Threatened veto power on labor legislation
Confidential canvassers suggest Congress remains split over strikes and unions, with predictions of no decision until after the election. The piece notes Truman privately vows to veto anti union laws, while debates over fact finding, subpoenas, and cooling off periods show a polarized path forward amid union strength and wage demands.
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Washington, D. C
WNU
Congress
General Motors
Truman
Wallgren pushes lumber price ceilings and jobs plan
Washington Governor Wallgren urges higher lumber price ceilings to boost output for housing and to ease mill unemployment. He proposes selling idle state light metal plants to private operators, and accuses large firms of stifling competition amid bid chaos. He also invites Truman aboard the presidential yacht and outlines butter export concerns with Mexico amid shortages.
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Mor Wallgren
Truman
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Harry
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Add Corner Shelf Units For Room Layout
The plan suggests placing shelving on one side of the room using one or more B units with an A unit at each end. To extend shelves around two sides, include a corner unit labeled C.
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Breuth
Tommy Hart
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Washington
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Clare Hoffman
Michigan
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