WLB Chief Davis Eases Wage Curbs Lingering from Vinson era
The Economic Stabilization Director William Davis shows leniency toward wage controls once rigid under Fred Vinson. He grants the War Labor Board more freedom to approve fringe increases while basic rates stay fixed. Critics warn fringe rises can erode inflation barriers and widen ceilings indirectly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io War ‘Labor Board
William Davis
Fred M. Vin
Vinson
Davis
WLB
Neighborly Language Courses for Border Forces
Lt. Gen. George Grunert orders Eastern Defense command units on the Mexican border to gain proficiency in conversational Spanish. Courses already underway in San Antonio, Laredo, and El Paso, open to enlisted men, aim to foster understanding and closer ties with Mexico, reflecting a broader border policy idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Eastern Defense Command
Mexican
George Grunert
Southern Defense Command
Laredo
el Paso
Grun
Ert
Japanese propaganda machine shows conflicting wartime claims
The article notes a Tokyo radio claim that American B 29 raids are destroying Japan while the Domei agency quotes propaganda chief Shimomura saying raids lift a heavy burden from Japanese by destroying homes. The contrast suggests dissonance in official messaging amid bombing.
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Tokyo
Domei
Hiroshi Shimomura
Japan
Shimomura
Proverbs Fragment About Wisdom and Folly
A fragment from Proverbs notes that when a wise man contends with a foolish one the outcome may be rage or laughter. It observes the bloodthirsty hate the upright while the wise man holds his peace and responds with restraint.
Morning Avalanche starts the day on the plains
Fragmentary readable lines show a Democratic newspaper edition with regional publishing notes. References to Lubbock and Texas press indicate a local daily affiliated operation. Names and dates are garbled, but the item hints at a morning edition from a Texas publishing company with postal entry at Sy.
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Plains
Sundaes
Lubbock Avaoperat Publishing Co., Inc
Aseseinied Press
Texas Party Press
Annee
Prouty
Wanaaer
Wanaaer Srotlipp
Manesing
Death's Bright Diamonds by Lionel Mosher
Nick Trent an Army pilot returns home on a boat where a mysterious stranger Booker offers money and Magda Calavestri gifts him a valuable diamond amulet. At the Parker House Nick meets old friends Pat Hudson and Charley Strand as tensions with Eric Woolf unfold. The tale ends with a looming grim development teased for the next installment.
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Nick Trent
Booker
Pat Hudson
Charley Strand
Nick
Charley
Parker House
Magda Calavestri
Calavestri
Hudsons
Pat
Eric Woolp IV
Eric Woolf
Trent
Woolf
Boston
Harvard
Germany
Sean
Eric
Esplanade
Life By Erich Brandeis on England and American films
The author contrasts English preferences, praising American cinema and criticizing European arrogance. He cites Priestley calling American films drivel and trash, argues US films lead in production and technique, and laments Europe’s decay while hoping new buildings and youth reforms counter stagnation. He warns against pride and calls for renewal in culture and tradition.
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J. B. Priestley
Middle West
Priest- Jey
Europe
England
Banking Crisis Warns Of U S Gold Shortage And Debt
A sharp warning drumbeat on dwindling U S gold reserves and rising debt outlines how wartime outlays, deficit financing, and heavy lend lease commitments threaten national solvency. Analysts call for banking reforms and price adjustments to avert a liquidity crunch as foreign balances surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Washington
Union
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Commerce
Commerce On Department, Statements Have Tried Fucker
Morgenthau- Eccles
Congress
New York
Sen. Rob. Taft
Ohio
Transatlantic flight debut under security since 1941
New York May 8 reports the first publicly disclosed transatlantic departure since 1941. A plane left LaGuardia for Foynes, Ireland amid security regulations. The listing of radio programs and local segments accompanies the brief dispatch.
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New York
LaGuardia Field
Foynes
Ireland
Stokes Critiques Senatorial Intrusion at UN Conference
Special correspondent Thomas L. Stokes reports on criticism of visiting U.S. senators at the United Nations conference in San Francisco. He notes tensions over Senate influence, queries about motives, and warns such visits distract from core conference work while outlining the roles of Connally and Vandenberg and the need to align with President Truman and State Department policy.
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Golden Authority
Truman
Henry Morgenthau
Uncle Sam
Germany
Thomas. L. Stokes
Francisco
Senate
House
Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Connally
Vandenberg
Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Mich
State Department
Senate Naval Committee
Byrd
Eastland
Miss
Tobey
N.H
Capehart
Ind
Jas
League of Nations
United Nations
United States
San Angelo Man Named to Upper Colorado River Authority Board
H. G. Ragsdale of San Angelo was appointed by Gov. Stevenson to the Upper Colorado River Authority board for a term ending January 1, 1951, succeeding the late Culberson Deal. The governor also named T. W. Whitehurst of Beaumont to the state prison board for a term ending February 2, 1949, succeeding the late George Sealey. A final unrelated note mentions training ease of jungle-born tigers or lions caught young.
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Austin
H. G. Ragsdale
San Angelo
Upper
Colorado River Authority
Stevenson
Ragsdale
Culberson Deal
T. W. Whitehurst
Beaumont
State Prison Board
George Sealey
Galveston
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Morton
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Snoop
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Terry and the Pirates
Dick Tracy
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