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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
2
Farmers plan to plant 357.144 million acres in 1947 to boost food output despite labor and equipment constraints. Wheat is expected to exceed goals, while vegetable oil seeds lag. Corn acreage drops, reducing livestock feeding in 1947. oats may top goals among feed grains.
The United States urges UNA consideration of Iran's complaint against Russia's occupation in Iran while opposing a postponement. Tehran reports cite U S backing Iran's rights under the UNO charter against Soviet actions. The second complaint follows earlier protests over Red backs for an autonomous Azerbaijan movement. Russia's oil aims in the north link to Baku fields.
Senate education and labor committee drafts an independent mediation board to avert strikes by conciliating disputes between workers and employers. The bill removes 30 day cooling off periods and favors free movement of perishable farm goods to market or processing centers while harsher penalties apply to violence and intimidation.
Under U S supervision Japan gradually converts plants to farm machinery marine engines and motor parts while consumer goods production rises from on hand stock. Labor unions grow in manufacturing and transport with no strikes yet. Food shortages prompt MacArthur to seek 200 000 tons monthly imports as farmers hoard rice and vegetables amid poor harvests and export diversions.
Marcel Petiot faced a Paris court charged with 26 murders for gain as he claimed 63 victims. Prosecutors detail luring victims to escape Nazis then killing for money and jewels, with mangled remains found at his home and in a lime pit. He denied killing for gain while waving a flag and claiming many victims were Gestapo, police, or informers.
Former Secretary of War Henry Stimson testifies to the Pearl Harbor inquiry that Roosevelt aides rejected his plan to strike Japan first in late 1941 and instead sent a secret appeal to the mikado. He says officials feared Japanese southward moves and saw risk to the Philippines and British and Dutch holdings. He notes consideration of a three month truce with Japan then, but warns the Nipponese would likely reject such terms.
Total income payments to individuals rose to 160.749 billion dollars in 1945, a 2.5 percent gain from 1944 per the Alexander Hamilton Institute. Salaries and wages reached 110.162 billion, slightly below 1944’s 111.734 billion, while 1945 versus 1939 shows a 141 percent wartime increase.
Washington discussion on war with Russia draws Eisenhower's rebuke as futile and costly for both sides. A heavy lobbying push fights the Wyatt veterans housing plan while a Missouri town debates renaming Van Horn road. Henry Wallace gains influence with independent voters as CIO plans a sweeping union drive in the South led by Phil Murray.
The article questions the Hoover appointment for world famine relief, noting Lehman’s illness and resignation from UNRRA as signals of a broad relief overhaul. It contrasts Truman and Hoover approaches, warns against political manipulation of grain, and urges democratic, voluntary cooperation with strong targets for aid.
A column satirizes Japan's postwar moves toward a new constitution and universal freedoms, contrasting ideals with wartime history and popular foibles. It notes U S commentary, mentions Russia, and pokes fun at changing political rhetoric while warning about rapid shifts. The piece also references the Aga Khan’s wealth and a GM strike ending in a draw.
A devotional explores how Jesus manifests friendship to diverse groups on earth. It highlights that children, witnesses, women, outcasts, and rulers were welcomed, supported, and transformed by Christ's inclusive fellowship, inviting readers to join.
Americans spent an average of 58 dollars per person on alcohol in 1945, totaling 190 million gallons. Consumption rose 14 percent from 1944. Federal levies on sales neared 21 billion dollars, from almost 8 billion in sales, with states adding about 0.5 billion.
A civilian board of former enlisted men and officers headed by Lt General James Doolittle will hear views from soldiers and civilians critical of the army caste system. The inquiry will probe officer enlisted relations and housing clothing living conditions and recreational facilities for enlisted personnel versus officers.
The item lists lesson subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. It notes guidance for the lesson and credits permissions for use.
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