Unified New York Bakers Union Faces Mob Pressure
In 1925, Max Kralstein leads AFL Bakery Workers to consolidate locals into Local 3 to combat mob influence, extortion, and graft in the baking industry. Treasury probes target graft, training blocks, and tax free gifts amid a fight to stabilize labor relations and protect skilled bakers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evere’s
Inc
Internal Revenue Service
Max Kralstein
AFL
Confectionary Workers International Union
Kralstein
Kral Stein
Humphrey Bogart
Treasury
Pakers
National Union
New York
Jim Cross
Herman E. Cooper
Jang
Poatttell Syndicate, Inc
July 3 1945 Berlin Liberators Enter City Joyful Victory
A historical column notes July 3 1945 when American troops entered Berlin to reclaim the sector from Soviet forces amid jubilation. It contrasts with 1935 plans for Works Progress Administration funding in San Antonio and earlier 1925 airmail forecasts, plus 1915 Wall Street turmoil after an assassination and an infernal machine blast in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Federal Works Projects Administration
P. G. Lucas
Suly
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
Senate
John D. Rockefeller
Prospects for the Big Four and the Geneva Summit
The article analyzes Soviet hopes for a summit with the United States and Britain, noting Eisenhower's public offer to meet at the summit, Churchill's tricky position, and the British election impact. It argues Geneva will be cautious, likely limited to a prelude or stalemate, with the delegation head signaling Moscow’s true importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Munich
Yalta
Formosa
Chiang Kai Shek
United States
Asia
Alamo Drama Festival At San Jose Mission
A six night summer festival at the San Jose mission stages A Cloud of Witnesses by Ramsey Yelvington. Paul Baker directs a Baylor university drama production with about 106 actors and craftsmen, dramatizing Crockett Travis and Bowie during the siege and fall of the Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose Mission
San Antonio Conservation Society
The
Alamo
Ramsey Yelvington
Paul Baker
Baylor University Drama Department
Crockett
Travis
Bowie
Bricker amendment debate and a call for strong action
A reader argues for the Bricker amendment to protect the constitution and keep UN laws from superseding U S law. The letter warns that ignorance of laws could land citizens in trouble and urges study or revision, with praise for bold American strength. It cites Eisenhower and Teddy Roosevelt in defense and invites further letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricker
Hhis
United Nations
China Sea
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy
Mark Foot
Overpopulation Threatens World Warned by Bruce Barton
Bruce Barton cites Dr. William Vogt and others warning that global population growth will outpace world resources. He warns U S consumption may outstrip production by 1980 and discusses impacts on water, food, and government control. The piece argues population control may be needed amid political and religious opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vogt
U.S
Mexico
Puerto Rico
New York City
Dulles
Stassen
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Camel hair knitwear in Texas ambitious plan
TEXQUIZ by James Farber recalls Mrs. Mary A. Shirkey of Victoria obtaining camel hair for knitting and sending camel chair sex to President Franklin Pierce, who replied with a bread ind butter letter and a silver goblet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farber
Texas
Mary A. Shirkey
Victoria
Franklin Pierce
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Russia
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Sir Anthony Eden
Eden
Roosevelt
Hisenhowers
Bulganin
Khrushchev
Stalin
Frances Fos McAlien
Bering
Bruce Barton
Hugh Moore
Will Clayton
Ellsworth Bunker
World Health Organization
Malaya
Texquiz
Nick Kenny
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