Coffee crop rumors debunked by government experts
Government experts reject claims of a Brazil crop failure. The US Embassy in Rio de Janeiro forecast a 1950 harvest higher than 1949 by 0.5 to 1 million bags. A Commerce Dept report notes Nicaragua saw unexpected price spikes as much of its crop was sold earlier at lower prices.
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Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Nicaragua
Commerce Dept
Steel Local Wins Pay Increase In New Contract
The Union and the Company reached an agreement with the help of Commissioner Bently. The contract provides a 5 cent per hour raise and a noncontributory pension and insurance plan after an upcoming study. A two year contract begins January 1, 1950, voted and accepted at the local’s regular meeting. The Union was led by Bill Black with a committee including Lora Nace Ethel Slusher Dave Robard Walter Hopkins and Tom Wrigley. the Company by Mark Wartchki and Jim Manley.
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Bently
US Concilliation Service
Bill Black
Lora Nace
Ethel Slusher
Dave Robard
Walter Hopkins
Tom Wrigley
Mark Wartchki
Reform Era Speech Warns Against Monopoly and Big Business
A speech reflects on Sherman Act enforcement against meat packers and distillers, anti trust actions toward A and P, and a 1940s debate over public ownership. It urges citizen accountability, independent enterprise, and resistance to Communism, noting the statements were not part of the A P case except for Mr Patman.
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A&p
T. K. Quinn
General Electric
Supreme Court
Congress
Public Utility Holding Company Act
A& P
Pearl Harbor
Carl Bycir
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