Truman Bid Sparks Wage Legislation Debate
The article reports Truman urging anti strike legislation and fact finding powers to settle industrial disputes. It notes wage talks restarting between General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers at 30 percent, with similar moves involving U S Steel and Westinghouse. Marshall testifies on Pearl Harbor readiness and Short's actions with caution about a potential Japanese attack.
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Truman
General Motors
CIO
United Automobile Workers
United Steel Workers
U. S. Steel Corporation
Electrical Workers
Westinghouse
General Electric
G. M
UAW
Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
Philip Murray
Fat Stock Record Sale Caps Chicago Market Event
Grand champion Tomahawk a sleek Shorthorn steer raised by Carl A. Henkel Mason City Iowa and Joseph Duea Belmond Iowa sold to John R. Thompson Chicago restaurateur for 11100 the highest price for a steer. The 1100 pound steer yielded 10 per pound. High prices also crowned Karl Hoffman Ida Grove Iowa with 30660 for 15 steers and George Hoffman with son Ida Grove Iowa 1742 for 26 Berkshire hogs. The 4 H congress in Chicago ended with 151 delegates receiving about 32000 in awards at Stevens Hotel including 17200 in scholarships and 14600 in travel expenses. Secretary Anderson urged 4 H youth to pursue individual progress amid farm mechanization.
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Carl A. Henkel
Mason City
Iowa
Joseph Duea
Belmond
John R. Thompson
Chicago
Karl Hoffman
Ida Grove
George E. Hoffman
George Jr
Ill
Stevens Hotel
Anderson
Yamashita Faces Execution Plea Rejected by High Court
Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita, first axis war crimes figure to be convicted, saw his life hinge on a U S Supreme Court ruling over the military commission's authority and on Gen Douglas MacArthur's denial of his petition. He denied direct involvement in atrocities but was accused of countenancing them. He thanked the United States for providing capable lawyers and praised the fairness of the hearings.
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Hawaii
George C. Marshall
U. S
Congressional
Pearl Harbor
Walter Short
Marshall
Army
Navy
Tokyo
Thailand
Malaya
Short
Germany
Japan
Roosevelt
Tomoyuki Yamashita
U. S. Supreme Court
Douglas MacArthur
Yamashita
Limited Modern U S Roadways Highlight Rural Highway Gaps
Charles M. Upham of the American Road Builders association reports in 1943 only 20,879 miles of U S roads had more than two lanes, with just 14,661 of those three lanes. Kansas Minnesota Nebraska New York and Texas each exceed 1,000 miles, most of which are three-lane roads.
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United States
Charles M. Upham
American Road Builders’ Association
America
Upham
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
New York
Texas
Farm Problems and GOP Platform Shaped for 1946
The Committee for Economic Development urged expanded vocational training and targeted federal payments to help farmers shift crops and workers into industry. Republicans released a 1946 platform advocating budget balance, reduced bureaucracy, collective bargaining with fast dispute settlement, farm price support, UN, self government, relief abroad, and strong scientific research.
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Committee For Economic Development
Chester Davis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
CED
Cotton Belt
GOP
Map
Congress
United Nations Organization
Wartorn
Goering Leads List of Twenty A Nazi War Crimes Trial Focus
Hermann Goering tops a list of twenty Nazi leaders on trial in Nuernberg. He claims every act as his own official deed and remains loyal to national socialism. The defense and prosecution argue charges of violating international treaties as the trial enters a second phase.
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Nuernberg
Hermann Goering
Palmier
Karin Hall
Goering
British Loan Aims to Restart World Trade Under Plan
The Truman administration agrees to a 4.4 billion dollar loan to Britain, conditional on Congress approval. The loan will be paid over 50 years at 2 percent interest, with first payment in 1951, enabling Britain to repay wartime debts by exporting finished goods while maintaining imports. Both nations pledge tariff reductions and removal of quotas to boost global trade.
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Britain
Troop Transport Shift to Pacific for Japan and Philippines
Thirty two American troop transports with a capacity of 83 000 men are ordered moved from the Atlantic to the Pacific and will pass through the Panama Canal by December end on the way to Japan or the Philippines. Seventeen are fast troopships including the West Point formerly the American largest U S passenger liner afloat. the remaining fifteen are converted Victory ships.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Japan
Philippines
West Point
U. S
Disabled American Veterans Launch Job Network for Vets
The Disabled American Veterans DAV unveils a national employment program headed by Dr. Gilbert S. Macvaugh to place disabled World War III veterans in work. Local chapters coordinate with the USES and key employers to match job needs, provide multi skilled training, and ensure job retention with better conditions and higher wages.
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Disabled American Veterans
Veterans’ Organization
United States
DAV
Washington
Gilbert S. Macvaugh
Normandy
The
Macvaugh
Corps of Employment
G.I
Barbs and Bites from a Wartime Menu and Navy Surplus
The piece notes soldiers relying on canned meats like corned beef hash and deviled ham at war start, with 40 varieties mentioned. It also jokes about President Truman replacing a gun-model with a plough share. Finally it advertises navy surplus chain for watch dogs in 90-foot lengths with 2 1/2 inch links.
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Navy
Strengthen worn shoe strings with sewing machine stitching
Advice teaches stitching up and down each string before use to extend life. A peanut jar boosts nutrition and flavor for muffins cookies and breads. Peanuts brighten salads and desserts. Turn clothing ties inside out when washing. Refresh dull veils with ironing between brown paper. Keep spices sealed to preserve tangy flavor.
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Patrick Hurley
State Department
China
Hurley
Chungking
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chiang Kai-shek
Asia
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Yalta
Chiang
George Atcheson Jr
John S. Service
LABOR
Cocky Hermann
Washington Digest
Baukhage
WNU Service
Eye Street
N.W
Walton
Atlantic City
DAV National Employment Officer
National Association of Manufacturers
American Bankers Association
Chamber of Commerce
National Council of Farmer Co-operatives
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Retail Federation
Air Transport Association
Aircraft Industries Association
Investment Bankers Association
Committee of Economic Development
American Trucking Association
American
G.i.s
Veterans
Bankhage
Business & Invest
Ellis
Cedar Grove
No. Carolina
Highway 71
Hatfield
Mena
Hunter
Fisherman's Paradise
W. A. Whorton
Hatfield, Ark
Blackland
Walker County
Fred Nutter - Conroe
A. Masser
Cherokee
Bay
Scott
Scotts Seound Ton
Household Sales Coo., Inc
Albany, Georgia
Nanandable
Senda
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Stamford
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