Faith in Things Spiritual National Bible Week urged across faiths
Millions of Americans will be urged to read and reread the Bible during National Bible Week October 16 to 22. Sponsored by the Laymen's National Committee the observance invites all ages and walks of life including governors mayors and workers to proclaim renewed faith in the Holy Scriptures amid warlike times. General Bradley notes faith in spiritual matters can shorten trials and speed triumph overcoming material focus. The Bible’s lessons are touted as eternal guidance for difficult days.
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Interior department claims minimal trims on nondefense spend
Reliable reports say only minor cuts will be made in non military government spending as departments seek to protect pet projects. The Interior Department issues rules to halt most nondefense construction this year with limited exceptions for power, water, and certain food production projects, while critics warn rules may be liberally interpreted to expand federal control.
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Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Department of Interior
Congress grants sweeping stand by economic powers to the President
The piece argues that the President should use new stand by powers only if needed, urges the public to avoid hoarding and scare buying, and trusts American industry to meet both military and civilian needs without onerous controls. It cautions that a black market could rise if restraint fails and stresses cooperation by factories farms and retailers.
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Congress
Irresponsible Suits Plague Oil Industry Says Executive
An oil company executive argues against breaking up the domestic oil sector describing it as essential for steady supplies and reasonable prices. He cites diverse laws and mixed enforcement, noting increased numbers of producers and jobbers since 1939 and warns against ideological attacks on large business harming consumers and national welfare.
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Federal Trade Commission
They can still turn back
A dated economic perspective warns deficits fuel inflation without a mathematical rule for the point of no return. Frederick Greenwood of Bank of California cautions that faith in money and government credit keeps the system afloat, but a loss of public confidence could trigger disaster. Citizens' actions determine if the nation reverses course.
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Frederick Greenwood
Bank of California
Greenwood
Ready for the Future Railroads Say They Are Ready
Robert S. Henry of the Association of American Railroads asserts modern systems are ready for emergencies, noting 4 percent more freight cars and 10 percent greater capacity than 1941, plus 12,000 diesel units and 630,000 better freight cars. He cites $500 million in new orders and over $5 billion spent since the war, with ongoing efficiency reviews and a resolve to meet any future demand.
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Robert S. Henry
Association of American Railroads
Henry
Pearl Harbor
United States
Canada
First Rate Tax Evaders in Federal Power Projects
Proponents of large public power programs like TVA and Santee Cooper push the view that public ownership lowers taxes, but critics argue taxes are a business cost. A financial observer says net income differs from tax payments, and public utilities dodge taxes by underpaying. County and state figures cited show large gaps. Federal power projects are described as tax evaders.
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TVA
Bonneville
Southwestern Power Administration
South Carolina
Santee Cooper
Charleston
Santee-Cooper
Jackson on Communist Party Law In Taft Hartley Case
Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson writes that forcing labor union officers to renounce Communist membership would be unconstitutional, yet notes unique dangers of Communism. He lists five distinguishing traits of the Communist party that set it apart from other parties in U S history.
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Supreme Court
Communist Party
Jackson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
United States
Communist Party in United States faces ban claim
The debate centers on whether the Communist party is controlled by a foreign power and uses violent, undemocratic means to influence the labor movement and seize power. Proponents argue a Kremlin agenda dictates the party, endangering the nation and justifying prohibition.
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Jackson
Kremlin
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