Autograph collection reveals aviation critique letters
In New Haven, Westbrook Pegler archives reveal two notable letters. William Mitchell defends aviation reform while warning of profiteering and press influence. Franklin D Roosevelt invites Pegler on a western trip, signaling political openness and support.
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New Haven
Westbrook Pegler
America
William Mitchell
Billy Mitchell
General Mitchell
Mitchell
Tommy Brush
White House
Washington
Bishops in Czechoslovakia urge church freedom against state laws
The Czech church hierarchy issued a November 24 directive to priests forbidding acceptance of government orders contrary to God, warning that betraying Christ would cost church rights such as hearing confessions. The letter, signed by the bishops including Archbishop Beran, condemns state control of religious instruction, appointments, vacations, administration, and clerical activity, and laments growing clerical subjugation under secular power.
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Czechoslovakia
Bishops’ Council
Josef Beran
Prague
Seaman Billie J. Grivette Returns From Mindoro Cruise
Seaman Billie J. Grivette of Olla has returned from a three week cold weather cruise in the North Atlantic aboard the escort carrier Mindoro. The Mindoro, attached to the Mobile Hunter Killer Force of the Atlantic Fleet, is equipped with modern devices and trained personnel for anti submarine combat.
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Billie J. Grivette
U. S. Ny
Olla
North Atlantic
U. S. S. Mindoro
Mindoro
May operator of a midwest munitions combine
Former congressman Henry A. Schweinhaut overruled appeals and May declared his innocence in a hand written statement. He is admitted to the federal prison in Washington and will undergo intake, medical exam, a cell assignment, and transfer to gray-green denims. Parole eligibility on good behavior after eight months.
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Henry A. Schweinhaut
Washington
May
J. M. Wigginton
Inflation and pension costs threaten steely price rises
The article estimates $5.5 million in annual net inflationary leakage and $2.8 billion in GI insurance refunds for 1950. It notes steel makers like Sharon Steel, U S Steel, Republic, and Jones and Laughlin anticipate higher costs from new pension deals, potentially leading to price increases. Full cost impact materializes well into 1951 as firms assess absorption options.
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Veterans Administration
G. I
Sharon Steel
Pennsylvania
U.S. Steel
Pension Plan
Republic Steel
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
Five youths held in Booker T. Washington School burglary
Five Negro youths were held in Ouachita parish jail for simple burglary of Booker T. Washington School. The Saturday night break in gained entry by prying a west side window and cans of sausage and apples were stolen. Named suspects include Matthew Smith 17 Cary Turner Jr 4103 Gayton Eddie Henderson 18 Isaac Anderson 16 and B J Siggal 18, all from local streets.
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Ouachita Parish
Booker T. Washington School
Gayton Street
Eddie Henderson
Halsell Street
Isac Anderson
Powell Street
B. J. Siggal
Trades Council Meeting Tonight in Monroe Central
Nominations of officers for 1950 will be discussed at the Monroe Central Trades and Labor Council meeting in its new hall at 116 1/2 South Grand street tonight at 7 30. All members urged to attend as a resolution of far reaching significance will be acted on, says Secretary Ralph White. The new location is on the second floor over the Southern Bell offices. Afghanistan lies between the Soviet Union and Pakistan.
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Monroe Central Trades and Labor Council
South Grand Street
Ralph White
Southern Bell Telephone Company
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Department of Aviation
Air
Franklin D. Roosevelt
King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
Spon
Retail Merchants’ Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Or
Mr. Har
Buck
Walnut Street
Midwest Munitions Combine
Capetown
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dutter Kirust
Dixie
Detroit
Zere
Trades Council
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Pakistan
Clark Refrigerator Company
Jackson
Monroe
Party
National Distillers Products Corp
N.Y
Duncan
Phyfe Dining Room
Duncan Phyfe
Aao
Cei
Anson Pasce
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