New Era Makes Advent at Capitol GOP Sweep Frees Truman
A Washington column reflects on Truman's evolving presidency after the 1946 GOP sweep. It recalls his New Deal era program, party pressure, and the shift from opposition hostility to a freer, self-directed leadership as his term moves forward.
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Washington Begins Holiday Pause Amid Routine Power Shuffle
The scene on Capitol Hill shows no dramatic shift as Republicans in both houses consolidate their hold after a long lean period. Vandenberg warns against overemphasis on 1948 while Taftites and anti Taftites clash. Taft leans hard to clinch the nomination, avoiding public broadcasts and heading to Central America.
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John L Lewis Leads UMW Stand Amid Labor Strike Fight
Labor leaders rally behind John L Lewis as 400000 United Mine Workers refuse to cross the picket line over contract status. AFL and CIO back the union while the government seeks an injunction and awaits court rulings on the pact's legality.
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Coal Mining Red Style From Russia Warns of Labor Slavery
A Russian styled warning describes a vast new Siberian coal field employing slave laborers from Lithuania Estonia Latvia Ukraine and Crimea. About 33 mines in a 5000 square mile area are run in barracks with porridge and 600 grams of bread daily.
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Forecast for 1947 rise in building activity
New York reports a 35 percent jump in 1947 dwelling units in 37 eastern states, totaling 630000 units and over 9.5 billion dollars in value. Thomas Holden of F W Dodge cites material decontrol and rent exemption as key factors, while labor shortages threaten skilled trades despite expanded apprentice programs.
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Etiquette Pays A Gal Or Guy Who Goes Places
Etiquette advice about staying unfazed in any situation and improving popularity through manners. Social guidance appears amid ads for tires, farm services, fish, moving lines, alfalfa buyers, calendars, and collectibles from various Midwest businesses and memory of older trade names.
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