Tobin Pledges Rebuilding of U. S. Labor Department
Secretary Tobin pledged to rebuild the Labor Department to full strength and make it the voice of wage earners. He promised consultation with organized labor leaders on policy issues and broad support for free collective bargaining. He called Taft-Hartley repeal essential and urged a new law to protect workers while preserving industrial peace. Tobin credited organized labor with expanding democracy and affirmed a November election victory as momentum for change.
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Congress
Tabor
Maintan
Tobin
Beause
Benet
Entre Nation
Apprenticeship Cuts Building Time in Postwar Trade
Cincinnati report notes that apprenticeship training boosts productivity and shortens average time to complete a single family dwelling. William F. Patterson of the U S Department of Labor cites a steady postwar drop in construction time since 1946, with April 1947 showing notable gains in homes. Thousands of new journeymen trained through apprenticeships contribute, and a rising flow of building materials also helps. End with 130,000 apprentices today vs 1,600 after the war. stresses need for adequate housing and factories to sustain economy.
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Ineinnati
Ohio
William F. Patterson
Bureau of Apprenticeship
U. S Department of Labor
Building and Construction Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Patterson
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
AFL Calls Crusade for Freedom Housing and Tax Reform
Cincinnati report on the AFL executive council’s 67th convention condemns the Taft Hartley Act, urges repeal and new labor legislation, funds to combat inflation, and a stronger drive for housing reform. It notes opposition to oleomargarine tax and outlines health and economic concerns as part of a broad push for human freedom.
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AFL
Cincinnati
Ilns
American Federation of Labor
Eesti
Congress
Com
Executive Council
Taft Hartley
Epc
Ste
Senate
Sena
Tok
Taft
Ellender
Ro- Sone
Proland R. Cross
Ilinois
Illinois
Consumer tips on carving sets and auto accessories
Your Dollar surveys durable carving sets and auto add-ons rated by Consumers Union. High priced but quality picks include Baker 268 Stainless, Flint 504 Stainless Vanadium, and Dexter F867 HLHG Super Stainless. Also notes portable typewriters and lipstick sizes with CU evaluations and price suggestions.
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Consumers Union J
Baker
Dexter
Consumers Union
Remington
Roberk
J. W. Speaker Co
Milwaukee
Sears ~ Roebuck
Owatonna
Toot Co
Tinn
Ated
Westmore
Tango
Woodbury Star Lip
Gmail
Cashmere Bouquet
Helen Neuschaefer
Consumer Reports
E. First Street
Consumers Union Io
German wristband camera promises instant click prototype
Munich dispatch reports a two year old German scientist has perfected a wristband camera. The first working model weighs 11/18 ounces and holds 400 pictures on ordinary 85 mm minicam film. It resembles a wrist watch, is compact, and is touted as foolproof and ready for production soon.
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Munich
Ventor
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