Steel Strike Settlement Aims to Rapid Reconversion
The article details a potential quick settlement to the steel dispute pitched by President Truman, proposing about a 16 percent wage rise and a $4 per ton price boost, with expectations that resolving steel costs would hasten settlements in auto and electrical appliance sectors. It also covers related labor actions, demobilization plans for troops under Eisenhower, and broader postwar economic policies affecting Germany and global aid.
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Cio-United Steel Workers
CIO
AFL
Wilson
Armour
Swift
Cudahy
U. S
World sugar harvest faces 1945 46 decline
The USDA foresees a total world sugar output of 27.8 million short tons for 1945 46, down 400 000 from the prior year. North American beet production rises while European output drops, with world sugar cane gains offset by declines in the Far East Africa Australia and the Pacific. The 1945 46 crop is estimated at 20.5 million tons, 500 000 less than the previous year.
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Usda Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
North America
Europe
Vets Picket Mines at Lansford Over Outsider Hiring
World War II veterans stand outside Lansford Pennsylvanias Edison Anthracite Coal mines in a protest over hiring outsiders for pit work since 1940. United Mine Workers support locals, while Edison argues outsiders filled positions during the war and could face legal challenges. In other news the UN faces its first major postwar test over Iran security and Indonesian calls for Dutch rule restoration.
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United Mine
G.I
Edison Anthracite
United Nations Organization
Iran
UNO
East Indies
General Assembly
Security Council
Russia
Veterans Priority Forms Available in Montana Lumber Trade
Montana retail lumber dealers will stock CPA-4386 forms for veterans and others seeking H priority ratings on construction materials. The Montana Retail Lumbermen’s Association says the plan channels building materials to veterans’ homes, though stock is low and delivery may be delayed. Association Manager W. J. Howard notes dealers will relay rated orders to manufacturers, while criticizing the Office of Price Administration for inflexible price adjustments.
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Montana
Civilian Production Board
Montana Retail Lumbermens Association
Helena
W. J. Howard
Office of Price Administration
United States Produces Large Share of World Minerals
The United States accounts for about 40 percent of the world’s mineral production, highlighting its dominant role in global mining. This share reflects the country’s extensive mineral resources and industrial activity.
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The
United States
State College To Receive 106 Trailer Houses
State Purchasing Agent R A Shaw announced a contract to transport 106 prefabricated trailer houses from Pasco and Kennewick Washington to Montana State College at Bozeman for housing student veterans and families. Rex McCann of Missoula won the contract with completion to be within 21 days.
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Helena
R. A. Shaw Today
Pasco
Kennewick
Wash
Montana State College
Bozeman
Rex McCann
Missoula
Shaw
Richland, Wash
Bureau of Reclamation
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