Byrd Calls for Curtailment of Civic Spending
Senator Byrd urges Americans to trim nonessential war expenditures citing Civil Service figures as of 1942 and arguing for economy. He notes growing civilian payrolls, expanding federal agencies, and recommends limiting payroll growth while enforcing renegotiation of war contracts to reduce tax burden.
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Truman Committee Probes 100 Million Canal Oil Project
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Postwar use of Pentagon eyed and Berlin losses noted
The article discusses potential Pentagon storage of official records and a postwar relief setup. It reports the destruction of Berlin’s American Embassy building and a planned million dollar new structure, with prior remodeling costs saved by Raymond Geist. It notes Senate and House debates on foreign entertainment allowances and war production priorities alongside coal, protein, and mine labor issues.
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Cream must reach market within three days to protect quality
Dairy guidance warns farmers to market cream at least twice weekly in winter and thrice weekly in summer to avoid sour flavor, mold, and lower prices. Cooperation among producers, including sharing shipments, helps conserve time and war materials while preserving cream quality.
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