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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1948
Page
10
The piece argues that the CIO claims industry can raise wages by about 6 billion dollars annually without price increases, contradicting wage price trends. It also notes labor may seek up to 6 billion dollars in back pay for portal to portal time, a move seen as increasing labor costs with no productivity gain. Industry and consumers are depicted as vulnerable, while labor risks undermining employment.
The Wall Street Journal notes grocers and distributors expanding sales forces, modernizing, and pushing new products as material shortages ease. Retailers promise better service and wider assortments at prices aligned with the times, reflecting a traditional buyer‑friendly American merchant ethos after wartime cuts.
A memo-style piece argues the United States should keep the atomic bomb secret from Russia and allies, praising Byrnes Connally and Vandenberg while condemning Soviet pressure. It asserts the bomb is safe in US hands and would not be used offensively, urging relief of American taxpayers from funding foreign disputes.
Following the coal strike, newspapers nationwide urge Congress to curb labor excesses and rewrite labor laws. Editors call for Wagner Act revision, antitrust alignment, and accountability for unions, while affirming the public interest and that no group is above the law.
The United States bears renewed responsibilities after victory in World War II as events unfold in Europe and the Far East. The article reflects on the evolving role of America and the duties facing the nation in the postwar era.
The United States Navy leads a broad effort in the Marshall group and other Pacific islands to restore education, health, sanitation, and local industry after decades of foreign control. The goal is to enable natives to stand on their own feet. Large scale training and administration reforms accompany the program.
A collective New Year assessment critiques 1946 as full of foolish failures and mocks translation hurdles while forecasting a pragmatic shift in Washington. President Truman seeks cooperation with a Republican Congress, signaling a co operative path on industrial disputes via the Case Bill and Wagner Act, and predicts real public benefit from executive legislative partnership.
A public opinion critique argues that misconceptions about oil industry monopoly are widespread. It notes gasoline prices have fallen about half in 20 years, quality has improved, and research expands reserves and by products. It credits aggressive competition as driving progress and U S leadership.
The article laments 1946 as the worst year for fires with estimated $600 million in damage and about 11,000 deaths. It urges personal responsibility, simple prevention steps like new wiring, clean attics, fire extinguishers, and education on emergency actions, hoping 1947 will show improvement through awareness and prudence.
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