Reuther's wage fight tests auto union plan in Iceland
Walter Reuther weighs a guaranteed annual wage versus a company loan plan as he considers a union strategy during a holiday voyage to Keflavik Iceland. Telegrams from Detroit and New York push for summer school topics and regional mobilization while executives signal potential concessions, yet neither side desires a walkout.
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Victor Riesel
Keflavik
Iceland
Walter Reuther
New York
Detroit
London
Reuther
Ford
Menith
Baat
Union
Auto Union
Sexton
Ford Co
Conskeht
Post-iall Syndicate
June 6 historical notes from the San Antonio paper
A compact twenty year ago to 1905 through 1938 San Antonio items note Reich chancellery discoveries in Berlin, bank interests in 1938, Col William Mitchell assigned, parks chief Tambore naming a playground, Richter alderman, electric streetcar reliability, and a Dallas correspondent’s clippings about dice and voodoo themed chatter.
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Russia
Reich Chancellery
Berlin
Hitler
San Antonio
William “Billy” Mitchel
Air Service
National Juvenile Delinquency Study Urged at Conference
The National Pattern JHE discussion at the National Conference of Social Workers in San Francisco urged a comprehensive national study of juvenile delinquency. It called for a National Commission for Study of Juvenile Delinquency with powers to investigate and recommend, including leading social work authorities, to coordinate factors and lead to action and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Social Workers
San Francisco
Congress
National Commission For Study
Taking Stock on Memorial Day Auto Race at Indianapolis
Hi NATION critiques the annual Indianapolis Memorial Day race as costly and reckless. It argues the event offers no automotive knowledge, delays progress, and revels in violence, noise, and fumes, calling for its rejection and devaluation.
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Hi Nation
Indianapolis
World Health Org shows U S grant pressure at Mexico City
An Internationalism column notes the World Health Organization seeks to set the U S contribution at 37 percent, surpassing the 3.0 million Congress has authorized. Dr Charles W Mayo warns the 33 1/3 percent cap and budget figure clash with the WHO charter. If Bricker amendment passes it would curb foreign taxation and place the U S on parity with other nations.
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U. S. Senate
Bricker
Mexico City
Congress
World Health Organization
United Nations
Rockefeller Foundation
Mote World Health
World iMealth Organization
Charles W. Mayo
U. S
Supreme Court
U.S
Memorial Day plea for flags across Texas towns
The Light editor laments a quiet Memorial Day in Texas and urges residents to fly the American flag on business and private property. He urges patience for shortages, suggests buying flags, and notes 48 family members gathered behind the flag while stressing national gratitude.
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the Light
Texas
Sweet Land
Tikerly
Anther
Election cost ceilings a myth
George E. Sokolsky argues campaign spending inflates costs and taints elections. He cites unlimited fundraising, underreporting, and tax free money from foundations, urging caps, honest reporting, and shorter campaigns. He notes figures like a 1952 presidential cost near 100 million and calls for severe penalties for noncompliance.
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George E
Sokolsky
Bencause
Thare
Fund For the Republic
Ford Foundation
Philip L. Graham
Washington Post
Times Herald
Chicago
Congress
Senate
Sen. Thomas
G- Henhings Je
Missouri
Jem
Graham
Drying Infahi Diapers in Sunlight and Gentle Washing Tips
Warmer weather permits drying diapers outside in sunlight which helps kill bacteria and remove stains. Use warm water rinses, two to four rinses depending on water hardness, and soap or detergent in hot water. If ammonia causes redness, boil and rewash, then soak with antiseptic quaternary ammonium tablets to treat six diapers at a time. Copyright 1955 King Pea Syn Inc.
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King Pea. Syn, Inc
Winchester quarantine and cattle fever ticks in Texas history
The piece recounts 19th century Texas fever tick outbreaks among cattle from south Texas reaching panhandle stock. To protect herds, authorities posted men with Winchesters across the region and used channeling to divert dangerous cattle, with ranchers marking furrows and water holes. The quarantine is described as an enormous success.
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James Farber
Winchester
Mi A
South Texas
Panhandle
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Don (Sexton
Ft. Sam Houston
Vout Corns
Ray Tamboré
M. Eleanor
JLNE
W. L. Richter
Tie Light
Dallas
Uhat City
U.S. Treasury
King Features Syeiinate, Inc
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