Labor leaders push strike as government seizes railroads
The piece argues that despite government seizure plans, A F Whitney and labor leaders plan a strike next Saturday. It critiques reliance on legal authority, notes membership voting gaps, and warns of broader economic damage while signaling tough talk at foreign ministers talks over Italy and reparations.
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EL YE
A. F. Whitney
Whitney
John L. Lewis
Whitneys
Lewises
Deadlock at Paris talks eases as Molotov cites Italy pact
Molotov says lack of progress at the foreign ministers conference in Paris is due to the Italian peace accord, though the treaty had been viewed weeks earlier as the main barrier to any real agreement. The remark suggests cautious optimism despite prior obstacles.
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Patch
Ey Iank
Byrnes
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Mediterranean
U. S
Britain
United Nations
Paris
Molotov
John L. Lewis
Entertaining Woody Herman Band Contest Proposed Locally
A letter to the editor urges residents to enter a contest to win the Woody Herman band for one night to perform locally and raise funds for a charity. The writer imagines national recognition, while others joke about past failed contests and the awkwardness of hosting a big band.
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Woody Herman
Leon Blum Wins Quick French Loan Deal Afloat
Raymond Moley argues France secures a rapid loan package from the Export-Import Bank and other aids totaling hundreds of millions. He contrasts Blum with Keynes, praising French diplomacy and the immediate impact on France while noting American political considerations.
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New York
Lord Keynes
Leon Blum
Senate
Blum
France
Strikes Of 1946 48 Cost GM Workers Real Wages
Marquis Childs notes rising industrial tension as strikes show limited gains for workers. Sumner Slichter argues unions failed to improve wages and that GM workers would be better off if they had continued without raises, with full parity not seen until 1953.
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Tashington
United States
Slichter
U. S. Steel Corporation
General Electric
Truman warned by press yet ignores forewarning and warnings
Column writer David Lawrence argues President Truman has repeatedly ignored press warnings on foreign policy labor issues and economic policy. He cites warnings from 1945 about Argentina policy, the army and war merger, and the War Labor Board which Truman later abolished. He warns of potential prolonged strikes and calls for true collective bargaining versus political intervention.
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Ashington
Truman
Argentina
U. S
Buenos Aires
United States
Latin America
National War Labor Board
War Labor Board
Opinion on headache remedies by Dr Brady
Dr Brady outlines personal health views on calcium and vitamin D for headaches, warns against acetanilide and related coal tar derivatives, endorses aspirin with rest, and urges readers to scrutinize labels for hidden derivatives. He questions the value of medical advertising and notes his skepticism about medical endorsements.
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Brady
Termites Threaten Homes and Foundations in Subtle Invasion
The article warns homeowners about termites, describing them as a hidden menace worse than fire. It explains how these insects silently gnaw timber under houses, making early detection difficult. It notes their history, how they travel from dead timber, and urges resistant construction like cement walls and full-house tunnels to prevent infestation.
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Central America
Reetey
Out of the Past Wit And Fame Via Tribulation
The author notes that fame mirrors heaven through trials and tribulations, suggesting that great achievement comes only after hardship and perseverance. The reflection ties ambition to enduring adversity and enduring effort.
John L Lewis Ego Shapes Labor Power and Ties to Society
Drew Pearson profiles John L Lewis as a larger-than-life figure whose ego fuels his power at United Mine Workers and strains national labor aims. He contrasts Lewis with Phil Murray and notes Lew is close with Alice Roosevelt Longworth, boosting his self image. The piece also recounts wartime Nazi gold talks with Switzerland and lingering U.S. pressure to recover assets, amid Treasury debates on leniency toward Swiss holdings.
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Ashington
John L. Lewis
Secienel
John L
Carlton
Lewis
United Mine Workers
University Club
White House
Wall Street
U.S.A
Phil Murray
CIO
Murray
John
Kathryn
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Teddy Roosevelt
Washington
Walter Stucki
Switzerland
Paul Chargueraud
Stucki
Randolph Paul
U.S
Bugs Baer Predicts Heavy Water Nuclear Reprisals
The piece envisions home grown scientists pursuing the Norwegian theory of heavy water. It suggests Niagara Falls could supply heavy water for future reprisals and weaponized elixirs. A cryptic image links a drop of heavy water to rocket destruction and a nickel plated shooting star.
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Niagara Falls
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