Congress Moves Cautiously on Labor Legislation
The piece notes Congress’ cautious stance on anti-strike measures after fast House passage of Truman’s emergency bill, Senate opposition over seizure powers, and debates on Case legislation. It covers union leaders’ threats, government controls on seniority and profits, and Doolittle style reforms for World War II era trust and discipline.
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World Food production rise eyed after wartime dislocations
World farmers anticipate a substantial production rebound in 1945 despite remaining below prewar levels. Gains expected in northern hemisphere with Europe reaching 88 to 90 percent of prewar output, aided by grains fats and sugar. U S shipments push massive grain movement to famine areas as government aims to deliver 400 million bushels by June 30. Dairy needs for overseas relief total nearly one billion pounds, including canned and powdered milk and cheese.
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Far Eastern
China
India
U.S
Anderson
U. S
Race tracks rise to a 1.5 billion dollar industry
Racing has become a major economic force with 21 states collecting about 70 million dollars in revenue last year. About 18.2 million Americans bet on horse racing in 1945, with New York reporting 450.7 million dollars wagered and California 233.6 million dollars despite some tracks not operating.
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New York State
California
Potsdam Aims for German Unity and Occupation Policy
U S military officials push Potsdam goals to unify Germany and curb industrial reparations. Deputy Governor Clay warns continued shipments from the U S zone could threaten Western Germany's economy if Russia maintains a partition. A central agency and export import program are proposed to coordinate actions and allow inter zonal trade with food and raw materials payments.
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L. D. Clay
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Clay
Reconstruction efforts in postwar Japan outlined
Japan moves to speed reconstruction across agriculture industry and politics as workers demand immediate rice rations and removal of prefectural officials. Government plans fertilizer aid, decentralization of production, and a 140 million dollar public works program to employ 700000 jobless.
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Hoshijima
Farm Accident Toll Rises Across 1945 Losses
Farm resident deaths from accidents rose 8 percent in 1945 versus 1944, with about 16,000 fatalities and 950,000 nonfatal injuries among American farm people. Farm home accidents accounted for the largest share, totaling 6,500 deaths, up from 6,000 a year earlier.
War reporters and Bible facts stride through history
INS chief recalls pompous generals and a sharp query about Unterstitzen while wartime reporters play clever double talk. Bible milestones include a Latin 930 A D edition and 25 years of Bible distribution, with Esther 8 9 noted as the longest verse. anecdotes cover Lyons Webb Floyd Gibbons and Roosevelt gags with humor and reverence for liberty.
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Florea
Berlin
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