Labor in revolt sparks open clash with Truman administration
A sweeping labor withdrawal from the wage stabilization board and defense posts signals a declared war on the Truman administration. CIO AFL leaders fault big business control, target Charles E Wilson, while wage ceilings and cost of living clauses fuel the dispute.
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A.F.L
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Eric Johnston
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Atomic Bomb Could Destroy Russia Says Bush
Dr. Vannevar Bush, president of the Carnegie Institute of Washington, argues American atomic bombs could destroy key Russian centers if war breaks out in Europe. He warns against relying solely on strategic bombing and urges building up ground forces in Europe to deter further conflict.
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Korea
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Europe
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institute of Washington
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Busk
Wanggok
Hoengsong
World War I Veterans to Receive New Dividend Allocation
The veterans of World War I will share a $16,000,000 insurance dividend this year, announced by the Veterans Administration. This comes in addition to a second special N.S.L.1 payment of $685,000,000 starting next month to 8,000,000 policy holders. The VA said dividends will be paid annually when surpluses exist.
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Veteran Administration
N.S.L
The Readers Date Book Takes On Special Weeks And Days
The column champions using public and commercial observances to promote commerce and community welfare. It explains how national and local “weeks” and “days” will be covered as a forum for readers, publishers, advertisers, and manufacturers, with May as an example.
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Anna Jarvis
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America
Humane
Armed Forces
Community Health Confab Promotes Rural Health Action
National conference in Memphis amid 600 attendees urged rural health councils to uncover local needs and build broader programs. Examples from Madison County Kentucky and Clinton County Ohio show surveys, water and diet efforts, schoolhouse improvements, and toothbrush distribution. The movement now has about 1 200 county councils nationwide, with Iowa leading in county coverage.
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Lafayette
Ind
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Kentucky
Clinton County
Ohio
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America
Iowa
Rural Health Council
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