GM wage-boost panel seen as cautious guide in turmoil
The article reviews the Presidents’ fact-finding panel on General Motors wage settlements, noting the panel’s guidance may align with industry norms yet lacks new facts for public understanding. It contrasts GM with Quaker Oats, questions panel reliance on existing figures, and stresses the panel’s integrity as a pivotal factor in the automotive wage dispute.
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Rao
General Motors
Quaker Oats
Army Blame Rails At Demobilization Delays
The writer argues that G I demonstrations overseas against slow demobilization are a challenge to orderly government. The Army bears responsibility for the protests due to an unsettled, poorly executed demobilization plan. The uncertainty fueled the G I sentiment and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator Johnson
Colorado
G.I
G.i.’S
Army
G.i’s
If You Would Be Left Alone Just Try Knocking Everything
A satirical column argues for feigned privacy and blunt criticism to deter interruptions. It urges adopting a superior, nagging attitude toward all topics, then pivoting to self-promoting anecdotes. The piece mocks broadcasting era habits and ends with a jab at public gullibility and trust in money handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Quillen
Lovers’ peril and a soldier’s swim for love
Herbert John Lamoureaux, a 22 year old former American soldier, leaped from a ship near England to swim five miles to reach his wife and two month old daughter. British authorities deported him for lacking a visa. The ship's captain later issued a 24 hour pass allowing him to visit his family, and the romance of the tale endures.
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Omehow
Herbert John Lamoureaux
England
Herbert
Leander
Hellespont
Out of the Past Avarice Wise in Old Age
A fragment from a meditation on avarice quotes Cicero noting the folly of increasing provisions for the journey’s end. The reflection contrasts wealth hoarded with prudent readiness as time narrows and travel approaches final days.
All Quiet in China mocks war talks from abroad
In a satirical piece, the author jokes about smuggling a diplomat into China, mockingly praising the Chinese for delaying promotions, arming themselves, and marching with discipline while ridiculing Allied leadership and plans. The tone lampoons wartime bravado and imperial attitudes.
Lack of a Clear Policy Blamed for GI Revolt
President Truman and Congress fail to provide a military policy for the transition from war to peace fueling unrest among troops overseas. Critics urge a unified strategy, faster volunteer recruitment, and potentially expanding Marine recruitment to 500,000 to staff occupying duties in Europe and the Pacific. The Johnson and Thomas committees are pressed to craft a concrete plan.
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G.I
Washington
Truman
Congress
War Department
Colorado
Edwin Johnson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Sen
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Public Servant in Best Sense by Raymond Moley
Raymond Moley argues that Robert Moses remains the key figure under Mayor O Dwyer, preserving good government amid party shifts. Moses stays as park commissioner and policy adviser, welcomed by past and present administrations and trusted to deliver sustained public works. The piece questions reformers who seek power through machine politics and praises Moses for serving the public without pursuing a personal faction.
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Raymond Moley
New York City
LaGuardia
William O'Dwyer
Robert Moses
Moses
Moley
Mr. Moses
al Smith
Gov
Roosevelt
O'Dwyer
Truman Pressures Bowles to Back Steel Price Hike
President Truman plans a steel price increase as Chester Bowles meets with him for an hour to persuade key players. Bowles warns of inflationary spillovers if prices rise, while John Snyder pressures steel leaders to leverage wage gains. Schwellenbach intervenes to halt Snyder's planned unilateral wageless announcement and orders talks with steel firms on wages.
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Truman
Bowles
Ashington
White House
John Snyder
St. Louis
Chester Bowles
Snyder
Franklin Roosevelt
Phil Murray
Steel Workers Union
Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach
Murray
Big Steel
Not Cutting Our Noses To Spite The Brass Hats
Marquis Childs argues that American postwar military policy clashes with Soviet practices. He contrasts conscription and discipline in the USSR with American peacetime demobilization. He cautions against scapegoating generals and calls for a balanced approach to maintaining credible force without smearing the brass hats.
Weather and health advice from Dr Brady column
In a chatty health column Dr Brady jokes that rheumatics merely claim weather sensitivity, then offers practical tips: ignore dampness if you can stay comfortable, don’t worry about wet clothes or shoes, avoid plans to move for health if unaffordable, and soak up daylight UV at home. He notes readers’ questions on alcohol and tobacco pledges and dentifrice ideas using chloramine, advising soap as the best mouth cleaner and cautioning about chloramine’s effects on teeth while suggesting dental counsel.
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Patsy
Willum
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