Texas of Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Leads Cattle and Sheep
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, earns the nickname Texas of Brazil for its large cattle and pork production and vast pampas. The region also supports year round grazing, with sizable sheep numbers and significant tobacco gift sales featuring Camels and Prince Albert. Local dealers market Camels in ten pack cartons with four flat fifties, and Prince Albert is offered in a humidor wrap for Christmas.
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Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Texas
Pampas
Labor Crisis Ties War Effort To Union Shop Debates
In a bold Defense program critique, the article traces a labor dispute crisis sparked by the National Defense Mediation board’s Bethlehem shipyard decision forcing union shop demands. It links this to captive coal mine tensions led by John Lewis and the White House negotiations, warning it endangered defense goals and foreign policy.
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Washington
Senator O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Representative Coffey
United States Conciliation Service
Defense Advisory Commission
William 5. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
Mr. Knudsen
Mr. Hillman
Knudsen
Hillman
Mediation Board
National Defense Mediation Board
United Mine Workers Union
Bethlehem Shipbuilding
San Francisco
A. F. of L
AFL of L
Cyrus Ching
John Lewis
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Workers
Lewis
C.10
Kennedy
United Mine Workers
White House
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Olua
CCC reforms boost literacy to fourth grade level nationwide
In 80 years the Civilian Conservation corps has brought 100000 illiterates to the Fourth Grade level of reading and writing. The CCC offers the only compulsory educational course. Farm operator net income in the first nine months rose one fourth from a year ago per the commerce department.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Department of Commerce
Swift Going Clerk Adds Speed to Accounting
The operator boasts the adding machine keeps about seven jumps ahead of the boss’s income, signaling faster clerical work and improved efficiency in bookkeeping tasks.
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Bosa
Blessing in Disguise Yet a New Defense Tax Stirs Debate
The defense tax bill introduces a new levy aimed at raising revenue and discouraging spending. Proponents say it will curb red ink while critics warn it could burdensome households and slow economic activity.
Christmas Cigarettes Top Gifting Choice For Smokers
Christmas givers increasingly select cigarettes and tobacco gifts for smokers. Camels and Prince Albert headline the gift list with festive packaging including cartons of ten 20s and four flat fifties, and pound tins in a glass humidor.
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America
Prince Albert
Adv
Young Hearts Keep Joy in Small Things On the Run
Quote urging to run if needed but keep hearts young and eyes open so nothing worth pursuing escapes. Reflects a philosophy of appreciating small joys and staying alert to opportunities as life passes.
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Victor Cherbuliez
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