National figure defends labor unions and war effort
A political statement argues for balanced power between business and labor, defending the Connally-Smith bill against claims it hurts workers. It praises regulation while warning against big labor and hints at future battles with the OPA. Notes changes at WPB easing farm supply purchases up to 25 dollars. Mentions J. L. Kirk and family visiting Mexia over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
United States
John L. Lewis
WPB
Maysfield Notes Include Visitors and School Openings
Mrs. Hal Armstead and daughter Dianne of Oklahoma visit en route to California. Bible School begins with teachers Freeman, Freeman, Thweatt, Atkinson, and Butts. John Warren White and Beryle of Dallas visit grandmother Mrs. W. T. White. WSCS meets at Mrs. Jimmie Thweatt. Union revival set July 9 to 18. Various local visits noted including Fort Worth, McGregor, Shreveport, Freeport. Cpl Von Hickman and Mrs. Hickman visiting. he serves with the 87th Cavalry at McCain Field in Mississippi and works for North American Aircraft in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Armstead
Dianne
Oklahoma
John Thweatt
California
John Warren White
Beryle
Dallas
W. T. White
Lillian Tepera
Austin
Frank Tepera
WSCS
Jimmie Thweatt
John Black
Fort Worth
J. C. Freeman
LeRoy Massengale
McGregor
Hub Massengale
Ann Newton
Shreveport
Giles Newton
Tom Floyd
Freeport
Gilford Thweatt
Cpl
von Hickman
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Poage
The
Law
OPA
Congress
J. L. Kirk
Mexia
L. N. Sikes
Maysfield
Bible School
William Freeman
Bettie
Jane Freeman
Harriett Atkinson
Susie Butts
Massey-Harris 101 Jr
Boedeker
Southwestern Bell Telephone CO
the Herald
Herald
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