23 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1947
Page
1
Rail leaders from the United States industry and government gather amid a severe 20 year boxcar shortage. The plan seeks 10 000 new boxcars per month as railroads report 88 000 ordered and undelivered, with production far below targets.
Senate banking committee chairman Tobey announced a complete inquiry into the multi billion dollar Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending operations. The study aims to assess past actions and future plans before RFC lending authority expires June 30. Jesse Jones may testify on past observations.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall urged the United States to lead and assist in reviving democratic processes abroad. He spoke at a Princeton alumni luncheon after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, warning that peace remains elusive and national security is at risk if productive facilities of the world are not restored.
Speaker Martin asserts a ban on portal pay claims will breeze through Congress. Reporters note anticipated Supreme Court tests as the bill heads to the House floor for action on Thursday.
American sources say displaced Poles in the American zone of Germany are split between supporters of Poland's left wing government and anti exile factions. The fight spans London to Poland and centers on 157000 Poles in camps or the German economy as they resist repatriation and await a rebirth of a government in exile.
During a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting Attorney General Tom Clark said peacetime family concerns have shifted the wartime motto. He noted the new guidance for households: if it cries change it, if it’s on wheels buy it, if it’s hollow rent it.
Raleigh news outlines next week’s legislative agenda with a key debate on a closed shop ban after a stormy public hearing and swift house approval. The senate conservation panel will consider moving game and inland fisheries to a new wildlife resources commission, already passed by the house.
London reports renewed blizzards disrupt coal supplies to gas plants threatening gas industry stability. Government orders a 10 percent coal-cut in ten weeks and hints at domestic gas use restrictions similar to electricity limits next week. Some gas works may close as officials weigh curbs against a broader electricity order.
In Paris on February 22, 1.3 million government workers and 50 thousand miners joined a general strike threat demanding higher pay. Coal shortages hit stores and printers and gas station attendants idled. Miners sought a 7000 franc monthly minimum wage, about 56 dollars, with Premier Ramadier possible to concede.
Labor Expediter Frank R. Creedon warned that 1947 housing output may reach 1,000,000 starts and completions but could face a major bottleneck due to labor shortages. He noted 1946 to 1947 shifts, lower costs from efficiency, and ongoing material shortages as the program aims for a big construction year.
Stalin calls for intensified military training to secure peace and protect the motherland as the 29th anniversary of the Red Army is marked. Moscow radio quoted the order of the day issued on that anniversary.
Rep Redden says he will urge the House Un-American Activities Committee to subpoena Sam Hall of Winston-Salem N C to examine his activities A North Carolina ad signed by Sam Hall as chairman circulated in several papers prompting questions about Communist propaganda and its impact in the state
The winter storm that blamed 42 lives across the east slashed northern Maine with heavy snow and strong winds. Forecasters warned of eight inches more, while New York faced 12,000 snow removal workers and widespread flight cancellations.
Asheville North Carolina February 22 six groups merged to form United World Federalists for World government with limited powers. They approved a 13 word long official name and a two paragraph belief statement stressing world law and universal peace under a world government. The merger and final session were anticipated.
Paris authorities arrested forty protesters and injured two photographers during police action against Marxist demonstrators in the current French government.
The four power deputy foreign ministers push toward a formal peace with Germany and Austria. They adjourn next Tuesday to report to the council of foreign ministers. Recommendations include limiting the Austrian army to about 50 000, an air force of 90 planes with no bombers, and an armored corps of 30 tanks. Former German generals are mentioned in the discussion.
The NLRB reverses a 1944 ruling, barring back pay for 11 CIO UAW members who led an unlawful strike at Detroit Thompson P’ Inc. The board also clears the company of unfair labor practices and reinstatement remains denied without back pay. The decision upsets a prior August ruling and aligns with American News Co. precedent.
U S Ambassador Paul V. McNutt announced in Manila that he will resign soon and return to private law practice in the United States. He said his stay was extended to handle critical questions, including bases in the Philippines and a military assistance pact for U S agencies to aid rehabilitation efforts.
Secretary Patterson urged universal military training citing George Washington as a model. He spoke in Mt. Vernon at Washington’s 215th birthday celebration, warning that strong defenses protect the nation from provocation and emphasize duty to defend.
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