Mineral Shortages Spark Tariff Debate In Congress
In a discussion sparked by President Truman's plea on minerals, experts warn shortages are overstated while tariffs and imports loom. Analysts note tin and nickel are limited for the U S reliance on Canada and the Orient while tungsten and oil questions draw attention to domestic production and strategic stockpiling. Senatorial shifts and calls to tighten mining oversight mirror partisan approaches to tariffs and foreign procurement.
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Orient
Canada
Anand Nevada
Krug
Ickes
Croesus
Sen. Malone
Nevada
George Malone
Rocky Mountain
Industrial West
Public Lands
Commission
China
United States
SEC
Labor Legislation Sparks Union Leadership Debate Across Ranks
The columnist notes reader letters urging rank and file input on union policy, criticizing leaders for influencing national decisions. Voices from CIO members and veterans recall early union days while discussing proposed labor bills and possible secret polls on officer accountability.
New Book of Wonders Science in Farming headlined for 1943 annual yearbook
The Agricultural Yearbook titled Science in Farming will be released soon after being delayed by wartime interruptions. Compiled by editor Alfred Stefferud with about 150 articles from department scientists, state colleges, and government labs, it covers genetics advances, new uses for corn byproducts, penicillin and rutin, and flavor preservation challenges like apple and velva. About 260,000 copies are printed as congressional documents, with distribution at Congress or via the Government Printing Office. price expected under $2.
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WNU Service
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Washington
CIO
Abraham Lincoln
Department of Agriculture
Alfred Stefferud
Stefferud
Congress
U. S
Polar Explorations Map Antarctica and Stir Cold War Debates
Byrd and naval crews mapped 125000 square miles of Antarctica in five weeks, revealing 4 bays 8 mountain chains 20 islands 3 peninsulas and 2000 miles of coast. A vast 180 by 120 mile bay near Franklin Roosevelt Sea stands out as a key find while Bellwether disarmament talks pit the U S and Russia over atomic weapons. Congress pursues Michener anti term limit, while Truman proposes Speaker succession change to avoid presidential vacancy.
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Byrd
U. S
Russia
U.S
Truman
Congress
House
State Department Aims for Foreign Aid and Transit Deals
Secretary of State Marshall urged early congressional action on full aid for hunger in war torn areas abroad while the Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs Hoover's Germany food report. Other items include Balkan treaties, St Lawrence Seaway authorization, displaced persons entry, and U N gift tax exemptions. Danny Young expands Alleghany holdings pushing toward a continental railroad system linking New York to the Pacific.
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Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hoover
Germany
Department
Senate
Paris
St. Lawrence Seaway
U.N
Danny
Robert R. Young
Wall Street
Young
New York
van Sweringen
Alleghany Corporation
Chesapeake and Ohio
Nickle Plate
Pere Marquette
Alleghany
New York Central
Rock Island Securities
Chicago
New Mexico
Pacific Coast
Death toll from accidents hits 100000 in 1946
National Safety council reports 1946 fatalities reach 100000 with 5.6 billion dollars in economic losses. Home and motor vehicle accidents top causes, New York leads traffic deaths at 700 and Chicago close behind with 484.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Truman
New York
Kellogg's All-Bran touted for constipation relief
A letter claims regular All-Bran improves constipation when linked with daily breakfast and water intake. It promises satisfaction with a ten day trial and offers double money back if not helped, describing All-Bran as a wholesome cereal made from wheat bran.
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Mr. B. Lee Ward
Park Avenue
Edgewood 6
R. I
Kellogg
Kellogg's
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Michener
Mich
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GOP
Edison
Centennial
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Thomas A. Edison
Menlo Park
N. J
Kitty Jones
O'Sullivan
America
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Exola, Inc
57Th Street
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PRI YS
Ferry-Morse Seed CO
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