Through Foreign Eyes on American Miners Welfare
Austrian visitors aged about 14 toured U S coal regions under the Mutual Security Program and reported astonishment at American miners lives. They saw cars near pits, refrigerators, TV sets, hot water from taps, and believed 18 dollars a day meant weekly pay. They marveled at welfare, retirement benefits, and friendly bosses, noting the democracy they witnessed contrasts with European class norms. The piece highlights labor gains under free enterprise and the close ties between bosses and workers.
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Distorted dollar shapes meat price beliefs
The piece argues inflation distorts price views for meat, noting that Americans spent about the same share of disposable income on meat in 1924 and 1951. It cites meat packers earning only seven tenths of a cent per dollar of sales in 1951, arguing profits in a free market are moderate and prices remain constrained by conditions.
Budget news and congressional actions of February 1953
President Eisenhower urged budget balance over tax cuts and foreign policy unity. Price Stabilization removed controls on meats and other items effective immediately. Senate extended the President's executive reorganization powers for two years. Federal agencies ordered budget revisions, hiring freezes, and essential project screening. Senate hearings on Taft Hartley Act amendments are planned, with testimony by early March. Lincoln’s birthday reminds all to have faith and do duty.
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State of the Union
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Philip R. Rodgers
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Woman Who Was Once a Man A Revealing Transformation
Christine Jorgensen recounts her remarkable gender change in a five part color feature illustrated with exclusive photographs. The series begins February 15 in The American Weekly magazine in color gravure, with the Baltimore Sunday American.
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Baltimore Sunday American
Card of Thanks from Elizabeth Baynard
Elizabeth Baynard expresses sincere appreciation for the cards flowers gifts and visits received during hospital stay at Memorial Hospital and after returning home.
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Elizabeth Baynard
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