Civilian meat supplies cut as purge policy stays in place
The Agriculture Department announced lower civilian meat quotas for April through June to curb diversion by smaller operators and keep prices in check while still above last year. MacArthur defends postwar Japan purges and asserts authority against Allied review. House conservatives curb OPA powers and trim subsidies, with votes setting nine month agency life and full costs plus profits in ceilings. Watch for Senate action and international stance on Spain and Iran amid ongoing postwar tensions.
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Postwar housing push favors improved materials over new tech
Industry brief notes that amid a government housing program many new building products will be refinements of existing materials rather than innovations. Producers focus on steady output of basics and on critical items in short supply to meet demand.
Argentina Grants Wheat Subsidy to Boost Exports
The Argentine government announced a subsidy of over 30 cents a bushel to raise wheat sales and discourage hoarding while restricting millers to last year’s purchase levels to spur greater next crop production. Argentina’s early April exports drew praise from U.S. officials amid talks of hemispheric defense and Axis-era influence.
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Peron
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New U S Striking Force Forms in Europe
A powerful new American air force is taking shape in Europe built around B 29 bombers and P 80 jets. From scratch after V E Day dissolution of wartime units the force grows to about 50 000 personnel with a goal of 70 000. B 29s backbone the bombing wing operating from French and German airfields while P 80 jets form a fast fighter command based in Bremen.
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Europe
Europe sample diets outlined by UN relief body
The United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration lists sample diets for Italy Greece Czechoslovakia and Poland showing bread as the foundation. Meals vary by country with bread tea or coffee soups and modest supplements like pasta beans and cheese. The report highlights bread as a constant across nations.
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Italy
Greece
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Palace Palace to be Used After League Dissolution
The League of Nations headquarters in Geneva Switzerland stands unused after the body dissolves following a 25 year existence. Built at about 10 million dollars the 700 room palace housed around 850 staff during peak activity as the organization winds down operations.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
League
Nations Must Submerge Sovereignty for Peace say UN editor
Washington Digest notes from UN Security Council sessions in New York discuss the veto as a barrier to world peace. The piece argues for yielding sovereignty to an international authority, highlighting public opinion and youth conferences as drivers of forward movement.
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Poland
Security Council
Spain
United Nations
Madrid
Australia
France
Mexico
Lange
Franco
U. S
Britain
China
Holland
Brazil
Barbs By Bankhage on Military Caps and Policy
The piece questions a possible army navy air corps merger and the etiquette of cap wear. It hints at social satire on military pride and governance while noting the United Nations council resisting Soviet pressure with a pun about keeping the purr in Persian and bearing the Bear.
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Army-Navy Air Corps
Army
Air Corps
United Nations Council
Start This Housing Project Immediately
Sue birds like a house in the sun. The west space must be deep and they are particular about the size of the entrance. Robins want a roof but no front on their house, and they prefer shade. Wrens will like a tiny house under the eaves of your own dwelling. A pattern with actual size on quites and complete directions is of the three houses shown here. They are planned to meet special requirements and are so attractive that may want to use them as far features in your garden. Ask for pattern No. 277 and enclose f15e to cover cost and mailing. Address your request to:
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Ore
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