Communist Party in the United States reviewed by Schlesinger
An Life magazine analysis by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. argues conservatives could curb the Communist Party by backing reform. It contends the party seeks to support Russia and disrupt U S politics to avert war with the Soviet Union. The piece notes activity in labor unions and limited electoral impact.
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Life
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr
Communist Party
United States
U. S
Buchmanites
Holy Rollers
Russia
Soviet Union
Seow
C.I.U
National Maritime Union
American Veterans Committee
Schlesinger
Atout
F.B.I
Martin
Market Slump on New York Exchange Stuns Investors
Prices jumped yet stocks on the New York Stock Exchange slumped. The Dow Jones average fell 5.82 points as foreign speculators cashed in profits and uncertainty rose about the bull market entering its fifth year. International Harvester withdrew 30 790 shares and Sunray Oil postponed a million share issue.
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New York Stock Exchange
International Harvester
Sunray Oil Corp
Life Isn't So Tough and Too Busy to Live
A collection of satirical musings from the Reflector-Chronicle and Rans. Abilene on consumer woes and idle dreams. "Life Isn't So Tough" urges practical thrift while mocking overwork and consumer excess. A short poem by Robert Bascomb Hartis laments the busy man who skips life for money.
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Robert Bascomb Hartis
Sun safety and gradual exposure to avoid sunburn
Health guide stresses that suntan should be earned in small doses to prevent painful sunburn. It notes that some skin types burn easily, warns against prolonged sun exposure, and provides home care like baking soda or greasy salve, rest, cool place, fluids, and light foods.
Graft In High Places Laurens Law
Testimony before the Mead investigating committee hints at graft in war contracts. Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky faces scrutiny over interest in an Illinois munition firm. May defends motive as aiding the war effort, while servicemen urge accountability for materials and munitions reliability.
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Mead
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
House
May
Graf
Iowa’s wide reading praised by Emil Ludwig quote
Emil Ludwig praised Iowa for brains over money. Iowa Development Commission notes public libraries in 299 towns with high turnover. Most schools have superior libraries. The Law Library in Iowa City and the Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids are noted as major research authorities.
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Emil Ludwig
America
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Law Library
Iowa City
Masonic Library
Cedar Rapids
Iowa towns foster book reviews and literary clubs
In small Iowa towns community members push book reviews and reading groups. Ministers lead church based review programs as part of cultural activity. The state reports about 4000 churches and around 2500 ministers and priests.
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Iowa
Hampton Woman Nets 21 Pound Northern Pike
Mrs. Jack Miller of Hampton hauled in a 21 pound northern pike from a gravel pit near her home while fishing with worm bait. After a fifteen minute struggle the fish was landed, following a prior carp catch in the same pond.
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Minnesota
Canada
Jack Miller
Hampton
Investors weigh stock mood amid inflation signals
Foreign investors may sense a forthcoming downturn as present inflation lifts values, while nearby holders remain cautious. The observation suggests a shift in sentiment as markets assess near term versus longer term prospects regarding common stock.
Iowa Entomologist Suggests DDT Sprays By Air
Commercial corn growers may find it practical to use airplanes for dusting DDT to control the European corn borer, says Harald Gunderson of Iowa State College.
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Harald Gunderson
Iowa State College
Production gains despite scrap shortage and railcar lag
Production climbs with steel at 90.5 percent capacity and a postwar record of 80,439 Detroit auto output last week. June 105,000 washing machines shipped. radio and ranges above prewar levels. Railcar shortages persist with 53,000 fewer cars than last year. Unemployment remains high even with full employment estimates. productivity gains hinge on labor efficiency.
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Detroit
Jessen
Red Cross asks town for support in Nuernberg plea
Fragmentary OCR shows a request from a German Red Cross club to the town development commission for support. The letter mentions the American Red Cross and home front concerns, with references to Nuernberg and occupation state context.
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Germany
Red Cross Club
Mary Ann
American Red Cross Oferican
Nuernberg
Ion
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