Preliminaries For The Big Fight And Coal Talks
The article outlines early rounds of the UMW vs. mine operators dispute as John L. Lewis presses for higher pay shorter hours and safety while operators warn against price increases. It also analyzes the McCarran bill aiming to deport subversives, arguing for stronger action against aliens hostile to democracy amid broader wartime era concerns.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewry
UMW
Lewis
John L. Lewis
Public letters discuss rent control and bus service concerns
A Troy reader asks about increasing room rent under OPA rules and outlines steps to file a complaint with the Area Rent Control Office. A second letter defends bus service practices, blaming passengers for mess and delays and urging responsibility to address heat, maintenance, and cleanliness.
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OPA
James O'Brien
Taft-Hartley Repeal Debate Opens
Debates on repealing the Taft-Hartley Act open in Congress with centrist pressure shaping a simpler labor policy. Both sides face limits from extremists while calls for curbs on secondary boycotts and picket line violence gain momentum.
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Congress
Nis
Parody of Peace Conference Exposed in Paris Meeting
The piece attacks a Moscow backed Paris World Peace Conference, branding it a sham. It cites British lawyer Harry Moore and former US official O John Rogge, arguing Moscow’s peace rhetoric masks imperial aims and calls for unity of communism and capitalism.
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Gallagher
Sheehan
Paris
Soviet Union
United States
Kremlin
Mosco
Paris Congress
China
Harry Moore
Guearney
Moscow
Stoogen
O. John Rogge
Russia
Expel Alien Subversives In McCarran Bill Debate
Congress revived a measure to deport subversive aliens and empower visa officers to deny entry to suspects. The Nevada Senate proposal targets aliens accused of promoting revolution or espionage, addressing years of immigration authorities failing to expel such individuals. The debate mentions Harry Bridges and ongoing deportation proceedings.
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McCarran
Congress
Wesling
Nevada
Harry Bridges
Defense Opposes Jury Exclusions In Copion Espionage Case
The defense seeks to disqualify seven government workers from jury duty and move to dismiss an indictment, claiming a largely government employee grand jury biased the trial. The court denied both motions, ruling government workers are eligible jurors and that fear of reprisal is unfounded.
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Judith Copion
Justice Department
New York
Washington
Atomic energy labor pact urged to curb strikes
The Presidents three man commission on atomic labor proposes a interim framework modeled on the Railway Labor Act. It would require a broad code of conduct and a permanent panel to mediate disputes for thirty days after which the Atomic Energy Commission could seek Congress for emergency legislation if needed. The plan aims to limit disruptions while avoiding drastic compulsory measures.
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Washington Star
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Oak Ridge
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Eather
Presidents Commission
Etpeneare
Becarig
Truman Nomination of Carson Triggers Capitol Hill Debate
President Truman faces sharp opposition on Capitol Hill over his nomination of John Carson to the Federal Trade Commission. Critics say Carson’s GOP ties and past ties to Sen. Couzens fuel doubts about his independence and stance on antitrust and industry regulation. The move sparks surprise among lawmakers and a partisan clash over FTC leadership and policy directions.
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Truman
Capitol Hill
John Carson
Federal Trade Commission
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Bob" la Follette
Wisconsin
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Senator Couzens
Andrew W. Mellon
Senator Nean
Coolidge-Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johns Lewis
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Dreno Sraix
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White House
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Pennsylvania
FTC
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J. Howard McGrath
Flode Island
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Carena
Sam Raysurn
Scott Lucas
Aviity
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Love Ale
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Bridges Attacks Bipartisan China Policy In Secret Meeting
Senator Styles Bridges pressed Republican policy chiefs to challenge the administration on China policy, accusing Democrats of weakness and urging a review of China strategy. Vandenberg defended shielding U S interests, noting risks of undermining anti Communist efforts. Bricker pushes civil rights in housing while others spar over State Department loyalties.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Styles Bridges
G.O.P
China
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Mr. Big
Republican Policy Committee
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Unig
Drew Pearson
Bridges
Repub
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América
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U. S
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Massachusetts
Jean Leverett Saltonstall
Ohio
Robert Taft
Bricker
John J. Bricker
Federal Housing Administration
Congress
Baldwin
Connecticut
Senate
Maryland
Fydings
Aeing
North Carolina
Clyder Hoey
Tydings
Armed Services
Governor Dewey Signs Slum Clearance Bill
Governor Dewey signed a bill allowing municipalities to condemn real property in substandard areas for private rehabilitation. Introduced by Benner Thomas C. Desmond, the measure empowers cities towns and villages to condemn property for clearance replanning and redevelopment under municipal authority.
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Albany
Dewy
Benner Thomas C. Desmond
Newburg
Municipsl
Bose
Lilith lore and linguistic quirks amuse Frank Colby column
In this Frank Colby piece the author catalogs Lilith as a night demon in Jewish folklore and a supposed wife of Adam in legend. It contrasts Eve as Adam’s mate and notes varied myths plus a joke about pronunciation and language quirks from readers and an English schoolmarm anecdote.
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Lilith
Meredith Wilson
ABC
Frank Colby
Cie Eee
Adam
Frank Calby
Elief
Lilth
Rosetti
Eden Bower
Adem
Eve
Ecatue
Meredith
Lawrence Grant
Santa Barbara
Alfonso
Australia
Colby
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