Labor revolt widens rift over Truman mobilization drive
The labor policy committee of CIO and AFL withdraws from the wage stabilization board and defense posts, accusing big business control of mobilization and criticizing Charles E Wilson. Meats price cuts, farm prices, and Korean war casualties are reported as context, with world affairs pacing the day.
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Wage Stabilization Board
United Labor Policy Committee
C.I.0
A.F.L
Charles E. Wilson
Office of Defense Mobilization
Eric Johnston
Johnston
United States
Agricultural Department
Agriculture Department
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Australia
France
Greece
Netherlands
Philippines
United Kingdom
United Nations
Seoul
Korea
Fatal Accidents and Secrets Echo at Thorndyke House
Dorinda LaCroix tangled in a web of alleged murder and accidental death as Miss Anne Delahay perishes when a boulder drops at Thorndyke estate. Sheriff Poole questions staff and family while Dorinda hides a crucial truth and Edward awaits his mother’s will with wary anticipation.
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Dorinda LaCroix
Stella Moore
Edward Thorndyke
Dorinda
Mrs. Thorndyke
Cleve Adams
Thorndyke
Carrie
Sheriff Poole
Dr. Hanlon
Poole
Miss Delalay
Pable
Mr. Greer
Harriet
Thorndyke House
Trentville
Cleve
Edward
Fay
Greer
Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Lana
Carol
The Readers Date Book Explains Special Days and Weeks
The Reader's Date Book explains how national weeks and days boost commerce while aligning with holidays and public observances. It argues these events channel public enthusiasm into constructive selling and notes coverage will target merchant and consumer impact in small towns.
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Egypt
Greece
Rome
Anna Jarvis
Mothers of America
America
Atomic bomb could destroy Russia, says leading scientist
Dr. Vannevar Bush, president of the Carnegie Institute of Washington and co-developer of the atom bomb, asserts the United States could wipe out key military, political, and communications centers in Russia if war reached Europe. He notes Soviet armies could advance briefly but would lose a usable state thereafter.
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France
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States
Paris
Germany
Russia
Europe
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Community Health Conference Stresses Rural Health Cooperation
About 600 doctors, health workers and farm leaders attended a national conference in Memphis, Tennessee. The Madison County Kentucky health council was praised for bringing health information to mountain families and promoting clean water, balanced diet, improved schools, and toothbrush use. The meeting emphasized that improving rural health requires community councils and lay involvement, not just more doctors and hospitals.
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Memphis
Tenn
F. S. Stockett
Lafayette
Ind
The
American Medical
Madison County
Kentucky
Association
America
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