Britain Seizes Industry Through Silent Socialism Plan
A Western Newspaper Union summary notes Britain’s Labour government guiding nationalization by stock exchanges and government securities. It outlines how coal, railroads, Bank of England, and wireless assets are acquired, with dividends guaranteed and private stock retained. It questions long term costs and tax impact on both British and American taxpayers.
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Washington
Senate
Britain
Attlee
Attlee Treasury
Bank of England
Europe
The
London Times
the Times
Treasury
U.S. Demands Peace in Europe After Paris Talks
Secretary of State Byrnes outlined U S positions from Paris on Europe and a possible UN backed peace. He accused Russia of blocking talks while stressing a need for stable reparations and borders. Hoover urged a UN food admin to restore private distribution and planners flagged college reconversion and GI bill costs. Indianapolis trials show Bergere leading with 126.47 mph.
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Palicy
Paris
Byrnes
U. S
Europe
United Nations
Russia
Italy
Venezzio Giulia
Cliff Bergere
World Farmers Unite forms new international federation
London hosts a conference where the International Federation of Agriculture is created as the first global body of individual farmer organization members. James Turner of the British National Farmers Union led the drive, citing a need to shield primary producers from postwar uncertainties. U S delegates include Allan B Klein James G Patton Albert S Goss and Quentin Reynolds from major farm groups.
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International Federation of Agriculture
U. N
London
James Turner
British National Farmers Union
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
U. S
Allan B. Klein
American Farm Bureau Federation
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Albert S. Goss
National Grange
Quentin Reynolds
National Conference of Co-operatives
Atomic Energy Institute Looms In Washington
A mid-June gathering in Washington will host an institute on the control of atomic energy as the United Nations Commission on Atomic Energy plans to meet. A scientist reflects on personal preparations for an atomic age, considering farming and self defense, but concludes there is no defense and the only hope is UN action.
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WNU Service
Eye Street
N.W
Washington
D. C
United Nations Commission On Atomic Energy
Institute
United Nations
Sales Goal At 200 Billion If Strikes End
Chicago report quotes Gene Flack vice president of the National Federation of Sales Executives. He says 200 billion in merchandise could be produced and sold in 1946 if strikes end. He cites 140 billion as a satisfactory annual goal for coming years and argues higher wartime gains show potential for a 33 percent rise beyond 150 billion.
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Chicago
Gene Flack
National Federation of Sales Executives
Flack
America
Senate panel shifts farm price control to Agriculture Dept
The Senate banking committee backed ending wartime price ceilings on farm goods by shifting authority from the Office of Price Administration to Secretary of Agriculture Anderson. The plan includes a three member independent appeal board, a production based end date, and monthly reports on supply levels to trigger price relief.
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Washington
OPA
Agriculture Anderson
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
N. Y
Barkley
D., Ky
Office of Price Administration
Millikin
Colo
Department of Agriculture
McFarland
Arkz
Fulbright
Ark
Hires Vets and War Widows Only Policy Expanded
Commonwealth Aircraft, Inc. began hiring only veterans or war widows at its Valley Stream plant and made it permanent. President Raymond Voyes said 500 veterans are employed there with 1,000 more to be hired, plus 1,500 veterans to join the Port Washington plant. He noted increased production and veteran turnover of 0.5 percent versus about 3 percent for civilian staff.
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Valley Stream
N. Y
Commonwealth Aircraft, Inc
Raymond Voyes
Port Washington
Voyes
Quotations on Friendship and Prudence from Classical Authors
A compact collection of aphorisms from Aristotle Euripides George Eliot and Emerson. The quotes explore friendship prudence mindfulness leadership and curiosity in human affairs.
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Aristotle
Euripides
George Eliot
Emerson
Illness Solved by Kellogg's All Bran Charity Ad
A Philadelphia reader praises Kellogg's All-Bran claiming years of constipation eased after five years of regular use. The ad urges daily intake with water for ten days and promises double money back if unsatisfied, noting All-Bran is a wholesome cereal made from wheat's outer layers.
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Thomas Banon
Sansom Street
Philadelphia
Kellogg’s
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Kellogg
Omaha
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