The Christmas Eve That Changed a Family Forever
Mandy longs to help Santa with shining ornaments, but a torn path of mischief, a puppy gone missing, and a shaken family culminate in a haunting revelation as a hidden pine branch marks the tree with ornaments and a sleeping puppy. John, Martha, and Mommy confront loss, fear, and a fragile Christmas spirit.
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Mandy
Santa
Gerald
Gerry
Mommy
Mother’s
John
Martha
Economic Dilemmas Highlight Far East Policy
The article surveys options for U S strategy in Korea and China, weighing occupation limits in Korea against China and Chiang Kai-shek forces, possible Northern Pacific strikes, and a complete withdrawal. It notes dangers, including a potential Soviet encirclement via a Communist Japan, and questions Mao’s allegiance to Moscow in a protracted conflict.
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Korea
China
Russia
Chiang
Formosa
Mr. Chamberlin
Far East
Real culprits in inflation say Harvard professor
Dr. Malcolm P. McNair, professor of retailing at Harvard, told food chain retailers that big government, not big business, is the enemy of vigorous competition. He noted inflation shifts consumer resentment to distribution costs and that retailers often cut profits to curb price hikes.
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Malcolm P. McNair
Harvard School of Business Administration
Profit in a Good Year at General Motors
The 1949 financial picture of a major car and appliance maker shows total income of 5.725 billion dollars. Over half funded suppliers, about a quarter paid employees, around 10 percent went to taxes, two percent to depreciation, six percent to stockholders, and five percent was retained. Dividends rose from 1948, yet owners still received roughly a quarter of workers’ pay and about half of government receipts. General Motors
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General Motors
Toward Statism by George Ericson
An editorial argues for limiting government competition with private power. It favors a legislative split: government handles water resources for flood control irrigation and navigation, while power generation and transmission stay private. The piece warns of attempts to expand state control and calls for action to curb statism.
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George Ericson
Christian Science Monitor
Mr. Ericson
Opposition to socialized power frames a national test
The piece argues that governors, civic groups, and major labor unions oppose socializing the electric industry and envision a Washington monopoly. It warns such socialization could curb local independence and herald broader government control, framing the power fight as a test of liberty and representative government.
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Columbia Valley Administration
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
AF of L
Utility Workers of America, Cio
Hoover Commission
Engineers Joint Council
America
National Engineering Societies
Washington
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Goss
Vera Tarpley
Santa Claus
John Martin
Daddy
Red China
Mao
Kremlin
Denton
Journal
Denton Journal
Denton, Maryland
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