Threat of Revolt in Greece and Turkey Tied to Balkan Moves
Western Newspaper Union outlines a supposed Russo Bulgarian Yugoslav plan to detach Macedonia from Greece and seed a new Communist Balkan state. It details a Turkish Kurdish revolt, Greek guerilla forces of about 5,000, and allied Bulgaria Albania Yugoslavia support.
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Greece
Turkey
Washington
Macedonia
Balkan
Zhukov
Tolbukin
Tito
Moscow
Bulgaria
Albania
Yugoslavia
Russia
China
Britain
Ingenuity Solves Yakima Housing for Veterans
Yakima Washington mobilizes city leadership and unions to deliver 50 low cost veteran homes under 5 000 dollars each. Mayor M K Buck, the Disabled American Veterans and local builders coordinate plaster materials and labor, enabling rapid construction and sale of a four contractor project. The first resident is Walter Colgan and his wife Mildred. Next week Des Moines Iowa.
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WNU Service
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Yakima, Wash
Washington
America
Florida Keys
Puget Sound
San Diego
St. John’s River
Yakima Valley
Yakima
M. K. Buck
Plasterers’ Union
Veterans’ Organizations
Veterans’ Organization
Savings and Loan
Walter Colgan
Mildred
WAC
Freshman Senators of the Class of '47 Spark Senate Change
A veteran observer praises the Class of '47 for active freshman senators who push major legislation and speak boldly on the floor. He notes more newcomers and capable lawmakers, from 16 Republicans, challenging old norms and promising strong independent action.
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Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Senate
Anti strike bill drafted tightens control on unions
The House Republican steering committee approved a strike control bill authorizing 75 day federal injunctions in industries affecting public health and safety including railroads and utilities. It bans industry wide bargaining and the closed shop while requiring secret ballots and low dues. The Attorney General would prosecute unfair labor practices via a new administration office.
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House Republican Steering Committee
Hartley
Rep
N. J
House Labor Committee
House
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
Office of Administration of the National Labor Relations Act
Daily rail accidents list two front pages woes and riots
A week of derailments and derailment related injuries includes the Santa Fe Super Chief near Raton New Mexico with 25 hurt and no fatalities. Other incidents involve Burlington Twin City Zephyr in Illinois Rock Island Rocket in Kansas Milwaukee Road in Iowa Union Pacific City of Portland in Wyoming Pennsylvania Gotham Limited in Indiana and Manhattan Limited in Pennsylvania with varied injuries and losses. Simultaneously rioting in the French empire prompts army calls and reforms as Algeria Indo China and other territories face unrest and troop requests.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Raton
N. M
Los Angeles
Burlington
Twin City
Downers Grove
Rock Island
Linwood
Kas
Milwaukee Road
Ottumwa
Iowa
Des Moines
Union Pacific
Portland
Granger
Wyo
Pennsylvania
Gotham Limited
Columbia City
Ind
Manhattan Limited
French Empire
Auriol
Algeria
Depreux
North Africa
Paul Coste-Floret
Indo-China
Madagascar
Morocco
Relief in sight building costs to level off
A survey of 68 general contractors by F. W. Dodge reports most believe building costs have peaked and will stabilize below current levels. Lumber, cement, steel and pipe show exceptions. material prices mostly steady since year start with some regional gains. Labor costs rise and efficiency pressures cited as key factors.
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Truman
Greece
New York
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Struc
Pacific States
Degas’s Joyless Windfall Echoes Through Time
A harsh tale from Degas shows the French painter living in poverty while his works later sold for huge sums. The dealer’s boast of 20,000 francs per painting leaves Degas unmoved, likening himself to a racehorse winning for bookmakers.
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Degas
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Western Newspaper Union
Greek War Relief Association
Herbert Hoover
Dewey
United States
Cooperative Action
Sy Baukhage
Bankhage
Colgan
K.P
Santa Monica
Calif
House of Representatives
Joe Martin
France
Army Truck Parts
Military Motor Parts & Equipment Company
Old Spanish Trail
Houston
Texas
Jackson
Hull Precision Automobile Compass
Lon P
Piper P.O
San Antonio
F. O. B. Houston
Steel Fabricating CO
Owen Electric
Jensen Drive
Farm Machinery & Equip
Roanoke
H. P. Wisconsin
F. O. B. Finch-Oliver CO
Rosenberg
Winter Garden
Crystal City
Zavala County
F. W. Pulliam
Duncan Cleaners
P.O. Box
Silver City
Alamo City Business College
Alamo City Radio School
Dooleses
Hampshire
Ammie E. Wilson
Plane
F.O.B. Fort Worth
H. Huff & Company
Vaughn Blvd
Fort Worth
F. M. Dickes
E. Travis St
WNU
Stearns
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