Rail labor bills push to revive the closed shop threat
The piece argues that new House and Senate bills would reintroduce the closed shop on railroads, forcing union membership and check-off dues, raise costs, and shift the burden to the public. It notes opposition from unions, mentions Taft Hartley limits, and flags broader industrial reach if enacted. It also discusses FEPC politics and electoral strategy in northern states.
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House
Senate
Congress
Pennsylvania
Optimists and veterans lure baseball and racing hearts
Grantland Rice notes Fred Saigh and the Cardinals as veteran, resilient leaders in a season of optimism. He highlights longstanding stars like Musial and Slaughter, praising Eddie Dyer, and contrasts with the Dodgers and Phillies. Vanderbilt’s racing revival under Winfrey and Kercheval shows strategic shift after the war. The boxing scene centers on La Motta, Robinson, Villemain, Dauthuille, and Craziano.
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Fred Saigh
Cardinals
Fred
al Vanderbilt
Discovery
Vanderbilt
Winfrey
Ralph Kercheval
Kentucky
Kercheval
Ken Strong
Fruit Canning Made Easy and Rewarding at Home
A compact home guide on fruit canning covers selecting ripe fruit, using a boiling water bath canner, and preparing jars and lids. It includes steps for washing fruit, packing with syrup or juice, removing air bubbles, processing times, and cooling jars. It notes ripe fruit yields firmer packs and lower sugar needs for juicing.
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Lynn
Moses the Great Yet Misread in History
A July 9 1950 meditation extols Moses as a largely misunderstood figure. It argues contemporaries miss his true height and credits him with the Ten Commandments and foundational religious truths. The piece stresses Moses shaped Judaism and Christianity and that without him Christianity might not exist.
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Moses
God
Heaven
Devotional Reading on Exodus 33 and Related Passages
A concise devotional on Exodus 33 drawing insights from verses and cross references. It recaps Moses seeking God’s guidance and the Lord’s presence as the key theme for faith, leadership, and obedience. The piece invites reflection on divine fellowship and obedience in daily life.
Crazy Water Crystals Promote Longtime Health Claim
Mr. C. H. Heussner of Waco Texas touts Crazy Water Crystals claiming 25 years of satisfactory health. He says he researched ingredients, endorses the product, and recommends it for all ages. Sold in half pound and full pound sizes with guarantee of satisfaction. CRAZY WATER CO. INC. Mineral Wells Texas.
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C. H. Heussner
Austin St
Waco
Texas
Heussner
Crazy Water Co., Inc
Mineral Wells
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Patoka
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Edoe Sawyer
Phillies
Cardinal
Max Lanier
Enos Slaughter
Stan Musial
Marty Marion
Howie Pollet
Harry Walker
Harry Brecheen
Alph Brazie
Dodger
Dodgers
Eddie Dyer
Tangled Snari
Jack LaMotta
Ray Robinson
Robert Villemain
Laurent Dauthuille
Rocky Craziano
Lynn Chambers
God's
Dr. Foreman
Mr S
Christ
Israel
Egypt
Jesus of Nazareth
Bright
Countias Basia Este Wru Bent
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Rogers Mfg.Co
Meriden
Conn
Kellogg’s
Dept. FF
Wallingford
Connecticut
U. S
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