Power to Paralyze: Oakland Strike Grips City
In Oakland a 1,000,000 strong community faced a general strike that shut down industry, transport, trucking and newspapers. The action followed clashes over non union trucks and a labor dispute at two downtown stores. A federation leader reportedly ordered a city wide pull everything. The piece warns of growing public harm and fragile civic patience.
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Oakland
Calif
American Federation of Labor Unions
California Federation of Labor
Washington
Truman Accepts Resignations of 3 Top Economic Officials
President Truman has accepted the resignations of Porter, Wyatt, and Small, officials who held influence over the economy. Wyatt’s departure stands out as the decisive move after the housing chief’s recommendations were rejected. The administration signals a shift to relax controls to revive the nation’s lagging economy.
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Truman
Porter
Wyatt
Small
OPA
Steamboat Rivalry Sparks River Town Excitement
Along the Ohio and Mississippi towns buzz with talk of a new race between the Eagle and the Greene. The planned clash recalls the famous 1870 Robert E Lee and Natchez contest, promising vivid river spectacle and a revival of the era’s romance while noting political and global tensions nearby.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Natchez
Gordon Greene
Greene
Eagle
Mark Twain
Robert J E. Lee
Maryland Politician Turned Judge Goldsborough’s Rise
The article profiles Justice Goldsborough from Maryland, detailing his Capitol Hill career as a loyal party ally, his role in Roosevelt’s purge attempts targeting senator figures, and his unlikely ascent to the judiciary amid Maryland political battles. It notes his reputation shift from “small fry” to a feared jurist, and cites his notable heavy penalties in national cases.
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Thomas Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
Capitol Hill
Landis
Standard Oil
Maryland
Goldsborough
Denton
Henry L. Mencken
Dixie
Washington
Goldsborough Diggings
Caroline County
Caroline
Justice Goldsborough
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House
Senate
Supreme Court
F. DB. R
Walter George
Georgia
Guy Gillette
Iowa
John J. O'Connor
New York
Millard E. Tydings
Tydings
Roosevelt
Havre d de Grace
D. R
James A. Farley
Jim
Farley
White House
Senator Tydings
New York Herald-Tribune
Sam Bell
Congressman Goldsborough
F.D
Sam
Mr. Goldsborough
Eastern Shore
F.D R
Education and taxation quotes from 20th century leaders
A collection of brief quotes on education, taxation, and diplomacy. Robert M. Hutchins questions education’s impact while noting limited infant education. Doughton predicts tax bill uncertainty. Wang Shi-chich outlines most-favored nation treatment for China. The Army and Navy Union argues fair treatment of Russian rulers versus people.
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Wang Shi-chich
Russia
Army
Navy Union
Barbey Sees No War Now, Peace Depends on UN Led World Authority
Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey, veteran landings commander, says no immediate war risk due to each nation’s advantage in offense over defense. He urges a world authority under the United Nations to safeguard security and push disarmament, warning peace requires hard bargaining and strong industrial and military balance.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Daniel E. Barbey
Pacific
Barbey
Fourth Fleet
North Carolina
China
Navy
United Nations
America
December red letter days topic on KWOS program
A KWOS radio program will discuss December red letter days on Wednesday December 11 at 7 30 p m. The feature covers seven December commemorations bearing on the welfare of the United States and other nations. The program is announced as a special talk.
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United States
KWOS
Veterans of Foreign Wars event to feature H P Lauf
Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the gathering will feature H P Lauf of Jefferson City as the VFW representative addressing the attendees.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
H. P. Lauf
Jefferson City
Royal romance links Elizabeth and Philip in wartime era
Foreign analyst notes no engagement announced yet England's Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece seen together publicly amid renewed favorable coverage. Philip, third cousin and British navy member, may seek naturalization to wed heir to the throne. Royal consort duties include constant public work, with limited private life. Elizabeth has trained since childhood for queenship.
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Dewitt Mickenzie
England
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Greece
Philip
Earth
Buckingham Palace
Lord Mountbatten
Prince Albert
Victoria
London
Ueen
Hat
Queen- Hoad
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University of Chicago
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Boyle
Lauf
Central Trust
Tefferson City
Missouri
Thong
Mr. Queen
Texas Citrus Fruits
U.S.A
Royal Typewriters
Allen Wales
Friden Calculators
Cramer Posture Chairs
Dictaphones
Joe G. Downs Co
Madison
Orear
E. High St
W. McCarty
AT Cares US
Thester of
Shin Lite
Teas Ansthar Lily
Warner
Mages
Irving
Henry Blanke
Frecete
Boston
Grayson
Allyson
MR. Gregory
Lowe Jean Rogera
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