No mood of recession as labor shows August upturn
Government data to be released show a September upturn with fewer jobless, higher production, and plants reopened. Steel mills produced 600,000 tons more in August, aiding auto output and easing strikes fears as the economy lifts from recession. A House Senate plan proposes 100 million for study to aid stricken cities amid remaining joblessness.
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Troubled Times Reflections On War And Peace
The passage critiques political ambition and social customs, noting a mother in Mexico City with 37 children and recalling shotgun weddings. It contrasts American openness in displaying art with the idea that artists deserve more display. It cites Trygve Lie and questions the persistence of war dangers and peace funding costs.
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Trygve Lie
Known US oil reserves peak as production hits all time high
The Aug 27 note marks the 90th anniversary of oil discovery with surveys showing US known reserves at 23.2 billion barrels, up nearly two billion since 1948, while domestic production remains at a record. Texas and Gulf questions loom over offshore leases, Gulf pools, and tax implications as Canada and Near East fields rise in significance.
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Austin
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Miracle of Faith Marks Quiet Village Miracle
In a Gaspe Peninsula fishing village, 9 year old Julia faced a rare blood illness. She claimed Saint Anne sent a sign to live, and after the moonlit church event she began recovery. The priest revealed the sign arose from imagination and moonlight paired with music. The miracle is the power of faith.
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Questions and Answers From the Austin American Information
A reader quiz style column covers general knowledge questions. It explains Barbary as northern Africa including Morocco Algeria Tunisia and Tripoli, notes a civil service retirement addressed to beneficiaries, and describes the Colosseum’s name from Nero’s statue. It cites Shoshone Falls as Niagara of the West and provides data on B36 fuel and other facts.
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United States
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Idaho
Niagara
Dream Booklet offers dream lore and meanings
From birth to death dreams intrigue us with ever changing patterns. The booklet relates dream lore of the past and gives meanings of many symbols according to ancient practice. Chapters on dreams and a dream dictionary are included. Send 15 cents to Austin American Information Bureau, me Street NE, Washington.
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Tito Presents Big Hope For US Against Soviet
Washington notes three Balkan fronts in the Cold War as Tito stands firm against Moscow. US aims to blunt Soviet influence by trade curbs and arms support while weighing risks of entanglement. Yugoslavia’s leader amasses gold and finances revolts, raising tensions across Poland Hungary Bulgaria Romania and Greece.
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Malta
Greece
Monk Magee and the Goosers in Chicago's brutal unions
A wartime era profile recalls Monk Magee a fearsome brawler who ran protection for a manufacturer while clashing with Duffy the Goat. The piece describes labor violence, goon squads, and the rise of a union through fists and fear, noting Magee’s cold efficiency and opportunistic brutality.
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Goat
Chicago
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