Productivity Held Key To America's Future Progress
Washington dispatch discusses the book U S A Measure of a Nation by Thomas R. Carskadon and Rudolf Modley. It traces U S growth from 1850 to 1980, emphasizing productivity as the main driver of economic advance, wage growth, and living standards, with charts and projections.
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America
James Marlow Washington
Twentieth Century Fund
U.S.A
Thomas R. Carskadon
Rudolf Modley
Opening Stock Plunge Sparks Widespread Market Panic
The report describes a sharp opening downturn in major markets including New York curb, Boston and Philadelphia amid rate hikes. Brokers warned of margin calls as selling surged, with many investors rushing to unload holdings and headlines noting a flood of buy and sell orders downtown.
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New York Curb Exchange
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wall Street
Bank of England
New York
Federal Reserve
Financial District
EMO
Market Plunge Triggers Quick Rally After Overnight Liquidation
The report notes significant losses from overnight withdrawals by pools and market sponsors. Wealthy individuals and professional traders bought stocks for a turn on the opening decline, sparking a sharp rally as liquidation ended.
Johnson Moves to End Five Percenters Practice
Senate subcommittee probes corruption in federal contracting after suspending two Army generals for poor judgment. The panel aims to curb abuses by intermediaries who charge five percent fees for influence, while stressing legitimate representation for businesses in government deals.
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Alded H. Waitt
Chemical Corps
Herman Feldman
the Army
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Divey
DNC
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Ianatory
New York Herald
Trackside Notes From City Stadium Press Box
A fragmented sports blurb mentions Batter, Norther Sire, and SoHo in a bustling stadium scene. It references track events, design notes, and looming competitions with unclear teams and dates, implying an upcoming meet with local players and coaches in a high energy reporting tone.
Government contract bid talks tied to Hunt allegations
The source alleges he paid $1,000 to James W. Hunt for help in seeking a government contract and agreed to a five percent share of proceeds. Hunt denies attempting influence and plans suit against the New York Herald Tribune for alleged misrepresentation.
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Truman
Larry HL Vaughan
Washington
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Quartermaster Corps
Ile
War Assets
New York Herald Tribune
Clunt
Roger @. White
Hoyald Tribune
Montana Timber Fire Tragedy Reported With Trapped Workers
A Montana timber fire left many trapped as flames spread through a mill. Officials say at least 15 workers, mostly college students, were trapped and died. Rescue teams found several bodies on the ground while others remained missing. The incident prompted inquiries into safety practices and response times.
Fire kills guard at Canyon Ferry station amid Montana blazes
A fire killed a prevention guard from Canyon Ferry Ranger Station. Helicopters flew the charred bodies to a Helena morgue as fellow firefighters identified them. Crews mopped up three smaller fires across Montana. A 60-man crew near York worked to finish a 1200 acre Bull Run Gulch fire. Sixty-five were clearing the Wolf Creek head fire, and a 12-man crew fought Canyon Creek near Melrose to about 50 acres.
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Helena
Montana
Nive Miles
Gates of the Mountain
Bull Run Gulch
York
Wolf Creek
Canyon Creek
Melrose
Quake Toll Tops 4600 as Aftermath Spreads
Reports from towns across the Andes show more than 4 600 dead with thousands injured after a major quake. Rescue teams search debris in Ambato Riobamba and nearby areas as a mercy plane crashes in the quake zone killing 20 aboard. Government officials and Shell Oil workers are among the victims and survivors.
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Polilea
Adun
Patate
Agnitoa
Pitare
Ambato
Riobam- da
Shell OU Company
Shell- Mera
Taihatu
Watea
War Talk in Korea Grows as Officials Hint Invasion
AP analyst James D. White reports rising tensions in Korea with Southern officials openly discussing invading the Soviet backed North as a preemptive self defense. Northern forces clash on Ongjin peninsula near the 38th parallel amid fighting that cost Southern lives. The issue frames a larger push for reunification and ties to wider Cold War strategy with Rhee and Chiang Kai-shek seeking Pacific unity against communism.
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James D. White
DeWitt MacKenzie
Korea
Wiliam R. Moore
Seoul
Moore
Tokyo
Ongjin Peninsula
Norea
Ongjin
Prussia
America
Kore
New Hearing Device With No Receiver Button In Ear
Deafened readers hail a new invisible device the Phanto Lageldk yo promises clear hearing without a visible receiver button. It aims to boost enjoyment of songs sermons and social events while avoiding the feeling of being watched for a device on the ear. The Heltone company offers a free brochure and home test, no risk.
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Chicago
Heltone
Dept
Extra-Fast Headache Relief Product Notice
Advertising copy touts BC powders or tablets as fast headache relief with a blend of popular ingredients. Claims quick dissolution and effectiveness for headaches neuralgic pains and minor aches. Mentions powder and tablet forms with prices 10¢ and 15¢ per unit.
What If a Long War Dragged in Russia and America
A terse exchange questions the consequences of a prolonged conflict drawing in Russia and the United States, hinting at a broader global crisis and the prospect of World War III. The reply remains blunt and defiant.
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Russia
America
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