AFL and CIO Near Unity Amid Labor Talks
The AFL and CIO edge toward merger as Green and Lewis guide negotiations with former AFL unions on the CIO committee. In Romania the Red Cross funds relief for 500000 starved Moldavians, while the U.S. discusses grain aid distribution to Romania amid famine. In China Chiang Kai-shek and H H Kung face economic turmoil with wage controls and an import push.
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Truman pushes repeal and phaseout of wartime laws
President Truman outlined a plan to repeal 24 temporary laws, extend 12, let 10 run out, and cut 12 appropriations as Congress weighs rolling back wartime powers. Officials at the Chicago World Trade conference warned exports hinge on foreign exchange and tariffs, urging more foreign markets and reciprocal trade efforts.
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Potatoes Offered to Exporters To Boost Dehydration Sale
The Agriculture Department seeks to avert a 20 million bushel potato surplus by offering surplus crops to exporters at five cents per hundredweight instead of the earlier export price of 35 cents. Foreign buyers prefer grain due to perishability, cost, and food value. The reduced price aims to lower dehydrated potato costs for export, excluding U. S. insular possessions.
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New Sleeping Sickness Suspected Infant Toll in Indiana
Doctors study a virus like sleeping sickness harming babies two weeks to three years old in Indiana and Kentucky. Fifteen infant deaths occurred in Evansville area in six weeks, with additional fatalities in New Albany Jeffersonville and Louisville. Older patients show milder forms while children die in clusters within families. Post mortems show similar brain and organ effects.
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Jackson Attacks Black in Wage Hour Ruling Debate
In a concurring opinion Justice Jackson criticizes Justice Black for narrow interpretations of the wage hour law. He denounces prior decisions including Mount Clemens Pottery and Jewell Ridge Coal as ignoring industry customs and contracts in shaping portal pay rights.
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Sword and dagger gifts from Prince Saud cause murmurs
In a tongue in cheek note, the piece recalls Prince Saud presenting Harry Truman with a bejeweled sword and dagger and questions the symbolism and politics of the gift. It satirically ponders the implications for the President and references other contemporary public narratives.
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War Dept civilian ideas save nearly 170 million since 1943
War Department officials announced that ideas submitted by civilian employees have produced first year savings approaching 170 million dollars in departmental operations since June 1943. The program continues as workers submit further proposals and evaluations are conducted.
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Congress Faces Budget Clash Over Cut Proposals
Congress divided on trimming the budget as House GOP leaders push for about 6 billion in cuts while Senate Republicans favor 4 to 5 billion. A compromise around 5 billion is expected with a 20 percent income tax cut and debt reduction. House critics accuse Senate of bowing to military pressure. Taft warns against cuts beyond 10 percent in defense.
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Jobs How and Where to Get Them
A brief notice offering guidance on job opportunities and where to apply. The readable text suggests a classified style item directing readers to resources or avenues for employment.
Lemon and water wake you up fire up bowels
A daily morning drink of one Sunkist lemon in water is promoted as a natural laxative and health tonic. It claims to stimulate bowel action, boost vitamin C intake, fight fatigue, resist colds, aid digestion, and refresh the mouth. Use California Sunkist Lemons.
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