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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
5
The House-backed measures propose about five to six billion dollars in tax reductions next year to ease the postwar reconversion shock. A conference to resolve differences could narrow the gap to roughly 438 million, with likelihood of a veto remote and the Treasury plan not far from the modest five point three five billion figure.
The Senate by voice vote swiftly approved a 5.788 billion dollar tax cut for next year, removing about 12 million people from the income tax rolls and aiding individuals and corporations. Differences with the House will be settled in conference over excess profits, excise taxes, veterans relief, and income tax methods.
Washington OPA faced Republican hostility at a senate banking hearing over printed propaganda slips included with army allotment checks. Sen Taft accused Bowles of propping up propaganda while Bowles defended it as exposing inflation. Senator Millikin and others argued the practice violated the law and undermined trust in price controls. Bowles defended the program and denied spying claims.
The army air force announced that commissioned flying officers with 44 points as of Sept. 2 and two years of service will be discharged as soon as possible. The affected officers include air crew specialists such as navigators pilots and peripher dressers and will be discharged in order of point scores unless they opt to remain in service.
Secretary of State Byrnes signs the UN charter protocol completing ratifications from Poland Ukraine White Russia and the Soviet Union. The four documents bring the total to 29 nations. Byrnes confirms the charter is now part of international law and vows US effort for world peace.
Jersey City draft board No. 16 members and six former draftees staged a meal of army K and C rations at Belford Inn to coin a point about war. The session featured humor and taunts as several witnesses, including six draftees and Dr Jerome Paterno, endured the rations amid fellow ex-soldiers.
The House Military Affairs Committee rejected Rep. Elston's amendment to bar disclosure of atomic secrets to foreign nations without Congress approval. The panel rewrote the administration's atomic bill behind closed doors, easing penalties for scientists who reveal secrets unless intentional. Under War Department approval the bill allows limited private lab research not risking national safety.
Prague radio reports President Benes signed a decree nationalizing Czechoslovakia's key industries including mines breweries and chocolate factories and also affecting banks in a sweeping move.
The forecast for Cedar Rapids calls for fair and cooler weather tonight with lows near 30 and a snow invasion expected Friday from the northwest. The bulletin notes statewide lows around 24 in the north and 28 in the south as clouds gather and showers develop while temperatures slide.
Dublin reports Prime Minister De Valera stated that Eire does not intend to apply for membership in the United Nations security organization at the present time.
The OPA announced that butter margarine lard shortening and oils will have four point cuts per pound effective Sunday through December 1. Prime cuts remain at current values in November, while lower grades stay ration-free. Four more stamps in ration book four become valid November 1 for meats and fats.
Caracas According to the insurgent junta the current government cannot run in the upcoming presidential elections as part of its pledge for complete democratic reforms.
General Motors workers nationwide vote 70 853 to 12 437 in support of a 30 percent wage increase. Walter Reuther says an immediate strike is not authorized. only the international executive board can decide. Hollywood movie strike fallout cited with 225 000 idle and Warners pickets amid ongoing jurisdictional disputes.
The OPA confirmed November quotas: 2,500,000 passenger car tires, 250,000 large truck tires, and a reduced 350,000 for small trucks. It noted ongoing shortages as demand exceeds supply. September output reached 2,632,171 with early October runs at 2,800,000, below the 4,000,000 October target.
Des Moines AP reports OPA tire chief Charles Casford says the November quota for grade one passenger car tires statewide is 46 000, similar to October. Small truck tires drop to 6 368 from 9 000, due to manufacturing shifts to original equipment. Large truck tires fall to 4 157 from 4 500 in October.
NEW YORK AP reports retailers' stocks of men's clothing dwindling toward vanishing point. Industry sources warn that unless rayon supply for linings is increased immediately, there will be no new suits for returning veterans.
Tokyo AP reports Gen. MacArthur orders Japan to sever relations with all foreign governments and turn over diplomatic archives and papers to Allies. Japan must recall diplomats from major and neutral states and surrender records to four Allied powers with protecting powers overseeing Nipponese interests.
Washington reports that Gen Douglas MacArthur ordered Japan to break up its overseas diplomatic network citing espionage risk long before Pearl Harbor and a fear Allied powers might obtain secret papers. Allies plan a clean restart and will scrutinize ex-diplomats before they resume official roles.
In San Francisco area, unions charged that merchant ships used to bring overseas servicemen home were reassigned to civilian tourist cruises. The union threatened to strike in protest as they push to keep wartime crew assignments.
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