Reconversion policy pits wage control against inflation
In a Washington dispatch, President Truman shifts wage price policy back to wartime controls, restoring the National Wage Stabilization Board and emphasizing collective bargaining. Chester Bowles faces pressure from labor and industry as inflation fears loom and farm subsidies spark debate among unions and farmers.
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National Wage Stabilization board
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National Association of Manufacturers
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Farmers Union
National Co-operative Milk Producers federation
Un Farmers Union
Jim Patton
Bowler
Weekly News Analysis Boost Meat Prices to Offset Wages
Editor notes opinions in this Western Newspaper Union analysis argue for raising meat prices to balance wage hikes. The column reflects analysts' views and does not represent the paper's official stance.
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O.K
Union news analysts
Administration Takes Stand Against Case Bill Labor Reform
The administration opposes the Case bill regulating union practices in Senate hearings with Secretary Schwellenbach stating the measure is hostile to labor and could criminalize many employee actions. The bill would permit federal injunctions in labor disputes and hold employers and unions liable for contract violations despite bipartisan support in Congress. Mississippi bonds for plant financing and ownership through state approval are described. Veterans employment and unemployment data from the American Legion are noted with 12 percent of G I’s jobless and over one million on unemployment compensation in early February.
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Senate labor committee
Schwellenbach
organized labor
National Association of Manufacturers
Raymond Smethurst
American Legion
national employment committee
Omar Bradley
G.I.s
Price Control Hearings Open Over Extension Controversy
Congressional hearings began on extending the price control act for one year beyond June 30. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Marriner S. Eccles urged approval of the measure and a curb on speculation and inflationary government spending.
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Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve board
Rail dispute prompts arbitration talks in Chicago
In Chicago, eighteen operating and non-operating rail unions began voluntary arbitration over wage demands as engineers and railway trainmen vote on strikes. Operating unions seek 25 percent pay rises with at least $2.50 per day, while non-operating groups push for 30 cents an hour.
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Chicago, Ill
Meat price rise under wage pass through plan
The office of stabilization allows packers to pass a 16 cent per hour wage increase to consumers, proposing a 14 percent price rise. The move covers the big five meat firms Armoury, Swift, Cudahy, Wilson and Morrell, with other firms following the wage pattern subject to review.
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Bowles
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New GOP Chief Emerges After Brownell Resigns
Conservative middle westerners vie for the Republican national chairmanship after Herbert Brownell resigns from New York. Brownell faced conservative critique over policy leanings tied to New Deal models. John W Bricker of Ohio leads GOP presidential hopefuls for 1298.
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New York
Brownell long
Brown
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Mississippi plan to lure industry spurs national interest
Officials in other states watch Mississippi progress as $1,189,000 funds factory construction under the balance agriculture with industry act to attract industry to the state.
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Mississippi
Unified Chinese Army Formed After Long Civil War
China announced a unified national army for the first time in four millennia following a Chungking ceremony attended by Gen. George C. Marshall. Marshall helped negotiate the compromise reducing overall force to 60 divisions totaling about 850,000 men within 18 months, with 50 nationalist and 10 communist divisions.
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Chungking
George C. Marshall
U. S
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Japan Export Program Sets 1646 Exports At 26 Percent
Japan plans to export up to 26 percent of prewar volume in 1646 while importing essential goods. Exports will largely go to China, Korea, Formosa, and Southeast Asia, with some goods reaching the American market. Initial exports will draw on wartime stocks including 30 thousand bales of raw silk, 1 million yards of silk and rayon, 500 tons of medicines, 10 thousand tons of pottery, 1 000 tons of tea, and 200 thousand fur pelts.
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Nippon
China
Korea
Formosa
southeast Asia
House backs bill to end federal control of lunch program
The House approved a measure to remove federal control over the 50 million dollar school lunch program by a large majority and sent the bill to the Senate for consideration.
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Senate
Return of World War II troops tops 1 million in 1945
The United States saw a peak repatriation in November 1945 with just over 1,050,000 service members returning home from Europe and the Pacific. By July 1, most troops overseas will be home or en route, leaving 870,000 for occupation duties split across the Pacific, Europe, and other regions. More than 900 vessels facilitated the move.
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Pacific
war department
Canal Zone
Alaska
Rediscovers America Under New Sponsors
WNU Service profiles co operative radio sponsorship as a local boost to broadcasting. In a Midwest example, station WNAX selects Mr and Mrs John Oeser of Westside Iowa for a Washington trip and farm prize, highlighting community ties and rising wartime taxes.
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1618
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D.C
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Xville
Joe Doe
electric power company
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Yankton, & D
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John Oeser
Washington
Westside
Iowa
Oeser
Bromfield Distains Rural Phone Firm in Ohio
MANSFIELD Ohio author Louis Bromfield says he bought into a rural telephone line to keep his Malabar farm connected but now wants out. He reports the company failed to modernize and has sought a court to name a receiver and sell the line to a capable operator.
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MANSFIELD
OHIO
Louis Bromfield
Bromfield
Lucas Telephone company
Richland county common pleas court
Su Look Pretty In 1946 Dresses Designer Omar Kiam predicts romantic femininity
NEW YORK. Clothes for American women in 1946 will be designed to sit and look pretty, says designer Omar Kiam. He forecasts an era of romantic femininity in dress with emphasis on curves and striking styles, including evening gowns, sheer dresses, lavish negligees, play suits, and golf dresses cut in a nightshirt style with slit sides and belts.
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NEW YORK
Omar Kiam
Rattus Worries and Costs Rise in U.S. Across Grain Losses
Washington reports rising concern over rat populations as they devour grain and feed on thousands of pounds annually per rat. Authorities warn rats have caused more destruction than all wars, threatening wheat supplies and food costs nationwide.
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U.S.A
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