Telephone Deadlock Stirs Suspicions in Strike
The protracted telephone strike fuels public suspicion as critics say management and union act for own aims. Both sides refuse arbitration and reject offers, while public patience wears thin and talk of government seizure grows louder. The dispute centers on pay adjustments tied to steel and auto patterns and a contested arbitration path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Ami Auty Industries
Telephone Comepany
Unon
Helyne
John L. Lewis
Daniel J. Tobin
American Labor of Federation
Putting Second Things First in Washington Debates
A historical column argues against prioritizing politics over policy, criticizing Taft for delaying labor bill revisions and lawmakers for budget cuts in favor of tax relief. It emphasizes eliminating wasteful appropriations, reducing the national debt, and delaying tax cuts until core fiscal goals are met. The piece warns that partisan gain should not drive economic decisions.
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Taft
Republican Party
Ite
Russia
Congress
Washington
Political Slogans and Debates Highlight City and National Tensions
A fragmented passage critiques Frank Hague and Chicago's mayor, urges listening to economic minds, and calls for accountable party balance. It stresses avoiding lax manipulation, supports voter-chosen representatives, and warns against pursuing tomorrow's comforts over durable national rebuilding amid debt and public issues.
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Frank Hague
Chicago
Congress
Orison
Truman Budget Fight Sparks House Senate Battle
The piece argues President Truman overstates the budget must not be cut below 87.5 billion while Congress seeks 4.5 to 6 billion in reductions. It claims his figures misestimate deficits and surplus, urging Congress to redraw the bill with sensible restraints and present it for a veto if needed.
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Truman
Congress
Lrvants
House
Senate
Tie
Avelo
White House conferences urged for broad bipartisan action
The White House conference of party leaders with Secretary Marshall is praised as a model for bipartisan foreign policy. It argues for more joint discussions beyond Moscow, noting domestic benefits such as morale, unity, and steady economic policy. It warns that division weakens national strength and calls for cooperation on inflation, strikes, taxes, and government efficiency.
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White House
Congress
Marshall
Moscow
Mars Hall
State Department
Mosenw
United States
United Front
Government and housing price debates in postwar market
The piece summarizes a clash between Frank R. Creeden and Frnri W. Cort over housing costs and industry profits. It argues prices are too high, suggests private builders favor profit over affordability, and contemplates government role to ensure homes for Americans while urging labor and materials to accept lower costs. It ends with a note on societal priorities and the need to adapt to modern civilization.
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Dhe
Federal
Frank R. Creeden
Frnri
Industep
Cartright
America
Wagner Ellender-Taft
Ohio Legislature Urged to Pass Ferguson Bill After Dewey Defense
A Cleveland Plany Dealer editorial argues Ohio lawmakers should back Senator Ferguson’s anti strike measure. It cites Gov. Dewey of New York defending a similar Condon Waldin act and warns that striking against government harms public welfare, urging passage to strengthen democratic governance and protect public service.
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Cleveland
Ferguson
Cambridge
Gov. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Ohio
Les Moo
Local baseball youths seek hat support for equipment costs
A reader urges Troy Amateur League and city officials to allow players, mostly high school boys, to pass the hat for funds to buy shoes, gloves, and gear as the league opens May 1. He notes officials promised umpiring and equipment assistance but argues players contribute work and costs and deserve public support. The letter requests cooperation from Mayoral and recreation authorities and invites readers to contribute.
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Troy
John J. Ahern
Véminiasion
Hasahall Park
Mayart
Debts and tax fears in postwar debate
The Record reports a letter critiquing tax cuts and warning that a national debt of 288 billion dollars, built by wartime spending and relief, burdens current revenue. The writer argues interest payments will rise, reducing funds for services, and questions whether tax relief benefits individuals or the nation.
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Gul
Baiyhoo
Gelfeh
The Shirt and Its Price Debt in an Economy
In this reading, the article traces the price pressures of a white shirt from 1839 to the present, noting wage changes, raw textile costs, and retailer margins. It cites figures on cloth usage, labor costs, and finishing charges, arguing that debt and inflation affect everyday goods and urging parliamentary inquiry into price dynamics.
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Washington
Ueta
Thomas Mond
Camy
England
Poall Insurance
Mpurtani
Solomon Bartin
Tonad
America
Anc
Mt Izourg
Alsocias Demosthenes
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
My. Barkin
Wys Uring
Anid
Igbor Cnst
Goa
Statio
Fils Jetter
BK Edelman
Lhut
Barkin
Congress
Ataka
Word Quiz on Pronunciation and Surrealism Origins
This note discusses pronunciation rules for vivacity audacity and copra, notes on cupola and cupola spelling, and explores surrealism origins. It cites Salvador Dali as a key surrealist, compares Rockwell, and mentions a misplaced height pronunciation.
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Watowl
United States
Oclisle
Salvador Dall
Washington Merry Go Round on Clark Palestine and Congress
Gen Clark, former U S commander in Austria, chafes at delays in Moscow and plans to celebrate May 1 with his mother before new duties at The Presidio. The piece notes Palestine veto debates at the UN, Russian interests, and a critique of congressional figures including Sen O Connor and others, amid general political satire.
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Clark
Moscow
U.S
Austria
USA
Presidio
San Francesco
Gibed
Tami
Vienna
Pal
Palestine
Woodrow Wilson
Hary ‘L'Vuman Bux
British Foreign Office
Caroar
State Department
America
Voung
New York
United Nations General Assembly
Filentine
Palley
Hitler
Imo Bertin Baranont
Whs
Uktlah
Bogan
No. 1
Downing Street
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