American industry seeks new deal for 1938
The NA M platform argues repeal of unfair labor laws and heavy taxes to restore living standards. It urges merit-based employment, responsible actions by employers and employees, and federal measures against child labor and sweatshops while promoting free private initiative and broader markets. The convention in New York adopted the platform with 2000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Charles R. Hook
American Holling Mill Company
New York
Stormy Days in Capital Split Over Roosevelt Plans
Roosevelt braces during a tense extraordinary session as Congress reels from partisan divides over wage hour and tax reform. Wallace signals possible veto while labor splits arise amid calls for a 40 cent minimum wage and a 40 hour week. Senate farm bill lags behind house version, risking stalled action.
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Florida
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Wallace
A. F. of L
Federation
Rules
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Labor Committee
When Jesus Came The Birth of Our Saviour in Christmas reflection
The December 19 lesson centers on Luke 2 8 20 and Luke 2 11 noting the birth of Jesus as savior and the shepherds response of faith and praise The article urges personal devotion and gospel proclamation as the true Christmas practice and offers warm seasonal wishes to readers across ages locations and circumstances
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Birth
Jesus
City of
David
Christ the
God
Lord
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Christ
Matt
Mother
Lord Jesus
Lesson of Experience and Deeds That Shape Us
The quote notes that experience teaches many lessons and that deeds travel with us, shaping who we become. It reflects on how past actions define present character and suggests constant responsibility for bearing another's burdens. George Eliot’s musings emphasize learning from life and mutual support within society.
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George Eliot
Bardens
Cartwheel Crochet Cloth Pattern From The Sewing Circle
Two color crocheted square forms medallion look when sewn into cloth or spread. Start with an 8 inch square. repeats follow quickly. Includes charting, materials, color ideas, and a photograph. Send 15 cents for pattern 1570 to The Sewing Circle, Needlecrag, 82 Eighth Ave New York with name and address.
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Patton
Eighth Ave
New York
I Have Heard It Said Yet Couldn’t Believe It
Henry George known for indifference to dress in a San Francisco biography scene. Louis F. Post notes he rode a sleeping car solo, a porter laments business poverty, George awards a large tip. The porter muses about a frog leaping, reflecting on appearances vs. actions.
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William E. Dodd
Germany
Washington
Hugh R. Wilson
Berlin
Dodd
Eek
University of Chicago
Old South
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
Great Britain
Edgerton
Henry W. Edgerton
Cornell University
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Senate
Borah
Burke
van Nuys
John Marshall
Henry George
Jay
Louis F. Post
San Francisco
George
Curiosity and Fatigue in Everyday Wit
An essay fragment notes how curiosity can cost paradise while a statistician highlights fatigue causes in men. It muses on memory as ballast, warns that a sharp tongue masks a bitter mind, and praises admirable people who hide unhappiness behind pride.
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Bingham
William Borah
Idaho
Edward R. Burke
Nebraska
Antitrust Division
Department of Justice
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Schwand W. Pickard
Stawspaper Union
Nanking
APAN
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
W. E. Dodd
Joseph P. Kennedy
Federal Maritime Commission
SEC
United States
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
State Department
London
Brookings Institution
M. Slade Kendrick
Frederick Steiner
Republican
Oregon
U.S. Steel
United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation of Delaware
Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corporation of New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Myron C. Taylor
Green
Buffalo
Lewis
American Labor Movement
House of Labor
United Automobile Workers of America
John L. Carey
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
United States Board of Tax Appeals
Aluminum Company of America
Malin Craig
Spain
Craig
Lindberghs
England
Charles A. Lindbergh
Japan
United States Lines
Metal Industries, Ltd
Schicotesson
Harold L. Lundqvist
Gas Money Bible Institute
Kicaga
Western Newspaper Union
Adam
Eve
Eden
Bett
Dr To la ‘ Siour Pa Sre
Neta Tewnak
American Chain & Cable Company
Ing. Bridgefort, Connecticut
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