Schwellenbach Warns Price Controls Must Stay at End of War
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach warned Congress that removing price and rent controls would push the cost of living to new highs and threaten wages. He urged continued controls until supplies normalize, noting shortages, reduced employment, and a 88 percent rise in everyday goods over prewar levels.
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Schwellenbach
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate Small Business Committee
Europe
American Federation of Labor
Friends of Labor
Mexico's Economic Path Linked to U S Growth
Alexander S. Lipsett discusses Mexico's presidential succession potential in Miguel Aleman's favor, the need for improved U S Mexico cooperation, and the predicted industrialization south of the Rio Grande. He stresses mutual benefits for both nations amid postwar reconstruction and calls for continued understanding and collaboration.
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Mexico
Ifs
Bate
Miguel Aleman
Manuel Avila Camacho
Avila Camacho
Aleman
United States
Rio Grande
Americas
New Businesses and Reopenings Across Hamilton and Middletown
A list of new businesses includes Maynard F. Hacker Grocery & Meats at 802 Ludlow and Gertrude Béysv Restaurant in Monroe Ohio. Other ventures cover neckwear, household appliances, wine shop, and service stations. Middletown sees new management at Hub Case and Moonlight Gardens Restaurant. The Gordon Theatre at Central and Verity reopens under Mrs Mary Gordon and R A Gibbs Inc. Let Nonpareil Printing Co. offers printing services.
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Hamilton Maynard F. Hacker
Ludlow
Gertrude Béysv
Monroe
Ohio
Geo. Koufas
Bartchel Pennington
Clyde McGee
van Hook
Paul V. Rose
McGlynn
Geo. Bryant
Morris
N. Miami
Chas, S. Lambertson
Andrew Warner
East Ave
Richard Brosier
Willard Hancock
Franklin
Jack L. Rees
Louis J. Schalk
Eric & Dixie
Case
Dick Johnson
Mark Schneider
Ard & Heaton
Middletown
Highley
Central
Cigars & Tobacco
Chester Coyle
Oscar Pool
Moonlight Gardens
Gordon Theatre
Central & Verity
Mary Gordon
R. A. Gibbs
R. A. Gibbs, Jr
Right To Scan Books Vital In Pay Cases
President Truman ruled that government wage fact finding boards must have authority to examine employer books to determine ability to pay wage increases. He urged Congress to grant subpoenas, while safeguarding confidential data from public disclosure. The stance empowers labor but seeks privacy protections for employers.
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Truman
Washington, D. C
Organized Labor
AFL
Dover
Congress
CIO
White House
New Year Message Emphasizes Postwar Opportunity and Unity
President outlines goals for 1946 including full employment for veterans, widespread home construction, robust social security, and domestic markets for farm and factory goods. He calls for international cooperation under the United Nations, warns against readjustment delays, and pledges AFL support to protect workers' rights and freedoms.
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America
United Nations
Toward Total Defeat Says Dewey On Tuberculosis
New York Governor Dewey urged officials to defeat tuberculosis calling for action. He cited a 70 percent drop in New York mortality since 1902 and a 75 percent national decline, while warning TB remains a major killer of youth despite progress.
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New York
Dewey
Landlord Furniture Demands Raise Federal Action
Federal courts will pursue landlords who force tenants to buy furniture to rent apartments. John E. Robinson Jr. said the Cincinnati rent office has reports of such violations, citing a Columbus landlord indicted for inflating furniture prices. Veterans eviction petitions rose after holidays as veterans seek to occupy their homes again. OPA reported Dayton cafe owner Frank Zyonyik charged for selling a 1942 car to a service man above the ceiling price. used car ceilings will drop 4 percent January 1.
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John E. Robinson, Jr
OPA
Robinson
Cincinnati Rent Office
Columbus
Federal District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Frank Zyonyik
Dayton
Ohio
Conference Denounces State Anti-Labor Bills
Washington D C A national labor conference denounces anti labor bills and calls for repeal of state restrictions. Delegates from over 40 states back free collective bargaining and wartime take home pay. They endorse a 30 hour week and an 80 percent federal pay rise for government workers. A 65 cent minimum wage nationwide is urged to curb sweat shops.
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Washington, D. C
National
Conference On Labor
Department of Labor
Christian American Association
Congress
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Tro
Alexander S., Lipsett
ILNS
Ing
A In
Nonpareil Printing Co
David Webb &Sons
Ross AT “D
William Green
Iola
Thor
Bendix
Philco
Hotpoint Electric Ranges
Thor Gladirons
Ironrite
Youngstown
Zenith
G. E
Lear
Motorola
Arvin
Emerson
KREBS
Third & Court
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