Labor unions clash over Bell System power politics
The Bell System with about 570000 workers shows high union membership but split among independent and major unions AF of L and CIO. Observers say independence threatens integration of organized labor and could empower a strong unilateral union within the nation’s communications industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
Bell Telephone System
AF. of L
C.I.0
Communications Workers of America
Bell System battles spark two empires clash
Contagious conflict described as a war zone where the AFP and the CIO fight over control of the Bell System. The piece notes civilians struggle as independent regions between rival powers, with little concern shown for inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.I
Lost billion dollars in military budget questioned
The Hoover Commission claims 1.5 billion dollars of waste exist in the national military budget. Army Secretary Royall retorts that only a billion dollars are wasted, arguing the Defense Secretary lacks final budget authority. He notes the President and Budget Director currently hold veto power, and questions why a billion dollars approved by defense officials remains unneeded. Congress should demand answers to avoid eroding public faith in defense plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
Hoover Commission
Army
Royall
Secretary of Defense
Defense Secretary
Defense
Royal
Col McCormick addresses Clarke county society
One year ago Col Robert P. McCormick Chicago publisher flew to address Clarke County Historical Society. Also noted are the Johnsons of Middletown welcoming a girl born to Mr and Mrs Johnson, the former Miss Jundred Sampson.
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Robert P. McCormick
Chicago
Clarke County Historical Society
Thomas Johnson
Middletown
Johnson
Jundred Sampson
Coal strikers near agreement in 1939
Ten years ago the 1939 coal strike was reported nearing an agreement. The brief item notes progress toward settlement amid long labor dispute activity.
Burp Method Helps Cancer Survivors Find Voice
In a New York hospital class a dozen adults with throat cancer scars learn to speak by burping. Dan Meenan, a former broker, teaches voluntary burps to shape words, with progress reports from workers, a ship supplier, a housewife, and an Irishman. He notes 85 percent cure when detected early and calls for more such classes.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Damon Runyon
Dan Meenan
Wall Street
Columbia University
Meenan
Strength For The Day By Eart L. Douglas D D
The piece argues that a personal devil may influence modern moral decline seen in politics society divorce and delinquency. It critiques psychology for labeling causes as complexes while claiming the devil remains a plausible first cause of evil.
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Eart L. Douglas
D. D
How's Your I. Q. Mem ory Genius Rating Guide
A brief scoring note outlines a 100 question test over 10 days. Daily results classify performance: 9–10 correct equals Mem ory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good.
SCAP initials meaning General MacArthur’s Tokyo HQ
In Tokyo General MacArthur’s headquarters are known by the initials SCAP meaning Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. The question lists related wartime questions from a page quiz.
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General MacArthur
Tokyo
SCAP
Mediterranean
Ralph J. Bunche
United Nations
Israel
Spiers
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