Handling a Child’s Swear Words With Calm Guidance
A guide from Nina Ridenour and Isabel Johnson offers calm, humorous, and practical ways to respond when a young child uses naughty words. Suggestions include not scolding, mirroring words softly, avoiding lecturing on prejudice, playing with the term to lessen its impact, and introducing playful substitutes or new words.
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Nina Ridenour
Isabel Johnson
Stinker
Ridenour
Czechoslovakia
Dr. Ridenour
Food prices rise above usual seasonal increase in mid August
The 3.6 percent rise in food prices from mid August to mid September exceeds the typical seasonal gain for that period. Separately, NYC faces a housing shortage requiring at least 861000 new dwelling units to eliminate substandard housing.
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New York City
Model of Inflation Prices Rise Since 1939
A photocard sketches how the cost of a model’s outfit has climbed from 61.90 to 112.90 dollars since 1939, illustrating the impact of escalating clothing and accessory prices on a model’s expenses.
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Federated Pictures
Local 51 Organizing Drive Initiated in Cincinnati Area
Local 51 United Office and Professional Workers of America forms an Organization Committee on December 10 to recruit clerical workers in union offices within UWUOPWA jurisdiction. The drive targets hiring practices and union membership verification, with organizers calling for wage standards and membership checks. Virginia Hamlin is listed for membership information.
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United Office and Professional Workers of America
Cincinnati
Uwuopwa
UCPWA
Virginia Hamlin
Cherry 6648
Rent increases rise in major cities under new law
Rents in 29 large cities rose 5 percent from June to October. This reflects the first four months after the weaker rent control law took effect, versus a 1 percent rise from June 1942 to June 1947.
Local 32 reelection solidifies leadership and gains
Martin Elmer was reelected president of Local 32 United Office and Professional Workers at a Dec 18 meeting. Officers from Metropolitan and John Hancock were reelected or unopposed, including vice president Herman Kabakoff and recording secretary Charles Schroeder. A grievance settlement with John Hancock split a vacant debit among three agents, marking a union milestone.
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Elmer Martin
United Office and Professional Workers
Martin
Metropolitan
Clifton
Herman Kabakoff
John Hancock
Charles Schroeder
Hancock
Politan
Price Hill
Traut
Cincinnati Newspaper Guild
Elmer Koch
Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council
Local 32
UOPWA
Cleveland
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Jo Lynne
Committee On Mental Hygiene
22Nd St
New York
N. Y
Elm ST
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Union Stationery
Western Printing Co
Sycamore Street
Main
Maretx
Marione
Speess
Georgia
United Bank
Pollack
Vine ST
Enquirer
Keith's Theater
Rubel’s
Heidelberg
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