Mead and Farley Split Over New York Governorship
The piece details Sen Mead as a possible Democratic nominee for New York governor and the interests of Jim Farley, Sidney Hillman, Ed Flynn, and the GOP. It notes Farley’s doubt about Mead, Flynn’s Bronx influence, and a potential shift if Mead falls short, with Dewey’s presidential prospects tied to Mead’s outcome.
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Ed Flynn
Bronx
Sidney Hillman
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Mead
Jim Farley
al Smith
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Sen. Mead
Jim
Mr. Roosevelt
Europe
South America
United States
Jim Mead
New York
Farley
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City balance climbs to $513 935 in latest audit
City auditor L H Wixson reports the general funds show a total balance of 513 935 79 with major amounts in the water fund and bond redemption. The approaching June 30 fiscal year end raises questions about budget estimates and the need for rolling stock and motor vehicles from the surplus.
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L. H. Wixson
General Fund
Sodens Acadetgy
Dpe
Communists Pushing Hard in Global Politics Analysis
David Lawrence argues the Soviet union uses abstention in the United Nations security council to condemn Franco while signaling future action. The piece notes Soviet tactics to foment leftist movements in Spain and abroad, including France and Britain, aiming for wider influence and possible civil conflict.
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David Lawrence
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Franco
United Nations
Spain
France
Great Britain
United States
London
Washington
Chile
Cuba
Britain
Japan
Europe
Labor Party
Attlee
Boy's quiet room hides father in Pacific dream
A seven year old, missing his father stationed in the Pacific, spends long hours alone. His mother calls, and the boy softly answers that he is “just dad dreaming.” The line captures a child’s longing and imagination.
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Pacific
Bobby
Dad
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Officers' Code of Honor In Wartime America
West Point traditions shape a high code of honor among officers, but wartime politics eroded standards. The piece argues for scrupulous adherence to the cadet code, urges abolition of caste in the army, and warns that bending rules harms both officers and enlisted men.
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Westbrook Pegler
West Point
Congress
Elliott Roosevelt
Washington
California
White House
Military Academy
West Pointer
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End Of The Navy By Arthur Baer
Arthur Baer argues that England delaying battleship construction signals a shift to more fail safe warfare. He notes Royal Navy losses and claims future vessels will float fly and submerge, making admirals busy updating uniforms as inventors shift focus.
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Arthur
Bugs" Baer
England
Atlantic
Caint
America
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Byrnes Holds Hush Meeting Before Paris Conference
Secretary of State Jimmy Byrnes met privately with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ahead of a Paris trip. He argued for rapid peace treaties, cited Italy and the Trieste stalemate, and noted Russian resistance. He defended Polish aid as a potential lever for free elections in Poland amid questions from Senators Vandenberg Bridges.
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Washington
Jimmy Byrnes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Paris
Byrnes
Jimmy
Italy
Trieste
Poland
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
U.S.A
Vandenberg
Bridges
State Department
Anders
Congress
Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Supreme Court
Harry Truman
Harlan F. Stone
Truman
Harold Burton
Washington Scene at Toots Shor’s tea shop
In a New York tea shop Washington figures mixed with celebrities. Postmaster General Hannegan spoke of a rising ambassadorial figure Rick Bay, noting he would be nominated by the president next week. The exchange included remarks on appointments and promotions.
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Carson
Lican
Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Harry
Bob Patterson
Bob
War Department
Roosevelt
Washington
Toots Shor
New York
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Robert
Norwegian Open Championship and Royal Cousin Tale
A satirical dialogue recounts a voyage to Norway with tales of coastal beauties and mistaken cousin claims. Banter shifts to Ambassador Rick Bay of New York and a playful jab at officials in New York City postwar planning.
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New York
Board of Estimate
O'Dwyer
Jim Burke
Queens
John Cashmore
Jim Lyons
Brooklyn
Bronx
Mr. Burke
Mr. Lyons
China
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