Intrigue surrounds Wilson Nelson in War Production Board
A Washington correspondent reports intense political maneuvering within the War Production Board amid rumors of a plot to replace Charles Wilson with Julius Krug. The piece describes pressure from New Dealers, congressional scrutiny, and concerns over reconversion, with Krug seen as a potential ally for Army and Navy interests.
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Asie NG Ton
Aus
Ine Trisueetha
Brosdent Hagevelt
Mounderinzs
Charles Blowwilsutt
Fetter
Roosevelt
UN 2
Newark Ideas
Donald Nelson
Mr. Wilson
White House
Seroy
Congress
Mrr
Nelson
Wilson
China
Cabal
War Production Board
Capitol Hill
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Y Moo
Eberstadt
Army
Navy
Julius A. Krug
Tennessee Valley Authority
WPB
Thanks and reflections from readers for Orphans Home aid
Readers praise the Herald Journal for publicizing the Onondaga Orphans Home relief effort. Bertha Armstrong notes over 40 applicants and a reopening of cottages thanks to publicity and prayer. The letters also include recollections of Florence and faith, urging community support.
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Herald-Journal
Herald- American
Carthage
Watertown
Gloversville
Groton
Onondaga Orphans Home
Bertha Armstrong
Polls Forecast Dewey Victory As Election Hangs In Balance
The piece reports on Gallup poll figures showing Dewey leading with key states like New York and Missouri in play. It notes potential shifts from unexpected events and the broader impact on the presidential election amid Allied wartime concerns.
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Roosevelt
Useelavtura
Dawes
Kaelane Ark
Agers
Gallup
Othe Targin
Dewey
New York
Menders
Missouri
Syracuse Named Center of Electronics Industry
Announcement that General Electric will build Electronics Park north of Syracuse near Live Tafer development, on 150 acres along Seventh North Street and Hopkins Road, employing about 43 500 workers and positioning Syracuse to lead postwar electronics research, production and invention.
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General Electric
Electronics Park
Syracuse
United States
Webster’s
Food Problems in Freed Paris Highlight Postwar Struggles
After liberation Paris faces severe shortages with milk at one sixth of prewar levels and daily electricity limited to around ninety minutes. Gas is scarce, coal limited, and butter commands high black market prices. Normandy holdings may ease urban hunger as Allies accept postwar responsibilities.
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Paris
Normandy
Help Needed in Harvesting Crops Urgent Volunteer Appeal
Urgent call for thousands of civ and village volunteers to assist harvest and processing of State farm crops from Aug 25 to Oct 10. Dr. W T Myers estimates fruit output up 40 percent with apples 1 000 000 and peaches 1 892 000 bushels. Volunteers from vacationers and students urged to aid the war effort and home food supply.
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W. T. Myers
College of Agriculture
Cornell University
America
Labor Unions and Politics in the 1954 Campaign
The article examines how far labor unions should engage in politics, tracing Gompers's view that labor should study legislators while presidents enforce laws. It highlights William Mullins of the Newspaper Guild who objects to union political endorsement and questions CIO PAC involvement, noting debates shaping the election.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Gompers
The
C.so
Reader's Digest
William F. Mullins
Newspaper Guild of Boston
Mrr
Mullins
C.I.0
Political Action Committee
Democratic
Republican Party
Syracuse
State Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
C.I.O. Political Action Committee
Oil talks face heavy hurdle over production quotas
Washington reports that postwar oil negotiations show progress but split remains on fixed production ceilings. Britain pushes forex position as a consideration, while the United States favors flexible quotas and market discipline. Both nations will supply four experts to a forthcoming commission ahead of an international conference to resolve levels.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
Britain
England
India
Iran
Participation gaps spur voting effort in 60 day campaign
An Alahoma organization urges increased voter turnout after a primary in a Southwestern state shows low interest. The 60 day race featured 19 candidates for U S Senate with only 38 percent of votes for the two nominees and just 6 percent of qualified electors casting ballots. The letter notes scope for civic work and recalls Buffalo Red Cross activity while a column author observes autumn colors and family moments.
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Rde Park
Alahoma
U. S. Senate
Demobilization Delays and Postwar Pay Controversy
American economists question postwar depression as demobilization unfolds slowly. Navy and War Department officials project months to years of mixed drawdown, with 200000 to 250000 leaving per year after Europe ends. The War Labor Board stirs protest by granting vacation pay to workers who thefts, while Montana’s Lena Murray proposes a new postwar air policy commission. The Seine sustains Paris as a vital river trade route and lifeline.
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Washington
Unem
Armed Services
Coane
HGS
Senate
War Department
Isch
Europe
North Atlantic
Germa
France
Italy
Japan
Armen
War Labor Board
Berle
London
Lord Beaverlore
Oth
Murray
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