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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
6
The government maps grain conservation as domestic and export demand strain the U S wheat supply. With 332 million bushels available, exports and consumption projections leave a 35 million bushel visible stock. Britain’s plea for mutual bread rationing is rejected due to U S grain abundance.
Farmers and workers in essential output gain building material priorities under emergency housing relaxations. Priority assistance is set for repair or alteration of existing dwellings to keep them habitable. Builders who began non-vet residence construction before March 26 may seek priority to complete projects.
In postwar Japan a conservative bloc gains control of most of the 466 seats as 60 to 68 percent of 40 million eligible voters cast ballots. Women vote in force with Shigeyo Takeuchi and Shizue Kato leading in Tokyo. Communists gain seats amid protests against Premier Shidehara.
Congress leans toward a nine month draft extension with steps to attract volunteers by raising military pay. Pay raises cover privates to sergeants and includes top officers pay increases. The article also reports on the UN Security Council dealing with Poland’s push to sever Spain ties and Russia’s push on Iran oil concessions.
British backed Polish army in exile in Italy shows reluctance to return to homeland after their release from Russian imprisonment. Many prefer resettling in Canada or Chicago amid the diplomatic friction over repatriation.
The house select committee on small business finds co operatives provide a healthy addition to the American economy and do not threaten other business forms. It notes agricultural co-ops aid farmers against adverse bargaining while tax exempt status keeps stock dividends and reserves small. The panel warns a receipts tax could raise constitutional issues and harm schools churches scientific groups and social clubs with tax exemptions.
The United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis pressed operators to discuss a health and welfare fund and safety program in a new contract. Operators accused him of stalling talks to provoke a national coal crisis and press for concessions.
In Geneva the League of Nations officially bows out as French delegate Paul Boncour warns the United Nations must adopt disarmament or risk failure. He notes the old league collapsed due to Governments refusing to shed military power while UN contemplates a two million troop force, possibly four million for a major power. The Argentine delegation walked out over a vice presidency again returned after renewed consultations.
Preliminary reports indicate cattle numbers fell in North America by two million and in Europe by six million since 1945. The Soviet Union shows an estimated rise of 3.7 million cattle, while other regions report little net change.
Washington analysis questions the presidents claim of all time civilian production peak. The writer notes actual output lags in key goods, with price-driven dollar figures exaggerating improvement while real production remains constrained by shortages and ongoing military demand.
Washington commentary argues postwar army needs major reorganization to improve officer selection, promotions, and handling of misfits. It cites President Truman and Sen. Chan Gurney while noting little action beyond Patterson’s board and a push for a larger peacetime conscription system.
A wartime debate among food experts and officials on using U S horse meat to feed Europe. UNRRA favors selling up to 2.5 billion pounds, backed by some army and navy experts, but meat packers resist due to consumer image concerns. Officials note three million surplus horses could supply meat and hides, aiding Europe and leather scarcity.
Secretary Patterson announces the creation of an armored cavalry merging famed horse cavalry with the armored branch during World War II. The new force will recruit from multiple branches, not just cavalry, and will train mounted troops for rough terrain while retaining limited pack animals for specialized tasks.
The telharmonium, the first instrument to generate sound electronically, was created by Thaddeus Cahill and demonstrated in 1902 in Holyoke Massachusetts. It weighed 200 tons and cost $200,000, operated from a two manual keyboard studio and sent music over telephone wires to subscribers. It failed commercially in New York City due to interference with telephone service.
A collection of sharp sayings attributed to A Karr Dumas and others. It includes lines on friendship as a plot, women seeking esteem, Washington as home to three parties, civilization aligning with minority ideas, and a remark on a handsome man and refrigerated youth.
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