Defense labor problems and the need for strong leadership
The piece argues that preventing strikes in defense production needs a trusted mediator like Taft, criticizing fragmented U S labor boards. It cites Knudsen and Patterson proposals while noting the 1914 18th century precedent and warns that multiple competing authorities could complicate disputes. It also discusses Winston Churchill's controversial wartime actions and assesses his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knudsen
Patterson
World War Taft-Walsh Board
Taft Board
United States
Philippines
Bill Taft
Department of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
Sidney Hillman
OPM
War Department
Knulsen
Winston Churchill
Antwerp
Narvik
How America Lives Reveals American Home Life Details
Asummary of the How America Lives study shows two dozen households from Mississippi sharecroppers to Chicago millionaires reveal income gaps and homeownership hurdles. The survey notes that annual food spending reaches 14 billion dollars and many homes lack space, while kitchens rank as the most modern room and fashion habits drive budget choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chamberlin
Western Newspaper Union
Chicago
Mrs
Mississippi
America
Henry Holt Publishing House
Ladies’ Home Journal
Henry Bracey
Thomas Wilson
Wilson Packing Company of
U. S
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Private Purkey Writes Again About Draft Life and Coffee
A wartime letter from Oscar describes draft experiences, army life, and longing for civilian freedoms. He notes the rifle, saluting customs, rough meals, and jokes about a secretary of coffee. The passage includes a poem excerpt and random civic humor on Fiorello La Guardia.
Dear Mes Spears End Tables From Spool Shelves
Ruth Wyeth Spears explains making rigid spool end tables for the living room using curtain rods as legs and spools glued between shelves. She notes painting in watermelon pink and includes a sketch and guidance to ensure stability, inviting orders for Book No. 3 with 32 home project ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Spears
B. P
Government clarifies proper flag use in commerce
The department of commerce issued The Flag of the United States Its Use in Commerce to explain legal limits on using the national emblem for advertising. State and territorial laws across the United States prohibit promotional use, with Alaska Puerto Rico and Samoa also enacting restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
The
United States
Alaska
Puerto
Rico
Samoa
Boom Town in Wasteland Near Holly Ridge Army Camp Sparks Land Boom
HOLLY RIDGE North Carolina four months ago land near the coast sold cheap now big gains. The federal army chooses the area for a new anti aircraft training camp drawing thousands of troops and trailer camps along U S highway 17. Land prices rise as the area reshapes into a booming service and supply hub with pine plank stores oil and booming business as the camp expands.
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Holly Ridge
N. C
U. S. Army
Onslow Bay
U. S. Highway No. 17
Ocean
Nobods
Banana oil explanation and origin
Banana oil is a colorless liquid with a banana scent but contains no banana. It is isoamyl acetate produced by reacting acetic acids with amyl alcohol, a petrochemical-like compound linked to a union of specific acids and alcohols.
Lacking Essentials Quote From La Bruyere
A concise reflection by La Bruyere on wit and judgment as essential virtues. The saying contrasts talkativeness with silence and implies misfortune lies in lacking both cleverness and restraint.
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General Johnson Jays
Washington, D. C
Churchill
Gallipoli
Salonika
Poland
England
Rhineland
Sis
Europe
No Place Special
Mr. Nuddson
Oscar
Gats
Mary Holland Gordon
Hitler
Riestock
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Ruth
WYETH
Spears
March Guide To
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Ceant Petoe
Lue E. Pinkeham
Pinkham
Thousa
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