FEPC Debate Turns To Economic Opportunity For Negroes
The piece argues against FEPC the federal act and advocates voluntary anti discrimination. It cites Senator Taft urging voluntary measures, praises North Carolina for equal pay to teachers, and highlights economic potential in employing and promoting negro workers with fair pay and advancement. It frames the so called negro problem as an economic opportunity for white capital and southern progress.
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Robert Taft
Ohio
Taft
Senate
United States
FEPC
North Carolina
Negro Insurance
Negro Finance
Durham
South
High Point Seeks Veterans Center Amid Housing Shortage
Mrs. Leigh J. Harper voices need for a central home or recreational center as 5000 plus veterans return to High Point. Miss Jesse Talbert recalls severe housing shortage and how a temporary offer saved her from homelessness after a three day hotel stay.
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High Point
Leigh J. Harper
Jesse Talbert
Citizens weigh war aid costs and local issues in letters
In a series of comments residents discuss street cleaning delays, the J A Jones construction firm winning a local hotel addition, postwar British repayment concerns, veteran opinions on foreign aid, and city youth department notes on soldier allotments misused for liquor and other expenses.
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James J. Ellington
War Department
Christ's Victory Our Joy in Trials and Peace
A devotional reflection on Jesus overcoming the world, providing peace amid tribulation. It recalls Christ's sufferings, resurrection, and ascension as the pathway to courage and spiritual victory through faith in God. The piece emphasizes casting care on God and growing into Christ's likeness through love and obedience.
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Simon Peter
Christ
God
Jesus
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Veterans affairs chief Bradly faces tough postwar VA overhaul
Postwar Washington editorial notes that General Omar Bradley, new VA administrator, faces a monumental task amid internal budget and civil service clashes and mounting veteran needs. Legion critics press, but officials urge patience for Bradley to straighten the sprawling system.
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Washington
American Legion
John Stelle
Omar N. Bradley
Veterans Affairs
Congress
Stelle
Veterans Administration
Gen. Bradley
Budget Bureau
Civil Service
General Bradley Faces Heavy Task As New Commander
By Jack Stinnett explains six million veterans on the rolls and the huge processing burden. The piece notes Gen. Bradley's personal popularity and Capitol Hill support as he handles a difficult job. Eisenhower and the president defend him, countering critics.
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Gen. Bradley
General strike called off in New York amid worries of revolution
The CIO planned a two hour city wide strike from 4 to 6 pm with 600000 workers in New York City. National leaders urged local aides to cancel and replace with post work hour demonstrations. Mayor O Dwyer faces responsibility for permits and public order as tensions rise.
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Europe
New York
CIO
O'Dwyer
George Sokolsky Attacks Political Bosses and Strikes
The column condemns Mike Quill and a New York political boss system, likening it to Tammany Hall and criticizing the mayor as a supplicant. It argues that a small, aggressive minority could cripple New York City, citing Western Union and tugboat strikes, fuel and food shortages, and foreign-led unions exploiting local governance. The piece warns citizens bear responsibility for electing spineless leaders.
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Mike Quill
Transport Workers
New York
Bill Tweed
Richard Croker
Western Union
United States
America
Truman shifts wage price task to Byrnes Vinson Snyder group
The article reports President Truman moving the wage price dilemma to three top officials Byrnes Vinson and Snyder to craft a broad coordinated program. It notes aims to raise all living costs to quell strikes and sustain voter mood, with potential inflation and extensive subsidies to offset higher prices.
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Truman
Byrnes
Treasury
Vinson
Snyder
Andersons
Colletts
Schnellenbachs
Washington
Byrnes-Vinson-Snyder School
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