Opportunity for Banking and Currency committee hearings
The committee faces a chance to clarify economic conditions amid inflation disputes between business and labor. Production and income reach postwar highs, unemployment remains low outside certain sectors, and shortages in food clothing and shelter persist. Bernard Baruch urges increased production as a central message while critics blame policy and price controls. Congress should use hearings to find reason and remedy rather than political attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Federal Reserve
Bernard M. Baruch
House
OFA
Big Bend soil enriches valley land and agriculture
A Valley tale credits a wandering Brewster county prospector with discovering a black desert soil that revived dying plants after rain. Analysts note the soil teems with many elements and boosted crops, prompting demand and a regional mining push by local growers and orchardists. The story, from Cattleman, frames the soil as valuable only when properly used.
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Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Brewster County
Big Bend
The
Cattleman
Blaming the Press on Russia Understanding
A Dallas News discussion argues American papers are blamed for Russia misunderstandings. UT Austin’s Daily Texan quotes a professor on scarce headlines and atomic bomb fears hindering understanding, while another paragraph cites press bias and limited access under Soviet policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
University of Texas
Daily
Texan
Budget Balancing the People’s Cause in Congress
Sixteen members of Congress from both parties urge balancing the federal budget for the next fiscal year, starting July 1. They warn against deficit financing, warn of inflation and rising debt, and call for cutting expenditures to match revenues, including eliminating outdated war agencies and trimming public works, while stressing duty to future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury Department
Frontline Jabs and Oddities Across War Era Radio Gags
A quirky wartime collage notes a Marine ram against a submarine, a post office stamp gag, and a misread information window incident. It captures quick humor amid front line realities and a Presbyterian audience reference.
Sweet Revenge in Washington Office Tale
Two men in the OPA watch each other in a Washington complex. One quits at four. the other stays till six. The quick worker asks how the work is finished so fast. The reply is clever, claiming to mark tough details Refer to Coordinator Smith to keep papers from returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Washington
Coordinator Smith
Gardens for employees at Birchigan auto plant
Workers at the Birchigan auto company plant will plant home garden plots on company grounds this spring. Each applicant receives a 25 by 60 foot plot harrowed by company tractors. The program aims to support farmers and aid Europe with food production. A new water-repellent coating from Wagtime Industrial Research promises moisture protection for crates and materials. Read the classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birchigan
Auto Company
Europe
Wagtime
Aviation retail boom at US airports sparks flight gear growth
A growing network of aviation retail stores flourishes at major US airports. Advancing pilots and enthusiasts buy plane and personal accessories with ease, much like motorists of earlier days. The spread mirrors the rise of a rubber manufacturers pioneer in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Bids Sought for Alpine Water Tank Site Work 1946
The City of Alpine Texas invites sealed bids by April 18 1946 for site preparation on a hill side north of the water tank to receive a new concrete water tank. Work involves rock excavation up to 4402 cubic yards with rock protection for the existing tank and strict blast limits. The city may accept any bid.
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OTICE
Alpine
Texas
Hillust
EL Starng
Austad
Skevington
Stasis
Nylons to Supply Seven Pairs Per Woman in 1946
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers says total nylon production this year will yield seven pairs per woman. A normal prewar supply will not be available in 1946 even after steady production is established.
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Alpine Avalanche
Bennett
WEDD
Uc. D. Wor ‘Society Kaitor
Fort Davis
Marathon
Davis
Ienetinn
Browser
Jett Daviesirt Presidio Erates
Ami
Howe Banking and Currency Committee
American Consumer Panel
Igi
Dallas News
Eeery
Kent Cooper
Cub
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Joseph Hall
Philip Her
Manny Men
Denomination
Presbyterian
New York
Indianapolis
Bair
Livingston Funeral Home
Poleonic
Fountain Service
Atha’s Drive
West Main
Nes
West Texas Utilities Company
SAN Angelo Livestock Auction CO
McCulloch, Webster & Wyatt
San Angelo, Texas
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