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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
5
In a sweeping policy review, congressional leaders react to mounting labor unrest as part of a broader program addressing a critical housing shortage. Officials signaling potential reforms aim to stabilize markets and ease living costs amid rising tensions.
Congress moves toward tougher penalties for forcible acts in commerce while labor and industry clash over security and wage rules. President Truman proposes speedier housing production, price controls, and wartime materials use to ease the housing shortage, aided by Wilson Wyatt as housing expediter.
The Pearl Harbor inquiry hears conflicting testimony over receipt of the December 3 1941 winds message. Army and Navy files show disputed claims about interception and transmission to Washington. General George Marshall denies seeing the message as one week of hearings continues.
Decline from the World War I peak of 208 in July to a low around 8 with a temporary postwar wobble. Prices rose from February 1919 to 235 in May as deflation threats shift, with prospects suggesting deflation may be postponed to 1947 according to the Alexander Hamilton Institute.
Report shows Lovie Mayer earning 908000 in 1943 top the list. Charles Wilson and Thomas J. Watson follow with 459041 and 425548. Fred MacMurray 419166, Deanna Durbin 326491, Barbara Stanwyck 323333, Bing Crosby 204444, William Powell 292500. General Motors executives include Ormond Hunt 359519 and Charles Kettering 306117.
The Nuernberg Allied tribunal to try top Nazis faces a major test as defendants seek to compel testimony from prominent U S and British figures. Under the four power charter the tribunal can subpoena foreign witnesses who could appeal to their home courts. U S prosecutors outline slave labor conscription in Germany as part of the case.
States Department outlines German economic revamp to limit industry to essentials and tie living standards to Europe. Eisenhower sees Byrnes off amid talks on European and Asian issues and atomic energy. plan calls for two year food aid to Germany and phased export balance.
Local news item summary notes Pvt Alfred G. Davis on furlough from Camp Wheeler visiting a friend in Concord Lincoln. Miss Louise Walker visiting Bryn Mawr College. Eve Marie Bourquin home from St Bernard’s. St Bernard's CYO to meet Friday 7:30 pm at Monument Hall with season plans. birth announced of a daughter to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Fred Stevens of Lowell Road. Caroline Snelling recovering from broken hip at a Boston hospital. highways praised after recent snowstorm credit to Elmer L. Joslin and workers. Concord Board of Selectmen no meeting next Tuesday due to holiday. next meeting January 8 at Town House with Chairman Wardwell.
Troop travel dominates passenger service with 35 percent of coach seats and 75 percent of sleeping space diverted to military use. About one million men moved in December with 660000 debarking on the west coast and 40 to 50 trains daily needed to keep Pacific ports clear. Among westward movers 85 percent head east of the Mississippi. rail profits for nine months fell from 503 million to 452 million dollars, hinting at smaller 1945 earnings despite high operating costs.
A fashion note highlights new sleeve styles and the return of muted color palettes. Designers emphasize gray beige and cereal tones with contrasting fabrics to create subtle, neutral outfits.
Willow Rebekah Lodge in West Concord held a regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall after a turkey supper. Vice-Grand Mrs Florence Perry presided as Thelka Schofield conducted business. The next meeting is set for Monday evening January 7.
Concord School committee meets in the high school library for a regular session on Wednesday January 2 at 7 30 Harold Tompkins presiding Mohawk Sea Scouts plan another meeting Thursday night Skipper Roger F Conant will be in charge Harold R Freeman returns to work at the Massachusetts Reformatory as a permanent correction officer Harry H French named permanent industrial instructor Concord Grange installation officiated by E Johnson of Chelmsford Rotary Club meets at 12 15 noon at Monument square with President Lester Whittemore presiding Alden R Wheeler Miss Sarah Ann Foster to appear at luncheon later month Two local youths enlist in the Concord State Guard State Guard inactive this week for holidays First Parish Unitarian church held its Christmas party Corinthia F and A M to meet January 14 at Masonic hall Donald Donaldson presiding State Guard officers meeting held at the State Armory next Thursday evening Funeral for Nathan I Brown of Wayland held at Wayland Congregational church Richard J Murphy and Edward S Mullins arrive at Stolen next day.
The old Concord High School building on Stow Street will see the sewing room reopen Friday January 4 after renewal during the holidays. Rehearsals by the Concord Chorus committee for a Brahms Requiem in May will resume after holidays, held on Tuesdays at the Concord High School auditorium. Miss Miriam C. Clark trains the girls basketball team with home games at Hunt Gymnasium.
Concord couple Mr and Mrs Elmer Strout of Oakton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jean Elizabeth Strout to James A Stokes Jr son of Mrs in Charlotte NC and the late Mr Stokes. Miss Strout attended Chamberlin School in Boston Cara Stokes attended North Carolina before service in the Pacific aboard a destroyer. No wedding date had been set.
Mr and Mrs Henryid of Monument Street hosted a winter gathering in Boston with Concord Academy pupils in attendance. The program, presented by students, proceeded despite a blizzard and included a social evening at Odg hall West Coch Grand Albert Smith.
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