Hawaiian stevedore strike marked by delays and cost
The 139 day Hawaii longshoremen stoppage ended on terms accepted by pier operators, boosting wages by 14 cents an hour with seven cents due next March. The dispute, linked to Harry Bridges and Communist leadership claims, hurt imports, cost of living, and Hawaii tourism while exposing labor and government tensions.
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Senate probes Olds nomination and anti capitalist beliefs
The Senate Commerce Committee challenges Leland Olds nomination to the Federal Power Commission amid accusations of anti capitalist views and partisan influence. President Truman's stance and the committee’s reaction highlight debate over Olds and the commission's control of interstate utilities, gas, and related contracts.
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Fresh Start On Atomic Controls
Six nations hold secret talks on atomic weapon controls from Lake Success. The piece argues the Baruch plan is a starting point but Russia’s bomb success demands stronger international oversight and a move beyond appeasement toward a guaranteed security framework.
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Antitrust Trends and Major Corporate Breakups
The article discusses renewed antitrust concerns led by government action and court rulings. It cites Tom Clark and notes enforcement pressures against large firms such as Dupont, H. Magic, and Pacific Tea, hinting at forced restructurings and divestitures.
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Lehman Uses Red Herrings In Senate Campaign
The editorial denounces Herbert Lehman for attacking Dewey and Dulles with gutter language and without a platform. It praises Senator Dulles as a statesman and questions Lehman’s integrity, noting Lehman’s reliance on attacks over issues and his departure from high campaign standards.
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Current Comment Fay tsher Fades
An archival piece discusses trends in social change and mass movement effects on Western civilization with references to labor shifts and government employment. It notes growing government roles and depictions of cultural transformation amid economic figures from a distant era.
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Pulse of the People and Parking Woes in Troy
Letters to The Record urge anonymous civic input and better US Russia ties through student exchanges while debating Troy parking rules. Readers condemn dishonesty, advocate strict enforcement and courteous police conduct to curb violations and attract shoppers and diners back to town.
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National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
The text discusses U S politics with references to Truman and the Democratic and Republican parties. It mentions campaigns, leadership, and debates on policy, noting party dynamics and public expectations during a turbulent period.
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US aviation lag prompts shift toward British jet design
The article reports a decline in US dominance in commercial airplane design as Britain and Sweden advance. Undersecretary C V Whitney studied British progress and found jet propulsion outpacing American efforts. Political opposition in Congress cut aviation funding, delaying US private industry and Army–Air Force collaboration in civil aircraft development.
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John Foster Suon
Dulles
Guy Gabrielson
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Sith Congress
Cardinal Speleman
Word Pronunciation Debate and New Book Preview
The piece reviews pronunciation issues and details a forthcoming work titled Mark My Words by John B. Oederke. It discusses how to study word meanings, debates over American and French pronunciations, and references experiences in learning language rules.
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