy
Roosevelt
OMA
Chester Bowles
OPA
Lew Henderson
Paul Jorter
Ben Rivkind
Amd
Warkays
Iesus
Jawyor
Islad
Finwly
Lee Presanan
General Councel
CLO
Pressman
Europe
Montana
Stile Supreme Court
Tennessee Coal and Iron Co
U.S. Steal
Supreme Court
Jatin Ly
Atternues
Strartad
Allaah Sinming
Dbsegias
Algo
Wall Street
Wagner
Clemens Deelion
Itanaanunt
Murray
Ajo
Fleoy
Katherine Kernedy Brown
Itepublican
Ohio
Wogglesta
Dot Highkat
Mra Brown
Serle
Er White
Maine Wits
Squiker
Tayburn
Wally Bobtad
Aponte
Markin
Ghent
Maclin
Senabon
Francis Aly
Proper Use of Reverend in Writing and Speech
The guide clarifies how to address clergy in writing and speech. It contrasts correct forms such as Reverend John Jones Te y and Doctor of Divinity titles with incorrect usages like Reverent and Honorable. It advises using Reverend with full name in writing and Dr or Pastor in speech, avoiding inconsistent or improper forms.
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Hatty
Darton
Congress
Lille
Johu Jones Tey
John Jones
Ducu de Jones
Jones
Reverend Jones
Bath
Cilia
Hayy
Toha J
John Z. James
Finlit T. Jones
Ae Jol. Sanpe
T.D
Ihr Jones
John J. Sanoef
I. Dana
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