Time For Fresh Thinking on National Labor Strikes
The piece argues President Truman overestimates his stance on the coal strike and warns that national labor unrest signals a move toward socialism and government control. It critiques CIO AFL leaders and business leaders for inaction, urging a shift in national thinking amid industrial paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Mr. Truman
Coal Management
Mr. Lewis
Truman
CIO
AFL
Tucson
America
UN Spain Inquiry Shaped by Global Powers and Rock Gibraltar
The piece argues the UN commission on Spain aims to curb Communist influence with Australia leading the panel while Britain and the Rock of Gibraltar loom large in strategic defense. It suggests a cautious, time–consuming investigation, proposing an American military observer to assess any atomic threat and prevent Russian-driven misuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon
Russia
Spain
France
Italy
UN Commission
Australia
Gibraltar
Britain
Eisenhower
North Africa
Harry Butcher
Franco
China
Brazil
Poland
Madrid
Europe
King Features Syndicate
Barbers Urged to Discuss a Better America
Union leader in Milwaukee Journal urges barbers to talk politics about a better America during the $1 haircut era, shifting focus from baseball to civic themes and public conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
H. V. Wade
Milwaukee Journal
City Cash Balance Rises With Added Friday Figures
The city reports a growing cash balance with $4,299.01 added on Friday and a total of $517,022.74 across four funds. The general fund reaches $218,874.94 from indirect taxes and fines, the water fund $43,792.60 from water bills, the postwar reserve $100,823.54, and the bond redemption fund $153,531.66.
Popcorn Bread Idea Sparks Explosive Toasting Debate
A Chicago baking firm plans popcorn bread to save wheat for Europe. The idea provokes questions about browning and bursting when toasted and the risk of crusts flying from toaster contraptions. The piece notes the concept remains a popping good idea if it helps wheat shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Elliott Roosevelt and Hughes plane contracts questioned
The piece details Elliott Roosevelt's ties with Howard Hughes and Jesse Jones, the failed RFC financed Hughes Kaiser airship project, and Army air corps orders. It cites Arnold's support, contractor overruns, and subsequent events including Roosevelt’s wartime roles and Pan-American's critique of route allocations benefiting TWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Houston
Tex
Hollywood
Congress
Hughes
Elliott Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Commerce
Joneses
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Henry Kaiser
Culver City
Calif
Kaiser
Jones
RFC
Army Air Forces
H. H. Arnold
Duramold
Arnold
Roosevelt
General Arnold
Army
Europe
War Department
Reconnaisance Branch
O. P. Echols
Army Air Corps
England
Associated Press
John E. Meyers
New York
Elliott
the Waldorf
Faye Emerson
Grand Canyon National Park
Ariz
Meyers
Jack Frye
TWA
Civil Aeronautics
Pan-American Airways
Civil Aeronautics Board
American Airlines
Pan-American
American
Italy
Soviet Union
France
Germany
Ireland
Sam Pryor
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Persistent Petals Dandelions Return To Lawns
A Christian Science Monitor piece notes the return of dandelions to lawns, their persistence despite efforts to remove them. It highlights the plant’s uses for greens, children's interest in roots for pocket money, and the enduring presence of yellow blossoms in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capistrano
Christian Science Monitor
Freedom House protest over Stout burlesque pillory of six Americans
George E. Sokolsky defends free speech and due process while criticizing Rex Stout's party that ridiculed six named Americans led by Senator Theodore Bilbo and John Rankin. He argues people may differ in opinion, but law and civil rights must protect individuals, condemning intimidation and coercive actions as unAmerican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Field
Freedom House
Rex Stout
Theodore Bilbo
Upton Close
Col
Robert R. McCormick
John O’donnell
John Rankin
Gerald L. K. Smith
Mr. Field
Sokolsky
Mr. Sokolsky
Willkie
Communist Party
Willkie Memorial Building
House Party
Wendell Willkie
Field
George E. Sokolsky
New York
America
Bilbo
Mr. Stout
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Trigger Lee at UN briefing becomes Washington scene
Washington Scene humorously portrays a UN Security Council secretary-general Trygve Lie as Trigger Lee. George Dixon notes a badge and gate access myth, with Trohan escorting coverage amid talks of Cadogan and Hodgson, in a gym turned UN forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trohan
Mr. Trohan
Council Room
Lexington Avenue
Belmont Park
Bronx
Hunter College
Brotherhood of Nations
Washington
Walter Trohan
Trigger Lee
United Nations Security Council
Trygve Lie
Trigva Lee
Stock Club
James A. Farley
Abbott and Costello style miscue in Milwaukee Journal
H. V. Wade notes a humorous misquote about the United Nations role in a Milwaukee Journal piece. The line questions the assistant secretary general and replies with a playful hoot. The item reflects wartime or postwar humor in press quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Nations
H. V. Wade
Milwaukee Journal
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Westbrook Pegler
Coolidge
Harding
Mr. Trokan
Detroit News
George Dixon
Mr. Trahan
W. R. Hodgson
Alexander Cadogan
Col. Hodgson
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