John L Lewis and labor politics in midcentury debate
The piece argues that John L. Lewis harms white collar workers and retirees by inflating miners’ pensions and pressuring wage increases. It criticizes the coal industry’s lack of regulation, contrasts it with utilities, and predicts unions fall under antitrust. It also discusses political strategy around a special congressional session and Truman's past oil ventures.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
United States
Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Electric
Federal Power Commission
Federal Communications Commission
West Virginia
Utah
Ohio
Alabama
Supreme Court
Congress
Truman Barkley Head Democratic Ticket In Dramatic 1948 Nomination
At Philadelphia the Democratic National Convention nominated President Harry S Truman for a full term with Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as running mate. Truman challenged Republicans to deliver on platform pledges in a July 26 special session, amid civil rights clashes and Southern walkouts. In a dramatic speech, he pledged action on prices, education, health, civil rights, wages, social security, and public power.
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Walter A. Shead
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry S Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Mississippi
Birmingham
80Th Congress
Ben Lamey
Arkansas
Richard B
Georgia
Russell
Truman
Dan Moody
Texas
Platform Committee
South
Chicago
Cleveland
Baltimore
Wilson
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
William O. Douglas
Claude Pepper
Florida
California
New York
Tllmois
James Roosevelt
Pepper
Ben T. Laney
Civil rights plank dominates Democratic platform clashes
Delegates from California Wisconsin and Minnesota under Mayor Hubert Humphrey back Truman civil rights aims for full participation equal employment security and equal treatment. Platform attacks Taft Hartley taxes on oleomargarine and favors farm cooperatives while pledging strong foreign policy support amid party unity struggles. Describes fierce sectional tensions and multiple leadership attempts, ending with Laney's candidacy being pushed by southern conservatives.
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California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hubert J. Humphrey
Minneapolis
Truman
Congress
Resolutions Committee
United Nations
South America
Berkley Keynote Energized Democrats in Philadelphia
The Barkley keynote energized Democratic delegates as factionalism lingered from earlier conventions. He delivered a 28 minute speech that boosted morale and spurred a fighting mood to back the party nominee, despite lingering rivalries and lack of centralized leadership. The convention setup mirrored the Republican event with shifted state delegations and heated displays.
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Barkley
Convention Briefs Highlight High Prices Debate
Mrs India Edwards and other women speakers at the convention blamed Republicans for soaring costs. Edwards waved a raw T-bone steak costing $1.10 per pound in Philadelphia to illustrate high grocery prices as delegates heard about inflation impacting households.
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India Edwards
Democrats
National Committee
Philadelphia
Simplicity Is Keynote When Guests Arrive For Unexpected Visit
A 1960s style home cooking guide suggests stocking canned meats vegetables and ready dishes for unplanned guests. Quick meals include grilled ham and asparagus, baked beans with sauces, and coconut banana snow dessert. Also offers spicy spaghetti tricks and chicken loaf recipes with pantry staples.
Mummers Parade Draws Philadelphia Delegates at Conventions
In Philadelphia crowds danced in the streets during the Democratic convention not as delegates but as a free Mummers parade. A prior Republican event drew about 30 000 attendees at $2 per person in Philadelphia stadium. Vendors sold draft Pershing buttons while guard conditions caused access issues at the convention hall.
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Philadelphia
Leftover Eggs and Poultry Made Crisp and Creamy
Leftover eggs and poultry can be repurposed into fried mashed potato and egg yolk mixtures, rarebit with egg yolks, and thickened sauces. Yolks can enhance scrambled eggs, egg nogs, custards, or act as salad and soup garnishes. Chicken minced with cream sauce and bread crumbs fried until brown makes a tasty main dish.
Answers to six common questions about pine trees and more
Pine trees yield over 300 board feet of lumber and enough plank for a million matches. Americans eat over seven billion doughnuts annually. The largest printing plant is the U S Government Printing Office in Washington D C. Some experts say blue keeps fires away. The bumble bee is the only insect that fertilizes clover. South Carolina currently allows divorce.
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U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington D. C
South Carolina
Gasoline Fire Losses Hint At Storage Reform
The Department of Agriculture estimates improper storage of gasoline and kerosene wastes about six million dollars annually for American farmers. Underground tanks offer best protection for large quantities of flammable liquids while galvanized steel cans suit small amounts.
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Department of Agriculture
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