We the People on Labor and the Sit-Downs
Jay Franklin analyzes the steel industry wage gains under Walsh Healey rules and collective bargaining with CIO leader John Lewis. He argues industry compromises reduce unrest, frame Lewis as a potent spokesman without elevating him to Mussolini, and suggest political reform only after private accords fail to meet economic security aims.
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Jay Franklin
Washington
D. c
New Order
American Steel Industry
Hoodameiion
Carnegie Illinois
United States Steel
Joh L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Lewis
Messrs. Stoan
Knudsen
Wnt
Connecticut
Taole Toby
Gov. Cross
St Gnoton
New Jersey
Quy. Hoffmuir
Santa Monica
Cal
Jom L. Lewis
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Neitcome
Samuel Gompers
Mussolini
President's radio address urges unity and courage in democracy
The speech frames a fight for economic democracy and national unity. It highlights drought relief, agricultural surpluses, and price support, urging the Democratic party to stay united. The address laments labor, farming, and industrial strains and argues for steadfast resolve to advance progressive solutions.
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Roogavalt
Washington
Brent
Jausavelt
Temperance and steel: a new world of industry cooperation
The piece argues for world temperance and youth protection while highlighting a shift toward cooperation in the steel industry. It notes United States Steel Cooperation engaging with John Lewis's Industrial Organization, claiming 150,000 members in a 50,000 worker sector and signaling a mass union trend toward centralized bargaining. It observes rising wages and a higher minimum wage, contrasting with historical strikes like Homestead.
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Industria
Beech
Ierior
Thi
Jeaders
United States
Nogoliaking
Jonn Ly Lewis
Committee For Idustrial Organizaltion
Steel and Motors
Crath Nioas
Curie
NuBone Corset seeks help. temperance debate features
Twenty years ago in the Journal Files March 5, 1917 the NuBone Corset Company advertises for more workers at the Carry factory while rumors of moving the local plant arise. The temperance debate racks through 1917 headlines showing pro and anti prohibition factions.
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NuBone
Oulay
Tocal
Remains of Rolland alinghem laid to rest in Pine Grove
In Lock Haven area notes, Rolland alinghem, a well known local youth, died at home on Liberty street and was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery with funeral attendants Messrs. Wale and Brooks. Also, Bonnell Bed Spring factory owners took possession, A Prank sold his grocery to B J Dokinson and Son, and Carl Tinch headed to Youngstown for business while Byron Memtyre regains mobility and presences friends.
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Rolland Alinghem
Liberty Street
Pine Grove
Wale’ and Brooks
New
Bonnell
A. Prank
North Center Street
B. J. Dokinson and Son
Hollywood film stars reveal dining habits in LA haunts
Hollywood celebrities spill eating preferences from Beverly Hills to Santa Anita. Joan Crawford visits a Mexican Los Angeles spot for chili and beans. Herbert Taylor favors a beer sandwich on Hollywood Boulevard. Other stars like Gloria Swanson, Bette Davis, and the Marx Brothers are named among diners and snacks.
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Hollywood
Calif
Beverley’ Hills
Harry, al and
Jimmy
Rit Brothers
Pred Macweray
Michael Whalen
Wallace Beery
Gravie Alen
George Burrs
Stewart Says A Glimpse At Courts And Press Relations
WashingtonCOLUMNIST Charles P Stewart notes the Supreme Court’s unpopularity with the press and the public face of Justices. He recalls closer access to justices in former years and laments modern distance, comparing Olympus to the District of Columbia jail. He cites anecdotes about officials and touches on media access and public institutions.
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Charles P
Stewart Central Press
Washington
Mar
United States Supreme Court
Suitherland
Buller
Roberts
Cardozo
van Devanter
McReynolds
Brandés
Books in Review: The Sisters and Here's to Crime
A book review roundup praising Myron Brinig’s The Sisters as a strong, emotionally insightful novel set in Montana and expanding to San Francisco and New York. It also highlights Courtney Ryley Cooper’s Here's to Crime as an eye opening expose of modern American crime, with proposals for state justice reform. Included are brief notes on favorites like Sports Shots, Apes and Monkeys, Into This Universe, The Two Doctors, and We Can Defend America.
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Myron Brnnig
Farrar & Rinehart
Brnnig
Singerman
Brinig
Montana
San Francisco
New York
Lie Brown
Courtney Ryley
Cooper
United States
America
Parote
Departments of Justice
Heres To Cooper
Morrow
Paull Wolff
McBride
B. G. Boulenger
Viking
Alan Frank Guttmacher
Putnam
Elizabeth Cambridge
Doubleday
Johnson Hagoo
Paris Styles Embrace Winter Formal Gowns
In midwinter fashion, gowns feature full silhouettes with fitted waists and long skirts that restrict movement. Black satin and embroideries dominate, with bright blues, purples, greens, and reds adding contrast. Sheer tulles, sequins, and geometric necklines create sleek, sophisticated evening looks.
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Paris
March
Faby
Lille
Justices Retirements Hint in Quiet US Treasury Column
A newspaper column discusses judges nearing 70 and retirement on full salary, notes a U.S. Supreme Court exception, and references recent One-Minute Test Qs. It mentions Henry Morgenthau, Oliver Goldsmith, and a biographical sketch of a famed American figure, with book notes on Matt Tempest and a Holmes Alexander critique.
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Ul. S Supreme Court
Henry Morgenthau
Oliver Goldsmith
Blunt-Gocken
Burr
Harpera
Holmes Alexander
Matt Tempest
Lippincott
Hector Bolitho
Canning Tuskidl
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Mre
Democratic Party
Ted
Wisiton
Jeal
Alvise
Jon
Carl Tinch
Youngstown
Byron Memtyre
SEE
Pennsylvania
Scenic and Historia Commission
Lock Haven
Great Island
Logan
Fort Reet
Wyoming
Frank Swanson
Assim
Janwstown
Hollywood Film A
Stewart
Wilich
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Liu
Chin
Muzhne
Ning
Peguier
Otto
W Fink
Brisbane
Australia
Budapest
Néady
St. Andrews
Scotland
Books IN Review
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
U. S. Secretary of the Treasury
Vildage
Maverial
Wisden
Lian Shorty
Alger
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