Steel union leaders seal two year wage peace
President Philip Murray of the CIO and United Steelworkers led a two year agreement with steel companies. At Atlantic City his 41 member executive board unanimously backed the pact and urged no work stoppages during its term. The statement highlights cooperation between company and union as key to peace and prosperity across industries.
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United Steelworkers Union
Atlantic City
Murray
United States Steel
New York Times
Parlez Vous Fallen Minstrel in Yeovil and War Echoes
A British dispatch notes the death of Alfred James Walden at 30 in Yeovil. A prolific minstrel who used a pen name, he reportedly wrote 20 000 songs including Mademoiselle from Armentieres Parlez Vous. The piece links his work to the 1917 AEF era and marching songs that rallied troops and public morale.
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Alfred James Walden
Yeovil
England
Mr. Walden
AEF
France
Dixie
John Brown
Virginia
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Life’s Routines and the Temptation to Escape the Rut
A Minnesota businessman Frank Meyers of St Paul quits his private office to drive a taxicab. He works ten hours daily, meeting diverse people, enjoying the change from routine. Many Americans envy the ability to swap a dull job for a different life despite potential downsides.
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Frank Meyers
St. Paul
Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Byron
Chaos versus order in society’s balance
The text contrasts chaos and order, noting chaos has drawbacks while order, though often dull, offers more restfulness and stability. It reflects on social conditions in recent years and the comfort of predictable routines.
Washington budget cuts spark mixed views in column notes
The piece critiques a 475 million cut to the army budget, noting 7 900 Washington area war job losses risk. praises Rep Enel's WWI record and questions political motives, while touching on handwriting experts linking Wallace to guru letters and the Santa Claus veto question amid tax relief debates. It also mentions lunch with Bill Lowell and AP coverage in Washington.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Enel
Michigan
War Department
Amy
Congress
Westbrook Pegler
Guru
Henry Wallace
Pegler
Clark Seliers
Los Angeles
Pocatellan
Pocatello Kiwanis Club
Clark
Bruno Hauptmann
Wallace
Truman
House of Congress
Harry L. Hopkins
Bill Lowell
Pocatello
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Associated Press Wire
Bill
Senate
Left handedness and child development guidance
The piece argues letting a child choose hand use, noting no harm in mixed-handedness and potential language gains when not forced to switch. It links hands to learning and civilization, urges teaching useful use of both hands, and cites a 5 cent pamphlet offer on self interest and child relations.
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Associated Press
Names and Meanings in Baby Talk and Song
A reader asks if Patricia Patrick pairs well for a daughter and notes both derive from noble meaning. The columnist explains Patricia should blend pleasantly and Carmen Miranda’s names align with her singing persona meaning song and admirable.
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Patrick
Patricia
Carmen
Miranda
Ulysses
True friends prove in trouble as Peter Rabbit faces Granny Fox
A children's tale on friendship tests. Courageous Peter Rabbit is caught by Granny Fox during a moment of carelessness, revealing which friends remain when danger appears. The piece underscores loyalty, risk, and the value of steadfast companions.
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Peter Rabbit
Granny Fox
Peter
Old Granny Fox
Granny
Peter Rabit and Forest Friends Brave Granny Fox
In a rural encounter, Granny Fox corners Peter Rabit as Prickly Porky defends him. Uncle Billy Possum and Jimmy Skunk confront Granny, while Skunk’s perfume and a swift bite help free Peter. Peter escapes as the forest allies rally in a tense standoff.
Idaho anti tuberculosis association elects new officers
The Idaho anti tuberculosis association announced new officers led by Henry C. Schuppel of Boise as president and F B Jeppesen of Boise as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs William H Sheehan of Idaho Falls second vice president E L Berry of Orofino third vice president Vir gil McGee of Boise treasurer and Francis M Goodwin of Boise secretary. Executive committee members include L J Peterson Dr A M Popma Mrs E H Cast erlin Mrs S S C Vandenberg Sidney Smith of Shoshone Clarence Higer Emmett and Erwin E Schwiebert of Caldwell.
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Boise
Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Henry C. Schuppel
F. B. Jeppesen
William H. Sheehan
Idaho Falls
E. L. Berry
Orofino
Virgil McGee
Francis M. Goodwin
L. J. Peterson
A. M. Popma
Agency to Bid For Wheat
Washington officials say the government will not fix a top price for wheat but will bid in the market to secure exports for famine relief. The decision aims to ensure supplies for foreign areas before their harvests, despite fears prices could rise.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Emergency measures urged to rush wheat supplies abroad
Officials concluded setting a federal purchase price would encourage farmers to withhold 1947 wheat. The plan aims to avoid delays by speeding grain shipments overseas, even as authorities consider immediate actions to expedite relief and supplies.
William the Conqueror appoints royal taster for ale name
In the 11th century William the Conqueror appointed a royal taster or conner of the beer to protect the fair name of British beer and ale. The act reflects early royal oversight of ale quality and branding.
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William the Conqueror
Crossword Puzzle HORIZONTAL Partly open Hail Latin
Crossword entries hint at a historical puzzle with clues for HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL words. Names like Harriet Beecher Stowe appear among the clues and a range of terms from plants to objects are suggested. The grid references and partial clues indicate a classic newspaper crossword item.
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Tssuer
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Alasi
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