Public Frustration Grows Over Labor Strife and Policy
The piece notes President Truman’s failed wage settlement efforts in steel and mediation breakdowns in automotive and meat strikes. It warns public pressure could push for government control to protect production and curb inflation, while criticizing both sides for hedging public interests amid ongoing labor disputes. It also highlights polio foundation aid and community funding efforts, including Linn county chapter support.
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Truman
Lke
Foundation
Rockford
Ill
Linn County
Delay in IA dormitory opinion for veterans housing rises
The IA attorney general’s opinion on state owned schools building dormitories for married G I students remains undeclared after Rankin staff promised a reconsideration and new guidance in two weeks, nearly two months past. Officials note opinions vary and courts ultimately decide, reducing AG weight.
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Iowa City
G.I
Rankin
March of Dimes Campaign Aims at Prevention and Reclamation
A Real Dime's Worth notes the Infantile Paralysis Foundation's continued drive to combat infantile paralysis, focusing on prevention and reclamation. The article highlights that infantile paralysis remains the leading cause of mortality among childhood diseases and cites recent statistics.
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Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Des Moines Club Operator Faces Six Months For Contempt
Alphonse Bisignano known as Babe Carnera was jailed for six months and fined $500 for contempt after a raid threat on a municipal judge. Attorney Frank Comfort secured a writ of certiorari and a stay of sentence, keeping the appeal alive as the case proceeds.
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Alphonse
Babe Carnera
Bisignano
Des Moines
Frank Comfort
Comfort
State Supreme Court
No broccoli for beef during meat strike says Chicago writer
A Chicago food writer argues that broccoli and other greens cannot replace beef, pork, or lamb in taste or value during a meat strike. The piece warns readers against believing all forage crops and soil binders count as food and notes people may tolerate such foods only for medicinal use.
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Chicago
Dear Louise advice on money and borrowing in wartime tone
The letter extols respect for money earned by toil, warns against chronic borrowing as moral rot, and advises Louise to avoid debt like a plague. It notes money reflects effort, warns free funds tempt extravagance, and contrasts economic prudence with irresponsible spending amid wartime shortages.
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Louise
Quote from Johnson on virtue and vice misread
A compact quip notes that if one cannot distinguish virtue from vice, a host should count spoons when a guest departs. The line critiques moral discernment and social pretensions with dry wit.
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Johnson
By Bugs Baer Hypnotism and Romance in a Soldier’s Tale
A humorous column mocks a soldier's tale of hypnotism and romance. It parodies marriage myths and a Sven gali legend while commenting on the idea of mesmerism in love and wedding misadventure.
Truman’s hasty answers spark international misunderstanding
Marquis Childs notes three hastily spoken Truman remarks on vital issues drew swift global misunderstanding. He cites Tennessee at Reelfoot Lake, No more Big Three meetings, and Pacific bases policy, with Senate advisers split on trusteeship and U N oversight.
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Ashington
Truman
Reelfoot Lake
Tennessee
United States
United Nations
Pacific
U. S
Vinegar Joe doubts truce with Chinese Communists
Gen Stilwell voices skepticism about the Chiang Kai-shek Marshall truce with the Chinese Communists. He recalls limited Allied leverage in China, questions Chiang’s regime, and notes tax grievances and local reactions as reasons Americans may see need for better government.
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Vinegar Joe
Tashington
Stilwell
Pat Hurley
China
Gen. Marshall
Vinegar Joé
San Francisco
Hurley
United States
Gimo
Chiang Kaishek
Chiang
Japan
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
An Annapolis graduate and the warship’s wiring job
A Chicago Daily News piece recalls an Annapolis graduate who wired a destroyer and faced a sea test when a Filipino messboy disrupted a gun firing. The article then shifts to UNO talks in London and US aims to hold strategic Pacific islands under American trusteeship, amid debates with the State Department and allies.
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Congress
London
United Nations
United States
San Francisco
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Tobey and
Capehart
Byrd and
Eastland
Chicago Daily News
Bob Casey
Annapolis
Ashington
State Byrnes
America
UNO
Western Pacific
Washington
War and Navy Departments
State Department
Marianas
Carolines
Senate
Navy
Kurile
U.S.S.R
Stalin
Japan
Sea of Okhotsk
Russia
Northwest Pacific
Pacific
West Pacific
Kuriles
Hongkong
Wage Hikes Likely To Impact Prices Slightly Across Industries
Analyst Raymond Moley argues wage increases from strikes will raise pay by 10 to 18 percent in strong unions and less in weaker sectors, but overall prices rise only a fraction of wage costs. He notes falling interest rates, tax cuts, and productivity gains will blunt price effects, with farm product prices dropping and eggs abundant, while inflation risks recede for about a year.
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Clinton Anderson
Anderson
Optimal daily ration of calcium phosphorus and vitamin D
Dr Brady warns that a daily intake of 54 grains calcium phosphate 36 grains calcium gluconate and 4500 units vitamin D may be ingested once or in two or three portions. The recommended plan aims to correct widespread calcium and vitamin D deficiencies through diet and sun exposure.
Infra red effects on scalp and hair debated
Questions discuss whether infrared rays harm or help the scalp and hair. A reader notes warming by radiant heat but finds no beneficial effect. A druggist refuses terpin hydrate without prescription due to codeine, while readers are warned against narcotic-containing preparations.
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C. M
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Middle East
House of Commons
Tobey
New
Childs
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