Eisenhower shown as gallant leader amid congress praise
Washington June 21 General Eisenhower displays a straightfor ward, gallant personality in his congress address and warmth from lawmakers. The piece notes his clear speech, modest bearing, and the likelihood of him moving from Allied command to a higher position under General Marshall.
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Hower
Congress
Allied Forces
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Allied Control Commission
Marshall
General Eisenhower
Stimson
General Marshall
General Pershing
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Japan
Far East
Berlin
United States
Opinions Without Facts On Youth Draft Hearing
Paul Mallon argues the house committee on universal military training offered only abstract rhetoric. Military leaders refused to provide costs or concrete plans, pushing a youth draft while omitting practical alternatives and provoking broad opposition from peace groups and educators.
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Paul Mallon
House
Earth
Marshall
Eisenhower
Admiral King
Army
Navy
King
National Guard
West Point
Annapolis
Labor
CIO
AFL
Farmers Union
National Grange
Education
United States Chamber of Commerce
New York
Congress
Woodrum Committee
Providential Gardens Urges Nation to Grow Vegetables
President Truman calls for everyone to plant home gardens amid high prices and uncertain weather. Even a dozen tomato plants can help, offering thrift and patriotism while easing demand for commercial produce.
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Truman
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Unions Demand Privileges Challenge Veterans Jobs
In 1941 1942 and 1943 political unions pressed for compulsory union membership and dues as a wartime draft extension. Veterans faced barred employment or forced initiation fees while the Roosevelt administration and unions used the draft to fund campaigns and politics. The piece argues unions hold supreme privilege discrimination against veterans seeking reemployment despite government non discrimination aims.
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Westbrook
New York
Paul McNutt
Roosevelt
Jimmy Byrnes
George Spelvin
Congress
Robert Wagner
Treasuries
Treasury
Electricians
McNutt and Byrnes
King Features Syndicate
In My Victorious Garden by Arthur Bugs Baer
This reminiscent humor piece reflects on summer, worms, and Victory Gardens. Baer jokes that worms are essential to soil and farming, recalling 1943 writings on Victory Gardens and noting quirks of farm life, canning, and dented milk cans.
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Arthur
Bugs
Baér
Victory Gardens
Columbus
King Features
Iraq
Mme. Jawdat
Shoreham
Pauletta Guffey
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
Pauletta
March
General March
Caverdish Cannon
State Department
Cannon
Lisbon
London
Czechoslovakia
Greece
The Food Problem After World War II Ends
A commentary argues for rigorous national food statistics to guide policy and curb reliance on wartime authorities. It questions meat supplies for civilians, military use, and allied aid, noting unavailability of clear figures and urging transparent data for informed public judgment.
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Europe
Germany
OPA
Chicago
New York
War Shipping Administration
WFA
Hitler
Patton
Massachusetts
Japan
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Washington Lovers and Taxis: A Day in Dull Tales
Washington notes recount Grover Hill’s resignation joke about the fifth freedom and a US Indian journalist breakfast quip. Senator Aiken reports a partial taxi cure by pretending to write down a number, prompting drivers to stop and back up for boarding.
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George Vixon
Washington
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Frank Smith
Novelty of Haggard Household and Silent Whisper
A Christian Science Monitor note recalls Rider Haggard and his eight sons creating a lively, loud home. A visitor asks how the mother manages the roar and she replies she whispers, which draws everyone’s attention.
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Rider Haggard
Christian Science Monitor
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