Wilson urges new laws to curb living costs and profiteering
President Wilson asks Congress for a sweeping program to fight high prices. He proposes extending the food control act, regulating cold storage, licensing interstate firms, and requiring price markings plus penalties for profiteering. He warns a peace delay worsens the crisis and urges cooperation among producers, labor, and retailers.
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Hearts of Three travel tale on Mayan secrets
A Star feature invites readers to a Monday program about a journey from modern Fifth Avenue to Central America. The narrative hints at Mayan guardians of a lost race and promises exploration of ancient mysteries.
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Wilson Plans Nation Tour and Talks on Costs
President Wilson, after pledging the high cost of living issue to Congress, plans a nationwide tour with speeches likely to touch on prices. He suggested peace prices hinge on peace and may hold White House talks with capital and labor prior to the trip to discuss economic conditions and remedies.
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Labor Leader Spurns Plas Proposals
Washington Aug 9 Labor leader Nolan rejects the president's proposals after hearing the executive yesterday afternoon saying labor cannot starve while prices rise and that high cost of living demands have been before him for months. Labor will not surrender the right to strike in these times.
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