July Strike Activity and Price Gouging Highlights
The NLRB logged 65 strike votes under the Smith Connally act in July and 142 strike notices filed with 91 withdrawn. From July 1943 to July 1945 the agency recorded 2517 strike notices with 1671 withdrawn and 702 votes held, leaving 144 cases pending. An OPA report cites price gouging with hardware wholesalers charging 179 percent over cost, retailers earning 365 percent profit, wholesale grocers 30 percent, and retail grocers 137 percent.
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War ends bids for peace and a wary world
In the wake of Japan's surrender and Allied victory, observers note how leaders sought peace terms, the failures and aims of Japan and Germany, and the looming challenge for the victors to shape a postwar order. The piece highlights China's future unity, Chiang Kai-shek's stance, and the Russo Chinese treaty as potential guides.
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World prosperity tied to American economic strength
Senator Robert F. Wagner warns that lasting world peace rests on rising prosperity at home. He argues prosperity in the United States is essential to support the Charter framework and avoid a hollow global balance.
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