Labor capital clash and a travel tale from a nation on edge
The article argues labor is both master and man through stockholding in major American corporations, shaping views on Taft Hartley and special interests. It then recounts a three person family touring the country, changing homes after a mistaken car brand misidentification, and ends with a reflection on persistent national debt as inflation fades and peace rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABOR
Organized Labor
Geer
Man
Labor
New York City
Not Like That the Hill Cottage Dream
Anne works with Ben Harmon on blueprints for a hilltop cottage while Ben argues with rivals. Anne worries about their engagement, then Ben proposes the top-of-hill plan and praises her work. He returns to declare they make a swell team as their kiss ends the scene.
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Anne
Ben Harmon
Ben
Byantons
Marvella
Plager Branton
Branton
That's a Lot of Holes in American Teeth
The article notes Americans have about 600 million unfilled cavities due to insufficient dental care. It highlights a national health gap, mentions impacted adults and children, and calls for improved access to dental services and preventive care.
Soybeans Touted To Ease Food Shortages And Costs
Archibald Shamel of the University of California citrus experiment station argues soybeans offer a protein and bread substitute to ease food shortages and reduce living costs. Shamel, a retired federal agricultural official, helped introduce hybrid corn in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Shamel
University of California Citrus Experiment Station
Shamel
Federal Agricultural Department
Key money demand spreads from China to Tokyo housing market
The piece explains how key money payments, common in China, are now demanded in Tokyo rental ads. With housing shortages, landlords require this upfront privilege fee, often exceeding months of rent, leaving few properties available for tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Tokyo
Plywood Offers Versatile Real Wood Flooring and Closets
Builders praise plywood for insulation and as a base for linoleum and floor panels. Large plywood panels speed subflooring, cutting installation time by over half versus other materials.
Shore Right and Bali Resistance Sparks Dutch-Local Clash
The concept of a shore right, known as Tawan Karang, fueled battles between Java's Netherlanders and Bali's princes. Bali's people long claimed the right to plunder ships ashore or in distress, a practice present as late as 1904 when the Netherlands government refused to back down.
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Java
Bali
Netherlands
Ladder Safety Tips For Climbing
Before climbing a step ladder ensure spreader is extended and footing firm. On concrete or smooth surfaces have someone hold the ladder to prevent sliding. Place a board under the base on soft ground. Face the ladder while climbing and avoid leaning or carrying heavy loads up it.
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Nations
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Washington Monument
Great Britain
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Dorothy Anne Barkley
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Evandro Caxato
The
National Union
Rio
Young Communist League
Harry
Steve Wittman
Oskosh, Wis
Miami
California
Florida
Nevada Smith
Samuel L. Wahraftig
Amgald
Boston
U. S
Alma Bolster
Bremerhaven
Germany
James McAvoy
W. Averell Harriman
Gertrude Winders
WNN
McCormick P.O
Harmon Bidg
Caldwell
Idaho
Wyoming
Hnorseshoe Poultry Ranch Wheatland
T. C. Thomas CO
Jefferson Paducah, Ky
JEEP
Marvin Northrop Aeroplane CO
Washington iii
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Army
White Motor
Bame Unit F.C
Anniston
Ala
Dodge
Washington Terringeapsils
Butte
Leggat Hotel
Binger
White
Damascus
Midland Sewing Machine Coq
Billings
Montana
City Market
Post Falls
Farmers Oil.co
Sunnyside
Washington
Delmage & Wikoff, JB
White Bird
Mont
P. O. Box
J. R. Watkins Company
Larimer
Denver
Colo
Coeur d'Alene
Pavlak Realty
Sherman Ave
Cosur
d’Alene
John Deere
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
Security Jewelry CO
ABME
Scotch Marine
Gabriel Fabrication and Erection CO
Portland
Oregon
GMC
Community Gas & Otl
Keith Leslie
St. Rt
Bonners Ferry
Isa
Montana Cereal CO
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