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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1946
Page
1
Washington report shows the famine emergency committee asking Americans to reduce wheat use by 40 percent and fats by 20 percent for 120 days to aid famine victims overseas during a critical four months until the next harvest. The appeal came from the committee chaired by President Truman.
Senator Ily of Texas calls for a three way meeting to discuss Russo American relations in plain blunt language to prevent world friction. Connally backs strong defense and UN cooperation while urging Russia to respect sovereignty within its boundaries. He cites United Nations as path to peace and notes need for vigilance against provocation.
The World Today reports in Bern that American soldiers leave Switzerland after a brief tour of Alp, praising hospitality, culture, and scenery. The writers marvel at Bern's 300-year-old clock and historic city gate while noting Swiss traditions and modern life.
Izvestia denounces Winston Churchill for his Fulton speech promoting a British American alliance and predicts Britain will be sidelined as the Soviet Union and the United States reaffirm traditional Russo American friendship. It criticizes U S reactionary circles and Herbert Hoover while noting improved relations after shared wartime struggles.
The Marine third amphibious corps announced 15 Douglas skymasters will operate a 27 hour mail and cargo run between north China and Hawaii around April 1. The semi weekly service focuses on cargo with mail improving, boosting hopes for faster shipments.
Washington March 12 Congress plans to vote on a pension plan for its members as part of modernization efforts by a joint House Senate committee. The panel notes seniority governs chairmanship rather than brains or merit, with long service securing top posts.
France is expected to submit fresh evidence on Spain in a renewed bid for American support against Generalissimo Franco. The United States rejected the prior proposal, widening the split among Security Council powers as Russia backs UN complaint while Britain and the U.S. oppose. China has not taken a stand amid U.S.–Russia diplomatic tensions.
Pfc Guy Standerfefer, a father of seven, re-enlisted after discharge in 1943. He heads to Jackson, South Carolina, and overseas duty. He expects $238 monthly as a private and plans a 20 year career to retire on half pay.
Teheran Iran ends its 14th Majlis with no quorum as mobs disrupt sessions. Premier Ahmed Gavan Es Saltaneh holds sole power while foreign troops occupy northern regions delaying anew elections.
Former president Herbert Hoover said cereal supplies now available to avert hunger in war torn countries fall 8 to 9 million tons short of minimum needs. He noted that 1 to 2 million tons might be covered by reduced U.S. and Western Hemisphere consumption. Hoover chairs Truman's emergency committee urging 40 percent wheat and 20 percent fat cuts.
A famine committee issued a call for public cooperation in a wide ranging food conservation drive. They proposed nearly twenty ideas from cutting bread weight by 10 percent to open faced pies while noting that bread savings come from ingredient reductions per loaf. The group cited war and drought as causes and warned sugar shortages may persist into 1947 despite near record wheat and citrus output projections.
Bradford Pa March 12 citizens pondered a forceful atmospheric explosion two miles east of the city producing center. Early checks found no property damage or injuries while officials considered a meteor disintegration as the likely cause. A gray smoke and sulphurous odor lingered with dust like fused metal fragments reported near the blast site.
The agriculture department says sugar will remain scarce the rest of this year and into 1947 despite some OPA ballooning of allowances. Home canning coupons in ration book four gain five pounds with new sugar books and a forthcoming coupon in June or July. Household sugar remains five pounds per person every four months with no current plan to raise that limit. Industrial users such as bakers, pharmaceutical producers and fruit and vegetable canners receive a 10 percent increase for April through June.
General Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen steps down today as head of the Norwegian air force after attacks on his air policy. Defense Minister Jens Christian Hauge vows to sue the attackers for slander.
Russian troops withdrawing from Mukden face transport shortages and must pause at stopover points before reaching Soviet soil. Chinese authorities report growing control in Mukden as Russians yield barracks and factories. Changchun dispatch cites 104 hours after evacuation as Gen. Tung Yen-Ping questions the Soviet chief of staff about troop movements.
Secretary of Commerce Wallace warned of slight financial risk in a proposed 3.75 billion dollar loan to Britain but argued that not lending poses greater danger. He told the Senate Banking Committee the loan serves the country Britain and the world, and is not charity.
A CIO united Auto Workers official criticized OPA price plans saying auto price increases would be an explosion not a bulge. Donald Montgomery warned that any auto price rises would be passed to consumers while OPA considers hikes for Chrysler Ford and Hudson to offset wage boosts.
Two small rain areas blotched an otherwise clear map as rain persisted in the Pacific Northwest. A Texas storm was developing and expected to spread northward and eastward, bringing rain to the east by Wednesday night. Strong southerly winds foretell much warmer conditions in the east, with high winds in Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Illinois.
Gwin Barnwell named Cotton Maid representing North Carolina Mississippi and Memphis visits Washington for Capitol luncheon and tours. She meets Admiral Nimitz at the Navy Department and receives welcome at the White House from presidential aides. Tomorrow she headlines the cotton carnival queen event at Shoreham Hotel.
John L. Lewis led a closed session with the Bituminous Operators negotiating committee in Cleveland. He plans to present postwar wage demands but kept the specific figures secret while electing officers and hearing committee reports. Ezra Van Horn was nominated for permanent chairman and several Mine Workers officials were named to conference posts.
General Carl Spaatz reorganizes the Army Air Forces into three major combat commands after the war. The strategic air command will manage long range striking forces the air defense command protects the central United States and the tactical air command coordinates with surface forces. Five supporting commands plus air national guard and air reserve accompany the new structure.
Secretary Vinson said Bretton Woods signatories delaying entry to the World Bank and IMF may have six months to gain admission. After that period, even existing members of the 1944 agreement could face new terms, quotas, and voting shifts as new applicants join the fund and bank.
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