Wage and Price Debate Stirring Steel Industry Tensions
The piece details wage policy shifts and proposed price adjustments amid U S Steel and allied union actions. President Truman, Bowles, and Col Tet weigh steel price moves, while General Motors faces a 14 to 17 percent demand gap. Production costs hinge on steel pricing, guiding postwar bargaining and auto output forecasts.
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Angad
Timan
White House
Indusity
Truman
Fairless
U. S. Steel
Murray
CLG
Autoam
Chester Rowles
General Motors
Bord
Ims Cats
W. Clunieil
Navy Build-Up and Plans for Enlistments Revealed
United States Navy aims to recruit about 500000 enlisted personnel and 48000 officers by September 1 to supplement 372000 sailors and 74000 officers already serving. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and aides disclosed the policy outline amid postwar demobilization and debates on merging Army Navy and Air Force under a single defense department.
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United States Navy
Chester W. Wintiz
Army
Navy
Nitilz
Daptalon
Ldua
Conference With General Eisenhower Reveals New War Plans
The article reports ongoing conferences with General Eisenhower in a high level role. It notes his equivalent status in the Army and reveals strategic reactions to a noted aviation and naval threat. It discusses proposed weapons tests and the potential coordination between Army and Navy in future operations.
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Misenhower
Stat Jas
Krasimuch
President Truman blamed for labor mess in editorial critique
An editorial accuses President Truman of shifting blame for the labor crisis and failing leadership. It argues Congress must pass key labor reforms while criticizing his ineffective factfinding and reluctance to confront employers and the Smith Connally Act.
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Truman
Moisning
Congress
Une
Munn
Joe
Rame
Aboud
Niimed
Latha Jung
Tod
Inudine
Eisenhower testimony signals need for a clear national military policy
The article discusses Congress and General Eisenhower before Congress addressing Army demobilization and a unified military policy. It emphasizes that demobilization is a military issue best handled by generals, warns against hasty legislation, and calls for a national policy covering security, obligations, and future defense strategy. The piece notes political pressure and the risk of weakening national defenses without a coherent plan.
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King
Eisenhower
Congress
Laos
Lisenhower
Demobilization Critics Warn of Weakening U S War Readiness
A wartime letter argues rapid demobilization jeopardizes American power and cohesion. It cites disorganized forces, dwindling enlistments, and homefront pressure as risks to Europe and Asia theaters, urging restraint and support for military leadership to avoid a dangerous fall in readiness.
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Europe
Asia
Sonora
Eisenhower
UNO its chance to tame the drift toward war and build peace
A writer argues the United Nations Organization remains the best instrument for global peace despite criticism. The piece urges support for UNO, warning that abandoning it risks return to old war habits, while noting diplomacy now faces atomized realities and modern hurdles. It cites uncertain outcomes and126 mentions various international concerns.
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United Nations Assembly
Sar
Sune
Qian
UNO
Itur
Anonymous letters to The Record Newspapers
Writers sending communications to The Record Newspapers may sign as "Please do not publish my name" to preserve anonymity and prove good faith. Unsigned letters may be edited or shortened. The Record Newspapers reserve the right to gatekeep publicity and edit all letters.
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Record
Bid euchre dispute and ethics column in The Record
The Record presents a bid euchre ruling debate between teams A and B, noting scoring rules and who may claim victory. An editorials section critiques miners strikes, government blame, and labor policy, mentioning John L. Lewis, Sydney Hillman, and actors in labor history. The piece also discusses name usage after marriage and animal vivisection ethics, referencing Dr Edward Jenner and criticisms of vivisection in laboratories.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
Sydney Hillman
Harry Bridges
Vothers
America
Niis
Congress
Cvic
Taey
Noth
Europe
Edward Jenner
Alen
Two Views on Vivisection in Troy Records
A Troy Record piece recalls historic library origins in Troy New York and notes two views on vivisection. It contrasts a local physician's January report with Dr Arthur V Mien in American Weekly July 1 1545, arguing experiments harmed animals yet advanced science.
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Troy
Troy Record
Arthur V. Mien
Chicago
American Weekly
Avery Cnae
Thad
Vivir
Dry Allen
Washington D. C. at Odds Over Postwar Occupation Plans
Admiral Leahy urges a mixed approach to Germany and Japan, favoring a U.S. occupation force limited in size with a trained volunteer core and Navy-led pushes to reduce overseas manpower. Roosevelt backs flexibility, warning against a large, permanent American army. The piece also notes poker-tinged White House anecdotes about Dewey and Hull, plus Marines opposing postwar Japanese policy in China as debated by Maury Maverick.
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Roosevelt
Leahy
Nole
Germany
Japan
U.S
Navy
Mich Amallsor Ee
Cordell Wall
Texae
Baptista
Dewey
Nan
New York
Harold Hinton
Joy
Eiies
Gore del Tous
Ln Whiting
Secretary of State
Wien
Marines
Maury Muvertels
Snulley War Plante Corp
Brosidant
Mana
N Forces Ii Shina
Chiang Kai-shek
Mayerek
Chiang
Maverick
Pelping Ateport
Denne
Army Demobilization Debate Echoes Washington Stage
An analysis of how the War Department and Congress handle demobilization and the Army’s modernization, led by General Eisenhower. The piece argues for reorganized smaller departments with specialized roles and criticizes overextended planning and misaligned priorities in the lead up to postwar policy.
Old Charlie Harwood Replaced as Virgin Islands Governor
Westbrook Pegler reports that Charles Harwood, long a Roosevelt loyalist, is replaced as Virgin Islands governor by apparent favor. The column questions Harwood’s resignation, links to Elliott Roosevelt dealings, and accuses political maneuvering affecting the bench, payrolls, and securities tied to the Roosevelt circle.
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New York
Roosevelt
Elliot Roosevelt
Bosa
Charlie
Bly
Hyde Park
Léan
Anai Ne
Rovgevelt
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Unite States
Texas
Panama
Virgin Islands
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Pariey
Treasury
John Hartford
David Raley Towne
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Lever
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Ways and Means
Ald Charmin
Shay
Harry Hopkins
Dosse Jones
Charlie Harwood
Mr. Big
Mr. Harwood
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Eliot
Hall Woosevelt
Enah
Shaye
Fooliah Investmenta
Hall
King Featuren Syndicate
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