Labor Should Crack Down On John L Lewis
An editorial calls for disciplined action against John L Lewis for his demand to veto management negotiators in coal wage talks. It argues his power over union and now management risks turning bargaining into a farce and cites Taft Hartley era concerns. The piece condemns Lewis as a hinderance to national welfare.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Southern Coal Producers’ Association
Portland Oregonian
Mr. Lewis
The
Oregonian
Organized Labor
The Fire Engine and the Cost of Fire Waste
A reflective piece warns that watching the fire engine is thrilling but often hides the tragic and costly consequences of fires. It cites hundreds of small blazes and occasional mega fires that drain lives and money, illustrating American carelessness that costs over half a billion annually.
Unemployment insurance abuse questions racket nature
The piece argues that state unemployment programs show abuse with benefits exceeding contributions in 1946 and 1947, suggesting some use funds as vacation pay. It warns of a looming burden on taxpayers if unemployment rises and calls for state action to curb lax administration and uphold program integrity.
More Steel Is Coming From U S Steel In Delaware
Dr R E Zimmerman of the U S Steel Corporation argues steel producers will meet demand as expansion accelerates to reach 96 000 000 tons per year by 1950. Last year output reached 63 000 000 tons, about 53 percent of world production, up 60 percent from 1939.
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R. E. Zimmerman
U. S. Steel Corporation of Delaware
Downhill Spiral warned at land use policy meet in Omaha
National Conference on Land Use Policy in Omaha gathered business and government leaders to address soil loss and water decline. Fairfield Osborn warned America is on a downhill road, noting 44 percent drop in the wood pile over 36 years and widespread damage to croplands grazing lands and pastures.
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Omaha
United Stats
Fairfield Osborn
The
Conservation Foundation
Osborn
Flood control and land use reform call for soil preservation
The piece argues that dams alone cannot prevent floods or conserve resources. Floods must be managed at source through scientific land use by landowners. Reclamation succeeds only if soil erosion is halted, preventing desertification. It notes a growing, bipartisan effort by people focused on national welfare to undertake this task.
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America
Reparations Raid Targets Railroads in War Freight Case
The Department of Justice seeks more than 2 billion dollars from railroads for war era overcharges. Courts and the Interstate Commerce Commission will decide the final outcome after government backed rates were set below commercial levels. Industry groups oppose the suit, calling it a royal thievery by government.
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Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
San Francisco
Justice Department
Railway Employees Journal of Chicago
Harry Sherman
Stalin reply to Wallace letter signals possible easing of cold war
Henry Wallace urged U S Soviet pact to end cold war and disarm. Stalin responded warmly, urging coexistence and specific points on arms reduction, peace treaties, troop evacuations, and civil rights. Obstacles include international voice in settlements, past Soviet coups, defense of civil liberties, and distrust of guarantees. Expect cautious Western reaction and possible post election talks with limited immediate disarmament progress. The path toward reduced tension remains uncertain despite hopeful rhetoric.
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Henry Wallace
Soviet Union
Truman
Stalin
U. S
Russia
Wallace
Germany
Japan
China
Korea
Marshall
England
France
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
William Henry Chamberlin
United Nations
Pacific
Kremlin
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Erie
Gov’t Loan & Cash Wheat
Willis & Covell Co
Joe Marsh
Pappy Miller
Pappy
Doc Hollister
Doc
United States Brewers Foundation
Bank Credit
Denton National Bank
Blember
Federal Reserve
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