Tobin's Telegram Ended Oakland General Strike
Washington dispatch explains how Tobin sent a blunt warning to Oakland Local 70 and others to end the general strike. The telegram helped derail the strike while Beck claimed credit, and Tobin’s influence shaped the outcome amid postwar labor tensions and OPA price shifts affecting Christmas buying.
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International Organization
Truman Huffed Over Harriman
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Averell Harriman failed to attend a White House press reception causing the Trumans and Mrs. Truman to be upset. Harriman and his wife were later found dining with Arthur Krock of the New York Times, who also did not attend the official event. The missing cabinet member left the gala short-handed as several others were away on assignment.
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Wilds
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White House
Tom Clark
Dallas
Long Island
Averell
Trumans
New York Times
Arthur Krock
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Secretary of Commerce
Fragmentary Viewpoints On Truman Critics
The excerpt notes differing grievances toward Averell Harriman and Arthur Krock and observes the food and clothing sectors comprising a large share of U S and world business, suggesting broad economic influence shapes opinions.
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World
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