Aids, Price Supports Challenge Farm Policy
Brannan urges new farm price aids to clear surpluses and fix a failing subsidy program, warning Congress of political traps and the risk of overproduction and under-consumption as the system drags on. Lewis offers a $1 million loan to back UAW and U.S. auto strikes, while the coal fight and a Saar pact reshape postwar labor and energy tensions.
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Charles Brannan
Llb
Brannan
Bee
Congress
End of Nation's Biggest Coal Strike Triggers Industry Peace Moves
The悲collapse of the crippling coal strike frees miners to return to work and lifts strains between unions and operators. John L Lewis secures raises and benefits. operators seek to appoint Harry Moses and Maxes to stabilize relations with the UMW. Unemployment climbs to 4,684,000 in February, with officials debating seasonal factors and missing striking workers in the tally while considering broader joblessness risks.
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United Mine Worker
Pation Health and Welfare Bee
Harry W. Mosen
United States Steel Corporation
Big Steel
Hia Ume
Lewis
Maxes
UMW
Ting
United States
Federal Commerce Department
Commerce Department
Naval
Bors Sai
Arctic Army Experts Question Why Massed Forces Fail
Military experts in Alaska and the subarctic debate why large formations from the last war could not be matched again. Rescuers cited transport difficulties and supply lines as key factors, while other explanations remain uncertain.
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Alaska
Arctic
U N Gram Debates U N Budget And Dime Share
The U N Gram reports three viewpoints on United Nations spending. Senator Herbert O Conor says the budget is too high. Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas argues it is too low. Senator Estes Kefauver calls it just right. The piece notes the debate over internationalism and cost, presenting an objective analysis of the UN’s role and expenses.
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Esch
United States
United Nations
Confran Ditagree
Ungram
Herbert R. O'Conor
Maryland
Sense
U.N
United Nations Andi Lta
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Estes Kefauver
U.N. Gram
O'Conor
Douglas
New York City
Fauver
U.S
Wallace Thoreen
Patton calls for 160 billion dollar world program
James Patton, head of the National Farm Era Union, urges the United States to Strike 2 Bargain with Russia and peaceful nations. He proposes an annual 10 billion dollar credit for 15 years to develop undeveloped areas, fund TVA projects on the Danube and Yangtze, and boost global productivity. He says the plan is generous yet visionary. A Big Four meeting with Russia may be studied by western foreign ministers in London.
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United States
Russia
James Patton
National Farm Era Union
Patton
America
TVA
Danube
Yangtze
Ripps Mitchell tax probe reopened and legal fight
A Birmingham tax inquiry into Joe Mitchell and Sam Ripps of Mobile was sent back to Washington with no prosecution. Six months later the case reemerged as indictments in Mobile followed new disclosures by a Birmingham column. The payoff and defense links included Ben Leader and John Hill.
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Birmingham
Ala
Justice Department
Washington
Corp
Joe Mitchell
Sam Ripps
Mobile
Mitchell
Rippa
Ripps-Mitchell
Ben Leader
U.S. Attorny
John Hill
Spring stars named for baseball’s coming season
A speculative preview lists top contenders for 1950 in both leagues. Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Ralph Kiner, Don Newcombe, Mel Parnell, Joe DiMaggio, Luke Easter, and other stars are evaluated as most valuable players, leading hitters, pitchers, and rookies. The piece notes trends from the World Series and All-Star games and hints at a fresh season with strong candidates from the American and National leagues.
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New Bis Rarda
Grant
Wice Sut
Sun
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Don Newcombe
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Ted Williams
Red Sox
George Kell
Tigers
Phil Rizwto
Jon Page
Yankees
Eilis Kinder
Mel Parnell
Roy Slevers
Browns
Coatch Young Kiner
Ted Williame
Kinder
Varnell
Bixzoto
Teller
Maat
Joe NiMagnio
Tommy Henrich
Joe Page
Phil
Rirruto
Dale
Mitchell
Low Boudreau
Indians
Johnny Groth
Ted Wiens
Boston
Joe DiMaggio
Luke Easter
Sam Chapman
Athletics
Ellis Khider
Vic Raschi
Alle Reynolds
Bob Lemon
Fd Garcia
Art Houtemad
Tigera
Jea Wee Berse
Roy Campatelli
Dodgern
Enos Glaughter
Hed Schoendienst
Ealph Kiner
Pirates
Whitey Lockman
Giants
Richie Asburn
Phillies
Bid Gordon
Braves
Preathés Roe
Howie Pollet
Harry Brécheen
Ken Selateleman
Roberts
Phyllies
Jansen
Grants
Ted Willams
Alle Reynelds
Easter
Luke Easster
Stan Mu Bilal
Roy Campanella
Hob Morgan
Dodgers
Hutter
Ralph Riner
Sam Jethroe
Bob Morgan
Football's Spring Favor Picks Len Cassnova as Coach
After the 1942 season end, several colleges lost head coaches. Tom Hamilton and Pittsburgh reportedly secured Len Cassnova, former Santa Clara head coach, as a standout hire amid a wave of vacancies at many colleges.
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Tom Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Len Cassnova
Santa Clara
Point of View Lawyer Obscure Near Miss in Court
An attorney, tinted by idealism, argued a point amid courtroom confusion as the judge interrupted with brisk clarifications. The exchange centered on understanding a witness’s entry and the flow of testimony in a tense moment.
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