Truman warns of anti inflation bill and politics
President Truman vows to sign the Republican anti inflation measure and assigns responsibility for rising prices to the majority party. The piece discusses bipartisan reactions, economic powers granted to the president, labor and industry roles, and social impacts including homelessness in Europe.
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House
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Agriculture Department
Congress
General Electric
Charles E. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Mr. Reuther
Tucson Leaders Urged to Translate Growth into Action
The Tucson city government under Mayor Houston and the council is urged to move from speaking of past honesty to practical work. Amid criticism of inaction and fear of capital investments, the piece calls for planning and necessary improvements to accommodate continued growth. Census data will back claims of growth beyond the national average.
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Houston
Tucson
Tax Commission
The Canary and the Canine: Hewes and Spelvin Tales
A rambling reminiscence catalogues Hewes the man and his odd pets. The narrator recalls Spelvin the canary, a wry prison anecdote, a dachshund with fierce jaws, and misadventures with dogs and one's own temper toward animals. The piece blends humor with reflections on loyalty and loss.
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George
Spelvin
Arizona
Grand Central
Palestine
Utica
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Canaries
Bronx Zoo
Hewes
Finland Debt to U S and Finnish Aid for Education
The United States holds an $8,281,926.17 relief debt from Finland in 1919 20, with 98 percent repaid but more than $8 million still owed due to interest. Eleven senators call for pausing further payments to fund Finnish youth education in the United States, aiding reconstruction and democracy. The State Department urges more dollars to bring European students to the U S, noting many seek Soviet scholarships.
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United States
State Department
International Exchange
Soviet Union
Europe
iWin
Friends
Christian ‘Science Monitor
In A Philosophical Mood by Ven Washington
A reflective column muses on doubt and ideological mood swings. The author offers an antidote by listing admired people versus detractors, recalls covering Communist meetings, and shares light anecdotes about Christmas cards, a pig mystery, and humorous asides on shopping and celebrity notes.
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Ven Washington
Dorothy Shay
Nightly musings mix love advice and journalism lore
An assortment of quotes and anecdotes blends a Good Night blessing for a child with reflections on press life. Grantland Rice jokes about columns ahead, while Arthur Brisbane and Loretta Young appear in a collage of media and fashion notes.
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Rice
Belmont Spark
Wven
Frank
Graham
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Arthur Brisbane
Saratoga Springs
Khayyam
Saratoga
London
Loretta “Young
Hollywood
Loretta
Proverbs in Pairs Reflect Clever Contrasts
A playful critique of quoted proverbs shows how two sayings can invert or challenge each other. The piece pairs familiar adages with alternative lines, suggesting wit and caution in trusting maxims.
Lamp Sale Sparks Talk of Extras at Joint Dealer
The clerk questions billing a customer for lamp parts while the manager notes the buyer is a joint automobile dealer. The exchange hints at irregular pricing or hidden charges within the store’s customer dealings.
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Christian ‘Science ‘Monitor
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