17 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
1
Daily 2000 new U S businesses start while about 1200 close. Many fail from lack of capital or overstocked shelves, yet failures fuel resilience and lessons for future startups. Dun and Bradstreet figures underscore industry risk and the American drive for independence under fair rules.
The Meade report calls for investigating charges of immorality and mismanagement by American occupation troops in Germany rather than concealing them. It argues that public exposure will preserve America's reputation, ensure accountability among military government personnel, and reflect the true conduct of Americans abroad.
The article surveys schemes to change the line of succession beyond the Vice President. It notes Truman’s proposal to place the Speaker of the House next, Senate opposition, Monroney and Kankel proposals for multiple vice presidents, and concludes that Truman’s plan has the clearest logic. It also mentions an ex governor named ambassador to England and remarks on motorcar longevity and future generations.
National politics in Washington revolves around Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio as he hints at seeking the Labor Committee chair. Observers note a shift toward liberal or moderate stances within the Republican ranks, heightening rivalry with Senator-elect John W. Bricker and others. Taft’s stance on unions, arbitration, and labor policy could reshape 1948 GOP dynamics while signaling a broader party struggle over direction.
A collection of remarks by Rev. John J. Cavanaugh Senator Wayne Morse Dr Deane W Malott George Manharsh and Pope Pius XI. The speakers discuss student veterans defense of the Northwest the United Nations as an ideal and the link between personal virtue and a better era.
Washington December 1 The Nation Today reports that many corporations hurt by strikes in 1948 face tougher times if walkouts recur. The article explains how the excess profits carry-back and operating loss carry-forward provisions expire December 31, with refunds possible for losses but not for profits, and details how postwar tax rules affect corporate refunds and tax bills in 1948 and 1949.
AP dispatch from New York surveys hopeful signs of change in 1930s mood. It cites a department store adding heated sidewalks to ease shopping, Havana’s Gran Casino Nacional offering free weekend air trips for the rich, and future rubber tires in colors like baby blue and white. It notes scientists producing “White carbon black” and envisions taxis with courteous service and regulators for babies as part of a brighter, more carefree world.
J M Roberts Jr analyzes the shift in Soviet behavior during 1946 as the United Nations grapples with disarmament and enforcement. He notes Russia's softening stance on veto rights and Tehran Azerbaijan actions, while predicting whether this tempered approach will last amid pressure for an international police force and U N inspection regimes.
A quirky speechline describes luxury living with a box at the opera, flexible hotel rooms, multiple garages per carat, a multipurpose windshield wiper, a self shaver, and a pearl in every oyster as a playful promo. Moe joins in as the speaker prepares to depart.
Community member pleads for the return of borrowed milk bottles, stressing repeated shortages and requesting neighbors to please return containers promptly to replenish local supply.
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