The Death of Enterprise and the Freeport Story
The article discusses business mortality rates and the lessons from failed ventures. It highlights that many startups fail due to lack of capital, notes that some succeed by learning from mistakes, and presents the Freeport hearse business founder saga as an example of enterprise under pressure and opportunity amid American economic freedom.
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United States
Escatees
Sone
Dana and Bradstreet
Ing
Bussie
Kng
Bmsiness
Fietory
Ken Hin
Chicago
Freend
A. Husiannot
Oelwein Pool Plan and Park Beautification Efforts
The Register highlights Civic Platform items including construction of the Oelwein swimming pool, beautification and maintenance of parks, and purification of Lake Oelwein. TVA building program is noted to align with Oelwein projects as various catechists express opinions. text reflects columnist views rather than official policy.
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Oelwein
Lake
TVA
Ickes Presents Complete Autopsy on Canol
A 1946 New York Post column critiques the Canol project as wasteful and extravagant. It cites cost overruns to 135 million dollars, argues the venture was misused for propaganda, and condemns the Joint Chiefs of Staff and brass hats for continuing the project despite doubts.
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Ickes
Brehon Somervell
Truman
General Somervell
Admiral King
United States
War Department
Brai
James H. Graham
Dollar
Dr. Graham
Canel
I Patterson
Army
Alaska
Canadian Northwest
Patkersons
Senate Committee
Kiska
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Stimson
United States Army and Navy
Canol
Cartol
Therm
New York Post Corporation
Nathan Report Asks 25 Percent Wage Rise Unfeasible Without Price Rise
George E. Sokolsky argues against Robert Nathan's 25 percent wage increase without price hikes. He cites phony statistics from Henry Wallace’s commerce department and warns such a move would trigger widespread price increases, bankrupting automakers and worsening railroads. He favors Colmer committee conclusions promoting private initiative and transition guidance.
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George E. Sokolsky
Henry Wallace
Department of Commierce
Wallace
Robert R. Nathan
Nathan
Form of Brutality Near Christmas Tax Notices
A reader laments annual tax notice overload during the holidays. He jokes that post office pleas for early mailing clash with income tax deliveries arriving before Christmas, while gifts and holiday plans are delayed by bills and forms. The piece reflects frustration with tax paperwork amid Christmas bustle.
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Santa Claus
Post Office
Millie
George
Christmas Socials and Local Visits Highlight Small City News
A flurry of gatherings and visits fills the week in Hazleton and nearby towns. Social clubs held Christmas events, congregations hosted parties, and residents including Mrs. John Brown and Rev. Frank Cope visited relatives while shoppers and callers moved through Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Michigan City areas. In Vincennes a judge jailed Arnold Hanson until he pays a $1 fine and costs for defrauding a newsboy, reflecting Indiana law protecting carriers.
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Charles
Ifa Ft. Dodge
Kanpeth Faile
Waterloo
Louis Rathbun
Oolin
Huxketon
Len D. Moore
Forest Parker
Keith
Leute
Barbara
Clark
Teau
Cédar Rapids
Alma Destival
Roberta
Iowa City
Fred
Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Arnold’ Hanson
Indiana
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Guy
Syndiette
Sitka
Manyndustries
Robert Nathan
Colmer Committee
House of Representatives
Colmer
Mr. Nathan
Lewis’ Cealth
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Consolidated News Features
Hazleton
John Brown
Leo Hoffman
Clarence Christiansen
Warren Wilson
Jerry of
Independence
Do. W. Cowell
W. D. Schermerhorn
Michigan City
S. Corncil
Presbyterian Sunday School Council
Merle Nicholson
Maynard
Kenneth Farley
Jolly Circle Club
Russue
Mere
West
Frank Cope
George Fall
Long Beach
Calif
Presbyterian Aid
Kate Miguel
KK Club
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Klatter Klub
Vivian Armstrong
Blue Slipy
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