Red Delegate Pushes UN Accord Amid Global Economic Turmoil
A Soviet envoy, Vishinsky, urged UN cooperation as New York opened General Assembly sessions. Britain’s pound devaluation dominated talk, prompting mixed reactions and concern over long term effects. Canada followed with a similar move. Traders faced higher costs as the pound slid from 5.03 to 3.07 dollars, with some dealers bracing for inventory losses.
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Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
United Nations
New York
Stalin
General Assembly
U.N
Britain
Canada
U.S. Industry On Edge As Auto And Steel Strikes Loom
The United Auto Workers tool up a strike notice to Ford while coal miners walk out and steel talks stall four days from a key deadline. President Truman faced blame for steel dispute as Cyrus Ching reports no bargaining progress and both sides hold firm on pension and welfare fund proposals.
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John L. Lewis
United Automobile Workers Union
Ford Motor Company
U.S
Truman
Cyrus Ching
UAW
Arnold and bomber strength in global balance of power
General Henry H. Arnold argues in his book Global Missions that Russia fears long range bomber power more than armies or navies and that the strategic air force with atomic bombs already holds the balance of power though he warns the picture could change by tomorrow. He notes Soviet opposition to B 29 bases in Siberia and shuttle bombing bases in Russia ended quickly, with unification debates testing air force prestige.
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Henry H. Arnold
U.S
Russia
Strategic Air Force
Arnold
Siberia
Japan
Germany
Moscow
Lift Type Device For Tractor Practical on Small Farms
Pittsburgh forgings company of Corapolis Pennsylvania has developed the carry lift universal lift type utility carrier for tractors. The alloy steel device attaches in seconds to standard suspension points and handles loads up to 700 pounds. It converts quickly from a platform lift to a fork lift for various load types and can be used with or without a back panel and 2x4 stake pockets.
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Pittsburgh Forgings Company
Corapolis
Pittsburgh
NFPA warns farms face high fire risk during Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Association urges farmers to reduce farm fires with quick steps. It cites 11 000 fire deaths last year and notes one third of victims lived on farms. Main hazards include wiring, roofing, heating systems, and chimneys with lighting rod protection recommended.
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National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Marshall Plan funds boost European medical recovery
ECA officials in Paris disclosed that Marshall Plan aid supplied new laboratory and hospital equipment to participant countries in Europe. Penicillin streptomycin radium and other medicines have been deployed using dollars from the program to fight war spurred disease and malnutrition.
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Marshall
United States
Europe
ECA
Paris
Marshall, Plany
Economic Cooperation
Value of Bicarbonate Use In Swine Feeding Tested
An Iowa State College experiment this fall tests bicarbonate of soda in hog diets. Researchers seek observable growth benefits and whether feeding amounts equal to one percent of the ration affect swine performance.
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Iowa State College
Sewing Patterns for Matron Wrap Dress with Large Size
Fall and Winter FASHION contains 64 pages of sewing tips for home sewers. Pattern No. 3178 offers a wrap around house dress in sizes 36 to 52 with bias trim and soft tie at one side. Includes 5 7 yards of fabric guidance and a free pattern inside the book priced at 25 cents.
Elevator Talk Ends in Alarm at Public Stop
In The Air an author and a friend discuss a story involving a knife killing and fingerprint wiping. The elevator halts and the men exit, leaving passengers stunned and unsure how to react to the eerie dialogue and possible implication.
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