Medical parties warn of kickbacks in physician referrals
Dr. Dean A. Clark, medical director of the New York health authority, argues that kickbacks arise from the solo practice system and homework referrals rather than malice. He advocates group medical practice to curb abuses, noting progress in medicine and the need for teamwork to avoid superficial care and biased referrals.
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Associated Press
New York
Cience
Geners
Clark
Teacher Quips On Aging Facial Hair In A Humorous Way
A teacher muses on why a man's hair gray and moustache darken at different speeds. The playful remark highlights everyday observations about aging and appearance.
AFL Adopts Policy on Taft Hartley Repeal and Wagner Act
At the 6th AFL convention in Cincinnati Vice President-Elect Alben Barkley urged repeal of the Taft Hartley law and restoration of the Wagner Act while pledging AFL support for social security expansion and a higher minimum wage. The gathering reelected William Green to a 25th term and outlined a broad program including housing, education, and international policy.
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AFL
Barkley
Cincinnati
Alben W. Warney
American Federation of Labor
U.S
Kentucky
Ir Backles
Sion
Tabor
Congress
Senate
House
Secretary of Labor
India
Polley Ter
Charity
Inea
William Green
George Meany
William L. Hutcheson
Matthew Woll
Herman Winter
D. W. Tracy
Green
Labor
Russia
U. S
Berlin
United Nations
United Mine Workers of America
National Committee of Labor
League For Political Education
J. W. Averell Harriman
Europe
Economic Cooperation Administration
Oscar Ewing
Federal Security Administration
Hubert Humphrey
St. Paul, Minn
Tobin Sees Taft Hartley Repeal and Closed Shop Return
Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin, in his first post election press briefing, predicted repeal of the Taft Hartley Act and restoration of the closed shop. He cited labor elections showing strong support for union shop and outlined plans to draft legislation for President Truman, consult with labor and industry, and consider moving the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service back to the Labor Department.
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Tobin
Rrasnington
Secretary of Labor
Maurice J. Tobin
Natio Labor Relations Board
Truman
Congress
Labor and Industry
Department of Labor
Federal Mediation and Conclusion Service
Department
Favors repeal of Taft Act shift to Commerce and Jobs
A report notes support for repealing parts of the Taft Labor Act and moving the United States Employment Service back to the Department of Labor. It also mentions a transfer to the Federal Security Agency late this year.
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Congress
United States
Department
Federal
Scurity’ Agency
Union Refrigeration Firms Endorsed By Local No 85
Officials of Pipefitters Local No 52 urge public awareness of which area refrigeration firms are union. Firms listed as having signed agreements include Accurate Refrigeration Company of East Alton Van's Refrigeration Service of Wood River Bell Refrigeration Service of Wood River Garner Refrigeration Service of Alton Shearburn Tea Cream Company of Alton Klinger Refrigeration Service of Alton and Austin Refrigeration Service of Alton. The union asks labor and public to support these signatory firms that employ union help.
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Accurate Refrigeration Company
Hast Alton
Van's Refrigeration Service
Wood River
Bell Refrigeration Servce
Garner Refrigeration Service
Alton
Shearburn Tee Cream Company
Klinger Refrigeration Service
Austin Refrigeration Service
N- General
Housing Chief Seeks Congress Boost to Rent Controls
Washington officials say Housing Expeditor Tighe Woods will urge Congress to strengthen the rent control law and extend it for at least one year beyond March 31. He plans to close three loopholes, restore federal eviction control, and impose jail terms and fines for violators. The National Military Establishment may join the push as postwar defense plant reopening and troop redeployments loom.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
ILNS
Tighe E. Woods
Woods
Fens
Detais
Army
Navy
Air Force
Erie
Musicians Union Proposes Serenade for Truman Inauguration
The American Federation of Musicians proposes a public serenade for President Truman’s January 20 inauguration. The plan envisions bands playing across the parade, the Capitol ceremonies, and the inaugural ball. The federation previously funded public music programs and supported Truman during the campaign.
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Musicians’ Union
Truman
New York City
Ilns
American Federation of Musicians
Wasington
AFM
Pennsylvania Ave
Capitol
Washington
Wisdom on constitutional right from George Washington
A fragment quotes George Washington asserting the people’s right to make and alter their governments and constitutions, reflecting foundational views on political systems.
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George Washington
Hunting Rule Poster Sparks Election Day Debate
A notice on a farm field near Sturgeon states hunting allowed until November 2. It links hunting rights to the election outcome with a plan that continues if Truman wins but ends if Dewey wins. The fragment references Monroe County Appeal and local media.
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R. 4. Colburn
Monroe County Appeal
Paris
Sturgeon
Truman
Dewey
Illinois State Federation of Labor Election of Officers
The biennial election of officers is by referendum in affiliated unions during December. Official ballots are printed and shipped to unions by November 28. Local votes occur between December 1 and 31 at times and places designated by each union. Returns must be attested by the local president and secretary and reach Secretary-Treasurer Victor A. Olander by the deadline.
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Illinois State Federation of Labor
Victor A. Olander
Sakers Must Stop Poisoning People Flour Bleaching Order
Federal Security Administration and Public Health Service order bakers to halt use of agen to bleach flour for bread after tests show dogs suffer when consuming treated bread and probable human health risk. Baking companies resist ban.
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Federal Security Administrration
The
Public Health Service
King
Order requires stop by August first for nine months
The document orders a halt by August 1, nearly nine months away, directing compliance within a set period.
Army tests new lightweight glass fiber assault boats
An Army test will evaluate assault boats made of fine glass fiber reinforced material. Each craft is designed to carry a dozen men and is powered by an outboard motor. The boats are lighter, weighing about three quarters of previous structures.
Denham Pledges Tough Policy Under Taft Hartley Law
Washington NLRB general counsel Denham vows to maintain Republican sponsored labor policy as long as he remains in office. He rejects requests for funds and hints at ideas for enforcement while sticking to the existing statute.
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Denham
Washington
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
NAM Explains Election Split With Organized Labor
NAM clarifies in Washington News Latte that President Truman relied on union support but faced desertion by organized labor. The piece frames the campaign as driven by a minority labor faction while warning about overrated ammunition for public rhetoric.
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Petrillo
Truman
NAM
National Association of ‘Manufacturers
Washington News
Alton merchants urged to create animated Xmas window displays
Billy merchants offer a substantial prize for the best decorated residence or store window during the Xmas season. The writeup suggests St Louis shoppers visit stores that present appealing windows and asks why an Alton store cannot lead with an animated display to attract customers and boost business.
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St. Louis
Wilde Quotation On Writing Sparks Literary Debate
A fragment recalls Oscar Wilde’s remark on writing and imagination, noting the old claim that a book or poem lacking life should not be written. The remark is cited to provoke discussion about artistic seriousness and originality.
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Oscar Wilde
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