Economics of inflation and strikes threaten recovery
The piece argues high prices and weak production hurt the economy more than political talk. It cites consumer behavior, wage losses from strikes, and car industry bottlenecks as proof that production lags behind demand, urging solutions before and after the election. It notes factors supporting a long‑term high economy despite current strains.
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Washington
Treasury
Snyder
Knoxville
Washington Hotel
New Era Frees Truman From Burdensome Program
In Washington a Christmas mood surrounds the White House as Truman faces a new phase after the GOP sweep. The piece notes his emergence from a divisive New Deal program, the shift in political dynamics, and the chance to shape policy despite past opposition from both parties and pressure groups.
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Truman
Washington
Noel
Connecticut Avenue
F Street
White House
Missouri
Sam
Congress
Harry Truman
Party of Bigwigs
Roosevelt
San Francisco
United Nations
Hull
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania Avenue
Twain
Berlin
Political shifts greet a new era in Congress
The piece notes a routine start to the new regime with Republicans in key posts, as long-standing faces maintain influence. It recalls past partisan cycles from McKinley to Taft and the New Deal era, cites Vandenberg urging focus on 1946 responsibilities, and mentions Taft faction tensions and Taft’s isolation from a policy broadcast.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
House
Senate
Hoover
Taft
Harding
NRA
Vandenberg
Ohio
Central America
Labor Ranks Unite Over Mine Dispute and Wage Demands
Labor leaders led by John L Lewis face a government push against the United Mine Workers amid a 400,000 strong rank and file. AFL CIO support and looming court actions frame a high stakes fight over a 54 hour week and wage levels. The piece notes wage gaps, price rises, and planned emergency coal distribution while detailing the Lustrom vs Tucker clash over the Dodge-Chicago plant and a linked housing order.
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John L
Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
AFL
CIO
Lewis
Atlantic City
Philip Murray
Murray
Gigantic Siberian Coal Field Run by Soviet Labor
Report outlines a vast northern Siberia coal field with about 73 mines spread over 5000 square miles. Workers are from Lithuania Estonia Latvia Ukraine and Crimea and are described as political dissidents housed in wooden barracks and fed porridge and 600 grams of bread daily.
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Russia
Communist Commissariat
Siberia
Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Ukraine
Crimea
Tru man Aims to Push John S. in Wage Battle
The report notes President Tru man intends to pressure John S. to the limit in wage negotiations. The action reflects a hard line stance on labor demands amid broader economic policy.
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Truman
John S
Rise in 1947 building predicted in 37 eastern states
Forecast by Thomas S S Holden of F W Dodge Corp estimates 630000 dwelling units to be built in 1947 across 37 eastern states, up 35 percent from 1946. Total construction value could exceed 9.5 billion dollars, with a labor shortage noted as a major bottleneck and decontrol expected to boost output.
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New York
Rocky Mountains
Thomas S.S. Holden
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Holden
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Cal
Ideal Xmas
Retree Handkerchief Co
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