No Humor For Peace And Postwar Policy Debate
A critical piece argues U.S. occupation costs and failed peace aims in Europe and Asia. It questions the Big Five accord, calls for withdrawal threats to spur action, and warns against overreach by labor and international blocs. It condemns labor leaders and warns of dangers if American liberties are sacrificed to appease unions.
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United States
Germany
Italy
Austria
Japan
Korea
Europe
European
Russia
France
England
Paris
Jugoslavia
Stalin
Far East
George E. Sokolsky
Truman
Clare Luce
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Senate
House
Congress
A. F. Whitney
Dies Committee
Sidney Hillman
John L. Lewis
Joe Curran
King Features Syndicate, Inc
James Zipkowit
E. 171St St
New York City
United States Employment Service
USES
Navy
Nip Mutiny In The Bud
The article denounces Bridges and Curran as planning an international shipping strike with support from English French Swedish and Russian unions. It argues the government and owners must act quickly to curb the threat and prevent a broader mutiny against U S sovereignty and naval operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges
Curran
England
France
Sweden
Russia
Navy
Coast Guard
U.S. Army
United States
Truman
Congress
Patterson and his Times Oaus To Roosevelts Clash And Crudeness
Joseph Medill Patterson emerges as a complex press figure in early 20th century New York. The portrait highlights his fierce patriotism, generosity to staff, clashes with Roosevelt and LaGuardia, and a career shaped by bold reporting and colorful reporters and editors.
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Westbrook Pegler
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Medill Patterson
Roosevelt
Patterson
New York
Daily News
Hitler
Fiorello LaGuardia
LaGuardia
J.M.P
Charlie MacArthur
Paul Gallico
Jomp’s
Internal politics stalled Truman draft plan in Senate
The Senate defeated the draft provision by a 70 to 13 vote amid Republican caution and radical alignment against unilateral union power. Critics argued Truman exploited the measure to pressure unions and hinder Case bill labor reforms, while observers noted strategic timing and coalition dynamics shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat John Lewis
Senate
House
Rail Brotherhoods
AFL
CIO
Hillman
CIO Transport
Congress
Pepper
Murray
Truman
Blicans
Washington Scene on Unemployment and Government
Washington columnist vents at the state department for odd language and laments unemployment. Letters from readers reveal mixed views on jobs, wages, and the idea of compulsory labor amid postwar shortages. The columnist rebuts a reader about salaries and career prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
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Tex Guinan
Salvin
Jack Kirkland
Tobacco Road
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Imogene Stanley
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Raymond Hood
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Hood
Ossining
Jump
Moon Mullins
Frank Willard
Moon
Aunty Blossom
Gasoline Alley
Min Gump
Willard
Emmy Schmaltz
Mullins
Wire
Emmy
Frank
Lord Plushbottom
General Fund
Water Fund - Se Postwar
Lewis
Union Social Security Fund
King Features Syndicate
George Dixon
United Nations
Zipkowit
Statler
Lana Turner
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