Peons and pressure in postwar labor turmoil
The column by James E. Cassidy discusses John L. Lewis resuming a three day workweek to avert a miners’ rebellion and to pressure coal operators amid shortages. It links this to the Truman administration and Taft Hartley Act, critiques government subversion trials, the Hiss case, and argues New Deal influence on the judiciary and economy.
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James E. Cassidy
WASHINGTON
JONN L. LEWIS
John L. Lewis
Lewis
f Urther
Truman
White House
Nero
Rome
Roosevelt
Eleanor
Executive Department
Harry
Congress
Hiss
W. C. Bullitt
Paris
Cordell Hull
Halls hands
Alger Hiss
Cohartman
Andrew May
th Garsson brothers
Itali Man Confederation of Labor
cri
France
New Zealand
Australia
Great Britain
Atlantic
United States
National Labor Relations Board
California
Jimmy
Christmas Glow Amid Fogs and Local News In Harmony
Letter from Rev and Mrs Prescott of Long Beach describes fogs like London, warm days, and a festive Christmas atmosphere with beautiful main streets and shop displays. Community notes report a funeral service for government navy officials, heating system upgrades, J.C. Club updates, a surprise farewell for the Leo Becker family, and a pancake supper hosted by Presbyterian Ladies Aid. Also covered are church talks on Christ or Christmas, political commentary on Truman and atomic bomb discussions, and concerns about rising costs and taxation.
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R. Prescott
Long Beach
California
London
Leo Becker
Beckers
Harmony
Herman Miller
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
Thos. B. Lindsay
Golden Wedding Couple Honored for 50th Anniversary
The Schoppers of Greenleafton were feted November 26 in a program with more than 300 relatives and friends. Mr Henry Schoppers, 81, and Mrs. Schoppers, 76, have lived in the Greenteafton community for fifty years and more. They have five living children, all present.
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Henry Schoppers
Greenleafton
Greenteafton com
Margaret Lindsay to Marry Here on December 18
Miss Margaret Edythe Lindsay oldest daughter of Rev and Mrs Thomas B Lindsay of Lime Springs Iowa will wed Mr Harry Curran son of Mrs Bernice Curran of Blue Earth Minnesota on Sunday December 18 at 4 30 p m in Westminster Presbyterian Church Lime Springs. Father of the bride will perform the ceremony followed by a church basement reception for the bridal party and guests.
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Margaret Edythe Lindsay
Thomas B Lindsay
Lime Springs
Iowa
Harry Curran
Bernice Curran
Blue Earth
Minesota
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Free Merchandise Day Rules Announced in Lime Springs
Lime Springs business place began issuing tickets Saturday for Free Merchandise Day on December 24. Six baskets of merchandise will be awarded. The Lime Springs Community Club sponsors the event with rules: winners must be present, one prize per person, club members and families ineligible, but employees and families eligible.
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Lime Springs
Continue Improvements To Telephone Lines
A six man crew northwest of town has completed four miles of new pole line under Construction before freeze up. Burt Duncomb of Riceville and Pearce lead the crew with Lowell Jones and four others, bringing total new pole line to twenty miles. Anchors cross arms and insulators are in place, with new wire to be strung this winter. A carload of poles will arrive in Lime Springs in spring to replace the entire line for better phone service city and surrounding community.
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Burt Duncomb
Riceville
pre
Pearce
Mgr
Lowell Jones
Lime Springs
Merritt Olsen Promoted to Transportation Superintendent
Merritt Olsen, previously a dispatcher, is promoted to Company Superintendent of Transportation at Southern Pacific Railroad. He and Mrs. Olsen will relocate from San Luis Obispo to San Mateo California following the promotion.
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Merritt 5. Olsen
Southern Pacificc Railroad
Olsen
San Luis Obispo
California
San Mateo
Olsens
Leader Store Sold to Mr and Mrs Milt Graf
The Leader Store has new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Mitton Graf of Caledonia Minnesota. They took possession December 10 and will staff the shop with Esther Healy, aiming to become established quickly. Don H Bowers, former proprietor, ran the store for nearly a decade and plans are indefinite. Mrs Bowers teaches in Lime Springs schools.
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Mitton Graf
Caledonia
Minnesota
Leader
Don Bowers
Grafs
Graf
berm
H. §. Blexrud
Caledonian
Bowers
Lime Springs
Chris or Christmas Sermon On Jesus The Passover Lamb
A weekly sermonette contrasts the December Christmas tradition with the scriptural account in Luke. It emphasizes Jesus as the Passover Lamb and urges readers to keep Christ central amidst festive abundance, sharing with the needy and giving Christ his share. It urges mindful gratitude and charity in holiday celebrations.
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Chris
Luke
Joseph
Jesus
Mary
Jerusalem
Israel
God
St. Luke
St. Luke's passnace
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