Truman, Ike clash over coal miners pay in cooling transition
President Truman expressed concern for his successor General Dwight Eisenhower as he allowed a $1.90 a day raise for soft coal miners rather than the $1.40 recommended by the wage stabilization board. The move prompted resignations from wage board members and cast a halt over the program while UMW leader Thomas Kennedy hailed the decision as proper and just.
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Truman
Ike
John L. Lewis
Cox
Roger L. Putnam
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Eisenhower
Marry
The World Can Be Their Oyster Bicycle Gift Demand
A newspaper survey shows bicycles top Santa Claus lists as the most desired gift for children. Safety advocates note bike riding reduces serious accidents and fosters traffic-rule learning, responsibility, and citizenship through early riding and school programs.
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America
Santa Claus
National Safety Council
President Delivers Caution On Coal Prices And Policy
The president did not mention Ike and says no coal strike, but higher coal costs will ripple through prices. Unions gain leverage for new wage demands as stabilizers lose influence. Truman may press ahead with inflation cuts, spending limits, and tax plans, while the administration braces for political moves.
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Ike
Harry Truman
Voters voice on Nov fourth reshapes political theory
The article notes a nationwide Eisenhower landslide while stressing an educator's view that the voting public can be influenced by educational facts. Analysts say welfare state philosophy stood as a major issue, with about 55 percent opposing it, shaping the broader party differences.
Broadcasts of the Facts on Government and Economy
The article argues that postwar voters favored a middle ground between leftist welfare and big business interests. It cites Truman and Roosevelt as slightly left of center, critiques a paternalistic trend, and notes a shift as citizens, educators, and business leaders spread economic facts to support private enterprise and constitutional government.
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Truman
Roosevelt
Congress
Chicago
Agar
People urged to press for constitutional means to revive economy
Citizens demanded constitutional methods to restore the nation’s economy amid debates over the NRA and court packing. Observers say the fair deal and Brannan plan faced rejection, highlighting a drive for broader public input before the next administration.
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NRA
Supreme Court
Brannan
America
Washington
Congress
White House
Beehive Girls Honor Mr. Jensen at Jensen Home
A Weston Beehive group and leaders spent Wednesday evening last week at Mr. and Mrs. Nephi Jensen’s home to honor Mr. Jensen for his service. The event featured a social gathering with the Beehive members and leaders in attendance.
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Nephi Jensen
Jensen
Community group honors confined resident with program and refreshments
The eight year confined resident receives a commemorative program and refreshments from leaders Emmaline McKay and Carma Goodsell. Bechivé girls Tamra Olsen Kerma Neuenswan der Julie Robinson Ellen Dahle Theda Anderson Colleen Bingham join in. Mrs. Sadie Nelson visited Salt Lake City with granddaughter Gloria Inglet.
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Jensen
Emmaline McKay
Carma Goodsell
Bechivé
Tamra Olsen
Kerma Neuenswander
Julie Robinson
Ellen Dahle
Theda Anderson
Colleen Bingham
No Thoroughfare Sign Sparks Driveway Turnarounds on Maple
Hammy Jack son reports a new "No thoroughfare Dead End" sign on Maple Avenue near the library. Since the sign went up, residents note more cars turning around in his driveway, a change from prior quiet traffic.
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Hammy Jackson
Maple Avenue
Library
Hammy
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