FEPC Fight Sets Back Truman Civil Rights Push
The article argues Speaker Rayburn blocked the fair employment practices bill signaling a strategic delay for civil rights reforms. It notes a mood of caution in the House, a defeated Korean aid measure, and a broader political maneuvering pattern linking FEPC delay to rule changes and possible offstage negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Rayburn
FEPC
Raybrn
House Rules Committee
Jwe
G.O.P
Charles Halleck
Aulies
Halleck
Clifford Case
New Jersey
Jack Javits
New York
G.O. P
Bas Reid Murray
Wisconsin
Southern Democrate
Soent Murray
South
Murray
Nike Stephen Pace
Georgia
Brooks Hays
Arkansas
Percy Priest
Tennessee
Hugo Sims
South Carolina
Wright Patman
Texas
Tom Steed
Oklahoma
Denfeld Ouster Examined in Defense Department Row
The case of Admiral Denfeld, former Chief of Naval Operations, facing removal over unification debates returns in focus. The Senate Armed Services Committee questions showmanship and motives as Secretary Matthews offers rebuttals while Denfeld defends his record and answers committee inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Denfeld
Naval Operations
Defense Department
Holbing
Navy
Matthews
White Horse
Admiral Jaden
Derieid
Senate
Kmg
Denfeld
Truman
Tenfeld
Camzres
Dismissal Over Policy Conflicts Rumors Mention Retaliation
The article argues a career official was dismissed for voicing opinions conflicting with White House policy. It warns against retaliation that would chill officers from speaking truthfully to lawmakers. It notes an investigation could deter future retaliation and stresses joint executive legislative responsibility for national defense security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Death Rates Fall in U S but Auto Fatalities Rise
Census Bureau data show the death rate drop to a historic low while the population tops 150 million. Cancer and heart disease account for about half of last year’s 1,444,337 deaths. The AAA reports a sharp rise in auto deaths among 15 to 24 year olds, totaling 7,100, driven by youth attitudes toward driving and rights of others. The piece urges family responsibility and education to curb this trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
American Automobile Association
AAA
Disappearing Art of Letter Writing Noted by NYU Professor
Dr. Lou La Brant of New York University argues letter writing is vanishing as people rush to phones and telegraphs. She notes casual email like forms replace handwritten notes and recalls past rituals of grandmother and mother writing letters, lamenting the loss of personal touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou la Brant
School of Education
New York University
la Brant
Telegraph Company
Holy Land
Grandpappy
Evelyn
Alos
Grandmother
Suesn
Dodo Fate Sends Letter Writing Downfall Hopefuls
A reflective note laments dwindling letter writing and urges continued effort to keep correspondence alive. The author questions why consistent practice cannot continue and warns against losing this old habit.
Grant Hawaii's Statehood In the National Senate Resolution
Hawaii pushes for statehood after a history of proposals since 1854. Despite past opposition linked to labor strikes and communist influences, supporters urge Congress to admit Hawaii as a full state, noting local readiness and long-delayed justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Congress
Islands
Kamehanda II
United States
House of Representatives
Seale
Harry Bridges
Democratic National
National Parks Policy Reevaluated by Interior Secretary
Secretary Oscar Chapman urges periodic reappraisal of conservation aims in the National Parks System. He cites balance between preserving scenery and wildlife and allowing prudent use, asserting long term national interest must guide any changes to preserve natural and historic landmarks for future generations.
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Montana
Yellowstone River
Interior
Oscar Chapman
American Planning and Civic Association
National Conference of State Parks
National Parks and Monuments
Chapman
Ser Fargetl
Aomay
G.O P
Republican Party
Secretary of State
Dean G. Acheson
Secretary of Treasury
Joan W. Snyder
Defense
Louis Johnson
Atty
J. Howard McGrath
Jesse M. Donaldson
Oscar L. Chanman
Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Secretary of
Commerce
Rich Dear Richard and the Frankl Institute Essay
A jumble of names and phrases describes Ron Franklin and a project at the Franklin Institute with references to exams, money, and practice. The text rambles through speculation about capitalism, sanity, and routine, with scattered mentions of a track and various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Franklin
Roston
Jay
Toston
Smnforest
Assie
Techryel Institute
Throm
Hans
Pepe
Oseame
Letters to The Record raise questions and requests
A Wa ters reader letters section compiles reader inquiries and editor responses. Topics include what billiard balls are made from, the meaning and origin of G O P, Armistice signing details, cabinet members, Taft Hartley Law, and gambling policy debate with calls for unbiased, referendum based discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kalix
the Record
G.O.P
Hezan
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington report argues the Republican Party shifts toward the conservative wing under Nay, citing leaders and delegates shaping the mid‑convention platform. It notes Spangler and Summerfeld as leading critics of Dewey tactics and lists key figures aligning with the new trend.
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Washington
Cantal
Fac
Vent Politien
New York
Zee Premiee
Ria Y Toeter
Deaey
Cea Earl Wares
House
Senate
National Committee
Ures
Dewey
Spangler
Iowa
Thur EB Summerfeld
Michi- Fras
Esther
Alten Vane
Gabrielson
Ahieh Ali
Secret Moscow Poker Game Hints at Asia’s Fate
A secret month long poker game in Moscow pits Stalin against Mao Zedong with Manchuria as the prize. Cables say Mao must prove independence or risk Soviet influence over China. Soviet advisers infiltrate China’s government while U S discussions show sharp divisions over policy toward Asia and civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
All
Asia
Truman
Dean Acheson
Moscow
Josef Stalin
China
Mao Ten-tung
Manchuria
Mao
Statin
Tai Linan
Rusala
State Department
Chineat
LIFE
G.O.P
House
Joe Martin
Rayburn
Cox
FEPC
Martin
John W. Heselton
Massachusetts
Congress
Heselton
Rep
J. Harry McGirzer
Ohio
Judi
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
A word list style piece discusses abalone shells adobe building materials and place names such as Alamo and Albuquerque. It explains pronunciations in Standard American English and cites origins and mispronunciations with scattered notes on place names and linguistic roots.
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Frank Colby
Pacific
Mexico
American Southwest
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo Mission
Alaska
Lasskuh
Albuquerque
Pedro Red
Albure
Quetgee
Deland
Jarreys
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Washington Star
Rich “Dear Richard
Prmadence Rubella
Denys Wortmas
Wortmar
Record
Troy
Ann
Charles Sawyer
Labor
Maurice J. Tobin
Troy Public Library
O'Dwyer
William Allen White
John Q
New York City
Puerto Rico
Department of ‘Internal Revenue
Watervliet
Ray Tucker
Trevert
Taft
Kerarth
Teetraska
Arent
Finn Therathee
Hus
Arthys
Mit
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Merry
Pearson
Red Loader
Stalin
G-O.pere
Mareh
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Are Grand Og Patix
Stackene
Demierratin Natynal
William I. Bove, Jr
iMetrath
Democratic
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