Coal Strike Pressure Slows Wage Demands Amid March 31 Deadline
The United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis presses for higher miners’ wages and seeks wage and work rule concessions ahead of the March 31 contract expiry. A potential strike could halt coal production, triggering broader price increases as costs ripple through industry and consumer goods. Lewis signals tough bargaining with operators in Washington on March 2, while unions warn no work without a new accord.
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Jol L. Lewis
Cann
Lewis
Nulice
Segrent Bahar Schwellenbach
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis Shoul
Amang
Wyatt's Program Challenger in Congress Debate
The article reports on Wyatt's veteran housing program pitched to Congress in Chicago with a $60,000 ceiling for new homes and $50 monthly rents, a plan challenged by Representative McCormack and Wright Palmer who warn it risks limiting veterans' home options and creating slum pockets. The House voted to limit special powers to June, with further extensions possible if needed.
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Haven
Wilson W. Wyatt
Chicago
Denverie
Hey
Congress Cas
Representatives McCormack
Wright Palman
Texas
Trannys
McMcCormmick
Jebby
Mr. Wyatt
Ve Haton
Ducont Homes
Debate on $6000 house and veterans' housing program
The article critiques a proposed $6000 house under a veterans housing program, arguing it cannot meet demand and must balance with employment and broader construction. It notes wartime housing flaws, calls for fewer regulations, and cites OPA price controls as an example of policy inefficiency affecting material costs and market competition.
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Wyatt
Washington
Vetecans
McGarowek
Chicago
Vetarang
Aly
Wyatt Ooght
OPA
Shenmarket
Food Administrator Needed Amid War Famine Pressure
Americans question concentrated power as famine looms and wheat shortages threaten global aid. President backs a strong centralized food administrator, with Hoover urging one-man leadership to speed relief, while Congress faces urgent calls to grant authority to act.
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America
Tresifont Hoover
Ehdliemin
Pamine Committee
Moorer
Government wage and price policy reaches meat packers
The spread of the wage price policy affects meat packers as the Wage Stabilization Board sets a nationwide pattern allowing raises up to sixteen cents per hour without explicit approval. Chester Bowles backs higher wages amid government surrender to labor demands, signaling divided economic policy within the administration.
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Chester Bowles
Platts
Muilder! Avorests
A.B
AUF
Lownson
WSA
Algorale
Halding
Political gridlock fuels living costs rise plan
The text outlines a contentious push for subsidies to keep prices down, signaling an official move toward upholding price control. It notes opposition from companies fearing black market gains, unions seeking more increases, and consumer burden, with possible criticism of Washington strategists appeasing organized labor.
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Wnions
Washington
The Milk Man's Horse in Detroit Remains Constant
An account portrays Charlie the milk man's horse as a faithful, familiar presence on Detroit sidewalks. Despite aging and changing routes, Charlie steadily plods with the wagon, delivering milk to regular customers, and earning affection from children and adults alike.
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Detroit
Jiler
Ming
Vo Charlie
Childeen
Bowles and Small Clash Over Price Control Debates
Providence Bulletin notes Ural Chester Bowles, an ad executive turned official, pressing price control as a political issue while John D. Small cites Civilian Production data. The Washington scene in February 1948 shows Bowles asserting peak peace-time production contrasted with Small’s low industrial input readings since spring.
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Providence Bulletin
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Haned
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Bowles
House
John D. Small
Washington
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Small
America
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Economist
Reader letters and weather notes prompt community concerns
The piece collects reader requests for anonymity in letters to The Record Newspapers and notes about weather records for November. It includes an anxious reader recounting grocery shortages and price frustrations, plus a long discussion on Dutch elm disease and its spread, urging prompt eradication measures to save elm trees.
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Deve
Nee
Une Newspapers
Troy Public Library
Editor letters rail at modern disorder in The Record
The Record prints a fragmented page with editorials and letters from Evangeline, railing against American decay, urging unity and patriotic memory of Washington and Lincoln. The piece criticizes social drift, calls for calm governance, and links current troubles to national cohesion and public virtue.
Canadian Veterans Pay and Volunteer War Duty Debate
Canadian volunteers staffed overseas service in World War II, with pay reportedly similar to U S Army pay. Authorities note rising volunteer numbers after November mobilization, while debates reflect contrasting views on home front sacrifices and women’s roles. Continues on next page.
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Conailian Avi Aversnas
Te Record
Wall Yau
Altay
Mn Hind
United States Army
Washington Merry-Go-Round highlights on secret cables and Axis links
Drew Pearson outlines secret State Department cables showing Byrnes influence and alleged cooperation with fascist Spain and Argentina. The piece alleges hidden arms shipments and diplomatic shifts, noting involvement of Cordell Hull and Edward Stettinius and linking cables to policy moves toward Spain, Argentina, and Germany.
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Washington
Byrnes
State Department
Cordell Hull
Edward Stottulus
Apanloh
Hitler
Argentia
Britain
Spain
Staven
Slate Department
Pablowns
Peron Bae
Heliuin
Dickita
Ota
Mather
Alfied
United Statea
Arpentua
South America
Datet Dow
Hmm
Noel Technicchna
Indiatraliats
Argentina
Asa God
Trayloe
Av Wenting
Ameria
Cerman
Argenina
Mion
Colombia
Ir Win
Lopuz
U8a
Tthan Naw
Ashind
Celon Cohitatde de Tispanidad
Tron Sprit
Hilberto
Secretar Bytes
Syralne Braden
Linda
Franuo
Language gaps fuel cold war policy debate in congress
Raymond Moley argues the difficulty of translating Soviet and British diplomacy for American readers. He notes Stalin Molotov and Truman era contrasts, stresses need for plain speaking, and urges education and patient public discourse to bridge language and policy gaps.
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Byrnes
AiNnyr
Polamins
Hong
Truman
Menas
Stalin
Molotov
Hisar
Amer Ean
Venta Anil Gany
Dekes
Gignie
Davis
Britain
America
Ruaule
The Word Compare Debate and Language Quibbles
A fragmented 1918-era piece debates grammar and connotation around words like compare and with. It cites writers such as Hemingway and Langford, discusses ending sentences with prepositions, and invites readers to request a reprint copy by mail.
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Giltle Hoek
Brammar
Doe
Laingford
Campare
Unis
Tonys
Hemingway
Los Angeles
Tidelin
Wiest Wenkrey
Nyo
Frank Cathy
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