Veto games and clockwork Russia at the Security Council
A column ridicules Malik’s in and out walks as Russia clings to its veto amid China seat disputes. It notes Dr. Tsiang’s stance, Britain’s recognition of Red China, and looming questions about future council actions. The piece mocks junket jokes and congressional investigations abroad.
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Malik
Security Council
China
Jong
Dr. Tslang
Moscow
Russia
Dr.Tsiung
Chiang Kaishek
Tsiang
Mpeten Lebeltk
Nina
Dr. Tsiang
Red China
Britain
How Much For Defense This Budget Debate Analyzed
The budget proposes 13.56 billion dollars for national defense, up from last year and higher than the prewar level. It argues preparedness requires arms, yet cautions arms alone cannot ensure security and stresses economic health as crucial to ward off future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Sicily
Italy
Normandy
Japan
Air
Stuart Symington
Air Force
Europe
Asia
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
De Gasperi Reorganizes Italian Government Amid Unrest
De Gasperi, under pressure from coalition dissolution, reconstitutes the Italian cabinet to reflect public sentiment while facing violent southward land and labor uprisings. Communists did not lead but seized influence as clashes between troops and workers erupted, prompting the premier to act without delaying further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
Cabinl
Pettter
Shane
Jarre
Milyn
Christian Democrats
Fe Gasperi
Angers
Tone Bay
Keane
Dake
Oleo tax repeal faces Senate obstruction and tactics
The House passed the margarine tax repeal 287 to 89 but Senate moves reveal continued resistance. Leaders aim to make repeal first business yet parliamentary tricks and civil rights riders threaten to sink the measure. Consumers fear delays and sabotage as Senators weigh tying repeal to broader legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Butler Jobby
Srassronts
Senator Langer
Minnesota
Champion
Congress
Langer
Nlen
Sena
Are Americans People The Tolkeetor Of Anomalies
A garbled OCR item questions whether Americans are the subject of congressional probes into junkets by men in office. It mentions junketing by Mes and senators and speculates on the worth of congressmen amid a world tour and expense accounts.
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Woozit
Mala Hari
Champs Elysees
Windbag
America
Congress
Theronshis
PepEnte
Lustron crisis shows flaw in government financed homes
The Lustron Corporation, maker of enamel ware prefabricated houses, faces a crisis after $67.5 million in RFC funding. The piece argues private banks risk taxpayer money via government banks, notes President Truman pressured RFC to fund Lustron, and recalls $37.5 million already sunk while taxpayers may bear future costs.
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Lustron Corporation
Lustron
RFC
Truman
Mr. Truman
Land Reform Tops Italian Parliament Agenda Says Premier
Premier De Gasperi of Italy announces land reform as the first item for the forthcoming Chamber of Deputies session. American Marshall Plan aid aims to fund land reclamation and taxation plans, addressing idle land and peasant displacement. Massive landholdings in Calabria and Crotonese areas show 31 percent and 27 percent control by large and medium landlords amid 7,000,000 landless peasants. rural misery fuels unrest and potential Communist influence concerns.
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Providence Evening Bulletin
de Gasperi
Maly
Chamber of Deputies
Marshall
Plan Assistance
Calabria
United States
Hala
Jarze
de Gaspert
Letter Truths on Presidential Races and Civic Duty
A reader debate questions whether Roosevelt or Hughes ran against Taft or Wilson in certain election years. The Record notes Wilson’s 1912 and Hughes’ 1918 electoral tallies, then urges citizens to assess progress, duties, and voter responsibility amid rising crime and immigration while praising American generosity and prudent stewardship.
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Teddy Roosevelt
W. H. Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy
Hughes
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Charles Evans Hughes
National debate reshapes power over housing and finance
The piece surveys Truman era shifts as business leaders finally accept federal intrusions. It notes proposed expansion of government credit through FNMA and RFC precedents, lender alliances with banks and insurers, and plans to speed cheap mortgages while bankers resist. It cites Kaiser Lustron and Jones as historical anchors and flags risks to private banks and insurers.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Arvn Tee Te Ratiyn Defonen Hae Tol Come Fn Cage Spectra. Hes
Lem Mint
Amarene
Nan
United States
Kaiser
Kansas
Jeese H. Jones
Marriner S. Eccles
RFC
Federal Reserve System
Stet
Insurance Companirs
Volid Management
Troumian
S Qian
Cooper
Union Labor
Hanaie
Feds Tz
Cagee Wirth
Agener
Inalders
Toentere
Det
Hanke
Mr. Truman Forme Sditonal Authoury
Fnma Toca
Emenos
Tahar Hanks
Friendly Smetstutieme
Gambling empire links Fresno to Costello network
Estes Kefauver probes interstate gambling with key witnesses including Fresno mayor Gordon Dunn. The piece traces a national gambling web from Las Vegas to California, noting payoffs, political pressure, and attempts to open Fresno to racketeers. Also profiles Senator Frank Graham and his reception on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
Estes Kefauver
Tennenses
Gordon Duon
Fresno
Calif
Warren Diney
Earl Warren
California Crime Commission
Frankie Contetlo
the Waldorf
Costello
New York
Chicago
Bugsie
Aegal
Hollywood
Las Vegas
Fontello
California
Gordon Dunn
Dunn
Mayer
Ruiel
Bob Franklin
Franklin
Alon
Fred Howser
Howser
Joe Cannon
Mickey Cohen
Iwhose
Zambier Cannon
Vistors
Cminchileas
SLUSH
Chinchillas
Indy
Narescotice
Capitol Hill
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Graham
Dr. Graham
Senate
John Bricker
Forest C. Donnell
Missouri
Wayne Morse
War Labor Board
Donnell
Morse
Forrest
Frank Grasham
Frank Graham
Senator Graham
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
A luncheon club hears guidance on pronunciation and usage. The essay covers varied terms from gala to intelligentsia, advising American pronunciations and noting differences with British forms. It discusses public speech, words in flux, and references notable word forms and phonetic guidance.
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Frank Colby
York
US & Die Enavies
Intelligentsia
Ting
Specia
Nave Sheen
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Siracey
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Schaghticoke
Evangeline
By Ray Tucker
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The
By RM
al Capone
Treasury Department
San Mateo
Emelio Georgetti
Gombo
T-Men
Jhhecks
Bank of America
Williiam Berker
Treasury
al Gianotti
Gionelti
Broncotto
Pedrotti
Los Angeles
Mickey” Cohen
Jim Theusen
Jack Tenney
Hough Burns
An Dar
Sieh
Chinchilla
Trusyat
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