Studies Needed Before Labor Legislation Action
The article argues for a comprehensive study before enacting labor reform, noting split views over Taft Hartley and anti closed shop laws. It cites Massachusetts as a model where management labor and public representatives studied the issue, producing a report that guided legislation. It urges public involvement to ensure a workable solution.
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Unification Flaw in Armed Forces Publishing Rules
Marquis Childs highlights a flaw in military publication regulations. Army policy requires defense department approval for all officer writings, while navy and air forces do not for retired officers. The piece calls for harmonized rules and possibly congressional action to govern public disclosures by government personnel.
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Armed Forces Unification
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Congress
Uncertain Future for Secretary Marshall Returns to Fore
The passage notes confusion over whether Secretary of State Marshall will resign on January 20 and suggests a definite answer from President Truman is needed to clear international diplomacy. It credits Marshall with steady policy amid difficulties and highlights how his status impacts foreign policy credibility.
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Marshall
United States
Truman
Maine Senator Faces Old Guard Pressure After Election
Maine's senator elect Margaret Chase Smith rebuffs cabinet and appointment deals from GOP bosses. The piece notes steel industry leaders pressuring for voluntary controls while senators like Owen Brewster and Kenneth Wherry shift from anti to pro regulation, with Wherry warning of possible reimposed controls if production falters.
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Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
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Owen Brewster
G.O.P
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Dewey
Horace Hildreth
Wallace White
Jane Pearson
Hildreth
Mrs. Smith
Wherry
Matter Of Opinion on This Question
The column asks if readers have begun their Christmas shopping and weighs typical early-season shopping habits against bustling holiday urgency. It invites personal reflection and anecdotal responses from the audience.
Early Christmas Shopping Attitudes Split by Means and Mood
A survey of shoppers reveals varied plans for Christmas with some like Monty Childs planning modest gifts such as an electric train while others, including Coburns and Persson, emphasize early budgeting and avoidance of last minute rushes. The responses show a mix of eagerness and hesitation across urban households.
Buying Time and Action in Greece and China
Marquis Childs argues that brief interventions in Greece and China prove buying time fails without active policy. He cites Col. Woodhouse on Greece, warns Athens government remains a fiction, and urges larger aid to revitalize Greece while defining a positive U.S. foreign policy beyond anti communism.
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Athens
Woodhouse
United States
Greece
Shoes and feet care for babies and young children urge caution
A reader questions guidance on infant footwear and foot development. Dr Brady endorses minimal footwear for babies, soft pliable shoes when walking begins, and avoiding braces unless prescribed. Practical tips include checking warmth, keeping feet free, and ensuring shoes fit by tracing footprints.
Wade's Wit Capsule: ads, postcards and political quips
A brisk column notes a citizen photo ad campaign with a testimonial about Tru man. It mentions a Gibraltar postcard reaching Wilkes-Barre in 1925 and riffs on French premiers, the Red menace, Halcyon afternoons, and Molotov’s election analysis with a wary tone about fellow countrymen.
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Gibraltar
Wilkes-Barre
Weather Forecaster from England Draws Skeptical Interest
A letter from B. Simmons in England offers weather forecasting services but the Enterprise doubts engagement. The piece notes a preference for surprise in weather and a fondness for not knowing forecasts early, even as it trusts official U.S. predictions for reliability.
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Maine
Enterprise
A B. Simmons
England
New England
United States
Tough frolicking to win All-American picks
The piece notes how selecting an All-American in football now involves broad media coverage and scouts. It contrasts with fifty years ago when stars like Red Grange were less scrutinized. It also contrasts football with baseball, where MVPs are judged by stats, and mentions intangible episodes of seasons.
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Soviet Zone
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