Economic Outlook Sees Max Employment Vital to U S
The CIO argues maximum employment and production are essential for America and urges measures to boost consumption while curbing price levels. It notes postwar inflation harmed families, wage shares, and bond holdings, with consumer demand failing to sustain production into 1948.
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Planning a Kids Party With Old Time Fun
The article suggests parents should actively plan games for a children's party rather than rely on passive entertainment. It recommends simple activities like record player music, square dances, piano songs, and classic contests such as a peanut hunt with small bags for each child to collect their finds.
Congress Rejects Taft Hartley Repeal In House Clash
The House DixieGOP coalition shoved the Thomas-Lesinski bill aside for the Wood bill, with 55 to 45 in favor of Wood. 203 Thomas-Lesinski supporters were elected by 15,743,869 votes, while 217 Wood supporters were elected by 14,049,285 votes. Senator Russell of Georgia pressured CAA over a hangar in Winder costing about 21.65 per resident. He urged federal action if not built. The piece notes Dewey’s Britain trip and ends with lawmakers granting themselves a raise.
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Party Games for Kids From Peanut Hunts to Simon Says
A guide to simple children’s games for parties. It covers peanut shell crafts, feather or peanut bottle challenges, Tail on the Donkey variations, Whistle, Ha Ha, and Simon Says. Emphasizes prizes for all and inclusive play with flexible hosting tips.
Action Needed For Veterans Pay Extension Proposed
Washington memo from CIO headquarters warns WWII veterans face hardship if layoffs continue and GI Bill unemployment payments die after July 25, 1949. Meyer Bernstein urges Congress to extend the 52-20 payments beyond the expiration date, with bills already introduced in House and Senate.
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