New Lewis Contract Signals Price Spiral
The new coal contract led by John L. Lewis and United States Steel chief Benjamin Fairless is blamed for pushing a wage price spiral. Observers warn coal prices will rise about one dollar per ton and ripple into steel costs, rail freight, and overall consumer prices, with critics decrying collusion and labor interests harming the public.
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Wall Street Journal
Mr. Lewis
Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel
Fairless
Lewis
Hartley
United Mine Workers
Washington
U. S. Steel
Mark Sullivan
New York Herald-Tribune
Mr. Fairless
Mr. Sullivan
America
Fairness
Justice For Gold Star Mothers
Delay in House passage of a bill to grant Gold Star mothers the same civil benefits as widows of war heroes. The Civil Service Commission objected but has decided the policy would be discriminatory against widowed mothers of disabled or fallen soldiers.
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Civil Service Commission
Congress urged to pass bill without delay after commission flip
The commission changed its stance and now urges Congress to enact the bill. Simple justice demands its passage without further delay.
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Vice Commission
Congress
Feather-bedding hinders US industry across mass and craft unions
Current Opinion argues feather-bedding slows output across mass industries and crafts from railroads to building trades. It cites union rules, contract practices, and payroll padding as drivers of higher costs and reduced productivity, noting recent shifts in some craft unions.
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Printing Trades Union
Petrillo
Musicians Union
Stage Hands
It’s a Problem: GOP Faces Cuts Across Agencies
A Fort Myers News-Press analysis argues the GOP risks losing regional political support if it fails to restore cuts to the Agriculture Labor and Interior departments. It warns that failing to trim the budget could jeopardize the United States overall.
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Agricultural Department
Labor Department
Interior
United States
News of Other Years Highlights from Winchester area 1922 items
The 1922 snapshot notes early apple volumes in Winchester surpassing 1944 estimates as H W Butler and Brother claim shipping 10 cars to distant markets. Winchester Park beat Berkeley Springs 12 to 3 with Swanson striking seven batters. A false fire alarm at Douglas School prompted a quick response with no danger. A Frederick County Winchester honor roll in service will be posted at City Hall lawn. A gas ration notice requires non highway users to register for gasoline. Dr J Earl Moreland will lecture at Brad dock Street Methodist Church.
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Winchester
H. W. Butler and Brother
Winchester Park
Berkeley Springs
Swanson
Douglas School
Frederick County
City Hall
Boscawen
Cameron Streets
Jail Inmates Freed After Short Confinement Gospel Services Held
Several tramps released today after brief jail terms were told to clear out. This morning the jail hosted the regular monthly gospel services under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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Woman's Christian Cemperence Union
Common Household Pests booklet sale notice
Government experts summarize indoor and outdoor insect warfare in a booklet with illustrations. A special four page section on DDT as a household insecticide is included. Order today for ten cents postpaid with name address and payment enclosed.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Strength For The Day on Hunger and Global Peace
A sermon-like piece argues hunger is the world’s greatest problem and warns Europe’s famine could trigger a larger international crisis. It frames feeding the hungry as both a moral duty and smart policy, citing mercy as central to national action.
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Europe
Hunger as Global Priority Call to Action
A voiced appeal urges citizens to press the President and Congress to treat hunger as the world’s top problem. The speaker argues that addressing famine and food insecurity is essential for international stability and human welfare.
Capon Springs Visitors and Local Health News
Capon Springs visitors include Mr and Mrs Arnold Nesmith and children from Naomi West Virginia and Doug Nesmith from Shepherd College visiting Fred Nesmith. Eva Simmons recovering and back to work at Capon Springs resort. Carlton Himelright of Winchester and Emma Anderson reported improved after illness at Brill home.
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Capon Springs
Arnold Nesmith
Carol
Helen
Wilden
Naomi
W. Va
Douglas Nesmith
Shepherd College
Fred Nesmith
Eva Simmons
Carlton Himelright
Winchester
Emma Anderson
B. G. Brill
Preventing Dog Car Sickness on Long Trips
A veterinarian can give gastric sedatives to prevent car sickness. If a dog tends to be carsick, do not feed it for six hours before the trip.
Clearbrook Flour Mill Announces Enriched Feeds for Sale
Clearbrook Virginia mill now manufactures enriched feeds daily using Barker's Mineral Laying. Products include Mash 20 percent at 4.70 dollars Starter and Mash 4.75 dollars and Pig and Sow feed 18 percent at 4.70 dollars. Phone 4064. (7-9-3t).
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Clearbrook
Virginia
Barker
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