Closed Shop May Be Made Legal Again
Washington December 29 small on both sides of the labor fence predict that Congress will legalize the closed shop again. If enacted, many workers would be forced into joining unions to keep or obtain their jobs. Taft and business groups expect a shift away from the Taft Hartley ban and may seek a “closed union” alternative. A closed shop bars nonmembers from employment. a union shop lets hiring occur but requires membership or firing later.
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Washington
Bist Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Taft
R-Onio
Wader
Congress
Econ- Press
U.S. May Plans Greek Turkish Aid in Cold War Strategy
President Truman weighs Greek Turkish aid expansion amid tension with Soviet pressure. The plan envisions a ten percent increase from the current 35 million program to bolster Greece and Turkey as a bulwark in the Middle East. China aid stands at 406 million, though future year funding is uncertain after cuts and Chiang Kai-shek complaints.
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Stern
Amelia
Truman
Middle East
Greece
Turkey
Europe
China
Mme
Chiang Kai-shek
Dressing Well in Berlin Is Hard Dangerous for Women
AP reports postwar Berlin women face costly scarce cosmetics from the black market often with dubious origin. Strict drug laws and dangerous products rise from rationing, with perfumes and lipsticks causing rashes burns and other harm as researchers chase unregulated items on the street.
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Berlin
AP Newes
Germany
Nrsket
Speculation on Truman Era Leaders in Russia Rounds
A fragmented article debates Soviet leadership under Stalin and potential U S responses. It contends Stalin manipulated public perception, warned of a possible aggressive Communist bloc, and questions wider Europe outcomes and the risk of a combustible global clash.
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Truman
Russia
Building Theme of Hempstead County Home Demonstration Party
Miss Connie J. Bonstagle outlined "Let's build ten years in ten weeks" as the theme for the Hempstead County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs Christmas party held December 1 at the V.8.W. Hut. About 100 women from 14 clubs attended. The program included musical selections by Robert Puller and Charles Greenlee, readings by club members, Christmas lore, and a gift collection totaling $31. Gifts were given by Santa to attendees. The Hagewell club hosted dinner, the Green Lastae Club decorated the hall, and District Agent Vlora Friend attended as a guest.
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Connie J. Bonstagel
Little Rock
Hempstead County Council of Home
Riley Lewallen
Green Laster Home Demonstration Clg
J. ©. McWilliams
Center Point Home Demonstration Oilkb
Irs
O. B. Harnett
County Council
Laryegsurer
Robert Puller
Charles Greenlee
Shaver Springs
L. A. Lingard
Center Point Home Demonstration Club
5. C. Huckabee
Liberty Hill Home Demonstration Club
James Lauterbach
Home Demonstration Club
Ivy Mitchell
Ted Pur
Rocky Mould
Santa Claus
Hagewell Club
Green Later Club
Vlora Friend
British to Protect Animals Threatened by Legislation
Parliament debates ban on cruel practices and animal abuse with proposed laws. Government aims to curb inhumane acts, restrict private measures, and consider limited bills by year end. Proposals touch on animal welfare, hunting, and protection of species amid public concern.
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London
Iai
Landness Leinssling
Hivre
Moryam
Arama
Tabou
Tarpelien
Mosk
Royal Society
Sewonditee
Extradtition Requested From Wyoming to Arkansas
Tow and Bow 29 are among names listed in a garbled extradition request. The document references Utah and Arkansas, a Sohena Patho, and a Priasi Cony Pragocuter, with charges tied to medical or surgical practice. Details are incomplete and partially illegible.
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Bow
Big Lites
Formucho
Pediat
Vooele
Utah
Berlin Still Jokes About the Russians
A collection of humor and anecdotes from wartime Germany contrasts German views of Russians with a joke about grain ships from the Soviet Union and a Russian officer getting a punchline from a nun praying for him. The pieces aim to critique or comfort German attitudes toward occupation and ally relations.
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Berlin
Orer
Soviet Union
Germany
Poles Claim Way to Make Nylon Stockings From Peat
Polish chemists at the coal industry institute in Biskupice report progress on producing nylon stockings from peat. They note phenol, a key nylon ingredient, is more abundant in peat than in hard coal, potentially tripling available phenol for synthesis.
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Warsaw
Coal Industry Institute
Biskupice
Recerpospolita
Chicago Sees 20 Million by 2043 Visionary Forecast
Chicago visionaries and planners predict a population of 20 million by 2043 with Chicago becoming the world center of television broadcasting. A projection from experts mentions nuclear electrification lowering coal use, cleaner buildings, and advanced waste removal by 2048 amid cautious notes on cabin pressure risks.
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Chieses
WPI
Chicago
Chicago and North Western Railway
Midio
Pine Bluff Woman Dies In Hospital After Fire
Lavette Millard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherrill Millard of Pine Bluff, Ark, died in a hospital after a fire incident last night. The blaze, started by spilled kerosene, led to fatal burns reported by Pine Bluff officers. Sherrill Millard was present. details state live coals poured, causing the fatal outcome.
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Lavette Millard
Huh Sherritt
Vada Millard
Pine Ulu
Ha Millard
To Hang Berlin Criminal Requires Five Sentences
Berlin authorities face a delay in carrying out capital punishment under occupation rules. Five death sentences must gain confirmation from the four Allied powers. Western commanders approve swiftly, but the Russian commander delays, forcing the executioner to wait for his nod.
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Berlin
Getren
Qman
Kommandatura
Smaaller
Extradition Hearing Set Over Davis Parole Violation
Extradition hearing is scheduled before Gov. Laney this Friday on the request of Missouri officers to extradite Horsche C. Davis, held for alleged parole violation while an 18 year old man, sought in St. Louis, was arrested in North Wichita. Davis faces charges for failure to support his wife and children.
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Lillis Rank
Ben Laney
Missouri
Horsche C. Davis
St. Louis
Northwaittle
Daily Bread and the Fear of War in Civilization
The piece argues that organized religion and humanitarian aims seek to free humanity from fear and punitive punishment for nonconformity. It questions when the United Nations will agree on measures to secure civilization from war and enforce that agreement.
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Lony Works Organization
United Nations
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