Dollar diplomacy mocked by foreign trade leaders in New York
The speaker ridicules a Waldorf Astoria convention on international trade and its "dollar diplomacy" concept calling it insipid and harmful. He argues Europe will supply goods from its own industries, while America loans money under terms that avoid principal repayment, branding the policy as a false charitable scheme.
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New York
America
A Shabby Decision On Coal Wage Dispute
The piece argues the reopening of the UMW government pact places life and death power over a vital resource in a union. It cites the New York Times warning that government settlements invite future strikes, higher demands, and political over economic decisions.
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United Mine Workers
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New York Times
Opportunity for Retailing Conference Advocated for Veterans
Lew Hahn of the National Retail Dry Goods Association calls the Veteran Retailer Conference “the greatest opportunity retailing ever had.” Originating in Altoona Pennsylvania last July the plan proved a great success teaching veterans and merchants alike. Hahn notes 12,000,000 veterans may seek store careers and emphasizes training to reduce high failure rates in this business.
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Lew Hahn
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Hahn
Roadhogs and Razorbacks on the Highway
Professor John S. Worley of the University of Michigan describes roadhog drivers as careful for safe passing and helpful on hills. Razorbacks are reckless horn blasting drivers who hog the middle of the road and refuse to yield. The piece suggests mutual understanding and cooperative campaigns could reduce accidents and aid transport companies.
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John S. Worley
University of Michigan
Power Wagon Magazine
Worley
Ben Franklin Gown Returns to University of Pennsylvania
In 1759 Benjamin Franklin was awarded LL D by St Andrew's Scotland but never wore the gown. Now the gown and hood arrive to be presented to the University of Pennsylvania by J Henry Smythe on Founders Day January 18. A Sub Treasury ceremony in New York promoted the Savings Bond drive urging thrift and investing in Series E bonds as a Franklin era motto.
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Benjamin Franklin
St. Andrew’s University of Scotland
Franklin
St. Andrew’s
University of Pennsylvania
J. Henry Smythe
Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
New York
Treasury Department
Dr. Franklin
Sons of the American Revolution
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Treasury
Richard
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Real Lesson From Elections Echoes American Freedom Record
A British commentator notes a shift to the right in the United States while much of the world leans left. The piece argues elections show a broad demand for sound constitutional government, rejecting ism while preserving liberty, with wartime regimentation accepted only temporarily. The vote reflects a return to America’s free-for-all ethos.
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United States
Congress
Federal Labor Court Proposal Outlined by Judge Knox
Judge John C. Knox of the Southern District of New York argues for a Federal Labor Court to curb labor strife. The plan envisions a Chief Judge and eleven associates in three cities with principles limiting wages, protecting fair profits, and using injunctions and receiverships to enforce decrees. He cautions the proposal is only a groundwork for study and serious consideration.
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U. S
Southern District of
New York
Knox
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