Prices push for general cut mirrors WWI era plan
President Truman urges broad price reductions with Treasury backing. A 1919 Redfield industrial board effort sought horizontal cuts and government buying to tip consumer demand, but clashes with railroad officials and antitrust concerns toppled the plan, leaving a 1920 price collapse and delayed steel adjustments.
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Wilson
Paris
Commerce Department
George N. Peek
War Industries Board
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Hines
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United States Steel Corporation
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Big Steel
Federal Trade Commission
Lewis and UMW face rebellion amid mine safety tensions
A columnist critiques John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers after thousands ignore a stay out order over safety. The piece cites Judge Goldsborough’s contempt fine, warns of potential use of power to shape mine safety, and urges reform from leadership for miners’ welfare.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mr. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
UMW
Federal Bureau of Mines
Lewis
Labor Bill Seeks to Halt Labor Political Spending
An omnibus labor bill now in Congress would bar labor organizations from contributing or spending on any federal primary or general election. The Smith Connally act of 1943 mirrors the rule but expires June 30, risking loss of its restraints on union political spending.
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Congress
Capable Squares and Quiet Dem Dinners Shape Gubernatorial Race
At the Jefferson dinner Democrats discussed the looming governor and senator battles. Charles M. Johnson leads in declared support, but overall backing is sparse, while several others may enter the race. Analysts note the contest for governor appears less settled than the Senate fight.
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Charles M. Johnson
Umstead and Broughton Face Off in North Carolina Senate Race
Relative standing notes Johnson group pride in growing strength while one or two fear overconfidence. No doubt about candidates for United States Senate as William B Umstead and J M Broughton are seen as leading contenders. Both lobby and conference activity hint a competitive primary with a "honey" of a race.
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Johnson
United States Senate
William B. Umstead
J. M. Broughton
Russia
Stalin
United States
Republican Journal
The
Herald Tribune
Tribune
Communist Party
T .Tassens
Ingrid Bergman shines in Joan of Lorraine at New York venue
Critics praise Ingrid Bergman for conveying the saintly mysticism in Joan of Lorraine with striking presence. The review highlights Maxwell Anderson's crisp prose and Bergman's star power, alongside sensory notes on other musical and dramatic works in the same program.
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Ingrid Bergman
Joan of Lorraine
Miss Wonderful
Maxwell Anderson
Ingrid
Bergman
Pamphlets on Money Skills For Teens Endorsed By Education Groups
In a wartime era view, two pamphlets titled Managing Your Money and The Consumer and the Law are praised for high school guidance. The writer urges American parents to have teens read them, noting plain language and practical advice about money and consumer rights. The excerpt illustrates the practical tone.
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Consumer Education Study
National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Education Association
Washington, D. C
Mary
Colling
American pamphlets guide youth to plan life and finances
The writer argues that young people can and should plan careers and savings, challenging myths about Big Shots. He recalls George Sokolsky’s medal remark and laments the loss of independence without cash assets. The pamphlets cost 35 cents and promote budgeting investing contracts.
Stassen Stalin interview prompts cynical Washington musings
In a Washington digest from April 21 a columnist riffs on Harold Stassen's talk with Stalin in Moscow. The piece mocks censorship claims, notes press access, and questions Soviet publicity moves while suggesting political motives behind American reactions.
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Harold Stassen
Generalissimo
Stalin
Stassen
Herald Tribune
Trib
Moscow
Tobet
New York Herald Tribune
Stassen and Stalin in a Losing Publicity Game
Paul Mallon argues the Soviet regime and Stalin manipulate press coverage while Stassen seeks impact through Europe. He says both leaders keep tight control, use propaganda, and leave the American press with limited independent reporting. The piece critiques publicity strategies on both sides.
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Stassen
Russia
Willkie
UNO
London
Paris
Moscow
Europe
Stalin
Tie
Trib
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