Davis Plea for Brake on Promotions Spurs Study in Washington
Rep. Glenn R. Davis of Wisconsin pushes an amendment to slow officer promotions in the Army Navy and Air Forces saying the force structure will be top heavy. The Canadian embassy seeks details about how it would operate while Pentagon objects.
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Washington
Glenn R. Davis
R-Wis
Davis
Defense
House
C. A. Annis
U.S. Army
Air Forces
Senate
Armed Services
Pentagon
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Pre convention mood centers on Truman support
In Washington the political scene shows wide public attention as both Democrats and Republicans express preference for Truman as the Democratic nominee. The dialogue highlights a bipartisan consensus during the pre convention period and signals Truman’s strong visibility in national coverage.
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Washington
Truman
Lake Ore Shippers Set New Ore Record in May
The Great Lakes fleet delivered 19,029,179 gross tons of iron ore by May 31, per the Lake Carriers Association. This compares with 18,875,569 tons for the same period last year, while total ore grain and coal shipments reached 36,048,655 net tons versus 35,745,287 tons by May 31, 1951.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Lake Carriers Association
Four in Five British Cars Exported Overseas
A historical report notes that four fifths of automobiles manufactured in Britain are sent abroad to foreign markets. It highlights the country’s strong export orientation and international trade reach for vehicles.
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Britain
Direct Sales Rise Despite Door to Door Skepticism
New York report notes direct selling is expanding with TV used to promote it. Over 6,000 American firms employ about 14 million salespeople, led by Electrolux with 10,000 door to door reps and Avon with 35.8 million in last year sales via 16,000 independents. Fuller Brush Co. remains a pillar as many vendors sell diverse goods from lingerie to washing machines. Local laws curb door to door sales amid honesty concerns and some states uphold restrictions while others strike them down.
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New York
The
National Association of Direct Sell
Ing
National Better Business Bureau Inc
Electrolux Co
Avon Products Inc
Fuller Brushman
Fuller Brush Co
Hartford
Conn
Green River
Wyo
UW Surgery Instructor to Study Shock Patients in Korea
Dr. Anthony R. Curreri, associate professor of surgery at the University of Wisconsin, will depart Monday for Korea to study shock patients for the U.S. Army. He will remain six weeks, examining current problems and treatment effectiveness.
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Madison
Anthony R. Curreri
University of Wisconsin
Korea
U.S. Army
Wall Street Name Tied to Stuyvesant Wall Defense
Wall Street in New York City got its name from Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant who had a protective wall built there against anticipated English raids, shaping the area’s historic identity.
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Wall Street
New York City
Stuyvesant
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