Heavy farm debt retirement near end and famine aid plans
The piece notes a slowdown in heavy farm debt retirement since 1923 with 20 states showing higher indebtedness while total debt drops 1.5 billion from wartime levels. It reports Hoover's South America food survey results, Latin American export increases, UNRRA funding needs, and a 0.23 dollar per pound rubber price boost amid postwar supply shifts.
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Latin America
Russ
Atom
Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
Massachusetts
South America
Herbert Hoover
Truman
Hoover
Juan Peron
Argentina
Colombia
Venezuela
Chile
Peru
Uruguay
Mexico
Ecuador
Kile
UNRRA
U. S
Britain
Netherlands
France
Malaya
Russia Clings to Veto in Atomic Control Debate
Russia resists surrender of veto in UN atomic energy plan while proposing a parallel international accord to ban atomic weapons. Andrei Gromyko defends veto as essential to unity of the big five. Early reactions from Britain, China, Brazil and Mexico favor US proposal.
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United Nations
Russia
U. S
Moscow
London Daily Worker
U. N
Security Council
Soviet Union
Britain
Ussr
Andrei A. Gromyko
Atomic Control Commission
China
Brazil
Mexico
Poultry Culling Cuts Non productive Birds in May
Agriculture officials report about 28 million non productive and low producing poultry culled in May to align flock levels with available feed. Producers were urged early last month to cull remaining birds to reduce surplus quickly.
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Department of Agriculture
Palestine Crisis and Jewel Heist Dominate Global News
The British struggle in Palestine over 100000 Jewish migrants sparks violence amid Arab resistance. A separate Royal escape unfolds as a $3 million crown jewel theft leads to a $6 million gold and gem haul in East Indies loot. British police seize suspects. Kremlin orders tighter military discipline while U S lawmakers condemn Soviet influence in Poland and diplomacy.
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Great Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Bevin
Germany
East Indies
Thepcase
Red
Sugar production estimate for 1945 46 market
The Department of Agriculture's Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations estimates 1945 46 sugar production at 27.2 million short tons raw value. This is 0.75 million tons below last season, 3.5 million tons below 1943 44, and 7.3 million tons under the 1935 39 prewar average.
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Department of Agriculture
Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
Department
Top Wages in Transportation Equipment Jobs In 1945
In 82 major industrial classifications workers in transportation equipment industries excluding automobile manufacturing earned the highest average weekly pay. January 1945 average was 62.61 dollars, July 1945 average was 59.64 dollars.
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Transportation Equipment Industries
Transportation Equipment
Barkley Speech Misread On Roosevelt Dissent
Washington Digest argues semantic gaps shaped readers misinterpreting Senator Barkley’s February 23 1944 revolt speech. The column notes Barkley did not accuse Roosevelt of dishonesty and explains how context and intent can be misunderstood in political rhetoric.
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Baukhage
Barkley
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington
Senator Barkley
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Barkley Defends Congress Amid Roosevelt Tax Debate
The article recounts Barkley denouncing the President's veto language as misleading about Congress. It notes Barkley defended Congress’ integrity, warned the President against emotional rhetoric, and mentions Roosevelt’s authorship of the veto message. It also covers a near car accident involving Truman and Byrnes, and a forecast from the Alexander Hamilton Institute on 1946 savings.
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Barkley
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Majority
Tax Committee
FDR
White House
Roosevelt
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Barbs on grain shortage and Congress riders affect policy
The piece notes subnormal grain stockpiles and calls out Congress for "horseless riders" in bills. It cites Truman's frustration with attaching unwanted provisions while famine in Europe could trigger pest-driven grain loss, and remarks on postwar French and veterans concerns.
Dentistry to Ear Specialist Talk Among Family
A humorous exchange notes a son studying dentistry and a parent’s reminder that a person has 32 teeth but only two ears. The remark frames career hopes against body parts in a playful way.
Winston Churchill Recognized by Smile on Fleet Street
Two U S soldiers strolling in London remark on a man with a smile they pass. The sergeant identifies the figure as Winston Churchill noting the cigar in his mouth as a distinguishing feature.
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Fleet Street
London
Sarge
Winston Churchill
Child Confides Future Mint Grower Plan
A dialogue shows a child named Thomas telling his mother his plan to grow mint, insisting it is the source of all money and a practical path for his future. The exchange highlights a simple, earnest dream within a family setting.
Quarrel Over Cruel Treatment Escalates Between Mr and Mrs Smith
In a domestic exchange Mrs. Smith complains that her husband favors animals over her. Mr. Smith retorts that she should be dumb, prompting a sharp rebuke. The quarrel centers on perceived unequal treatment and ends with no resolution disclosed.
London Time notes bridge game waning in popularity
The London Times comments that the game of bridge is steadily losing its popularity. The piece references the phrase London bridge is falling down as a playful nod to the city’s landmark.
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The
London Times
London Bridge
Cooling Off as Socks Turn Inside Out During Heat
A lighthearted exchange about heat relief features a playful remark on wearing socks wrong side out. The silliness highlights a summer scene where a hose is used to cool feet.
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Conn
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Ill
Bolton
Rep
Ohio
Mundt
Minn
Poland
U.S
Washington Digest
WNU
Eye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
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Foreign Ministers Conference
Paris
Constitution Avenue
Patton
Secret Service
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Reed
GGT
Rel Myag
Uf Ay
Madison Equipment Co
Madison, Tenn
Ph. Nash
M Steel Products
Richmond
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Lightmaster
Tarzana
Calif
Nelte Service Bureau
E. 73Rd St
K. C
Farm Machinery & Equip
Idaho
Hugh Chisholm
Arlie Gilbert
Sabetha
Kas
Washington County
Colorado
Chas. Barfnecht, Anton, Geely
McAlester
Oklahoma
M. Kneeland
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Ore
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Kinsley
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Seaboard Stamp Exchange
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