Road Show to Probe Unemployment Across States
The Commerce Department launches a road show to study unemployment with six top officials touring New England Boston and Louisville to gather facts. Charles Sawyer, Ralph Hetzel, and others will expand to Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati while BES data show distress pockets in New England and 10 areas nationwide with unemployment up 12 to 23 percent from March to May 1949.
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Commerce Department
Truman
Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
John R. Steelman
Doc Steelman
Armed Services
Marshall Plan Boys
Boston
New England
New England Council of Manufacturers and Businessmen
Ralph Hetzel
War Production Board
CIO
C. V. Whitney
M. J. Meehan
Office of Business Economics
Louisville
Frankfort
Thomas C. Blaisdell
Atlanta
H. B. McCoy
Office of Domestic Commerce
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Lansing
Muskegon
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Washington
Department
Census Bureau
U. S. Bureau of Employment Security
BES
New Bedford
Wooster
Mass
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Mich
Knoxville
Tenn
San Jose
Calif
Cugat In Lima Flight Sparks Playful Barbs On Presidents
Xavier Cugat and his orchestra wrap a successful Lima engagement as a playful exchange over presidents versus presidentas unfolds at the airport cafe. A saxophonist’s wife pets a pomp’dog while Argentines joke about future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xavier Cugat
Lima
Peru
Cugat
Longest Trial Reporter Notes Tallest Witness
A reporter recalls the New York trial of 11 Communist leaders where the tallest witness to date has appeared. The six month trial is projected to last another six months, inviting joking bets on future witness attributes and even a door prize for the 250th spectator entering the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City manager plan debated by Boise leaders
Statewide argues Boise is too large for a city manager but cites comparable cities that have adopted the plan. Mayor Potter P. Howard retorts the system suits smaller communities and questions U S governance models citing large cities like Oakland San Diego Atlanta Worcester Flint Grand Rapids Kansas City Rochester Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Oklahoma City Dallas Worth Norfolk and others.
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Boise
Potter P. Howard
Howard
U. S
Oakland
Calif
San Diego
Miami
Florida
Atlanta
Worcester
Mass
Flint
Mich
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Kansas
Rochester
N. Y
Dayton
Ohio
Cincinnati
Toledo
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Dallas
Texas
Worth
Norfolk
Virginia
Ammoniated spuds and Pioneer Day notes from Idaho region
Reader reflects on ammoniated potatoes experiment at Harry Katseanes farm near Blackfoot with Bingham County agent and Simplot. discussors consider hygiene and dental uses. Local road resurfacing on US 30 between Michaud and American Falls noted, plus Aberdeen Pioneer Day observations and civic quotes about education and community spirit.
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Steve
Lamoreux
Harry Katseanes
Blackfoot
Bingham County
Simplot Produce Co
Bob Corlis
ISC
Preparations for Grandchildren Visit at ISC Campus
The letter describes securing a house before grandchildren visit, hiding glass items and dangerous objects, locking and securing rooms, and keeping candies out of sight. It notes a trip by Martin from University of New Mexico praising ISC faculty including Dr. R. L. Stevenson and Miss Ruth Haggart, with Steve Lamoreux signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent
ISC
Soda Springs
University of New Mexico
U of N.M
Martin
New Mexico
R. L. Stevenson
Ruth Haggart
Steve Lamoreux
Hay Fever Conditions and Treatments Face August Rush
Millions suffer as ragweed pollen rises around August 15. Injections before the season reduce sensitivity, though responses vary and many benefits fade once the season starts. Air conditioned spaces and filters provide relief. drugs offer short term help with potential side effects.
Nuclear tensions cited by lawmakers and leaders
Senator Arthur H. Van denberg of Michigan warns against an arms race while stressing the value of potential deterrents. President Syngman Rhee compares communism to cholera and calls attention to creeping Communist influence near Asia’s borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Virginia primary battle tests Byrd machine grip
In Virginia a fierce governor primary pits anti Byrd forces backing Francis Miller against James Battle with Remmie Arnold and Horace Edwards. The issue of voting rights and poll taxes dominates debate as registration surges especially among organized labor and Negro districts, highlighting long standing one party control and tensions over political machines.
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Washington
Virginia
Byrd
Francis Pickens Miller
James S. Battle
Remmie L. Arnold
Horace H. Edwards
Arnold
Edwards
House
Illinois
Wih
South
Senate
James L. Almond, Jr
Richmond
Fourth
Vira
Too Darn Hot as 1940s Headlines Sweat
Robert Ruark riffs on heat and headlines from New York a sweltering essay noting headlines about Reds arms talks atom bombs and economists while peppered with names and events ranging from Mrs Roosevelt Thomas Mann and Rita Hayworth to the Frankfurt trial and looming invasions all framed by heat and humor.
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New York
Washington
Peg
Harry Vaughan
Vaughan
Thomas Mann
Germany
Pete
Martha Beck
Senor
Raymond Fernandez
Frankfurt
Rita Hayworth Aly Khan
ex-Govree
Senate
Political Debate Over Burglary Laws and World Treaty
Sen Tom Connally urges ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty arguing nations should not fear peaceful commitments. John K Norton of Columbia Teachers College says Communist party members should not teach in schools. Secretary John W Snyder downplays anxiety, citing solid business and public finance fundamentals.
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Tom Connally
Texas
John K. Norton
Columbia University Teachers’ College
Communist Party
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
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Clayton Darrah
Pocatello
Idaho
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Drew Pearson
National Security Resources Board
Dwight Palmer
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McGrath
Friends
J. Strom Thurmond
Democratic Committee
South Carolina
Barkley
Congress
Defense Johnson
Canada
United States
Israel
Palestine
James G. McDonald
Sharret
Guy Gabrielson
GOP
New Jersey
Middle West
Stassen
U.S
North Carolina
Clyde Hoey
Senator Hoey
O. Max Gardner
Hoey
FBI
Charles Wyzanski
un-American Activities Committee
Hell
Leon Yankwich
Los Angeles
Justice Department
Yankwich
Joe O’mahoney
Wyoming
USA
Queens County
Long Island
Domingo Diaz Arosemena
Panama
Panama Canal
Isthmus Republic
Diaz
Arnulfo Arias
Arias
Little Waldo
Effie
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Michaud
American Falls
Idaho 20
Rose
Firth
Snake
Aberdeen
Douglas MacArthur
William A. Sklenicka
Warrensville Heights
Eleanor Roosevelt
Pioneer Day
Boots and Saddle Club
Culbertson F. Martin, Jr
Mr. Gillopp
Br. Jordan
Mit
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Marquis Childs
Robert Ruark
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