Little Opposition To Charter By David Lawrence
The San Francisco charter conference faces near unanimous support in the senate ratification, with opposition limited to a few votes. The new charter relies on moral force and signatory nations, preserves sovereign equality, and keeps veto power with each nation. The United States aims to lead as mediator and economic partner, while strong defense remains essential to deter aggression and maintain world peace.
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San Francisco
Senate
United States
United Nations Organization
American Senate
New International League
Congress
Assembly of the New League
America
Enigmatisms Triumph in Truman Tariff Victory Analysis
Washington commentary argues the tariff cut passed by 15 Republican votes marks a paradoxical victory for President Truman. The piece questions motives behind the 25 percent cut and suggests the real winner is enigmatism rather than Truman, noting bipartisan support and unanswered questions about the bill’s purpose and future effects.
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Congress
Republican National Committee
Veteran writer jokes about doors after jungle service
A three year jungle warfare veteran reassigned to a Washington desk quips that the hardest thing is to avoid hacking through revolving doors. H. V. Wade is quoted in the Milwaukee Journal.
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Washington
D. C
H. V. Wade
Milwaukee Journal
Aren't We All By Westbrook Pegler
A reflective meditation on public attitude and humor amid postwar politics. Pegler laments national cynicism and contrasts it with past lighter moments while noting clashes over labor, immigration, and ideology. He recalls colleagues, public figures, and cultural shifts shaping collective mood.
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Roosevelt
The Hand That Rocks The Garden Satire by Bugs Baer
A humorous reflection on New York roof gardens and their eccentric inhabitants. The piece imagines a world full of rooftop trees rocks and even a honey bee in a penthouse. Baer lampoons urban development and the climb of alpine scale to city skylines while keeping a cheeky tone.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Manhattan
George Jiggs McManus
New York
California
Alps
Yessir
Sky Line
King Features
Truman plan for presidential succession sparks debate
The column examines President Truman's proposed changes to succession including the vice president, the speaker of the house, and the senate president pro tempore as successors. It notes Swope and Farley suggestions for an interim committee and the political risks if party control shifts, with historical references to Roosevelt and Hoover.
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Truman
Congress
United States
Jim Farley
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Harry Truman
Beng
House
Senate
Hoover
Sokolsky
House of Representatives
Joe Martin
Herbert Bayard ‘Swope
Supreme Court
Swope
Herbert Swope
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Truman
Henry Wallace
White House
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Delegates in Congress From Alaska and Hawaii
Washington scene recalls that territorial delegates like Alaska and Hawaii cannot vote in Congress though they may speak, draft bills, and serve on committees. The piece highlights Edward L. Bartlett of Alaska as a lobbyist for the federal government and introduces Joseph R. Farrington of Hawaii as his Republican counterpart in the partisan contrast.
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Ween
Washington
Alaska
Hawaii
Congress
Edward L. Bartlett
Bartlett
Joseph R. Farrington
Farrington
Dixon defers admission of Hawaii as 40th state
Hawaii expansionist speakers urge statehood citing a 47 year territorial status since 1898 and federal controls over executive and judiciary. They claim high revenue contributions and a large population while stressing postwar tourism growth despite federal veto risks.
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Dixon
Union
Congress
Hawaii
Internal Revenue Bureau
Nevada
United States
San Francisco
Passing Lines Echo Wartime Wit and Social Snippets
A collage of quotes captures light banter on politics love theater and everyday life from wartime society. References include General Patton a public victory garden and local humor about gas motormen and cheese.
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Truman
Christian Science
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