Feinsinger warns on wage board power risking unrest
Nathan P. Feinsinger, chair of the Wage Stabilization Board, told House labor committee that stripping the WSB of power could trigger serious strikes and industrial chaos. He noted disputes across oil, iron ore, aluminum, and defense plants, urging Congress to avoid hasty action and preserve board authority.
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Washington
Nathan P
Feinsinger
Congress
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
House Labor,committee
Charles’'E.’ Wilson
Wilson
WSH
Felrainger
Menia
Volunteers Needed to Help 100 Flooded Farms Near Council Bluffs
Mayor James Mulqueen and Farm Bureau issued an urgent plea for weekend volunteers to aid in restoring flood damaged farms in low lying areas near Council Bluffs. They seek 400 men and women for rehabilitation work on 100 farms this Saturday and Sunday with transportation provided to farms. Volunteers can register at the Farm Bureau office 40 North Main Street or at offices in Honey Creek and Crescent. Officials will direct workers to needed points, and volunteers should bring gloves boots water canteen lunch and a rake shovel or hammer.
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James Mulqueen
Farm Bureau
Council Bluffs
Dick Matthews
County Extension
Farm Bureaus
North Main Street
Honey Creek
Crescent
Matthews
Peterson Blames Truman Over Missouri River Flood Costs
Nebraska Governor Val Peterson on Wednesday accused President Truman and federal agencies of political meddling and slow funding for Missouri River flood control. He argued faster funding could have completed main stem dams in five years and prevented major floods. Peterson cited figures requests and said a congressional committee should verify costs versus recommendations. A Missouri basin survey commission meeting was set for Sioux City Thursday to review the study.
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Pierre
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Missouri
Bureau
Congress
Peterson
Harry “Truman
Truman
Shingler
Congressional
Missouri River
Division l
Omaha
Bloux City
Missouri Basin Survey
Commission
Sioux City
All Flood Books to Carriers and Halt of Counter Sales
The Nonpareil announces a limited distribution of flood books to carriers and dealers. About 5,000 more copies were distributed to carriers on Wednesday, with no in-store orders this week. Copies will be delivered next week or set for pickup at the newspaper office for 50 cents each.
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Missouri
Robert Ry. O'Brien
Ainsworth ' Printing
Meeting to discuss wage stabilization set for May 12
Community notes indicate a wage stabilization board meeting on May 12 to address ongoing strike conditions. Local residents are urged to attend for input and possible impact on workers and employers.
Harriman Victory Pushes Democratic Senator to Lead
The Rapolloawed's Press notes Harriman's Ohio win as a pivotal moment, moving the Tennessee senator into first place among Democratic candidates. The report frames the Ohio result as a key factor in the senator's rising status within the party.
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Harriman
Ohio
Tennessee
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