Jobs Shortage Seen As U S Labor Force Surges
Washington reports Secretary Sawyer says 1949 unemployment rose to 3,489,000 while nonfarm payrolls grew by 143,000. labor force expands with population, but job growth lags. New workers enter labor market faster than jobs, raising unemployment and straining state funds for benefits. Goodwin notes jobless payments cushion downturn but insurance remains inadequate for wage support.
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Sawyer
Robert C. Goodwin
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Goodwin
Benew Beerly
India curbs non essential building amid material shortage
The Indian government will discourage all non essential construction to curb demand amid scarce building materials. Minister N V Gadgil said cinema houses are included but sports stadiums are exempt if not luxuriously designed. In a separate note, Thief targets clothesline at R W Jamison but ignores children's items, stealing $12 worth of a wife's undergarments.
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India
Government of India
N. V. Gadgil
Legislative Assembly
Moline
Tili
R. W. Jamison
Jamison
Women Will Lead Next Half Century Says Mal Blutle
New York, Jan 5. UP The coming fifty years will feature women as the most interesting force, with the challenge for men to cope with their rising influence. By 2000 the female brand will be stamped on society, focusing on extending their control over the male ego and broadening roles beyond athletics.
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Mal Blutle
New York
Babe Ruth
Women to shape future in politics science and service
A reader reflects on how women may redefine public life. She predicts rising influence in science and finance, and a push to solve the servant problem as households shrink. The piece envisions women steering politics and economy while maintaining domestic duties for generations.
Burlington Railroad Seeks Branch Line Operation Change Approved
Topeka January 5 The commission approved the Burlington Railroad's application to modify operations on its branch line to St. Louis from Nebraska points. The ruling specifies the change applies only to that branch and outlines the conditions of approval. Authorities noted no broader network changes were authorized.
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Burlingtom Railroad
Topeka
Fineas
Burlrailroad
Ipecati
St. Is
Nebraska
Railroad issues seasonal motor train and daily mixed service
The railroad requires a motor train while maintaining a tri weekly mixed train aloft. It specifies the mixed train runs daily from June 15 to August 7 year with heavier shipments typical for that period.
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