National emergency strikes leave Congress at crossroad
Washington editorials weigh Taft Hartley reforms as Gov. Stevenson urges replacement with new labor law. The piece discusses 80 day injunctions and the risk of national paralysis from long strikes, debating compulsory arbitration and government role in settlement. It warns Congress may face a final answer to curb strikes affecting national welfare.
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Washington
Gov. Stevenson
Congress
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Yellow Pages guide to buyers and renters
The yellow pages are presented as a handy fast reference for locating people who buy and sell, rent, or repair. It emphasizes using the directory as a quick shopping guide to find services and listings.
Sizzle Selling Powers Encyclopedia Sales Success
Elmer Wheeler argues that making sales hinges on presenting sizzle over sheer facts. Door to door canvassing and the appeal of education and prestige turn four out of five potential buyers to no and yes. A practical lesson from Encyclopedia Britannica cited as evidence.
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Books of Knowledge
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc
Encyclopedia Britannica
Lizzie
TVA Awards 54 Million in Equipment Contracts for Steam Plants
TVA announced contracts totaling 54.99 million dollars to 20 firms across 12 states for equipment and materials for seven steam plants. Westinghouse and General Electric led awards. projects cover Widows Creek Colbert Shawnee Kingston John Sevier and Gallatin plants with components from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Sharon Schenectady and other sites.
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TVA
Widows Creek
Colbert
Alabama
Shawnee
Kentucky
Johnsonville
Kingston
John Sevier
Gallatin
Tennessee
Georgia
Pennsylvania
California
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
New Jersey
Michigan
Massachusetts
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Sharon
General Electric Company
General Electric
Schenectady
Pittsfield
Australian bushmen eat various raw insect larvae
The National Geographic Society states that Australian bushmen consume several kinds of raw insect larvae. This note highlights traditional dietary practices and entomophagy observed among indigenous communities.
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The
National Geographic Society
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