Turning The Clock Back By David Lawrence
The article argues President Truman proposes unifying Army Navy and air force aviation but keeps warning that land based planes for reconnaissance anti submarine warfare and protection of shipping should remain under naval control The piece contends joint operation would increase duplication and undermine naval effectiveness in future wars citing Bougainville Solomons Okinawa Guadalcanal and Atlantic anti submarine actions and questions congress approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Truman
Navy
Japan
Army Air Force
Air Force
Bougainville
Solomons
Okinawa
Pacific
Guadalcanal
Army
North Atlantic
Field Artillery Corps
Congress
United States Navy
Democratic Doldrums by George E Sokolsky
The piece analyzes postwar political shifts across states and nationally. It notes Democratic hopes fading in New York and contrasts Republican recuperation with foreign policy criticism, labor fallout, and calls for decisive leadership as the nation seeks a clear idea like "normalcy."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sokolsky
New York
James Mead
Lehman
United States Senate
Donovan
Cloak and Dagger
OSS
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Cio-Pac
California
Birmingham
Ala
Butler
Nebraska
Shipstead
Minnesota
Senate
Bricker
Missouri Gang
George Allen
OPA
Republican National Committee
House
Democratic Party
PAC
Republican Party
City Flexible Funds Diminish as Council Demands Deducted
City cash balance falls due to council approved demands from the flexible funds. Current obligations are paid from the general fund with occasional transfers from the water fund. Flexible fund totals today 284,954.64 and may decrease as approved demands are honored. Balance figures show Postwar reserve 102,900.21 and General redemption 192,866.81, with total city balance 580,721.66.
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Baremee, Fane TF
Pross estate at Lake Mahopac linked to union racketeering
Westbrook Pegler visits the Benjamin Pross estate at Lake Mahopac New York and accuses Pross and his union supporters of graft and criminal ties. He notes bankruptcies, court records, a vast property expansion, and hints of labor unrest with potential ouster of Pross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Pegler
New York
Benjamin Press
Lake Mahopac
N. Y
Mr. Pross
Crook
Jailbird
American Federation of Labor
Pross
Lake Mamanasco
Ridgefield
Conn
George Scalise
Union
Ben Pro
Brother Press
Brother Ben
Henry Schneider
Brooklyn
Dress Shop
Shirley Goldman
Harry Schneider
Schneider
Samuel
Mahopac
Brother Benjamin
Benjamin
Temple of Labor
AFL
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Look Who Speaks for Freedom in a Letter to the Editor
A Milwaukee Journal note critiques a mimeographed letter attacking the Case bill. It contrasts bold claims about American rights with Communist Russia lacking free labor, civil rights, or democracy,uggesting hypocrisy in propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
Free Labor Movement
USA
America
Russia
Li'l Abner
Milwaukee Journal
Revelations on Supreme Court Integrity Stir Public Debate
A column questions Justice Jackson's disclosure of alleged court irregularities aimed at influencing a coal strike ruling. It argues Congress must probe court independence and considers constitutional amendments to remove justices. The piece contrasts Civil War era unity with current partisan strife and ends urging focus on national renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jackson
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Jackson
Congress
Supreme Court
CIO
Miners’ Union
Jackson
Justice Black
Justice Murphy
Stone
Tennessee
Washington Scene: Harmony Meeting Ends With a Bruised Ego
Washington scene notes a chaotic harmony meeting of six maritime unions led to a physical oddity when Joseph P. Selly was slugged after entering a hotel room with CIO President Philip Murray as Harry Bridges asserted need for unanimity. The columnist recounts the incident with humor and ends noting a trip to Gettysburg and Lincoln’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bridges
Joseph P. Selly
American Communications Association
Selly
Mr. Selly
CIO
Philip Murray
Mr. Bridges
Pipe of Peace
Concord
Bridges
Erudition and a Quiet Starlet at the Stage Door
Two chorus friends travel between towns with Phyllis courting local men while Ruth remains reserved. After a tense evening Ruth interrupts the chatter by asking about Marie Antoinette, prompting social awkwardness and a jab at conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Ruth
Marie Antoinette
It s A Strange World Confirms Praise Of New Bestseller
The Christian Science Monitor notes the book portrays its heroine as beautiful and economical, an excellent cook, and quiet, while the frontispiece states no living person is referenced, signaling fictional intent.
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Christian Science Monitor
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Lincoln
Joe Louis
Bill Conn
King Features Syndicate
Washington
Ceorge Dixon
Harmony
Gettysburg
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