Debated Farm Policy and Cold War tensions amid labor merger talk
The excerpt discusses fears about political shifts from the merger of labor unions to broader worker rule, the role of leaders like Walter Reuther, and the impact of communism on farming and national policy. It contrasts U S actions with Soviet tactics and questions the value of large farms versus family farming.
Betrothed union merger looms for AFL CIO powerhouse
A Washington exclusive reports the AFL and CIO ratified merger plans. George Meany would lead the combined body with Walter Reuther a vice president amid concerns over labor monopoly and impact on the U S Constitution. John L Lewis not involved.
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Pauperizing Marginal Workers in the Oregon Voter
Ralph T. Moore argues in the Oregon Voter that raising the federal minimum wage will cause employers to drop marginal jobs that become uneconomical. He contends the policy reduces overall employment and limits chances for unskilled workers to gain experience.
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Texas Lawmakers Consider Divorce Waiting Period Change
The Legislature weighs changing the 30 day waiting period to 90 days for divorce hearings. A highway committee approved a bill to outlaw travel bureaus in Texas with support from Public Safety and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Senate also passed a bill to rewrite the Probate Code, updating but not majorly altering existing law.
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Orts and Hildebrandt Visit at Lackland AFB
Mr and Mrs C C Orts and Mrs Gordon Hildebrandt spent Sunday with Gordon Hildebrandt at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.
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Lackland Air Force Base
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