Truman vows veto on Case bill labeling it drastic
The article discusses President Truman’s plan to veto the Case bill over labor curbs while noting its provisions. It analyzes federal mediation, civil suits, fact finding boards for utilities, worker welfare funds, criminal penalties during strikes, and interstate commerce penalties. It also urges voters to participate in the June 22 primary in High Point.
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For We the People Provokes Language Debate
An editorial jokes about writers using the phrase we the people in protest pieces. It notes the widespread blast of for we the people variants and questions grammar while praising the constitution and its safeguarding of rights. The piece humorously pleads for preserving language while honoring the document.
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We, the People
J.T
Second Chance in Sixth District Runoff Contested
A second primary is set in North Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District after Earle Rives’ runoff call. Rives trails Carl Durham by about 4,100 votes yet seeks Scarborough support while keeping his base. High Democrats gain a chance to show citizenship amid low first primary turnout.
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Carl Durham
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Fifth Verse Bracket: Folger and Chatham Trade Leads
Folger and Chatham exchange the lead in a volatile fifth inning as both sides claim the other is robbed. The back and forth, described with playful slang, captures a heated, dramatic baseball moment.
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Chatham
Folger
Truman temper test amid railroad strike fury
The piece argues President Truman lost patience over a prolonged railroad strike, accusing him of delay while labor policies since 1933 shifted power to unchecked leaders. It notes Whitney's left-wing ties, and credits Senator Taft for blocking a swift move toward fascistic governance.
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A. F. Whitney
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Whitney
House of Representatives
A. Taft
United States
Sokolsky attacks executive power in probationary strike bill
The critics argue the proposed measure would let the president seize plants to end strikes and dictate work terms without mediation or collective bargaining. They warn it would turn the army into a penal system, erode constitutional rights, and resemble fascist authority, urging against revolutionary change.
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Alcatraz
Supreme Court
Mussolini
Truman
Truman Draft Plan Visibly Backed by Leaders
The piece argues Truman acted out of necessity to avert government paralysis as rail and coal strikes threaten national operations. It notes Barkley and cabinet leaders urged action while denying the plan unduly powerful. distances the proposal from broad, sweeping tyranny claims and frames it as a limited emergency measure.
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Truman
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Hannegan
Lewis
CIO
Truman Rail Strike Power Debate and Wage Strife
Paul Mallon argues that proposed government seizure of rail properties would erode rights and risk totalitarian power. He notes wage gains since 16 cents idle, 2% more since May 22, and says unions yielded after Truman’s warning, claiming the strike shows limits on presidential authority and the need to balance rights and government action.
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Harold Stassen
Truman
National whirlgig on Truman clash with labor leaders reshapes politics
Washington insiders say Truman’s labor clashes with railroad and coal unions elevate the 1948 Republican prize. Roosevelt’s worker support contrasts with Truman’s pro‑labor record, while John L. Lewis sharpens an anti‑Truman bid backed by a half‑million miners and 30,000‑50,000 members spread across eight states.
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United States
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Thomas E. Dewey
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West Virginia
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Bumbling Barkley Seen as Effective Senate Leader
Critics once dubbed Senate Majority Leader Barkley bumbling but with steady leadership he has become a fairly effective boss. The Kentucky Democrat faces a conservative coalition blocking presidential requests and a lengthy session amid postwar fatigue and sharp exchanges.
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Barkley Battles Opposition To Steering President’s Agenda
The Kentucky senator faces resistance from Democrats including Pepper and Guffey though he proceeds with key items from the president’s program. Barkley pushes British loan stopgap draft act and OPA extension while labor and anti-strike measures advance. His strong labor backing from railroad brotherhoods and coal miners aided his 1944 re election.
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Claude Pepper
Florida
Joe” Guffey
Pennsylvania
Barkley
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