Ideologies Clash in Occupation Korea and a House Divided
A Washington column reflects on Korea in the occupation era, contrasting American and Soviet aims. It notes a unified provisional government being thwarted by disagreements, Russian influence and past broken promises. The piece foresees tougher U.S. stance and a coalition freed from Communist pressure, with costs ahead.
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Hodge
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U.S.S.R
Blast Teacher Pay Proposal Reflects Nationwide Tensions
A veteran reflects on American schooling, pay gaps, and public response after arguing for higher teacher pay. He cites diverse views from a California teacher, a Pennsylvania mother, and a Virginia man, noting the link between wages and perceived education quality while contrasting with other professions.
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Europe
United States
Great Britain
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Truman Aid Plan for Greece and Turkey Triggers Bipartisan Support
Congress backs President Truman's plan to lend Greece and Turkey 400 million dollars within a year to bolster their economies and train key personnel, as critics urge safeguards against provoking conflict with the Soviet Union. The Middle East crossroads and oil interests heighten the stakes in the broader policy debate amid ongoing labor unrest in Racine plants ending after 14 months.
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FBI enters case in McNear murder probe
Congressional concern over the shotgun slaying of Fres George P. McNear, a Toledo, Peoria and Western railroad magnate, triggers a federal inquiry. The Justice Department authorized the FBI to investigate, citing McNear's recent House labor committee testimony accusing the Railroad Brotherhoods of violence to prompt wartime seizure of the line. Hartley notes the accusation and Brotherhood officials deny it.
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George P. McNear
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Justice Department
McNear
House Labor Committee
Hartley
Rep
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Big Business Growing Bigger Through Mergers
The Federal Trade Commission urged passage of Kefauver's bill to close a merger loophole. Since 1940 about 1,800 companies have been absorbed via acquisitions or asset purchases that skirt the Clayton act. The measure would empower the FTC to rule on mergers and prevent monopoly-creating deals.
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Competition Coming Pushes U S Firms to Cut Costs and Prices
Washington reports the commerce department warns of increased postwar competition as retailers multiply. Businessmen should review pricing now, cut costs, and set policies to secure a reasonable net profit. They should include markdowns, damage, and theft in costs and may need to adjust markups by product type from luxury to convenience.
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House Committee Leaders Average 17 Years' Service
Washington report details 17 GOP committee chairmen in the House with an average of 17 years in Congress. Harold Knutson leads at 30 years. Fred Bradley has eight. Profiles include Clifford Hope of Kansas Agriculture, Clare Hoffman of Expenditures, Charles Eaton of Foreign Affairs, and Edith Rogers of Veterans Affairs, outlining party, district, tenure, and policy stances.
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Middlesex
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Polio victim runs house alone at 78 in Petersburg VA
Miss Della Sermons, 78, disabled by infantile paralysis, maintains full independence in a two story gray house. She uses crutches to brace and pulls coal and fuel by rope to the upstairs, then hauls buckets up stairs to light and heat rooms. She also makes her feather bed from a sitting position.
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