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Show S' BONUS BILL: WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS 45 Millions w A-Bo- mb are those ol r expressed these columns, they (FDITORS NOTE: When pinion Western Newspaper Union' new analyst an not necessarily of this newspaper.) in U.S. KNOW-HO- W: Share for World President Back in January, Harry Truman delivered in his message to congress, a multiple-poin- t program. In that program was mentioned "point four one of the proposals he made and one which raised some eyebrows and set off no end of speculation on "when and how." "POINT FOUR was a proposal to share United States "know-hoin varied fields with other friendly nations of the world. In that proposal, the President asked congress to go along with a plan to let such nations in on how the U.S. medoes things economically, chanically, industrially. After speculation died down there was nothing more said about "point four until recently. Then, President Truman told congress exactly what he wanted. First, he asked for 45 million dollars to help the backward countries of the world through U.S. aid. CALLING that a first step, he listed some othar factors also as These included: "preliminaries. Technical assistance to be provided through the United Nations or directly by the United States. Private investment to turn undeveloped areas into producing for the world economy. Authority delegated by the congress to the President to give him power to administer the program and authority to delegate it to the secretary of state and to other government officers as he deems appropriate. "WE are here embarking on a venture that extends far into the future," he told congress. He added that grinding poverty and the lack of opportunity for many millions of people in . . . certain regions . . . constitute the greatest challenge of the world today. w USB: A-BO- Limits Asked How would idealism fare against expediency in the matter of atomic bomb use in a war crisis? That was a question with which congress was being asked to deal. Senator Flanders (R,, Vt.) asked congress to declare the atomic bomb as a weapon of defense only for the free nations not to be used unless an aggressor hurls it first. TO RISK a masterpiece of understatement, that could be a most dangerous policy as even a child could see. Give an agressor first shot at us with the bomb before we retaliate? Some critics of such a plan might reasonably demand: How silly can you get? An enemy equipped with enough bombs, and permitted first drop, could put this nation, or any nation, in such a fix that thered be no use and no opportunity to retaliate with the bomb. From here it looks as though Senator Flanders may have nothing but his trouble for his work. FLANDERS explained his plan as one which he believed might speed the United Nations efforts to write an agreement on world-wid- e control of atomic energy. Asked whether his plan might not arouse criticism that this country is denying itself Its foremost weapon, the senator replied, "I dont think we should sell our immortal souls to the devil. But in the American concept, stemming from 1776, to sell ones freedom to an enemy through nonuse of the bomb might be tantamount to the situation which the senator finds distasteful ECONOMY; Warning Sounded President Trumans administration was coming in for some criticism as a result of the current bipartisan economy drive in congress. Senator Aitken (R., Vt.) warned that if the drive succeeds, it will put a powerful political weapon in President Trumans hands and in an election year, at that. Aitken argued that it would be tantamount to handing the President a two billion dollar campaign fund for the congressional elections next year. FIFTY-SI21 Demosenators crats and 35 Republicans have signed a petition to take up a resolution which would force Truman to balance the budget by cutting federal operating appropriations from five to 10 per cent in the fiscal year. DANGER sit-do- Sarah Churchill, left, daughof Englands Winston Churchill, had the best possible coaching for her stage role in "The Philadelphia Story. Her tutor, at right, was Tallulah Bankhead, famed stage and screen actress. ter TRADE PACT: Jump Gun In matters affecting its own welfare, Great Britain never has taken Britons any but the realistic view, hence r the signing of a trade a pact to pact with Argentina which the United States has vigorously objected. THE PACT, for excalling changes totaling 500 million dollars the first year, and looking to at least an equal volume the other years, commits the two nations to virtual barter. The U.S. objected to the pact on the grounds that it violates the spirit of free competitive international trade. Argentine President Juan Peron rapped outside criticism in a speech at ceremonies marking the end of negotiations which lasted more than five months. "It is not possible, he said, "to hide' the evil intentions and evil designs behind this criticism. This type of economic warfare is a sign of incapacity. OPEN criticism of British action came from Senator Wherry (R., accused Britain of Neb.) who "selfishly promoting her own economic interests at the expense of the U.S. and European countries. He contended that the pact "defeats the very purpose of recovery and free exchange of goods in the world." Paul G. Hoffman, U. S. economic cooperation administrator, also was concerned. He said he was strongly opposed to this type of "bilateral agreement and that he would use every influence to discourage such two-wa- y paet3. five-yea- AIRLIFT: An Anniversary The winged boxcar flew into Berlin's Templehof airdrome. It landed five tons of steel wool and textiles on the concrete airstrip at exactly 12 F.D.R. Treads Across the Political Stage . . . NEW By H. I. NEW ROOSEVELT THREAT... It looks as if there is to be another Franklin D. Roosevelt in the American political picture, like it for Junior or not. The big build-uis on and he 8tarts off with this advantage or handicap, all depending on your viewpoint: He looks like popper, talks like popper and p screens like popper. He is what might be called "a spittin image. Even if it makes yon wince, there is no escaping the fact that all these things shape np into an appeal to millions of American voters. Franklin Junior is a mere kid, a long hop twin-engin- C-8- 365-da- British-America- DEALERS RUSH THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD (Isaiah G XL, Ji) WEARY one, lay hold on God and claim This glorious promise, prove its depth and length. And let it warm your being like.a flame: Who waits on God, he shall renew his Strength. Your weariness shall pass forevermore; You shall forget your sorrow and your tears, You shall be young again God will restore The years to you, the seeming wasted years. You shall mount up as eagles, you shall fly On Strong swift pinions through the dazzling noon. Or cleave the night on wings to reach the sky, One with the racing wind, the Stars, the moon. Andyou shall run and not be weary, Heart, The golden hills shall fall beneath your feet, The journeys ending will be as the Start, So fresh you will be, and the way so sweet But more than lifting wings, or Strength to run, Will be the joy, after the old restraint: To walk unburdened, free beneath the sun. The long bright miles before you, and not faints. t3Juue TO SHINE 'EM PHILLIPS from a statesman and a green hand on the squad, but the name, the model and the manner represent advertising assets. Any company selling soap, shaving cream or cigarettes that had lost its trademark and suddenly an exact duplicate discovered would cheer no more loudly than the New Deal addicts are cheering at the moment. They think Junior appeal. has the same "Run this right," declared a smart Democratic politician the other day, and in five or six years there will be plenty of voters who will think daddy has returned from the "Wanna bet? is the angrave. The imitation swer of others. never sells like the originaL No e it. matter how they Junior will always be just a copy. But neither side is positive. And thats what is causing so many arguments. box-offi- oclock. THE LANDING was accomplished in magnificent solitude. However, it was an event of a sort that seldom goes unnoticed. For that landing rounded out one solid year of "Operation Airlift the hottest weapon in the cold war. Despite that, it was probably one of the most unattended birthdays e in history. The American nicknamed "the flying boxcar, trundled to a loading station like any other plane. THE FLIGHT, made by Lt Michael B. Seeley, Bakersfield, y Cal., was the 235,314th of the airlift. His load brought the total to a million, 943,655.9 tons of food, coal, machinery and other supplies that kept Berlin going during the Russian blockade. The combined task force was dumping an average of 8,200 tons daily into the city with such ease nobody paid much attention to it any more. stage-manag- $ Elmer Twitchell went out as an something like this would happen. Theres no justice. Just when i Republican gets to feeling conft dent somebody slips him a Mickej Finn. Raviola, Antonio F., lifelong The Democrats have Republican: all the luck. Why do not Republican Presidents have sons who look (Would that be like their fathers? good? Ed note.) Steukle, Arabella H., housewife and leader in the Womens New Dealer Club: "If Truman doesnt improve, the next candidate on onr ticket wont have to look like a Roosevelt. He can look like anybody but Truman. Ye Rroadway Bugle "Miss Liberty is the most talked-o- f coming musical and we think some of the sets should be done by James M. Flagg . . . and that the cast should include Red Skelton, George White and Gloria Blue . . . How about an alternate title Twin Bedloes? . . , Several ticket brokers have been ordered to close , , . They might have been prepared for it by the reviews of their hearings . . . Liz Taylor, we see, will marry Bill Pawley, Jr., instead of Glenn Davis, the former West Point grid star . . . Liz says there was never anything serious between her He just misunderand Glenn stood the signals, eh? Branch Rickey has returned a, ball player and $25,000 to Pittsburgh following a claim that the player he turned over in exchange' had a sore shoulder . . . We dont know about the players shoulder,-butheres no stiffness in the Rick ey arm when he can hand back that much moolah . . . Some of those video vaudeville shows are going to collapse if there is ever a1 bladder, seltzer bottle or wig shortage. Inquiring Reporter the other day and asked the question, "Do you think F. D. Roosevelt, Jr., is ever The relikely to be President? sults follow: house-paintMcSheddy, Jabez, Z and lifelong Republican: "When you ask me that smile! Botts, Peter D. L., skywriter and Democrat: "The kid is as goad as in. I knew the old man woud spring a surprise like this. Hemstitch, Rudolph, advertising agent and G.O.P. leader: "Would you mind repeating that question. And if I heard you right the first time, please pass the aspirin. Crummett, Alonzo, engineer and New Dealer by habit and instinct: Listen, bub, if the kid sounds right over radio hookups, develops that old toss of the head and shows a scorn for other peoples dough, ' This is June, the month of wedhe Is good for five terms. Peezle, Hemingway D., unem- dings, and it seems all right to ployed member of the National warn one and all that two can live Republican club: "I was afraid these days as cheap as four. ... t -- n WAGES: Hike on Way? A bill to increase the present minimum wage in the United States from 40 to 75 cents an hour had cleared its first hurdle and was on its way to further consideration. THE measure was approved unanimously by the senate labor committee. Senator Pepper (D., Fla.), a committee member, said the labor department figured that if the bill became law it would mean pay raises for about 1.25 million workers who in interstate commerce now make less than 75 cents an hour. LANDLORDS: However, the senate committee did not go along with the idea that 'Freeze Is Out the law should be broadened to inLandlords would breathe with clude many workers not covered some relief as they read the latest by it now. announcement by federal housing PEPPER said that the bill had expediter Tighe Woods. been broadened so that it included Woods said "the freeze principle only an additional 100,000 non-farof rent control is now a thing of the workers. These, he said, are enpast. gaged in processing agriculture FOUR new rules easing rent con"areas of proproducts in trols would indicate that was the duction. situation, but a closer look might raise some doubts. First, owners putting more value into their property would be in line to collect increased rents. ,Then, local rent officials would have more leeway in adjusting rent ceilings in harmony with local real estate principles. Third would be the elimination of the "freeze principle, and, fourth, making an as to probable rent hike "opinion limits available to landlords before they actually repair or improve their property. BUT and there were three of these the tenants still have protection. The proposed repairs or Improvements can only be made with the tenants permission, however, with these conditions the tenant may be overruled: 1, If the improvement is needed to maintain the property. 2, Where the improvements are consistent 'with local "practices and customs or property manageEddie Waitkus, star first base-ma- n ment. of the Philadelphia Phil3, If the change is such as would lies, who was shot by increase the rental value in a norold Ruth Stcinhagen, was up mal market where free bargaining and around again. It was believed he would be able to reprevailed. The rules were dispatched to all join the team and play some rent offices, Woods said. more ball this season, Recovering SEARCH: Keep It Legal The United States supreme court hospital died unexpectedly after a ruled that search and seizure must knee operation, over which two suc- always be within the law and that cessive leg plaster casts had been states as well as the federal govused. The medical men became ernment must guarantee citizens suspicious of the plaster. Both casts protection against illegal practices. had been thrown away, but ProfesBUT there was a difference. The sor Murray investigated plaster court held that evidence illegally taken from original tins. He found secured mav be used in state gas gangrene germs In 24 of 30 courts, if state law so permits, but cans. Tetanus was found in two of such evidence still cannot be used the cans. In federal courts. Plaster of Paris Held Infection Source 1 Tennessees Representative Rankin was nothing if not persistent. The Democratic legislator again was planning a measure to obtain a bonus for U.S. war veterans. THE chairman of the house veterans committee disclosed that he was grooming a multi-billio- n dollar to veterbonus bill as a follow-u- p ans pension legislation. He indicated he might seek action at this session. Whether he knew it or not, he was in for some rough sledding, for even as be discussed the proposed measure, some members of his committee voiced the belief there would be no more major veterans benefit bills reported out of committee at this session. COMMENTING on his measure, Rankin said he regarded adjusted or bonus as a compensation possible solution to the whole question of veterans benefits. He has managed to bottle up measures to extend the "52-2GI jobless pay beyond the July 25 expiration date, terming unemployment payments rocking chair money. The bonus bill, Rankin argued, "would deduct from the compensation all this money, and college benefits. 0 OVERLOOKED Blaster of Paris, in use all over the world for decades without sterilization, contains actual dangers of infection, according to Prof. E. G. D. Murray and Dr, G. D. Denton Of McGill university. pie familiar white material used primarily gg a cast for broken bones hag long been overlooked as a source of infection, the men said. A man in a university Montreal AS JUNIOR PULLS ON POPPER'S SHOES . . . Idea Won't Die to Spread U.S. Know-HoThroughout World; Urged as Defense Weapon Truman Asks s'1 and home. As he strode up the walk he jerked him to his feet and hit him. ANDY had sensitive eyes born heard a cry. He burst open the again. He hit him a third time andj hands but Leonie, BY INEZ GERHARD OCTOBER the Lux of the Air will celebrate 15th anniversary on the air; the NEXT its whole studio could be filled with stars who have appeared on the program, with a special section of young actors and actresses who made their dramatic debuts in radio on it. Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Ginger Rogers, Robert Tay- - door and found Tony Swift trying a fourth. Blood covered Tony to kiss his wife. Tony wasnt drunk. face. Tony whimpered for mercy.j He was babbling something about Andy dragged him to the door and Leonie really loving him. threw him out. Tony whirled at the sound Andy Leonie fled into his Andy! made. His lip curled. "Oho! The arms. Oh, my darling, you were, Bos from sissy wonderful! Oh, precious, forgive, Andy strode across the floor. me for what I said. Andy, why; His face was black. I guess, didnt you do that before that he said bitterly; "youre dumb, night at the dance? after all. You need teaching. Andy frowned. Why, shucks,! He struck out. Tony tried to I dont like to fight. Dont) honey, but dodge, Andys fist clipped you see? He was drunk then. There, him on the chin so hard that was no need." went he down. married have Leonie laid her head on his should Damn you! him if it werent He lunged, but der. "I see, darling. Of course for his drinking. Andy wasnt where he expected. The first thing Tony saw when Andys fist flashed out again, and 1 see." he came through the door was Le- again Tony went down. But she didnt. Andy onie and Andy dancing together. A scowl crossed his face. Then he laughed. When they whirled past him he stepped up and whacked LAST WEEK'S Andy on the back. PUZZLE "Make he grinned. ANSWER "Tonys cut, way for a man. Leonie flushed. Andy hesitated, looked at Tony, then gave way smiling. "Sure thing, he said. "Your ACROSS DOWN 15. Feign dance, Tony. 1. Partial Title of 18. Bard As soon as she could, without ap19. Skill darkness ruler pearing too obvious, she asked 2. A seraglio 20. Little girl (Persia) to home. take her Andy 5. Bang, as 3. High 23. A substance There she accused: . a door used as (mus.) 4. An ex9, Robust medicine "Why did yoq let him insult you? 10. Village clamation 24. Fen Oh, the shame of it! 5. A tally 25. Ostrich-lik- e judge Andy was startled and bewil6. Title of (Moh.) bird dered. "Let who insult me, honey." 11. A social daughter 26. Touched Who?" She stared at him. "Tony of a duke 27. The East Answer to Pusilo No. (4 gathering Swift, of course! I was never so 7. Fuss 12. Smells 29. Kind of nut 33. Prearranged humiliated in my life. 8. Looking-gla- ss 14. Poem 30. Can 35. Obnoxious bemean . Oh, 15. A lever you Tony? (Irish) plant 11. A little cause of what he said? Shucks, 16. Sun 32. Closes, as 38. Garden tool a hawks (mus.) god honey, Tony didnt mean any39. Moisture 17. To liken 13. Auction 40. Fish eyes thing. He was drunk. 20. Coin (Peru) The appalling truth flashed 21. of Cry pain across Leonie's brain in that mo22. Metallic ment Andy was a coward! Hed rock been afraid of Tony, which was 23. Terrible a With issuel he evaded the why 24. Improves little whimpering cry she turned 26. A measure and ran sobbing from the room. of distance A week later, on Saturday night, 28. Ostrich-lik- e bird Andy stopped by at Seth Lanceys 29. Like store to see Seth on a matter of 31. Unit of work business. A couple of boys from his 32. Nestle close mine were there, drinking at the 34. Measure bar. Minutes later, talking with (Chin.) Seth, he heard a rumpus out front. 35. Marry Investigating he discovered that 36. Mischievous two boys were engaged in a brawl person with three men from the Bar V 37. Titter cattle ranch. Andy stood by and (Hyphen.) watched a while. Others joined in. 39. Piece of turf to look as the It began though place (Golf) would be wrecked. Andy got out of 41. Christmas there. song 42. Paradise Leonie heard about it the next 43. Spreads day. That settled things for her. grass to dry was bewildered and 44. Direct one's ANDY The next day he found course himself brooding over the situation. he could stand it By PUZZLE NO. 7 no longer. Leaving Noah Tait in of he drove charge operations, and bred a westerner of pioneer stock, was humn. She loved him. It wasnt until after they were married that she discovered he was a physical coward. She found out the night of Serena Boones engagement party. Tony Swift was there. As usual he was drunk. He was a handsome devil, this Tony, tall and bronzed and He had been Leonies reckless. childhood sweet-f- a e a r t. Folks said she .would i ( GREGORY PECK lor, Stanwyck, Wanda Hendrix, Ray Milland, Walter Huston and many others have been starred on the theatre. Margaret OBrien was about the youngest when she made her debut As she had not yet learned to read, she had to memorize her lines. Next years line-u- p of stars will be impressive, as usual. Barbara Thousands of feet of The Big action for Wheel were obtained at the Indianapolis races last Memorial day. Mickey Rooney, after finishing "Quicksand goes right into this auto racing film, with Lina Romay. ot When James Mason bought the old Buster Keaton borne in Beverly Hills he found there was no way to change the light globes beneath the swimming pool except from underneath. So all through making "The Blank Wall at Columbia be looked forward to excavating around the pool, with the idea of finding out whether there really was a hidden room somewhere under it. James Melton will take a combined pleasure and business trip to the Hawaiian Islands while the show is NBC "Harvest of Stars on an eight-wee- k vacation. He plans to take his family along, and to give four concerts. One of the prettiest Items owned by the wardrobe department at lace Warner Bros, is a rose-poibridal veil has a sweep of 10 yards, is valued at $3,000. Youll see Patricia Neal wearing it in "The Fountainhead." t n |