McGrady Selection and American Defense Views
The piece defends E F McGrady appointed to advise the war department on labor relations and critiques U S military labor policy. It argues RCA properly used McGrady, cautions the army should avoid labor disputes, and warns against appeasement while stressing independent American defense and financial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McGrady
E. F. McGrady
War Department
RCA
Sarnoff
Army
Sidney Hillman
Perkins Conciliation Service
Arbitration network speeds peacetime industry
New York reports a nationwide panel of arbitrators from the American Arbitration Association is expanding to prevent court delays in defense production. The system settles disputes quickly at low cost, with 20,000 cases handled since 1926, and now includes 31 motion picture tribunals and a mail arbitration system across the Western hemisphere.
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Western
New York
March of America
American Arbitration Association
United States
Bill Jones
Farmer Perkins
Otto
Perkins
Association
Cornelius V. Whitney
Whitney
Pan American Airways
P. M. Haight
International General Electric Company
James F
American Society of Certified Public Accountants
Evan E. Young
Department of Justice
Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines
Western Hemisphere
Far East
Congress
The
York Law
New Year Starts With Masquerade Surprise at Stag Party
Acile Parker stood at her apartment door admiring a snowy moonlit night. A stag party erupted with masqueraders and banners saying No Ladies and Night of Nights. The wives unmasked and joined their husbands dancing as the New Year began.
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Acile Parker
Western Newspaper Union
New Year's Day History Makers Across Centuries
A list of notable events tied to New Year’s Day through history. From 38 B C to 1919 major moments include Washington’s flags, Revere birth, slave emancipation, Union enlargements, battles, and early federal milestones.
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George Washington
B.C
Edward I
England
Calais
Paul Revere
Calcutta
India
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Massachusetts
Washington, D. C
Arbitrator rules in favor of rug damage claim
A New York housewife claimed her rug was damaged by a carpet cleaning firm. The expert arbitrator visited and reviewed the evidence, ruling the claim valid and awarding $1.47 in damages after a five minute examination.
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New York
Lightweight Engine Promises 4000 HP At Low Weight
E B Myers and Dr Alexander Klemin unveil a jet propulsion concept using controlled detonation. The engine weighs under 250 pounds with integrated fuel and tanks and could deliver about 4000 horsepower for roughly $1000. They suggest military applications and collaboration with Guggenheim School.
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E. B. Myers
Alexander Klemin
Guggenheim School
Old New Year Customs Persist in Scotland
In Scotland New Year traditions endure as the major festival alongside Christmas. The article notes many old customs are still kept alive and widely observed, reflecting a cultural blend of celebration and history.
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Scotland
Brighten Your Home With Easy Crochet Medallion Pattern
Crochet pattern notes describe a beginner friendly medallion design that forms a decorative motif when joined. Pattern 6800 includes instructions, an illustration, stitch guidance, a photographed medallion, and materials list. Order details follow.
Giants by Colchicine Growth Experiments Explain Plant Size
Dr A F Blakeslee of the Carnegie Institution conducts colchicine experiments on diverse plants from radish to phlox. The crystalline drug, used in highly diluted solutions, causes treated plants to become giants for their species. Seeds likewise enlarge when treated, showing doubling growth effects.
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A. F. Blakeslee
Carnegie Institution
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British Purchasing Commission
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Acme Trading CO
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Billings
Ay Pictures
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OL Slings
Montana
Edwards
Coyote
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Tern No
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Bureau of Standards
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