Wise Men and Peace in a Restless World
The Russian press portrays Stalin’s safety aims as domination of neighboring states. In Washington, three labor and management wise men seek a labor harmony via a broad fact finding inquiry. The civilian production administration plans housing for the homeless with proposed $80 monthly rents under government oversight, amid a global and domestic economic strain.
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Byrnes
Europe
Orient
Turkey
Russia
Iraq
Iran
Marshal Stalin
UNO
Mr. Stalin
Stalin
Washington
Truman
Labor
Schwellenbach
America
Bethlehem
Truman’s plan for a single defense department sparks party turmoil
The president’s push for a unified department of defense and compulsory service draws sharp opposition from Navy leaders and lawmakers. Critics warn of reduced naval power, morale decline, and potential congressional rejection as the debate centers on authority, accountability, and the Army’s dominance over Pearl Harbor defense.
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Arsuys Gritisry
Pearl Haven
Vet
Department of Defense
United State
United States
Vinson
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral Nimitz
Admiral Halsey
General Geiger
Marines
Japan
Truman
Europe
United States Navy
Congress
American Legion
Army
Pearl Harbor
War Department
Navy
Roosevelt
War
Navy Departments
Germany
Platform talk fades as Republicans press opposition to Truman policy
The piece argues that party platforms rarely drive elections and notes the Republican stance against CIO theories of government. It observes Democratic congressmen often oppose Roosevelt-era policies, while Truman’s position is only partially enacted. It concludes no single electrifying platform will emerge before the race.
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Truman
CIO
Roosevelt
Congress
Women voters endure a quarter century of change
A 1945 King Features column recalls the 25th anniversary of women’s suffrage, noting the 18th 19th and 21st amendments and critiquing political outcomes. It laments wartime costs, postwar politics, and the ongoing influence of female suffrage on elections.
Sokolsky Denounces Hoax of Hoover Marriage Rumor
In his column, George E. Sokolsky ridicules rumors of an impending Hoover marriage as baseless intrusion. He notes Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, both Quakers, had a long, faithful marriage and says gossipers show a lack of decency by invading private life.
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George E. Sokolsky
Goose Club
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Penguin Club
Lou Henry Hoover
Decency and Rumor Across America and Japan in War Era
A 1945 opinion column denounces rumor about Mr. Hoover as unpardonable gossip and urges Americans to defend decency. It also reports on Yap’s occupation and Japanese military rules, then analyzes Soviet price controls and inflation in Russia with stark example prices in discount and commercial stores.
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Mr. Hoover
Tommy Manville
Stoat Club
Hoover
King Features Syndicate, Inc
U. S. Navy
Yap
Edo
J. C. Webb
Ulithi
U. S
Russia
Chester Bowles
Comemon
Moscow
USA
Communist Party
U.S.A
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Truman Reserves Judgment on 1948 Race at White House Visit
President Truman avoids commitments on the 1948 campaign after a White House meeting with Louisiana Rep Edward Herbert and New Orleans Mayor Robert Maestri. Maestri cites prior support and hopes to back Truman at the next Democratic convention, but Truman deflects, saying he is simply doing his job day to day. The column also examines postwar clothing supply for veterans, highlighting lining shortages for men and rayon allocation favoring women, plus a note on naval influence in Yap separate from the army.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Edward Herbert
Louisiana
Robert Maestri
New Orleans
White House
Maestri
Truman
Chicago
U. S
Mail Room Mix-Up Sparks Stamp Switch
A lighthearted exchange reveals a postal mix-up where stamps were placed on foreign and city letters by mistake. The speaker notes the error and explains they corrected the envelopes by changing the addresses. The humor centers on the unexpected postage swap and quick fix.
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Cefenewe
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Ul Navy
By Paul Marlon
Waser
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Cisenga
Cressian
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Joe Rerchall
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Arthan
Sony
Regkoeg
Theo Wee
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King Features
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U. S. Army
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