Wage control crash marks end of board reforms in 1948
The Tucson Daily Citizen editorial attacks the wage control program and the Truman administration noting the resignation of two industrial members from the six man wage control board. It argues wage stabilization failed to protect inflation and criticizes New Deal policies as leading toward totalitarianism.
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Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
America
Russia
Smear Tactics Hurt Montana Primary Debate Efforts
In a broad critique of the Montana 1946 primary, the piece argues smear campaigns by New York based groups and Hollywood influences hinder qualified candidates from running and debating. It questions anti Semite accusations against Wheeler, notes Park Avenue figures behind the opposition, and cites telegrams signaling funding and campaign plans.
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George E. Sokolsky
Montana
New York
Hollywood
Chicago
Senator Wheeler
China
Hamilton Fish
Congress
Wheeler
Anti-Defamation League
American Jewish Congress
Hitler
United States
Germany
Gumshoe
White House
David Niles
Goebbels
Park Avenue
Albert Lasker
United States Shipping Board
President Harding
Arthur J. Goldsmith
Waldorf Astoria Towers
Edmund Waterman
480 Park Avenue
Leif Erickson
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Weird noises mark political season as campaigns amp up
The piece critiques campaign rhetoric before November 5, noting discounts on statements from public figures. It cites the Democratic and Republican committees blaming opponents and praising or condemning leadership, with sharp partisan framing and historical allusions.
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Democratic National Committee
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Reece
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Renewal of Freedom Against New Deal Control
A historical note argues that New Deal boards burden citizens and urges renewed allegiance to freedom by shedding hazardous political controls and restoring individual liberties.
Talking For Votes By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues Truman and Dewey cynical in pushing Palestine and refugee issues for Jewish votes. He accuses both of misrepresenting policy, warns against federal and wartime promises for a Jewish state, and condemns vote chasing rhetoric used to win electoral support.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Palestine
United States
Truman
Dewey
United Palestine Appeal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ham Fish
Republican Party
O'Dwyer
Oswego
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Economic stalemate as Steelman report clashes with market
The Steelman report touts record profits and higher national income while the stock market falls. It cites profits above 10 billion this year, but ignores price inflation since 1941 and misleads on real earnings. The piece argues inflation and wage claims undercut confidence and foresees pressure to relax OPA controls before the election.
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Washington
Steelman
John Steelman
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
General Motors
U. S. Steel
AFL
William Green
Byrd
Green
Congress
King Features Syndicate
Washington Scene: Soft drink firm fights OPA over nickel jingle
Washington columnist recaps a clash between a well known soft drink firm and the OPA over raising prices to six cents. The piece riffs on sugar costs, policy debates, and humorous asides about figures like James Farley and Wayne Rice while noting Redskins twelve men on the field and a naval veteran’s quip about averages.
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Washington
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Paul Porter
Peter Piper
Burning Tree Golf Club
Porter
Walter Mack
Wayne Rice
George Goddard
James A. Farley
Paris
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Harry Wismer
Jimmy Gibbons
Mr. Wismer
Mr. Gibbons
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