Editorial on wages and steel pricing impact during wartime
A columnist cites United States Steel president Benjamin Fairless arguing that a steel strike is unthinkable during Korea war production. He warns wage demands raise prices, fueling a wage price spiral, and notes that higher wages lift both output value and living costs, impacting consumers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin ¥. Fairless
United States Steel Corp
Fairless
Korea
United Steel
Atomic Arms and the New World War Threat
A historical analysis recalls President Truman calling new weapons fantastic and outlines atomic era arms, including hydrogen bombs, atom powered craft, guided missiles, and radioactive dust. It warns of an arms race that could render civilization to ashes and stresses that enemies are developing similar technologies.
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Truman
America
United States
Albert Einstein
Corrigedor
Singapore
U S Takes Hard New Look At Russia s Capabilities
Washington reviews Soviet technical and atomic potential after MiG 15 performance in Korea shocks U S planners. Estimates of Soviet bombs rise by about 40 percent, altering views on decisive stockpiles and defense. NATO implications and the need for a conventional West defense are debated as scientists call for a broader strategic reassessment.
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U.S
Russia
Washington
Korea
Red Air Force
United States
Coustal
New York
Boston
Portland
Norfolk
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans
Galveston
Soviet Union
Stas
Air Force
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Secreta
Anthony Head
Divi
Ertcan
NATO
Lisbon
West
Anniversary recalls Tunisian battle with Rommel and Pyle memory
The piece marks nine years since the Battle of Kasserine Gap in Tunisia where American Second Corps units faced Rommel's Afrika Korps. It recalls Patton and Bradley rebuilding the force, Ernie Pyle's presence, and the harsh realities of war amid shifting memories for veterans in New York and beyond.
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New York
Tunisia
U. S. Army
Kaseline Gap
Rommel
Afrika Korps
Libya
Montgomery
Tunisian
Constantine
Bulgian Bulge
Faid Pass
S Plains
Ernie Pyle
Sbeitla
Kasserine Gap
Thala Pass
George Patton
Omar Bradley
Wadis
Rockey
Prayer for Forgiveness and Humility by Paul S Wright
A short devotional piece from Portland Oregon reflects on seeking God’s forgiveness for sins and asking grace to forgive oneself. The prayer emphasizes conscience, humility, and acceptance of pardon through faith.
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Paul S. Wright
Portland
Ore
Last Week in Business Shortage of Customers Noted in Several Fields
The AP report notes a widespread shortage of customers across civilian industries, with promotions and markdowns used to move goods while military orders grow in importance. American Woolen Company reports higher 1951 earnings due to government contracts, and price cuts across acetate yarns and consumer lines reflect weak civilian demand as producers face a price war and shifting defense programs.
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Richard Fiske
New York
Ilt
American Woolen Company
American Woolen
Francis W. White
Delanese Corporation
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Porctor Electric Company
Motorola, Inc
Vision Trade
Flatir
Standard and Poor's Corporation
Dustry
Henry KH. Fowler
National Production Authority
Fowler
A Season in England by P. OH. Newby review shows tangled loyalties
A literary note tracks Tom Passmore’s reluctant return from Egypt to England to report on dead friend Guy Nash. Passmore’s duty clashes with romance as Renee, Guy's widow, and Connie Nash test loyalties while Clegg and Mrs Nash reveal unsettled grief. The piece signals multiple subplots within one novel.
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England
P. OH. Newby
Knopf
Tom Passmore
Egypt
Guy Nash
Nashes
Tom
Guy
Renee
Clegg
Passmore
Mr. Nash
Nash
Connie
Mrs. Clegg
Button gossip and political bets swirl through election talk
In a lively pre election season column Bug Dust notes supporters and backers across candidates in the Sixth Congressional District race. The piece recalls past endorsements, clarifies editorial posture, and jokes about last minute campaign ploys while urging readers to await primary outcomes.
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Harley
Okey
John L
Doc Hedrick
John Ward
Statehouse Organization
Labor
Matt Neely
Bug Dust
Bob’ Byrd
Bob
Register
Ned Ragland
Byrd
Ragland
Year of Decision Looms for Air Force Expansion
Special to Central Press. Washington reports Truman delays plans for a 143 group Air Force. Officials say 1954 could be decisive as aircraft built in 1953 may face future battles. They urge Congress to fund modern designs rather than legacy planes.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Congress
Air Force
Navy
Decontrol Demands Grow as Arnall Promises Study
A passage from The Associated Press describes rising calls to ease price controls across industries as President Truman pushes restraint. Ellis Arnall vows an early study of decontrol potential while OPS weighs risks to other regulated sectors amid inflation fears. Industry leaders cite supply gains and red tape costs as reasons to loosen controls.
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Arnall
Sam Dawson
New
York
Truman
Ellis Arnall
Office of Price Stabilization
Dustry
OPS
Bill of Rights Graft and Waste Plague Training Program
A House committee accused many VA education program employees and unscrupulous schools of graft and waste under the GI Bill. It cited inflated charges, falsified records, and veterans enrolling for subsistence, urging a new law to extend benefits to Korean War veterans while condemning widespread mismanagement and profiteering.
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Gi’s
William F. Arbogastay
Washington
Veterans Administration
Special House
Tague
Veterans Taok
Pennsylvania
Cerfisms By Bennett Cert Morey Amsterdam says that being a famous comedian isn't always what it's cracked up to be
The piece notes that fame brings expectations of constant humor and cites Morey being struck by a taxi with a black eye and sprained ankle. A friend quips about the ankle while Morey jokes about possible X rays, illustrating the pressures on a celebrated comic.
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Morey
Amsterdam
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