Pima County Supervisors Seek Legislature Relief From Budget
Supreme Court's ruling limits emergency spending to unforeseen events. Pima county faces growing costs, and after urging action, the board is urged to take the issue to the Arizona legislature for lawful relief. The county attorney backs this path, warning against bypassing the court's decision.
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Why Not The 80th congress meets again at year end
The piece notes the 80th congress reconvenes on Dec 31 with 131 lame ducks 18 senators and 113 representatives who will not join the 81st congress four old representatives will become senators. It urges members to gather in Washington for stock taking and New Year reflections.
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Christmas message from George Sokolsky 1948 reflection
A 1948 Christmas column reflects on peace goodwill and Christian principles. It contrasts the twelve apostles with rulers who conquer through force, cites Jesus teachings on loving enemies, and quotes Anatole Lunacharsky and George Washington on mercy and liberty. The piece urges forgiveness and universal truth for all children of God.
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Toward Gerontocracy in Coming Quadrennium
Cincinnati Enquirer notes most men slated for key government posts over the next four years will be in their sixties and seventies, forming a gerontocracy for the quadrennium.
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Freshmen Can Force Change In Lame Duck Congress
The piece argues that 25 percent of freshmen in the 81st Congress could leverage the balance of power to challenge party leaders. It warns fence-jumping is common among freshmen and that the lame duck session could be pivotal if political wisdom overrides party despair.
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Harry
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Subjugated Labor and the Education of Unionism Critics
The author attacks college and high school teachers for teaching unionism, arguing many are liars or ignorant. He urges students to study union constitutions and current leaders, condemns leaders like Dan Tobin and John L. Lewis, and compares unions to subjugated labor and padrone systems. He cites Wagner Act flaws, wartime abuses, and calls for students to challenge teachers directly.
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King Features
Checking Our Blessings So Buas Bacr
A reflective column notes Christmas hopes amid a rain soaked parade of disappointments. The author remains optimistic about humanity while criticizing diplomacy, economic strain, and political figures of the era.
The coming test on labor and the Taft Hartley act
Washington argues Congress will face a decisive clash over labor unions and the Taft Hartley act. The piece portrays a push to repeal the act and establish a closed shop, with unions gaining political power and limits on corporate funds. It warns of a potential one party system and warns that management appears defeated. It also cites President Truman’s role and Moscow propaganda framing. The piece emphasizes a shift away from public interest toward union prioritization.
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Christmas verse lampshade for the 80th Congress
Washington scene lampoons the 80th Congress at year end with satirical verses about Truman’s outlook and lawmakers from Vermont Delaware Idaho and Tennessee. The piece laments losses like Pappy O Daniel and Dworshak while wishing Christmas charity to all but the political bloc.
Two Be a Crowd Hippo Potamus Joke
A Montreal Star note recalls a classroom moment when a teacher asks for the plural of hippopotamus. Tommy volunteers and humorously answers by spelling the word and quipping that one is enough.
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Montreal Star
Ex-Congressman Sludgepump Analyzes Election Votes
Bill Vaughan writes that Sludgepump attributes his defeat to various voter groups including labor business farm isolationist internationalist machine and independent. His wife reportedly halved his total by playing bridge on election day instead of voting.
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