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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
1
Congress faces growing labor unrest as Truman outlines a broad housing program to ease a critical shortage. The administration seeks swift action through proposed measures, while lawmakers debate implications for unions, housing supply, and fiscal impact.
Congress moves toward an anti violence measure imposing up to 20 years for interference with interstate commerce as labor unrest and ITU activity fuel dispute. President Truman backs anti strike ideas but faces slow industry reception while UAW negotiates with Ford and GM amid production losses.
Congressional inquiry into Pearl Harbor unfolds with competing affidavits and a missing winds message. Lt. Col. Clausen leads a special investigation while Gen. George Marshall denies seeing the December 3 message as testimony continues.
President Truman proposes a national program to channel building materials into low cost housing, impose price ceilings, and use wartime shelters for those in need. Snyder warns a million families already double up while discharges grow, and aims for 500000 dwellings next year. The plan prioritizes veterans and homes under 10000 dollars, with surplus materials diverted to low cost housing and 70 percent set aside. Wilson Wyatt named housing expediter to accelerate efforts.
The price index for farm products shows a WWI pattern post World War II, dipping from 206 in July to 197 in September and rising to 205 in November, per the August 1009-July 1914 base. The Alexander Hamilton Institute notes a likely rise in the early postwar period before a return to normal levels, with a historical peak of 235 in May 1930 after 199 in February 1919.
Treasury figures reveal Louis B. Mayer earned 903,070 dollars, highest in the U.S. for 1943 or fiscal 1944. Charles E. Wilson of General Motors followed at 459,041, with Thomas J. Watson at 425,548. Movie stars Fred MacMurray 419,166 Deanna Durbin 326,491 Barbara Stanwyck 323,333 Bing Crosby 294,444 and William Powell 202,500 also high. GM leaders included Ormond E. Hunt 359,519 Albert Bradley 330,432 John Thomas Smith 306,310 Donaldson Brown 306,160 and Charles F. Kettering 306,117.
The Allied tribunal in Nuernberg ships faces its stiffest test as defendants seek to summon prominent U S and British figures. Subpoena power across borders could invite appeals to national courts, challenging the tribunal’s authority.
The article profiles Conn and Joe Louis preparing for a summer bout. It notes Conn's youth and speed, Louis in peak shape, and the need for hard road work and training to avoid rust. It discusses past confidence, boxing experience, and the expectation that Louis remains favored in the July meeting.
The Washington Bureau column explains how the Veterans Administration handles mail, offers rules to speed responses, and answers reader queries about burial procedures, pension eligibility, insurance beneficiaries, and GI Bill benefits. It notes a high mail volume, outlines required identifiers, and provides example Q A scenarios from mothers, spouses, and veterans seeking guidance.
Autos, Trucks and Access items listed for SASE include several buses adaptable for school or church work from A. Leander at 14198 State Street Chicago 16 Moot. Also advertised is a 3230 acre farm with good buildings, well fenced, aligned for BR E. A. line near Astoria.
Used three years in fine condition sale offers a John Deere single row power driven corn finder with bundle carrier and slivements for hitching to Deere or McCormick Deering tractors. Accept note due August 1, 1444 without interest. McCormick Deering binder in first class condition. Marken Harken Farms Osceola Iowa.
An old style newspaper ad offers a free Easter mule list with a $2 yearly subscription to Pacific Coast Deep Sea Gazette. It markets land, fishing, timber industry info and boosts subscriptions Crescent City. Rio Grande Valley Exchange, Ame.
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