Personal Mail Exerts Big Influence on Congressman
A column discusses how public letters and Telegrams sway Congress on price and labor debates. It notes NORC polls showing public opinion mixed with strong lobbying from unions and manufacturers. The piece emphasizes that voters’ voices influence, yet organized groups often shape congressional judgment through advocacy and advertising.
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Washington
Congress
Con
Ite
Han Itte
Corto
Tian
Wolfling
NOKC
Nutlunn
Hraeareh Center
Denver University
Bouse
OMA
Bowles
National Manufacturers’ Association
Unnions
White House
Woodrow Wilson
NORC
Congressional
Tate
Americans' spending rise boosts meat intake and relief for the poor
A reader notes that public spendable income nearly doubled from 68 billion in 1839 to 139 billion in 1946, with low income groups gaining a large share. More Americans eat more meat than ever, reducing leftovers for earlier high spenders, while those near danger lines are better off than in the past. The piece argues there is still sufficient supply for the invisible guests and Europe’s needs.
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America
Portune Magazine
Department of Commerce
Europe
Asia
You and I
Barbs by Baukhage on butter prices and chaos
A satirical column mocks economic woes and public missteps. The piece riffs on butter price incentives and market faults while weaving in absurd snippets about parachutes edible insects and a biting Gromyko image, ending with a wry note on a crust craving bird.
USO Set for Demobilization by End of 1947
Announcement by USO President Kimball states wartime demobilization and reconversion services will end December 31, 1947. Plans call for 350 to 400 USC clubs in the continental U S with overseas lounges and postwar programs to continue for veterans, troops, and families. Eisenhower and Nimitz messages praise ongoing support and relief efforts.
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USO 11
Lindaley F Kimball
USO
New York
Siz
Tne
Kimball
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fleet Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
National War Fund
USC
United States
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Philippines
TSO
Ala
Europe
Japan
Future Homemakers of America tops 200000 members
The Future Homemakers of America, a high school home economics movement, reports over 200000 members in 45 states plus Hawaii Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Led by national officers Myrtle Hilton Anita Lehman Emma Jo Lewis and others the group operates regionally with advisers from the U S Office of Education and professional associations. Though largely girls the organization welcomes boys as well.
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Warrem
National Executive Council of the Future Homemakers of America
Chicago
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Future Homemakers Movement
Future Homemakers
American Home Economics Association
Home Economics Service
U. S. Office of Education
State Departments of Education and Vocational Education
State Home Economies Associations
District of Columbia
Myrtle Hilton
Tiptonville
Nev
Margaret Worlton
Lehi
Utah
Phyllis Marshall
Vermont
Deanla Burnworth
Independence
Kans
Lois K. Mueller Seymour
Wis
Edna Amidon
Dora $. Lewis
American Homemakers Association
Emily Haydock
National Education Association
Hazel Frost
Oklahoma
Frost
Highlights of USO five year record and achievements
A concise review of USO accomplishments from February 4, 1941 to February 4, 1945. Peak service reached one million men daily with 1,108,900,000 total services, 21,035 operations, and 5.8 million monthly expenditures. Overseas units reached 1,738 with 1738 shows daily, and 104,810,151 overseas club attendees. Volunteers peaked at 739,000 in June 1943, logging 165 million hours. Total public giving reached 60 million dollars for 14 million served.
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USO
Duriy
Aidantis
United States
Stage Entertainers and Talks of Showbiz Delights
A lively column surveys stage entrance news and parlor chatter from New York. It mentions Sonja Henie hailed as newest in a vaunted parade while race and film stars like Louis Cathern and Jennifer Jones headline, with Benny Goodman billed alongside Victor Burge. It notes salaries for Sugar Chile Robinson and a spoofish lineup at The Magic Lanterns, plus assorted Broadway glimpses and social anecdotes from Sardi's to the Embass y.
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Perade
Delmont
Louis Cathern
Cavalcade of America
Marquess of Queensbury
Victor Burge
Benny Goodman
Sugar Chile Robinson
Spool Shelves for Interesting Trinkets
Victorian era corner shelves 10 inches wide 7 inches deep bottom designed to hold spools and small keepsakes. Modern version uses rigid welded shelves with pendulum cord security and copper wiring for strength. Pattern No 255 includes exact patterns for curved corner shelves and a complete culling and fening guide.
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Speara
Quit Dosing Constipation With All Bran Daily
An ad urges daily Kellogg's All-Bran as a safe natural laxative food to combat common constipation caused by low dietary bulk. It promises lasting regularity with regular use and ample water, noting All-Bran supplies iron calcium phosphorus vitamins and protein, and that it is not a purgative or medicine.
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