Merchants and Navy Debates and the Consumer Meal Shift
Western Newspaper Union commentary argues against scrapping the merchant marine commission and privatizing U S ships after World War II. It warns of high costs and reliance on subsidies, while stressing the need to retain a strong reserve fleet and protection against future war needs. The piece also contrasts wage levels and living costs, noting workers now afford steak and strawberries as prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Merchant Marine Commission
Department of Commerce
The
Marine Commission
Europe
United States
Asia
Mountain Escape and Vengeful Plot Unfolds at Las Palomas
In a tense scene Sherwin, an escaped convict, plots to avenge his ruined life by pursuing Jordan to a remote redwood cabin. MacDowell hides him, helps him flee, and the pair confront the outlaw who is found reading by a candle. A moonlit pursuit ends with a gunfight as danger creeps closer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin
Jordan
MacDowell
Mac
Cutler
Cedars
Max
Uncle
Jim
Kinder
Old Mac
Keller
Jane
Stenhart
Old MacDowell
Redwoods
Las Palomas
Doc
Custer
Kenny
Municipal ownership gains ground in U.S. utilities
Walter Shead reports that public power adoption rises as 100 towns switch from private to municipal ownership in the past year. REA cooperatives expand with $550 million in funding, while private utilities face new pressure from regional authority bills and a growing public demand for lower taxes and electric rates. Lobbyists struggle to sway rural and small town voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri River
Congress
REA
Canada
Tennessee Valley Authority
Georgia Power Company
TVA
Mississippi
Tupelo
Claude Wickard
Wickard
Lenin era shifts and the rise of state rule under Stalin
The piece argues that Russia experimented with Marxian communism Leninist rule for months, shifted to state socialism, then to state capitalism under Stalin. It claims all three systems centralize power, with the citizen subservient to the bureaucracy, and contends most Americans favor individual freedom over Russian style government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Lenin
Stalin
Congress Minds America Amid Voter Minority Pressures
A sharp line about congressional focus contrasts thoughts on national interest when angry versus prioritizing appeasing minority voters to gain approval. The remark frames legislative motivations as driven by mood and electoral calculus among lawmakers.
Lord Halifax Praises Rural America After Wars
The Collier's article quotes Lord Halifax comparing postwar America to prewar Britain and Arthur Balfour. He argues civilization depends on rural strength and urges readers to explore small towns to see America's rooted character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Halifax
America
Arthur Balfour
Collier's
Pattern No 8033 in multiple sizes for blouse and skirt
Pattern No 8033 offered in sizes 10 through 16 includes a blouse and skirt. Descriptions note yardage for blouse and skirt with various fabric widths and lengths, though some text appears garbled. The listing indicates multiple yardage options and basic garment details.
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Wright A Patterson
Mary Imlay Taylor
W.N.U
Rhode Island
Walter Shead
WNU
Eye St
N. W
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Kenneth D
Creveling Cascade
Mont
Phs
Eveat
Great Talls
Billings — Butte
Great Falls
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Maln
Montana
Elizabeth Black
White Front
Toston
the Garlen Co
Richmond 1
Holt
Oscar Vaught Edgar
Ford and Mercury
Havre
Nordin Pacific Metal Wes
Provident Bidg
Tacoma
Large Benevolent Society
P. D
Box
Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital
Helena - le - Montana
J. L. Murphy
Ford
White Sulphur Springs
Paul Wylie
White Sulphur Springs - Montana
Corbin
Home Furnishings & Appli, Billings Plumbing & Heating CO
Billings
Home Furnishings & Appli
Idland Electric CO
North 27Th Street
Lear Linotype
W. J. Callaghan
Inland Empire Leather CO
Main Ave
Spokane
Wash
Sandfelt Equipment Company
First Ave
Seattle
Darby
Esco
Robinson
J. L. Schiely Company
Paul
Minnesota
Leggat Hotel
Butte
Fischer
North 34Th St
30Th St
Billings, Mont
J. W. Tomlinson
Pikesville No
Baltimore, Md
J. M. Wylie Piano CO
Broadway, Fargo, N. D
Oscar Vaught Montana
Edgar
Sheridan, Wyo
James‘ Adler - Gillette
Wro
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