U S Canada Pact Aims Arctic Defense Postwar Cooperation
The United States and Canada announce an informal postwar extension of wartime military cooperation. Officers will exchange training and share facilities to defend the Arctic frontier as high speed bombers rockets and guided missiles evolve, with no treaty or congressional approval required.
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U. S
Canada
Washington
Ottawa
State Department
Arctic Circle
Asia
Europe
Congress divided on corrective labor legislation delays action
Congress labor committees face division between industrial spokesmen over corrective labor legislation. Delays due to Republican reorganization and La Follette bill streamlining reduce chances of action before John L. Lewis's government truce ends March 31. Dispute shows industry-wide tensions between coal and shipping interests.
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House
Senate
Congress
John L. Lewis
Forney Johnston
National Coal Association
Almon E. Roth
National Federation of American Shipping
U.N. Involvement Sought Amid Palestine Crisis and Polish Amnesties
The article notes Britain facing pressure over Palestine as Arab and Jewish factions clash, with submission to the United Nations seen as a path to peace. It also reports Poland granting amnesty to 100,000 political prisoners and 127,000 Polish troops to be resettled in Britain, while inflation and strikes affect China and the CIO-UAW faces large strike costs and funds strain.
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Palestine
United Nations
Holy Land
Britain
Near East
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Egypt
Far East
U.N
Europe
Mediterranean
Canada
Poland
Warsaw
CIO - United Automobile Workers
George F. Addes
Addes
UAW
CIO
Allis-Chalmers
West Allis
Wis
J. J. Case Company
Racine
Union Top Command
British Farm Regulation Plan Aims at Stability and Efficiency
Washington digest outlines Britain's proposed agriculture bill to fix prices for wheat and other crops and set minimums for fat stock milk and eggs. It also details steps to enforce good husbandry and estate management, with tribunals and potential dispossession for noncompliant landowners.
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WNU Service
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Washington
Britco
Britain
United States
Divorce Rate Climbing As War Years Rise
Census bureau estimates show divorces in the United States doubling during the war years, with projections that totals could reach parity in 1945 if the trend continues. Amid the period there were 1,618,331 marriages, and 1940 saw about 26400 divorces and 1,595,879 marriages.
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U. S
Census Bureau
Allies Clash Over German Reconstruction Laws
In Germany Allies feud over a U S backed plan to reorganize about 30 large German firms with assets around 300 million dollars. Britain seeks safeguards for socialized industries while Russians expand state monopolies in their zone amid coal shortages and emergency labor measures.
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Germany
Reich
V. S
Britain
Russia
U. S
Profits Near Normal in 1946 Says Board Survey
Jules Backman and Martin R. Gainsbrugh report profits in 1946 were near normal relative to national income and aligned with long term ratios for active years. They note that in prior years of high employment profits averaged between 7 and 8 percent of national income.
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Jules Backman
Martin R. Gainsbrugh
Truman dodges National Cat Week furor in quiet stance
In a light political sketch the author notes President Truman avoiding a National Cat Week controversy without angering rivals. It mentions Sen Styles Bridges claiming Russia seeks to make Germany a satellite, and Churchill commenting on Scotch prices as too low, while Democrats navigate safe political currents without brickbats.
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Truman
New Hampshire
Sen
Styles Bridges
Russia
Germany
Know Your Government booklet offers facts on national symbols
A short quiz booklet explains when the Star Spangled Banner became the national anthem, which state supplied the most presidents, and why Washington DC has no tall buildings. It costs 25 cents and is available from Weekly Newspaper Service, 243 W 17th St, New York NY.
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Florida
Washington
Lincoln
Fish and Wild Life Service
Department of the Interior
Kelsey
Department
Canada
North America
Ae Crane
National Audubon Society
United States
National Wildlife Refuge
Corpus Christi
Tex
Virginia
Washington, D. C
W. 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Belief in Immortality Among Primitive Peoples
The belief in immortality was so strong among some peoples like the Celts of Europe that they often lent money with repayment promised in the next world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Harsh Laxatives Questioned in Health Column
A health note discusses the ineffectiveness and potential harm of harsh laxatives, advising against habitual use and suggesting safer routines. It mentions lemon juice and California Sunkist lemons as alternatives and stresses moderation for overall wellness.
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Ana
Katie Crue
California Sunkist
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Union Fa Edusarce
Taek
Chicago
China
Canton
Peiping
Shanghai
Anning
ReeSee
Washington Digest
Baukhage
Agricultural Land Tribunal
Bankhage
George Casely
Devon
England
Sylvia
Bards
Winston Churchill
QUIZ
Conscience Fund
Vicks VA
Julians
Kansas City
Pinkham's
Lidia E. Pinkmams Sie
San
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