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New Global Textile Pact Sparks Industry Debate
A lengthy Associated Press dispatch from New York on August 6 reports on the formation of a new international textile organization. The piece discusses aims to boost American industrial output, encourage faster manufacture, and attract global patrons to showcase American artistic work while addressing concerns about foreign competition and protective measures. The article notes the need to balance innovation with domestic employment and mentions potential exhibitions and support from business leaders and government officials.