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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
9
According to leading authorities the American dollar is not in as bad shape as feared. US industrial production is expected to curb price inflation eventually and there is no sign the dollar will lose as much as 20 percent of its value before markets improve.
Business leaders urge openness about problems to curb strikes and inform the public. An executive argues against airing cases in newspapers, another notes unions win by public exposure, while a reporter suggests telling the case more clearly through public relations.
The article notes a major showdown in United Nations affairs with Russia accused of violating pledges. It highlights Secretary of State James Byrnes and Senators Vandenberg and Connally backing firm U.S. policy. The Paris conference delegation warns against appeasement and asserts an "American foreign policy." Russia may pull out or be forced out, with Byrnes and Vandenberg’s stance central.
The essay laments postwar farm burdens from labor shortages and scarce machinery. It criticizes federal controls on grains, cotton, dairy, and farm operations, arguing production persists while prices soar about 70 percent above prewar levels, risking a replay of wartime bankruptcies. The piece contends OPA and brass hats impede competitive economics and threaten farmers’ ability to plan.
An editorial argues against name calling amid the price control debate and warns that public debt and wartime spending threaten the U.S. budget. It stresses preserving constitutional safeguards while resisting inflation and strikes and resisting uncontrollable demands by any group.
A historic rise in sugar prices signals broad inflation risks across the nation. Consumers now bear higher costs for sugar in everyday items from five cent candy to ice cream, drinks, and crackers, while manufacturers resist passing on higher sugar costs to keep consumer prices stable. Industry claims defend sugar as a key energy source in many low wage products and urge stability to protect public welfare. The piece highlights direct consumer charges, industry wage pressures, and the overall impact on the national food bill.
The passage argues against price hikes on sugar by manufacturers and the resulting higher costs for candy bars, crackers, soft drinks, and other sugar rich foods. It warns such increases would extend beyond periods of high sugar prices and reduce accessibility for consumers, stressing the need to prevent arbitrary sugar price increases.
In a sharp critique, a railroad union leader urges government ownership to resolve wage disputes after the labor board's offer of sixteen cent hourly raises was rejected. The piece argues such a move destroys union rights and invites national upheaval, warning strikes would become political acts under state control.
A harsh critique argues that one sided labor laws threaten US stability and world standing. It warns the labor movement has become a monopoly capable of paralyzing a nation and defying court rulings. The piece notes CIO delegates in Atlantic City repealed a no strikes policy, echoing Roosevelt and Truman on government legitimacy tied to workers’ right to strike.
The piece attacks Public Law 144 as crippling for disabled veterans by capping pensions at 20 dollars monthly if no dependents, or eight dollars if non service connected, equating to 68 cents a day. It calls for urgent action, backing House bill H.R. 535 advocated by The American Legion.
A veteran compensation reform aims to halt reductions during hospitalization and domiciliary care, addressing discrimination against thousands of disabled ex servicemen. The measure notes many receive only 20 dollars monthly while veterans who fought for forty eight states endured war and disability for mere copper rewards.
A critical editorial argues the postwar American dream is ending amid coal strikes and fuel shortages. It attacks government wage and price policy, condemns United Mine Workers leader Lewis, and warns that miners demands could empower labor to seize earnings and threaten private property and liberty.
The piece argues that heavy government regulation stifles small business, forcing lawyers and complex compliance. It notes large firms can survive but harms the novice entrepreneur, urging revival of independent action and competitive environment to restore opportunity. A leading oil company president supports competition and public service.
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