Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation draft to be housed in DC church
The first draft of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, gifted by Barney Balaban, moves to New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington. The document, read to Lincoln's cabinet on July 14, 1862, became public in stages starting with Antietam and the January 1, 1863 issuance, marking a pivotal freedom milestone now publicly accessible in the Lincoln chapel.
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Abraham Lincoln
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Barney Balaban
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Lincoln
Lincoln Chapel
Antietam
Australia looks to America for coal industry boost
Australia's defense production chief J. L. Knott praises American coal leadership in equipment and efficiency and proposes inviting US coal firms to develop Australia’s coal. He argues competition would speed development of rich fields, while noting US output per worker far surpasses other nations and helps keep coal prices down.
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Australia
J. L. Knott
Mr. Knott
Knott
America
The Railroad and the Town
An era of rail growth shaped towns by drawing industries to lines and boosting payrolls. Railroads still pursue new facilities and favorable conditions, arguing that regional welfare ties to rail development and that harming rail networks hurts communities and the national economy.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Gulf
Freedom in the stock exchange rooms display democratic wealth
The New York Stock Exchange opens a public reception and exhibition space to explain how the market operates and its role in national wealth. The exhibit contrasts democracy and communism, asserting Wall Street as a symbol of individual ownership and free enterprise. It invites visitors to observe a free market in operation.
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New York Stock Exchange
New York City
Stock Exchange
Moscow
Prague
Warsaw
Wall Street
Stock Exchanges
Striking and Sinister Socialist Attack on Power Field
Alvin A. Burger of the Council of State Chambers of Commerce argues that federal intrusion into electric power and bureaucratic opposition to private utilities threaten the U S system. He says private, investor owned power under regulation can meet demand, cut tax costs, and create taxable resources, opposing government ownership in any sector.
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Alvin A. Burger
Council of State Chambers of Commerce
United States
State of Retailing Reflects Free Economy Advantage
Recent reports show retail volume stable but not booming, prices below ceilings due to competition, and profits in general merchandise at very low percentages. The piece argues that price controls are not the main force shaping prices and warns that strict controls hurt production and cause scarcity, advocating a free economy to serve consumers.
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OPA
Through Foreign Eyes
A six week visit by German food chain operators sponsored by ECA exposed them to American merchandising and free enterprise. They praised American methods and many planned to adapt them at home, highlighting retailing as a clear example of the American way and its high living standards born of freedom.
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ECA
Germany
America
Morality in Our National Life Urges Honesty in High Places
A leading business head warns that graft and corruption threaten American traditions. He argues high moral standards are essential to supporting $325,000,000,000 in annual goods and services and notes few frauds in daily trade. Government corruption is the gravest danger. defense lies in the integrity of elected and appointed officials.
Movie magnate praises American principles
Sam Goldwyn lauds the United States as a land where merit matters over identity. His true-life story appears in What America Means to Me, featured in the January 27 issue of American Weekly, the Baltimore Sunday American's popular magazine.
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America
American Weekly
Nation
Baltimore Sunday American
Eisenhower Positioning and Quotes in GOP Contest
The Eisenhower camp presses for nomination while he stays abroad. Taft momentum remains strong. Quotations reveal his conservative, economy minded stance, stressing sound finance, limited government, freedom against regimentation, and defense against communism in Western Europe. Odds favor Taft, with Ike needing strong primary showings and public enthusiasm to overtake.
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Eisenhower
Europe
Eisenhower Organization
Senator Lodge
Taft
United States
Columbia
Houston
Fort Worth
Denver
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Melvin & Johnson
Sinjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
Afarmland
Arn
Sam Goldwyn
Charlie Louie Laundry—Dry Cleaner
Easton, Maryland
Economy Furniture Co., Inc
South Aurora ST
Quality Means Economy
GALE
Philco
Tel
Joe Marsh
Big Ed
Commissioner’s
United States Brewers Foundation
Man
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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