Washington The Determining Factor in 1949 Business
Officials warn U S business faces a spring test as laws and taxes may curb productivity and threaten a recession. Debates over Taft Hartley and Wagner Act shape optimism or doubt about 1949 growth, with defense needs and agricultural pricing policies also pressing.
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Washington
Truman
America
White House
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Organized Labor
A New State Department Head in 1949 Rumors
The piece discusses possible successors to Secretary of State James Byrnes in 1949, noting Undersecretary Lovett as favored by Marshall but President Truman’s hints toward Chief Justice Vinson. Other names include Averell Harriman Lewis Douglas William O Douglas and historical comparisons to past secretaries. The argument weighs foreign affairs experience versus the record of notable predecessors.
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Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
Truman
Justice Vinson
Supreme Court
Lovett
Averill Harriman
Russia
England
Arizona
Lewis Douglas
Court of St. James
William O. Douglas
Vinson
Douglas
Charles Evans Hughes
Harding
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Cordell Hull
Great Britain
Ernie Bevin
Robert Lansing
Lansing
Wilson
John Hay
NAM shifts stance after Truman victory signals new pro proposals
Earl Bunting of the National Association of Manufacturers says the NAM will move from opposing actions to proposing solutions. He calls the old phrase We are unalterably opposed to out and argues voters want plans that advance progress. The Milwaukee Journal notes the shift as a positive lesson from the election.
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Earl Bunting
National Association of Manufacturers
Truman
Milwaukee Journal
Background vs quality in selection of a secretary of state
The passage argues that while prior European experience helps a secretary of state, it is not essential. It emphasizes that the key factor is the individual's quality rather than his background, noting John Quincy Adams and Harriman as reference points.
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John Quincy Adams
Europe
Harriman
Good Old Days With the Right Fielders Union
Westbrook Pegler humorously recalls a fictional baseball season shaped by labor strife. A boss negotiates with the International Brotherhood of Right Fielders over overtime pay and strike action affecting the team and season dynamics. The piece satirizes union power and player earnings amid colorful banter and era-specific references.
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International Brotherhood of
Supreme Court
Wally Dumbee
Ted Williams
Williams
Brotherhood
Ken Williams
King Features Syndicate, Inc
It Was A Baer Year By Bugs Baer
A compact reminiscence from 1948 notes political forecasts on the year ahead. It references Hank Wallace, MacArthur, and a divided government in a witty, retrospective style.
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Tropics
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White House
America
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Barney Baruch
Washington
MacArthur
King Features
Communism In CIO Unions Spotlighted By Congress
A congressional committee report says 20 CIO unions in 1944 had strong Communist influence and some members remain in leadership today. The piece notes Communist control of unions linked to war efforts and cites David Dubinsky urging unions to sever ties with Communist fronts. AFL backing for exposing infiltration is highlighted.
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CIO
America
U. S
American Labor Movement
Greater New York
CIO Council
House Committee
Foreign Affairs
Council of Foreign Relations
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
AFL
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Profintern
WFTU
Comintern
Cominform
League Against
Stalin
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Cle
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Sidney Hillman
American Labor Party
Mr. Hillman
Communist Party
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Lewis
Hillman
Dubinksy
British
Trade Union Congress
World Federation of Trade Unions
Mr. Dubinsky
British Trade Union Congress
American Federation of Labor
House Committee On UN
Roosevelt Aide’s Christmas Tree Quandary Sparks City News
Washington Scene column notes Elliott Roosevelt faced a holiday tree surplus with few customers and that Mrs. Roosevelt offered no update. The writer recalls defending the First Lady in past escapades, from wartime camouflage fans to canine etiquette, portraying himself as a steadfast defender.
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Elliott Roosevelt
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John Bovingdon
Board of Economic Warfare
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Blaze
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Shouse
Austine
South Sea Island
Alice Longworth
King Features
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