Throttling of Small Business Threatens Democracy
A Washington essay warns that heavy government meddling in business risks undermining capitalism and democracy. It argues big business hurts small firms, lifting prices and hurting consumers, while socialized models may erode citizenship standards. Kiplinger survey notes rising costs and tighter finances in small towns.
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Committee On Economic Development
Busiday
Kiplinger Magazine
Wiplinger
Iowa
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
New York State
Kiplinger
Texas
Commerce Department
Congress
Leeast
Brannan Pick Approved by Farm Groups for Ag Secretary
Farm organizations wholeheartedly back President Truman’s choice of Charles Brannan to head the agriculture department. They argue the 44 year old ex assistant secretary supports a long range program, modernizes parity law, and aligns with farmer interests as Congress debates price supports.
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Truman
Charles F. Bramnan
Clinton Anderson
Brannon
Brannan
Congress
Brannen
Wes
Pruma
No Quarter Fades as Arab War Burns in Holy Land
Arab states refuse U N truce as fighting continues across the Holy Land. Haganah gains Acre while Egyptian planes intensify raids on Tel Aviv and Arab troops claim major advances in Jerusalem. GM settles auto strike with an adjustable cost of living raise tied to the consumer price index.
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U. N
Palestine
United Nations
World Councils
Israel
Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
U. S
United States
Chaim Ymann
Truman
U.S
Mc Truman
Weizmann
Aoan
Holy Land
Haganah
Acre
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
General Motors Corporation
Bureau of Labor Statistics
General Motors
United Auto Workers
OPA
Navy
Valley Forge
San Diego
Calif
New York
North River
Fever Benefits Lost Peonte Are Discovering Social Security
Inadvertent loss of old age and survivors insurance benefits remains a major problem but the number of people depriving themselves by delaying filing is decreasing. The Federal Security Agency's Social Security Administration reports improved awareness that benefits are payable only if claimed.
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Federal Security Agency
Social Security Administration
O. c. Pogge
Bureau of Old-Age and
Survivor's Insurance
Baltimore
FIRST AID for the AILING HOUSE and Home Maintenance
A reader asks about repainting peeling exterior with aluminum paint and a topcoat, and the answer urges checking for leaks and water intrusion around windows and doors as the likely cause of peeling. It suggests addressing moisture before repaint.
New Synthetic Ingredient Cuts Bread Staling by a Third
Scientists report a synthetic edible fatty substance added to bread dough reduces stale rate by about one third. The change could cut waste for households and bakeries, saving money and aiding grain conservation for famine nations in Europe. Regular bakers would bake less often, customers buy less frequently, and restaurants and bakeries reduce waste and shifts.
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Staff of Life
Europe
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Truean
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Tiger Farm
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Sioux City
Mayfair
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Bill Wachter
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