Labor relations counsel and the risk of collusion racket echoes
A New York piece discusses labor relations consultants amid post Roosevelt era changes. It cites a Republican counselor warning suspicions of collusion with old union friends to provoke disputes for favors. The piece notes critics compare this to protection rackets and questions whether some counselors drift from duty to self interest.
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New York
Induswee
Leber
Washington
Wneak Reise
Outlook for Clothes Prices Dim as Price Concessions Grow
Washington reports show six to seven per cent price cuts for garments unlikely this year after new concessions to the garment industry. OPA says consumers may face higher costs on towels, flannel, shirts and undergarments as manufacturers gain price relief. Officials hope some reduction may come by year end, easing the hold-the-line regulations that had pressed fabric and garment producers since early 1940s.
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CPA
OPA
Truman gifts C-4 air transport to De Gaulle gesture of goodwill
President Truman announced the gift of a C-4 air transport plane to General Charles de Gaulle as a goodwill gesture under the War Powers Act. He said the United States has more airplanes than needed and cited similar gifts to Churchill Kiang Kai-Shek and others to aid de Gaulle.
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Washington
Truman
Charles de Gaulle
Air
Destille
Roosevelt
Hurchill
Great Britain
Kiang Kai-Shek
de Gaulle
Japanese noble seeks emperor withdrawal from politics
Marquis Yoshichika Tokugawa called for the emperor to retreat from political life to restore the throne’s spiritual role. He warned democracy in Japan hinges on removing political oligarchs and hinted at a bloodless revolution led by the people, naming Koichi Kido and Prince Konoye as targets.
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Tokyo
Eeperor Hirsute
Japan
House of Peers
Yoshichika Tokugawa
Tokugawa
Hirohita
Koichi Kido
Fumimaro Konoye
Hirohito
Yoshichika Tokugiue
New York Strikes Hit City Industry and Jobs
A massive postwar labor wave paralyzed New York with about 630000 off the job and 350000 idle directly. The wave shut the garment district and crippled the city’s billion dollar industry while 15000 AF of L elevator men plus 30 000 building workers walk out across 160 offices and lofts.
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Fated
New York City
A. F
Iift
T Pam
Tebor
Chicageo
Tabor
C. 1 GO. OF Workers International Union
Dengue Fever Outbreak Battled in St James Parish
Health officials report intensive measures including insecticide and DDT to halt dengue fever spread in St James parish. All cases confined to a 19 mile by eight mile area along the Mississiggy river, with officials declaring the situation under control.
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St. James Parish
Mississiggy River
Latches
Parish
Wat
P. Jobmson
State Health Department
Uader
Emperor Hirohito recorded surrender broadcast in palace room
Five Japanese officials and Hirohito sat in a darkened palace room as a microphone and recorder captured the emperor reading a 15 minute surrender message. Imperial Household Minister Sotaru Ishiwate recalls the moment at 10:30 p.m. on August 18 as preparations for the Nippon broadcast were completed.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hirohito
Nippon Islands
Imperial Household
Sotaru Ishiwate
Household Ministry
Ishiwata
Hiroshi Shimomura
Cabinet Board of Information
Hachiro Ohashi
Radio Tokyo
Nationwide Oil Workers Strike Authorized Across Nation
The Oil Workers International Union announces district presidents will notify locals that a nationwide strike is authorized. About 35,000 oil workers are already on strike in seven states, with an estimated 250,000 to join nationwide action. Conciliation talks led by Justice Knous are under way in Washington as labor policy tests continue.
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Chicago
Oil Workers International Union
C L
Sygee
Harvey O'Comsor
the International
Hay Regis
O Connor
William L. Knous
Colorado Supreme Court
Labor Department
Washington
Schwellenbech
College President Begins Prison Term in Embezlement Case
Leon R. Meadows, former president of East Carolina Teachers College, Greenville, was sent to Central State Prison in Raleigh to serve a three year term after a conviction for false pretense and embezzlement involving $18,000 in college funds. He surrendered after missing a Supreme Court appeal deadline and had previously faced a mistrial and retrial in Pitt County. Meadows, born in Lafayette Alabama, had led the college since 1910 and now draws a state retirement pension of about $125 monthly.
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Raleigh
N. C
East Carolina Teachers College
Greenville
Leon R. Meadows
Central State
HH. Wilson
State Supreme Court
Wilson
Meadows
Sate
Bureau of Investigation
Pitt County
Lafayette
Ala
Haynesville
V mail system to cease operation October 21
New York reports that the microfilm V mail transmission used to move about 1.5 billion messages to and from troops worldwide will end October 21. Lt. Col. B D Snyder, head of the army pictorial service V mail section, announced the plan.
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New York
B.D. Snyder
Army Pictorial Service
Scientists warn atom bomb defense uncertain for public
Nashville speakers report most scientists involved in atomic development see a grave threat and no specific defense. Howard Blakeslee cites opinion of about 1000 researchers that larger and more efficient bombs could destroy much of population and industry within days with little chance of retaliation.
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Nashville
Tenn. Sei
United States
Associated Press
Howard W. Blakeslee
Blakeslee
West Monroe Receives Two Public Works Project Loans
The Federal Works Agency approved 1,244,938 for 120 planned public works projects across Mississippi and Louisiana. Loans cover water, sewer, street facilities, municipal buildings, and park improvements with repayment due when construction begins. Major items include East Baton Rouge parish sewer facilities and West Monroe sewer and water projects.
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Washington
Sept
Federal Works Agency
Mississippi
Waynesboro
Louisiana—Sewerage District No 1
Parish of
East Baton Rouge
St. Bernard
Ville Platte
West Monroe
Independence
State Park Commission
Longfellow-Evangeline
Chicot
Fontainbleau
Chemin-a-Haut
Truman Warns Against Isolationism in World Role
President Truman rejects any shift to isolationism and outlines plans for U S participation in reshaping world order. He cites Japan's fleet disposition under an Allied committee, questions releasing atomic secrets, and the current Japanese occupation setup while denying talks of an Allied council on Japan or a new Big Three meeting. He warns isolationism would lead to ruin.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Japan
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Congress
Douglas MacArthur
China
Big Five Council of Foreign Ministers
London
David Lawrence
Chest Is Aid To Motherhood
One of the essential contributions from Community Chest and War Fund funds supports maternity care and social welfare for expectant mothers. Clinics run Mondays and Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm at the Health Center, serving low income residents regardless of race or creed. Established in 1887 to aid needy mothers, nearly 3,000 have received clinic care, helping to lower maternal mortality.
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Community Chest
Catholic Daughters of America
State Board of Health
Twin Cities
Civilians To Get Food And Clothes
Tokyo reports say Emperor Hirohito may meet General MacArthur tomorrow at the U S embassy. MacArthur ordered Japan to surrender military assets and direct all food and clothing stocks to famine threatened civilians under strict accounting.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Emperor Hirohito
General MacArthur
U. S
Japan
MacArthur
Fresh dispute hits Big Five on Hungary and Japan
The Roosevelt policy declaration states no grace in the community of nations for Franco Spain. Soviet and French talks stalled over communique wording delaying German peace discussions. Hungary recognition looms as tension eases. Molotov balks at phrasing about repatriated French nationals. Dulles abandons Europe tour. Byrnes and Molotov poised to depart. Japan reorganizes occupation apparatus as Hirohito would step back from politics. The 97th and 9th divisions begin Yokohama duties, replacing units to U S.
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Washington
Community of Nations
Spain
State Department
Naemis
United States
Hungary
V. M. Molotov
Russia
France
Molotov
Moscow
Alsace
Lorraine
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
U. S
Home
State Byrnes
Annamites Burn Saigon Market After Kidnappings
In Saigon 41 Europeans were kidnapped and up to 10 killed as Annamites burned Saigon’s largest market last night. British troops rescued 3 of 40 French captives. nine were missing or dead. Fighting across Saigon continued for a third day with clashes in most areas.
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Vern Haugi
Saigon
China
Main
Annamites
Tiotous
Pick Mitchell for Pearl Harbor Probe
William D. Mitchell former attorney general under Hoover was chosen unanimously as chief counsel for the joint congressional committee probing the Pearl Harbor attack. Mitchell agreed to serve and Chairman Barkley said they would start work immediately.
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Washington
Willliam D. Mitchell
Hoover
Joint Congressional Committee
Pearl Harbor
Mitchell
Barkley
Kentucky
Appropriation Urged for Flood Control and Harbors
Senator Overton, Louisiana Democrat, pressed President Truman to urge immediate approval of 147.56 million dollars for flood control and rivers and harbors. He framed it as the quickest way to put men to work, requesting 100 million for general flood control 17.5 million for the lower Mississippi and 30 million for harbors development.
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Washington
Truman
Overton
Louisiana
White House
Lower
Mississippi
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