Mandate Shift After Election Prompts GOP Opportunity
The article argues yesterday’s election shows a desire to curb bureaucratic power and revive liberty and enterprise. It suggests Republicans hold a mandate to reform federal policy, with potential leadership changes including Truman’s withdrawal and Hannegan’s resignation shaping the 1948 race.
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Cio-Pac
John L. Lewis
Republican Party
Congress
Harry S. Truman
Robert Hannegan
John L Lewis Drives Government to New Labor Pact Demands
The article portrays United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis pressing the government in wage talks, threatening a Thanksgiving coal strike and a cycle of demands across industries. It notes his strong negotiating stance, past concessions, and growing public opposition.
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John L. Lewis
Cold Miners
John L. Kintkelf
Davis
Blanchard
Lewis
Washington
United Mine Workers
Krug
Krug-Lewis
John L
Notre Dame
Slippery Rock
United States
Roper
Public opinion on labor laws in Fortune poll by Roper
The Fortune survey by Elmo Roper finds support for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes among workers and managers, with 50.4 percent oppose strikes, and 64 percent of union members not believing management aims to paralyze unions. Executives show skepticism toward leaders, while 48.9 percent oppose PACs. The piece cites favored union leaders and suggests possible labor legislation backed by public opinion.
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James Thrasher
Fortune
Elmo Roper
Roper
Congress
James Petrillo
John L. Lewis
Harry Bridges
Philip Murray
William Green
Speeding case questions UN immunity for Trygve Lie aide
William Ranollo an American citizen and chauffeur for UN Secretary General Trygve Lie was ticketed for speeding on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County New York. He failed to appear in court November 1 and the article questions immunity claims and links to extraterritorial rights cited for diplomats.
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William Ranollo
Iyeve Lie
United Nations
Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County
New York
Trygve Lie
Lie
United States
Sol Rubin
New Rochelle
Security Council
Asia
Africa
Trygve
Lobingier
Extraterritorial immunity debated over Trygve Lie case
The column argues that even a diplomat's chauffeur must obey U S law and warns extraterritoriality risks. It recalls historic praise for immunity, cites abuses from opium trade to brothels, and questions Congress protection for Americans from foreign flag immunity.
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Lie
State Department
Congress
China
Caleb Cushing
UN Budget Sparks Debate Over Cost Shares
Washington analysts dissect the United Nations 1946 and 1947 budgets with Russia, Britain, France, China and the United States mapped by percentages. Senator Vandenberg complains of pro Russia appeasement as Truman’s UNA delegation faces scrutiny amid Spain veto talk and unfinished treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Nations
United Nations Budget Commission
Russia
United States
Britain
France
China
Vandenberg
Mr. Truman
Senator Austin
UNA
Byrnes
New York
Spain
Poland
Rumania
World Assembly
Russia blocks discussion at world body with six percent stake
Paul Mallon critiques a Russian veto in a world organization debate. He notes Russia controls the agenda claiming six percent interest while directing proceedings. The piece wryly suggests ANA delegates deserve a trip to New York shows, mentioning Ethel Merman as a cultural aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
World — Organization
Vandenberg
U. S
Board of Directors
New York
Ethel Merman
Atomic Energy Commission to Name Top Manager and Officials
The Lilienthal commission will appoint a $15 000 a year general manager to run the agency with a four-member senior staff at $14 000. Potential candidates include Maj Gen Leslie Groves and Col Kenneth D Nichols while a civilian option is favored. A military liaison committee and a nine member general advisory panel with six year terms and $50 daily pay will also be named. The commission faces ongoing political and military considerations before taking over from the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
David F. Lilienthal
Commission
Senate
Leslie R. Groves
Army
General Groves
Congress
Sen
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Senate Committee On Atomic Energy
Senate-House
McMahon
Groves
Col
Kenneth D. Nichols
Oak Ridge
T. F. Farrell
Tinian Air Base
William E. Kepner
Bikini
Curtis E. LeMay
Army Research
John H. Davies
21St Bomber Command
Japan
Secretaries of War and Navy
Lilienthal
Lilienthal Commission
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