Berlin Youth Rally in West and East Echoes of Propaganda
A reporter describes attending Berlin youth shows on both sides of the Iron Curtain. He praises Russian and Korean performances while noting inflated U S spending and limited access. The piece laments a moral lapse in the United States amid propaganda and political cost.
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Berlin
White House
Russia
Stalin
State Department
Iron Curtain
Taber
New York
Clevenger
Ohio
Inflation Threat and Price Controls in Postwar Era
The government reports the consumers price index rose to 185.5, signaling higher living costs and a 9 percent rise since before the Korean War. Escalator clauses will boost about 3,000,000 workers hourly wages, while Truman seeks three price control reforms. Western politicians discuss Truman’s reelection prospects amid inflation fears and war strain, with Koreas talks and Japan treaty developments shaping global strategy.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wage Stabilization Board
Truman
Congress
Korea
Midwest
Ohio
Wyoming
French Lick
Ind
Sen
Robert Taft
Eisenhower
New York
Henry A. Wallace
Gen. Eisenhower
China Reach Demands Life Data From All Citizens
In a sweeping move the Communist authorities require a combined confession and autobiography from millions labeled to be re educated. The document acts as a domestic passport for work, movement, or travel under official scrutiny. Past actions including stock profits or study abroad may be condemned as bad and wrong.
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China
U.S
AFL cuts ties with Farm Bureau and Grange sparks farm labor clash
The American Federation of Labor ends diplomatic relations with the Farm Bureau and the National Grange, arguing farm groups align with manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce. The move risks widening labor farm policy divergence and raises fears of disrupted traditional supports for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
The
Farm Bureau
National Grange
AFL
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Ike
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Farmers in Better Shape Amid Longer Road to Ruin
The piece argues farmers in the last 10 to 15 years have reduced mortgage debt, improved land through conservation, and bought newer machinery and cars with electricity, giving lenders more collateral. It questions whether family farmers support farm policies, noting they remain consumers like urban residents.
Scene at the Station Highlights Farewell Tears
A young woman sobs at a railroad station as a passenger comforts her. The passenger asks if she is crying over leaving her husband, and the girl denies it, saying she is returning to him.
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White House
U. S
District of Columbia
The
Peoples Republic
Eva Peron
Juan Peron
Argentina
Americas
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Tyler
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Elkins
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