Reconstruc tion debates mix policy with postwar control
The piece critiques postwar plans under Burleson to control telegraph and telephone networks, warns of government ownership risks, and questions funding paths for utilities. It notes AFL opposition to wage hikes during reconstruction and discusses savings banks loaning to utility firms as a possible policy, while reflecting on the Wilson packing indictment and its resolution.
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Washington
Burleson
Hoopessan
Post Office Department
American Federation of Labor
Turn the Boys Thoughts Homeward Says Fosdick
Washington Special interview with Raymond B. Fosdick, head of the Commission on Training Camp Activities, urging families to write to demobilizing soldiers. He stresses morale, home support, and letters as anchors to keep the troops steady during postwar demobilization and urges mothers to guide their sons toward returning home clean and strong.
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Washington
France
Raymond B. Fosdick
Commission On
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Eve
Nfe
America
Yoo
Yeu
TCS Indy
Mbar Benn
Vaere
Sim
Avi
Wwe
Veer
Oian
Solong Aga
Letters from Home Week Hopes to Aid Soldiers Aid
Washington report to readers describes a War Department plan by the Training Camp Activities commission urging families to write uplifting letters to servicemen. The campaign targets December fifteenth as Letters from Home week with broad pulpits and press backing to sustain morale during the hard period of service.
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Washington
War Department Commission
War Department
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