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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
10
Washington correspondent laments Russia’s stance on global peace efforts. Molotov’s fourteen amendments would broaden war powers, while Byrnes Bevin and DeMuirville reject the changes. US keeps atom bomb secrecy.
Editor E. T. Leech of the Pittsburgh Press condemns strikes and governmental weakness. He argues the public suffers from lost services and wages and urges the national legislature to enact policy that places public welfare above special interests, asserting strength lies in the people.
The Indianapolis Star summarizes the railroads case for higher rates arguing the nation needs healthy railroads to prosper. Railroads contend 1946 costs exceed 1939 rates and support from shippers and major papers backs a modest rate increase of about one percent of wholesale value.
Walter S. Tower, president of the Iron and Steel Institute, says this year's record production could quickly erase shortages caused by January February strikes and material scarcities. He notes the 12 million tons lost from halted production would have built millions of cars and appliances, but current output remains very high to meet demand.
President Truman praised Congress for a fresh start and urged labor legislation. The election split wage earners from strikes, signaling demand for wage relief. Senators push to revise the Wagner Act to outlaw the closed shop as Democrats and Republicans brace for a reconstruction era.
John D. Battle of the National Coal Association argues government control of coal mines risks public disruption. He says nationalization offers no production guarantee and urges private ownership with balanced labor laws to ensure stable fuel supply. The piece frames government authority, union power, and industry viability as intertwined issues.
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