Labor Strikes Weaken as Government Stays Hands Across Industries
A survey shows settlements in Ford, Chrysler, and steel disputes arose from collective bargaining rather than state intervention. Labor and management used their weapons but government mediation kept to advice, while cases with federal intervention resemble the closer, more controlled outcomes. The piece argues for letting collective bargaining work without compulsory arbitration, warning that government overreach risks halting genuine labor management discretion.
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Toril
Natalie
Roems
Mont Ware
United States Steel
Yalta secrecy and postwar promises to Russia debated
A wartime deal at Yalta allegedly promised Russian control of Japanese possessions, prompting Byrnes and others to acknowledge limited knowledge of the pact. The piece criticizes secrecy, notes international law doubts, and questions allied reliability and the price paid for Soviet cooperation.
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Kurtes
Ofak
Tland
Russia
Yella
Redwry
Dyrnes
Slain
Churchill
Rogserely
Cput
Yalta
Byrnes
Triman
Tan
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Japan
State Department
Tessin
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Dicko Amuavien
Liikida
Avair
Red Army
Archibald Kerr Named British Ambassador to Washington
The London government appoints Sir Archibald John Clark Kerr to replace the Earl of MalfiOxford as British Ambassador to Washington. Kerr, formerly ambassador to Moscow, brings a long career in diplomacy, familiarity with the Far East, and a reputation for humor and linkages with the United States. His record includes attendance at Teheran, Yalta, San Francisco, and Potsdam, and experience in Chile, Central America, and China. The appointment is portrayed as a wise choice expected to strengthen Anglo American relations.
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Archibald John Clark Kerr
Earl of Malifox
Washington
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Moscow
Aid
Indonesia
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Teheran
Yala
San Francisco
Potsdam
China
Far East
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Chile
Centra America
Tie
Aman
Lord Halifax
Aluntwin
Sir Archibald
Our Not Unlimited Ambulance Not Unlimited Abmnulance
Secretary said reserves reveal shortages of essential minerals for the future. He notes twenty three needed metals including iron ore, with a thirty five year supply for use, and petroleum reserves spanning fourteen to twenty years. Domestic deposits are limited and vanadium and tungsten have five and seven year supplies respectively.
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Fekes
Wao
Lekes
Eskystrom
Can. Servier
Department of Agriculture
Federal Forest Service
Fragmented musings on resources and society from a forgotten column
A scattered provincial column rails at fallacies about land and resource limits, cites Can. and U.S. agencies on arable land and timber, and muses on science, industry, and public life. It blends dated references, quirky anecdotes, and speculative futures, ending with a jumble about college youth.
Social Security Board proposals spark Senate criticism
The Evening Bulletin argues Congress should favor the board's plan for credits for veterans, and broader coverage for all gainful workers, including agricultural and domestic workers. It warns against a single national unemployment program and federalizing benefits, urging state control and caution over medical care expansion amid political gridlock.
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Domment Social Security
the Evening Bulletin
Providence
Congress
Social Secucity Board
Alen
Avis
Washington
Vansiet
Pulse of the People and Letters to The Record
A chaotic plea for reader submissions to The Record Newspapers includes requests for anonymity, tax exemptions, and guidance on state and federal matters. The missive cites Cabinet changes, child exemption queries, and education notes, with names such as Harold L. I. and J. Byrnes referenced amid confusions about publishing and legal allowances.
Yalta Pact and U S Promise to Japan Islands Spark Debate
The piece argues the Yalta agreements secretly pledged permanent Soviet possession of Japanese islands, questioning U S obligations and the fairness of Russia’s sovereignty claim. It critiques Roosevelt and the secrecy, noting Truman and Byrnes learned details late and warning the United States may owe nothing without UN machinery.
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Brusek
United States
Ellis
United Nations
Russia
Rusia
Paulilo
America
Roosevelt
Rusain
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Falth
U. B. Seite
Vehition
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Roogevel
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Mr. Toosevelt
Japan
Truman
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Cele
Sven Aftoe
Congress
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Cme
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
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Spanel and International Latex in wartime supply probe
A detailed War Department investigation examines Abraham N. Spanel and International Latex, leaders of a wartime rubber supply network. It notes allies like Henry Ford and others, tracing contracts, alleged price pressures, and postwar records while considering potential political repercussions and a forthcoming peace framework.
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Rubber Roverva Corp
Spanat
Artigla
Collier's Last
Lieby Lne
Leater Velie
Spanel
Jeon
Tersy
War Prades Vic Board
Henry Ford
Indy
Vollo
Washington Merry-Go-Round chaos over steel strike cooling off period
The column savors political theater as Murray stages a self contained cooling off before the steel strike. It notes public opinion shift, wage dispute stakes, and broader economic impact while weaving in wartime policy and industry responses.
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Pill Murray
Phil Murray
T Hat
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Muccay
AL Clairion
Pry
Auluide
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Winterafusalles
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Wien
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Taman
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Readers' Language Queries From The Pittsburg Letters
A reader asks about the word unique its correct usage and origin. other items discuss Paisley shawls their history and origin of words such as onemony and ellipses. Frank Colby notes grammar corrections and invites free copies of BUSINESS ENGLISH pamphlet.
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