Britain votes Labour as reform reshapes economy and policy
In a sweeping Labour victory Britain pledges internal reform with nationalization aims including railroads coal and iron and steel while preserving empire links. US Senate ratification debates on the UN charter anticipate clashes over sovereignty and war aims as Japan faces Allied pressure.
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Laborites
Old Britain
Clement Attlee
Ernest Bevin
Home Security
Herbert Morrison
Iron and Steel Industry
Bank of England
Natives Embrace American Sports on Pacific Isle
Natives once sought food and clothing from marines. Now they seek athletic gear as Sgt. Red O'Donnell notes. Indoctrinated in American sports by Third Division marines they have become enthusiastic softball and volleyball players with fields built in several villages.
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Pacific Isle
Red O'Donnell
VET TAXES Exemptions Granted for Servicemen by States
State legislatures this year granted servicemen exemptions from income and property taxes and from taxes on veterans loans and motor vehicles. One state exempts estates of deceased servicemen, and two states abate unpaid taxes for those dying in service.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Price Controls to Persist After War End
OP A administrator Chester Bowles says price control will remain for principal products and services to curb postwar inflation while loosening on minor items. Regulation will continue where essential, and no materials will be diverted from needed industries as supply balances demand.
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Bowles
Roosevelt
Senate
Truman
Wall Street Journal
Warren Harding
Berlin
Congress
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
War production declines drive impending economic strain
War output falls from March peak with a 9 percent drop in overall production and a projected 32 percent year end decline in munitions. June see reductions across aircraft ships guns ammunition and vehicles while UNRRA seeks 700 million dollars in new relief from Russia amid ongoing aid to Europe.
Barbs and the Senate Radio Gallery Coverage
Under Harold McGrath the senate radio gallery directed coverage for the queen's taste. Temporary studios were set up at conference headquarters and stations were well provided. Hundreds of recordings were made and shipped by airmail. FHA now accepts private loan applications with VA Section 505 aid. VA guarantees equity up to 2000 dollars on FHA insured principal loans.
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Henri Petain
Andre Mornet
Paul Reynaud
Eduard Daladier
Albert Lebrun
Petain
Daladier
France
Holland
Belgium
Harold McGrath
Senate Radio Gallery
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans’ Administration
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