Water Famine Tests East City Water Plans
The article contrasts water abundance in Troy with shortages spreading across New York, Maine, and Connecticut. It discusses causes including population growth, industrial demand, and air conditioning, and argues for expanded sources, long-range planning, and nationwide coordination while urging conservation by all users.
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East
Troy
New York City
New England
New York
Maine
Connecticut
West
Jong
China Tsiang denounces US China policy at UN
China's chief UN delegate T F Tsiang rejects the United States hands off China proposal as meaningless and urges common action to indict Soviet Russia for violating UN Charter and the Sino Soviet treaty. The State Department proposes a resolution to keep hands off while pressuring Moscow on Ward. Ambassador Jessup weighs next steps as Washington faces a dilemma.
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China
United Nations
T. F. Tsiang
United States
Jessup II
State Department
United Nations General Assembly
Russia
Adhison
Mukden
Angus Ward
Increased Social Security Tax Approved by Congress
The 80th Congress raised the social security tax from 1 to 1.5 percent starting January, after eight years of delay due to favorable conditions. The fund’s growth outpaced expectations, with benefits set to exceed 700 million next year. Proposals include extending coverage to 50 million workers and raising the wage base to 3,600, while trusteeship ethics and government use of trust funds are questioned.
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Congress
America
Treasury
Should Be Sent To Jail Andrew May Health Plea Denied
Kentucky former representative Andrew May, convicted of fraud, asks for mercy citing frail health as his sentence begins. The piece notes parallels with Representative J Parnell Thomas and criticizes pleas for leniency, arguing felons must face penalties and that political figures should not escape punishment. It references concerns about accountability in Congress and Un-American Activities investigations.
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Mores
May
Amlar
Representatne J
Parnell Thomas
Thomas
Cmntn
Thomas Milenses
Omar
Irea
Coal Miner's Pension and “Welfare Fund
Charles I. Dawson
Louieville
United Ming Workers
John L. Lewis
Three Man Trustes Beard
Dawson
Bridges
Lewis
van Horn
Etta van Hors
Pennsylvania
Senator Bridges
Dix
Welfare Fund
Welfare
Tmax
Theca
Iminera
Formosa Must Not 50 By Default
Senator Smith of New Jersey argues Formosa must be held against the Communists as a vital Pacific defense link. He urges prompt action, warns against letting the island slip into Communist hands, and says independence or UN guarantees may offer solutions.
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New Jersey
Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Japan
China
Washington
Formosa
Orient
Smith
Pacific
Alaska
Okinawa
Philippines
State Department
Qur State Department
Pacific Defense
United States
Chiang
Potsdam
Russia
Mosa
United Nations
Pulse of the People Letters Policy and Royal Name Queries
The Record Newspapers states letters may be published if signed with name and address. unsigned letters will not be published. Readers ask about royal surnames and the possible name change from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor, with mentions of King George VI and related figures. the piece includes an exchange about The Night Before Christmas and inquiries to Editor Fire Record.
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Plesse
Fire Record
England
Windsor
George
Troy
Mary
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
George VI
Clement Clarke
Elizabeth Bowes- Moore
General Theological Lyon
Earl of Seminary
New York City
Building Industry Seeks Taft-Hartley Election Exemption
The Washington Evening Start notes the building industry and workers jointly petition the National Labor Relations Board for an exemption from Taft-Hartley election requirements. Officials stress difficulty applying the law to construction amid mobile labor and shifting job sites, with past attempts in Detroit and Philadelphia failing and calling into question coverage of the industry.
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National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Congress
Detroit
Philadelphia
Ams
Terese
APL
Ritheri Tae
National Whirligig on UN, taxes and world order
The column argues the United Nations is as futile as the League, citing U.S. hesitancy on major crises and Soviet veto power. It links this to broader questions of peace, sanctions, and the effectiveness of international bodies. It also questions tax loopholes for corporations and religious and educational nonprofits, urging reform.
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Cincinnati
United Nations
League of Nationa
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of League
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Mussolini
Ethiopia
Japan
Manchuria
Rome
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UNC
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Aouta
Stalin
Charly McCarthy
Vinchinsky
Russia
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Ma G. Wlm
Grand Rapids
Mich
George
Georgia
Truman
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Coop
Gorninge
Priianthrom
Comeress
Agetup
Democratic shifts at DNC top posts spark party shakeup
In a quiet reshuffle Democratic National Chairman William Boyle elevates Rep. William Dawson of Chicago to vice chairman, replacing Boss Hague of New Jersey. The move follows earlier talk of party reorganization and reflects broader racial and regional political dynamics within the party.
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Chicago
Mads Democratic
Washington
Lie
William Dawson
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Willinca Boyle
Vic T
Met
Democratic National Committee
F.A.C
Ed Marty
Kelly
Velt Mensee
Ice Portan
Bill Boyle
Boyle
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Hardy
Virginia
Lapham
Bonner
North Carolina
G.O.P
Herbert Hoover
Oscar de Priest
de Priest
White House
Hoover
Truman
Take My Word For It Frank Colby on hors d oeuvre pronunciation
A column by Frank Colby examines how to pronounce hors d oeuvres in English. He contrasts the French literal meaning with common American usage, explains syllable accents, and notes English pronunciation as awr DERVZ with the plural unpronounced French endings often ignored.
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Frank Colby
America
Loum
Greeert
Trinlaps
Pont
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