Green Seeks Real Mandate From People in 1948 Elections
AFL President William Green says the league aims for a real mandate from the nation’s voters to clean up Congress and oust lawmakers loyal to big business. He criticizes the National Association of Manufacturers for opposing inflation measures and endorsing a longer workweek, while urging production to curb prices.
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Green
Washington, D. C
AFL
William of
Purpose
Labor
Congress
APL
National Association of Manufacturers
Truman
Nam
Labor and Union News From NAM League And Workers’ Notices
A detailed mid-century labor column covers NAM's drive to promote pro labor policies, overtime pay debates, and advertising strategies. It notes the league's intent to publish Congress voting records, with endorsements reserved for those supporting labor freedom and reduced costs for Americans, plus reports on employee milestones, births, and holiday activities within local plants.
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Wwere
Baker
Pennifold
Fair Labor Star
Burges
Fryman
Andards Law
Gray
Inbor Thaxton
Henderson
Smithey
Carr
Wennlich
Worley
Melton
Anderson and Clowers
Waggoner
Hanel
NAM
Nell Sawyer
Gene Spencer
Jellow
Mary Hiller
Basden
George Timar
Timars
Shirley Hurd
Green
Labor
League
Congress
Candi Lantes
Freedom of
Las
Peoce
Labor unions pledge strong support for March of Dimes drive
AFL President William Green announces union backing for the 1948 March of Dimes in a letter to Basil O'Connor. He praises the National Foundation's three fold program and pledges full AFL cooperation to fund infantile paralysis research, prevention, and care.
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AFL
Wiliam Green
Basil O'Connor
Mwofd
Mr. Green
Mrr. Green
National Foundation
Ets
Tate
Franklin D. Roose
Ull Afl
Green
Snl
Federation of Labor
Highlights On Cigarette Lighters And Motor Oils
Report reviews three lighter types manual automatic and semi automatic with findings on the Lektrolite lighter and Ronson models. It notes that manual lighters scored highest in lighting tests while automatic and semi automatic designs showed drawbacks. In motor oils several brands were tested for winter performance with Esso No 1 meeting viscosity and pour point standards, while others failed or showed inconsistencies across samples.
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Ronson
Evans
Amoco Permalube
Jamoco Motor Oil
Wolf's Head
Sunoco
Land Veedol
Vita Power
Ward
Pennsylvania
Havotine
Citier Service
Lirestone
Oll
Firestone
Wisdom Democracy and the People in Parker’s Echo
Theodore Parker advocates direct self government by and for all the people. The late 19th century reformist idea emphasizes collective governance, civic virtue, and inclusive participation shaping political life.
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Theodore Parker
Untitled Tale From India Tells of a Bombay Judge
Mark Twain recounts an eyewitness incident at a Bombay High Court hearing. The judge, unaware of his judicial bearing, paces at a small railway station as a train arrives. An Englishman on the platform rushes forward with a spoken request amid rain and confusion.
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Tis
India
Mark ‘Twain
Bombay
Scattershot 1947 News Snippets Across New England and New York
A patchwork of overheard conversations and stray scenes spans New England shores and New York streets. A couple argues over a memory amid a field of grass cutters and temptations, while a senatorô€™s campaign rouses temperance supporters. In Wellesley, graduates seek work before marriage as Joan F. Isnep cites the class of 1947 placement report.
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Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Mra
Joan F.isnep
Colleges Placement Office, Inc
Jacedemnie Council
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Gil Creech
James Fearne
Owinners
Katie Bovoluke
M-House
James Jenkins
Oliver
Jenkins
Christ ‘Nas
Bernice Hill
Hayes
Mildred Brown
Hazel Williamson
Bill Roy
Mt. Vernon
Inim
Service
Pues
Alton, IL
Tts
Serv-All Sales CO
PIASA
Prang
New England
Re ‘Letion
Wit Sale
Foxcraft
Bol Ogden
Orford Grey
Ed Sal
Way
Alton
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