Prohibition Debates Amid Beer Shortage Spark Broad Discontent
A critical debate surfaces over why beer and alcoholic beverages are scarce. The piece argues that Prohibition is not to blame and cites President directed grain curtailment and wartime policy as factors. It warns against profit-driven oppression and calls for balanced easing of controls to avert a harsher economic bust.
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Gwe
Sion
Veausam
Ariel
Srain
Candica Tons
Imdus
Asense
Akon
Durhanis
Sorey
Funk and Warnalls
Lins Angeles
Edwin C. Hill
Yale
Win
Doves Russia Want To be Prienitiy
A discussion on U S Soviet relations questions if Russia seeks peace or provocation. It notes American calls for friendliness with the Soviet Union, UN support, and public mood against war. Mentions Yugoslavia Manchuria and press claims of hostility and scrutiny of American actions.
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Russia
Prienitiy
United States
Nassia- Moat
Earle
Pennsyl Wunld
Dake Ole
United Nations
United States Army
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tity
Belgrade
Gurlupest
Aiy
Ofer Rebluw
Senate Deliberations Stall As War Policy Bills Debate
Fragmented remarks show Senate gridlock over selective service extension and Army Navy act provisions. Leaders express frustration at the previous question blocking votes, urging action to proceed with bills and maintain wartime governance.
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Hansen
Senate
UPA
Barkley
Representing Business in OPA Renewal Debate
In the debate over OPA renewal business leaders clash over who speaks for commerce. SAMS Me Winsor argues business interests will be unified, while NAM supporters push for broader representation. The piece weighs views of Chamber of Commerce leaders and critics on how the county should be governed amid price controls and industrial power.
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Hotta
America
Sams Me Winsor
Opa
States Chamber of Commerce
Aimiby
Dobrstom
Wason
Nam
Unis
Lohagear
CED
Wess
Des Pressiams
Bank of Opa
Nise Abe
Dawn Clute
Bowle
Pricy
Quetoul Eltet
Chat Seo
Huwelie
Towa
Laski plans Palestine policy critique stirs US duties
A British Labor figure accused of anti US manipulation urges sending 100,000 religious adherents to Palestine. He argues Washington must share responsibility and pushes a plan to resolve Palestine through immediate international actions, while opponents warn against overreaching.
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Harold Ticki
Labor Party
King- Men
United States
Lefuse
Palestine
Muddled Collage of Names and Phrases From Unknown Source
A garbled text fragment references a politician named Chae Boothe and scattered terms about weather, housing, energy, science, and two cities tied to historic events. The passage lacks coherent narrative or clear event, making its factual content unclear.
Pulse of the People Letter Mixes War Talk and Wages
The Record Newspapers caution readers that unsigned letters may be edited or not published. The missives discuss minimum wage laws, wartime weapons, and national morale, with critics noting Germany and Europe’s hardship and debating economic policy, anonymity, and editorial discretion.
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SS Pet
TE Weller
Record
Mde
Unclear word origin debates spark spelling quirks
A reader seeks pronunciation and origin notes for words like business curmudgeon and Oxonian. The exchange cites Funk and Warnalls, Webster, and Oxford history, debating syllables, historical forms, and adjectival uses, with examples from names and places.
Prohibition Debate Shifts to How to Heal Nation
The Washington Merry Go Round outlines the push to repeal Prohibition, with quotes on Speaker Lewis and President Truman era contrasts. It surveys Senate challenges to House edits, OPA battles, and the broader political leverage around liquor laws, taxes, and public safety while framing the national mood for a potential shift in policy.
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Opan
Senate
OPA
Paul Borter
Beononne Savitizer Chexter Bowle
Bsomrte
Aromisn
Srahibilion
Parton Warneat
Tia It
Edita
Ketan G
Geevet
Howler
Raf
Lonafsider
Nduatey
Lowe
Iiss
Transportation Industrieg
Ptc
Lalastey
United States
Swiss Actions in Nazi Gold Case Revealed in 1940s Assets Deal
The report outlines Swiss, Belgian, and French maneuvers to sequester and later repurpose Nazi assets including central bank gold and private holdings. It notes Allied warnings, the Potsdam framework, and ongoing investigations into looted wealth spread via Switzerland, with banks guarding identities by numbers and calls to halt Nazi-linked transfers. It mentions the Reichsbank, National Bank of Belgium, and postwar restitution pressures shaping asset repatriation and enforcement actions.
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Bagal
Switzerland
Germain Nani
Alled Cuated Council
Hawke
Belgium
jMurmann
Ahyrond
National Bank of Belgium
France
Reichshank
Hove
Treasury
Henda
United Stater
Brelton Woods
le Total of
Erie Anets
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Olena Anil Ds
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Sivise Finatighal Sd Isa
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Melistyle
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Switzerdand
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Niet
Jean
Rend Davoastigae
Lotr Hilo
Ferman
Aictine
Naat
United Rexture Synsivate
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