Have You Had Enough Taft Hartley Rents and Wages Critique
A critical briefing attacks Washington rent controls, the Taft Hartley Act, and wage policy. It accuses lawmakers of boosting personal salaries, failing to raise the minimum wage, weakening labor protections, and hampering housing and health initiatives while prices rise and workers struggle. It cites misappropriation funds and budget cuts to IRS personnel as part of broader economic blame.
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Tors
Washington, D. C
Fry
Senate
Thad
Internal Revenue Department
Congress
South
North
Union
Not Communists or Patched Labels in News
A New York press reports thirty writers who deny Communist ties filed suits to block producers from barring screen authors. Critics urge courts to examine their motives and dismiss label driven voices. Public opinion taunts the Voice of America broadcasts as spreading partial truths about world affairs.
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Patcn
New York
Voice of ‘America
Steel price trends shadow antic inflation tour
The piece notes industry friction over steel pricing with United States Steel announcing a 25.16 million price reduction program in April. Bethlehem Steel officials warn that inflation controls may be revisited, suggesting steel prices are unlikely to stay low and are expected to rise soon. An air of skepticism surrounds voluntary cuts and future pricing strategy by steel barons.
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United States Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Bureau of United States Labor Statistics
Ment
Hawaii Statehood Push Delayed as Capital News Stalls
Report notes that talks on Hawaii statehood have been pigeonholed amid fading attention from the capital. Washington sources indicate legislative action is postponed for the present.
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Hawai Bengnite
Washington
Swimming mishap on Mississippi near Clifton Terrace
On a wet Sunday near Clifton Terrace three men aboard a small motor boat were knocked over when a wave flipped the craft. Bill Hamer owner of Elm Street Market, Bob Barnes an employee, and Vic Sutton a cleaner at Elm Street were rescued by an Alton Motor Boat Club member. Hamer surfaced with unclear injuries as spectators warned about treacherous water and urged caution.
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Misssippi
Clifton ‘Terrace
Bill Hamer
Elm Street Market
Bob Barnes
Vic Sutton
Elm Street
Heer
Alton Motor Boat Club
Hamers
Hamer
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A. F OF L
Madison County
American Federation of Labor
Ofice
Atonil
Act of Congress
GAN Aes | Alton Trades and Labor Assesmbly
Wood River Central Labor Union
Edwardsville Central Trades and L. Collinsville Trades Council
Dune
Tron Cen
le Centra Frades
Labor Counc
THE
Labor World
Teabor
Illinois
Federe
Toye Lions
Westera St
Alton
Iphone
Ingen
U. S
U.S
United States
M Ploy
Truman
Mel Truman
Hawaii
Atte
George Moore
Bulova Best Buy
Sts Jewelers
I Hor
1. M
Wen JR
St Yolton’s Farm and Home Supplies
STATE
Delmar
Watertower
Dads Club
State ST
Alton, Ill
France
Ned
Young's
Dad
Sen
Waat
Els
Dad's Store
Nmediate Service
Cever
Ion Store
E. Broadway
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