High costs in home building blamed on union rules
Congressman Ralph A. Gwinn of New York heads a House Labor Committee subcommittee inquiry into rising housing costs. The staff identifies feather bedding and union rules that enforce outdated practices and block labor saving methods, from plasterers and cement to electricians and carpenters, increasing costs for homeless veterans and prospective buyers.
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Ralph AW. Gwinn
New York
House Labor Committees
Speeu
Aid Amon
San Britneiseco
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Alaska Statehood Debate and Russia’s Northward Push
The article surveys Alaska’s 80th anniversary as a U S territory and its push for statehood. It notes strategic value and wealth, cites Seward’s purchase price of 7.2 million in 1867, Alaska’s 1940s wildlife value, and the territorial government led by Governor Ernest Gruening. It also mentions Russian colonization across the Bering Strait and Alaska’s governance under federal appointment.
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Alaska
Billy Mitchell
Rene
Europe
Asia
North Americ
Laska
Russia
Klondike
United States
Ernest H. Gruening
Interior Department
Territories
H E
Bering Sea
Alaska's Path to Statehood Urged as Vital Frontier
A speaker argues Alaska merits rapid admission to the Union, stressing its strategic value as an outpost of American life and, by extension, reinforcing the push for swift incorporation into the United States. The territory’s significance is highlighted to bolster the case for statehood.
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Union
Alaska
Marshall Plan Boost Moves to Aid Europe
Secretary Marshall and three committees explore U S resources for shipping 20 billion dollars in goods to Europe over four years. COS report emphasizes expanding capacity while conserving resources and improving domestic supply chains amid debate in Congress.
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Marshall
Europe
Flatvard
Truman
Krug
U. S
Council of Economic Advisors
United States
Commerce Harriman
COS
Krag
Congress
Clothing the Poor in Occupied Europe With Surplus Army Goods
A columnist argues for using surplus U S Army clothing and shoes in Europe to clothe German workers and refugees, not bring items back to the United States. The plan prioritizes workers in key industries, with dyeing and export-credit deductions, and ties relief to ongoing aid.
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Europe
U.S
United States
Germany
Economics Administration
Hat Sells Empty: New York Store Buries $500 Panama Display
A New York shop kept a $500 Panama hat on display for weeks with no sale as critics note the cost of living has doubled since 1939. Despite high prices, people persist in living long, while a congressman laments a generation lean on others for bread.
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New York
Warren as California’s Cautious Liberal Presidential Hopeful
Sacramento profile of Governor Earl Warren portrays a practical liberal with humanitarian instincts and a record of restraint. He fights for health and unemployment benefits, bucks powerful tides like Pacific Gas & Electric, and steers fiscal policy toward a one-year appropriation plan, tax cuts, and expansive state projects while keeping foreign affairs to the side.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
al Smith
Hill
Supreme Court
Warren
Oglvin Coolidge
Truman
Alameda County
Golden State
California
University of California
Alameda
Hoover
D. A
Coolidge
Norwalk Victory Highlights Socialist Campaign Edge
The Norwalk election boosts May Freese and the Socialist appeal while signaling a Democratic weakness centered on Paul Connery and a cynical, machine-driven leadership. The piece argues Connecticut Democrats depend on Long Tom-style bosses, risking Republican gains if such leadership endures.
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Norwalk
Irving Freese
Democratic Party
Connecticut
Freese
Paul R. Connery
Napoleon
Fairfield
Paul Connery
Connery
Paul Cannery
Uncle Toby
Hartford
Long Tom
Quoted Warnings From Hoover and Wallace on Crime and War
The text presents quotes attributed to J Edgar Hoover and Henry A Wallace. Hoover warns that without national moral stability crime will rise, while Wallace contends the US cannot win a third world war despite wealth and atomic bombs and lacking strong allies.
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United States
Henry A, Wallace
De Gaulle Triumph Seen Despite French Communist Spending
Washington observers say the French Communist Party spent about 7 million in municipal elections yet Gen. Charles de Gaulle appears to have staged a dramatic comeback. He is viewed as a decisive leader capable of taking France forward, potentially through new Assembly elections or popular demand.
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Washington
French Communist Party
Charles de Ganlle
de Gaulle
Gen. de Gaulle
Roosevelt
Cranablanca
Joan of Arc
George Clemenceau
Teix Wncome
France
National Assembly
Gen. de Gowle
Deo Gaulle
Menna
Gen. de Gaule
General Confederation of Laborah
Furthe
Navy Doctor Describes New Cold Treatment
Navy physician Captain John M. Brewster reports in the U S Naval Medical Bulletin that benadryl shows promise in treating the common cold virus origin. In 10 of 100 cases cold was completely aborted and in 95 percent of cases the course was shortened with marked relief. He urges further study and publication.
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Washington
Navy
John M. Brewstar
U. S. Naval Medical Bulletin
Mantad Tol
Brewster
United States Russia continue talks on Japan peace
Washington reports ongoing negotiations between the United States and Russia on a preliminary peace treaty involving Japan. Undersecretary Lovett said Maxwell M. Hamilton, expert on Far Eastern affairs, will advise on prospective talks as George Atcheson Jr., who had been to lead the effort, died in a plane crash. Talks proceed via notes between the American embassy and the Kremlin.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Russia
Japan
Lovett
Maxwell M. Hamilton
Finland
Hamilton
Dutox
Inte Ambna
George Atcheson
Governor McConaughy Writes Connecticut War Benefits Column
Governor McConaughy authored a Connecticut service to World War II veterans column in The Army Times dated October 1. The nationally circulated piece argues Connecticut pays off on war promises and is part of a statewide push with 47 other governors producing veteran benefits reports.
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Hamntpornd
McConsurhy
Connecticut
Army Thyes
McConaughy
UN at a Glance United Nations Meeting Developments
UN at a Glance: Vishinsky issues anti US propaganda claim arguing to cast doubt on the United States. Russia and Czechoslovakia boycott the Marshall proposal for a year round 57 member assembly. Palestine issue referred to two subcommittees for separate study on Jewish partition and Arab state.
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LAKME
United Nations
Andros Y Vishinsky
Byrnes
Commerce Harriman
Defense Forrental
Ruaeln
Czechoslovakia
Marahalia
United Nationa
Palestine
Aubcommite Toon
Holy Land
Weather forecast across New England states
The forecast calls for sunny dry and warm conditions in Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island on Thursday. Partial cloudiness and considerably cooler air moving in Thursday night with brisk northwest to northerly winds. Friday brings similar sunny dry warmth to Vermont with cooler conditions and partial clouds. Brisk northerly winds expected Friday. From Block Island to Newport winds shift to north then southwest with increasing speeds over the north portion Thursday. Fair weather and good visibility overall.
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Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetta
Rhode Island
Vermont
Foatport
Block Island
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FBI
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