Courageous Opposition Over Right to Work Debate
Cecil B. DeMille testified before the House Labor Committee urging a federal right to work. He cited his suspension from the American Federation of Radio Artists over a $1 political assessment and argued for a constitutional or federal solution with criminal penalties to protect workers and limit strikes. He warned unions and management have both endangered the right to work and urged robust protections to let individuals work where they choose.
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Cecil B. DeMille
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American Federation of Radio Artists
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Backward America bunk in a socialist critique
The piece argues against socialism and communism, contrasting Britain and Russia with the United States. It cites England’s high rates, rationing, and state ownership, and Russia’s lack of consumer goods, arguing that the United States maintains representative government, capitalism, high living standards, and a competitive market that serves the people. It warns against government monopolies replacing private enterprise.
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Russia
America
Stray Thoughts on Coal Strike Power and Policy
The Tennessee Coal Company house organ criticizes the recent long strike and its costs while blaming John L. Lewis for broad economic disruption. It argues labor leaders wield dictator like power over defense, foreign aid, and jobs, urging end to this power and proposing industry-wide bargaining as a possible solution. Senator Ball proposes outlawing such industry-wide bargaining to prevent swift, nationwide shutdowns.
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Tennessee Coal Company
Ball
Meat production trends defy famine fears in postwar era
The article argues against recurring famine predictions tied to meat output. It notes no shortage by May Day despite industry strikes and states Federally inspected meat production for 1948 will fall below 1947 but stay about 15 percent above prewar averages. Production varies month to month as the industry adjusts to demand.
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Washington
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal 45 18 Kept 15 Moslems
Puzzle clue list reads across many entries and abbreviations for a newspaper style crossword with themes and indicators such as S Phil and Planissimo dabbr. includes terms like Moslems Circumscribed and Spherical mass in socket of head with various enumeration hints.
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Louise
Napoleon
Scotland
Meat supply steadies as seasonal factors balance demand
The article explains storage helps curb quarterly dips as receipts fall, compares it to jam produced in spring eaten year round. It notes expected drop in high grade corn belt cattle, adequate Commercial cattle, and higher hog slaughter improving overall meat availability with no real famine risk. Meat experts say butchers will keep plenty.
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Corn Belt
Voice of America Broadcasts Stir Congressional Debate
The furor over Voice of America radio broadcasts grows as Congress debates funds. Secretary Marshall pledges its role as foreign policy adjunct amid claims the travelogue segment unfairly criticized the United States by highlighting racial and other inequalities.
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State Department
Voice of America
Congress
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Senate
Marshall
United States
Voice of America and the battle of ideas in cold war
The piece critiques the Voice of America for weak oversight and buck-passing in script creation while outlining its aim to expose foreign listeners to American life and thought. It contrasts free press ideals with Soviet propaganda, notes U S informational efforts like Los Angeles Chamber charts, and argues ideologies drive modern conflicts.
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Voice of America
America
Soviet Union
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