Looking Ahead on labor, tax, and global issues
The World Staff reports a pause in maritime strikes until June 15 as unions renew contracts. The administration aims to shield taxes, balance the budget, and possibly ease tax rules. UNRRA ends worsen Italy jobless outlook, while butter shipments to the United States proceed under a 10 million pound agreement.
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Washington
Congress
Auckland
N. Z
America
England
United States
Display of Speed in Planes Sparks Naval Debate
Washington observers debate the feasibility of 1500 mile per hour aircraft as naval officers question human limits and aircraft acceleration. The discussion centers on extreme speeds and potential deceleration effects.
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Washington
Naval
Pilotless Supersonic Planes May Replace Pilots
Forecasts say engine failure could shock pilots into fatal outcomes, prompting a shift to pilotless electronically controlled aircraft for future super sonic planes.
Tokyo extends wartime exile ban for two months
The government will not permit residents who fled Tokyo during the war to return for two more months citing crowding and shortages. Tokyo’s population is about 4,000,000 now, well below the prewar figure of nearly 8,000,000.
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Tokyo
Wear civilian clothes order spurs Civilian Production plan
Washington reports the armed forces may permit soldiers to wear civilian attire off duty, a move expected to affect about two million service members as the Civilian Production Administration weighs implications for war-time production and supply chains.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Officials foresee suit shortages amid wartime orders
The order was issued but forecasts already predict a 15,000,000 shortage of men's suits this year. OPA estimates indicate a year before enough shirts will meet demand, and perhaps a year and a half before suits become plentiful.
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OPA
US presses World Bank on loans amid farm labor needs
Washington officials say the Export-Import Bank and the Treasury urge action by the World Bank leaving the United States to bear loan pressure. They foresee foreign farm labor, mainly Mexican and Jamaican, recruited for years while agriculture officials forecast higher soil nutrients for next year despite fertilizer shipments to Germany and Japan.
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Washington
Export-Import Bank
The
Treasury
World Bank
U.S
Agriculture Department
Germany
Japan
Williams Clan Holds 43rd Annual Reunion
Approximately 1,000 Williams family members gathered at Gallilee church and Tabernacle fifteen miles from Marianna for the 43rd annual reunion. Attendees came from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and other points. Key speaker J. Tom Watson Florida Attorney General spoke on American ism and urged service members from the clan who served in the war. Lt. Col. Alton Williams of Birmingham, on Army duty in the Pacific, gave a response. other participants included Bob.
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Marianna
Williams
Gallilee Church
Tabernacle
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Othe Points
J. Tom Watson
Alton Williams
Birmingham
Pacific
Bob
Reunion attendees mark Florida officials and local residents
Sikes and E Ed Lawson of Florida state treasurer along with Rivers Buford attended a reunion in Marianna where a picnic dinner was served and rain had only twice disrupted outdoor events in 43 years. Attendees included Rep. Troy Peacock and multiple local residents. U S railroads moved 124,114,800 tons of bituminous coal in 1945.
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Sikes
E. Ed Lawson
Florida State Tressurer
Rivers
Buford
Florida Supreme Court
Marianna
Troy Peacock
Henry Williams
Albert Willams
Floyd Gill
Frances Edelen
D. C. Whitsett
Dan, Jr
Ruth Hodges
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Roxas
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Australia
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Harden
Spencer Sweet Peas
Vigoro
Voleks
Poyner Seed Co
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Newton
Camp Rucker Highway
Ozark
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Williams Clan
Claude J. Adams
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Harris Quality
Harris
Harris Furniture Co
James D. Grow
S. Oates
Sears Roebuck
U. S. Congo
U. S. Marine
Hamilton
To Opera Firat Congress
Dr.r.l. Ting Optometris
Amy Glaenes
Blumberg Main Street
Duncan Phyfe
Sheraton
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