Costly coal strike dominates U S news outlook
Western Newspaper Union analyzes the 1946 coal strike led by John L Lewis. It notes fuel shortages triggering power restrictions and rail cuts, congressional pressure for labor measures, and government plans to conserve grain through price and loan actions while forecasting farm income and meat supplies.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Eastland
Miss
United Mine Worker
American Federation of Labor
UMW
John L
Mississippi
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago
Withustrial Enterprises
Ill
U. S
Great Britain
Barkley
Lucas
Johnson
Dem
Colo
House
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Squirrels and Grass Causes in White House Garden
Washington columnist recalls a summer mood at the White House with a wary squirrel, notes quack grass and crabgrass debate, and recounts reader letters on mulching and gardening. He links a broader take on OPA lobbying tactics and public responses.
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Potomac
White House
Sturgeon Lake
Minn
Akron
Ohio
Robert L
Pop
Davis
Thorsby, Ala
Polish peasants gain land from large estates in Soviet Poland
Citizens oppose occupation while peasants move to own land as large estates valued at 2000 acres or more are broken up and redistributed after measures by the Soviet authorities, with the Pennsylvania State College noted in commentary.
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Texarkana
Texas
Texarcanans
Texas Rangers
FBI
Poland
Pennsylvania State College
Corn Borer Costs Farmers Millions in 1944 Losses
The article states that 1944 crop losses due to the corn borer flocked to about 22.7 million dollars, reflecting the impact of the pest on American agriculture and farm economy.
Baseball fight over Pasquel brothers roils major leagues
New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers seek permanent court injunctions against the Pasquel brothers for luring U S stars to play in Mexico. Temporary orders have been granted while the fight continues. Branch Rickey calls the Pasquel league a temporary nuisance though it could damage a pennant contender this year.
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New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pasquel Brothers
Yankees
Dodgers
U. S
Pasquel
Pasquels
Branch Rickey
Railroads seek 25 percent freight rate hike in ICC hearings
Railroad spokesmen urged a 25 percent rise in freight rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to cover higher wages and costs. Shippers urged a full tariff structure review. Wages up $1.3 billion since 1941 and carrier purchases up $500 million. Economist Parmelee warned a $345 million annual deficit at current rates. The National Industrial Traffic League, representing 300,000 shippers, cautioned against tariffs harming industries and urged denial of immediate increases with a fair fact based hearing.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Julius H. Parmelee
Chicago
National Industrial Traffic League
ICC
Barbs and Tour Notes From Local Scene
Charles Guisikoff took 60 shirts on the Philadelphia Orchestra tour lasting 42 days with a likely Pittsburgh stop. Inflation accounts show 1940 bills at 2.75 for CM flooring and 12.80 recently. A Josef Stalin tulip exists, possibly red, amid coal industry malaise and aged nurses. Spring weather brings occasional flu.
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Charles Guisikoff
Philadelphia Orchestra
Pittsburgh
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