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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
3
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that 35 million man days of employment were lost due to work stoppages in 1947. This was the third highest total on record, behind 216 million in 1946 and 38 million in 1945. The average for 1935-39 was 16.95 million man days.
Senate members predicted a July 1 start for a long range European recovery program. They questioned the April 1 deadline for Marshall plan approval and suggested a possible interim aid extension to tide Europe over. Ball challenged the notion that 240 million Europeans cannot endure a month or two without American support.
Governor Earl Warren said California's next fiscal year budget will exceed last year's $641 million submission. He cited higher price levels and rising school costs, noting 50,000 persons in mental hospitals and prisons are fed and clothed, with school costs adding about $17 million. State expenses for the current year are estimated at $771 million. extra appropriations are expected during the coming legislative session.
A foreign office spokesman said the British Information Service in the United States is being curtailed to save dollars. Details were not disclosed but staff and operating costs have already been reduced. The service maintains offices in New York, Washington, Chicago and San Francisco.
The administration told Congress the Marshall Plan could restore Europe to a self supporting level by 1952 with strong American backing. A detailed report warned against reviving prewar steel cartels and urged Europe to cut shipbuilding and steel use while American scrap shipments are limited. Even with aid, Europe may face lower per capita consumption and tight grain supplies through 1952, the study said. Secretary Marshall was to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the next day.
Rio Grande do Sul Governor Pi Walter Jobin denied rumors of a southern Brazil revolt after Montevideo reports of a garrison uprising near Rosário. Ani said Brazilian troops appeared in Santa Anna do Livramento amid threats of a general strike, prompting border tensions.
United Press reports two large C I O unions press wage boosts for about 1.1 million members as a major electronics maker cuts prices up to 10 percent to curb inflation. Walter Reuther says U A W will push for new raises, while United Electrical plans gains from GE Westinghouse and GM units. Beer prices rise in Milwaukee and beyond as Hotpoint cuts lead to a broader price war. White House signals Truman approval of the price cuts. Reuther condemns party politics over inflation policy.
A municipal band concert program lists pieces including Overture and selections from composers such as Rubens and Wagner. Performers named include J Recharda and members Castine Armintan and Armintan Aillehoorn with a focus on school or community ensemble. The schedule references Wednesday and Thursday performances with program notes and introductory remarks.
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