Farley Sees Few World Trade Prospects Until Peace
James A. Farley, former Postmaster General and DNC chair, returned from a world tour and warned that no immediate revival of international trade will occur until World War I era peace terms are settled. He noted political unrest, black markets, and inflation globally, yet found a universal desire for peace and urged Russia to join cooperative efforts to reduce world uncertainty.
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James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Russia
Forest Waste Warns of Vanishing Timber
In old timber regions such as Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota woodsmen cleared sites for towns stripping natural growth. Rail lines linked mills while small trees were left to burn in forest fires, wasting timber. The piece ends with Longfellow evoking Evangeline and the primeval forest as prophetic Druids.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Longfellow
Eld
Free Enterprise At Work In Postdecontrol Market
The piece argues that price controls were not instantly erased by decontrol. Prices fluctuated with some rises and some falls while overall inflation cooled. Food prices dropped up to 4 percent in late October per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and supplies improved as legitimate channels replaced black market activity. Competition between chain and independent stores pushed prices down and kept them aligned with current times, illustrating that free enterprise functions best when government restraints are removed.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fourth Branch of Government Urged to Be Abolished
President Truman seeks Republican cooperation with a Democratic Executive and condemns the growing "fourth branch" of government. He criticizes many boards and agencies that regulate industry, asserting they wield unwarranted power and threaten freedoms. Senator Vandenberg works with Secretary Byrnes on foreign affairs. The public vote favors constitutional government over extra constitutional bodies.
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Truman
Congress
Vandenberg
Byrnes
Courts
Executive
Retailing Accepts Its Responsibilities
A National Association of Food Chains report showcases progressive retail industry duties to the public. It urges fair competition, cooperation with farmers, fair wages, veteran support, and community involvement, noting many stores already follow such service ideals.
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National Association of Food Chains
Record Guild strike tests Philadelphia labor stance
Amid national economic strife the Philadelphia Record strike by Guild employees tests labor relations and public sentiment. Publisher J David Stern, long allied with labor, shows resilience as the paper maintains daily publication and even increases advertising despite a Guild boycott. Public reaction signals broad opposition to union pressure and defense of free press and market signals.
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Philadelphia
Record
J. David Stern
Stern
Our Nation
Liberty
Guuld de
Facts About Coal Wages Rise Faster Than Living Costs
National Coal Association reports August 1946 average weekly earnings for bituminous miners at $62.37, highest among U S industries. hourly earnings $1.47, up 65.8 percent since 1941. Despite six day weeks cited, June average work week was 42.9 hours, with one hour of a nine hour day theoretically unused.
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National Coal Association
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Miners' Pay and Hours Spark UMW Leadership Critique
The article notes miners are paid for nine hours while working eight, with a 35 hour work week and overtime at one and a half. It argues United Mine Workers leaders seek dominance over the industry rather than wage improvements.
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United Mine Workers
Whose Tail Is Burning in Fire Warning Tale
The article cites turkey anecdotes to spotlight fire dangers across the United States. It cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters data: about one in a hundred homes damaged or destroyed by fire yearly, 110 stores burned daily, 29 990 factories struck yearly, 78 theatre hotel and restaurant fires daily, and total annual losses potentially exceeding 600 million dollars and 10 000 to 11 000 deaths. It argues basic precautions could cut fires by about 90 percent.
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Saturday Evening Post
Tur.eys
National Board of Fire Underwaters
Amerca
Big Cuppers Gather From Far and Wide for Reunion
A lively gathering of Big and Little Cuppers comes by car and train from Nebraska to Vermont, filling Dee and Jane's house and nearby barns. They share a final Saturday night supper, sing old songs, drink beer and cider, and celebrate a great American tradition of harmony across differences.
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Nebraska
Vermont
Dee
Jane
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