Labor: Basic Dispute and Postwar Demobilization
A powerfully placed report outlines a broad labor settlement approach for steel and meat industry strikes, suggesting a 16 percent wage rise and a $4 ton price raise, with unions seeking higher terms. It also details Eisenhower’s demobilization plan to release 1,665,000 more soldiers by April and 2,000,000 by June, and bans further overseas demonstrations while addressing GI discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Cio-United Steel Workers
CIO
AFL
Wilson
Armour
Swift
Cudahy
U. S
G.I
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Joint Congressional Committee
Ike
Congress
Eisenhower
G.i.s
Hawaii
Germany Plans Civilian Revival in Occupied Zone
The United States coordinates plans to revive essential civilian industry in Germany while avoiding heavy industries. Army would direct production with careful distribution control to aid civilians and repay America. Bishop Oxnam appeals for Protestant churches to ship clothing to the Reich this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Germany
War, State and Agriculture Departments
Reich
U. S
America
G. Bromley Oxnam
Federal Council of Churches
Bishop Oxnam
World Sugar Harvest Forecast Shrinks 1945 46 Output
The USDA forecasts 1945 46 world sugar production at 27.8 million short tons, down 400 000 from 1944. North American beet sugar up since 1943, Europe down. total for 1945 46 7.3 million tons, the smallest since 1923. Cane yields in the western hemisphere offset by declines in Far East Africa and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usda Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
North America
Europe
Western Hemisphere
Far East
Africa
Australia
Pacific
Jimmy Byrnes
State Department
Truman
U. S
South Carolina
Byrnes
Bureau of the Budget
Department of Agriculture
France
French West Indies
Henry Morgenthau
Germany
China seeks unity in oil drive under central commission
China's national resources commission plans boosted development of mines power plants and factories under political unity discussions in Chungking. American consultants aid oil industry expansion as Yumen field, found near the Gobi in 1939, now yields 4000 barrels daily from 25 wells to supply a small refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
National Resources Commission
Chungking
Gobi Desert
Yumen
Auto Makers Plan Large Expansion to Meet Demand
The auto industry outlines an 800 million dollar expansion and rehabilitation project to handle a five year backlog plus normal demand. General Motors commits 500 million, Ford adds 50 million to reach 200 million total, and Chrysler allocates 100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Truman set to push steel price rise through Bowles
The White House signaled higher steel prices as Bowles met President Truman for a full hour. Bowles warned steel chiefs that increased profits await with a longer workweek and anticipated wage and scrap price shifts. He urged trying a six month higher wage scale before a larger hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Bowles
John Snyder
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chester Bowles
Snyder’s
Franklin Roosevelt
Truman fact finding plan under fire in labor dispute debate
Editorial surveyors report a shift in newspaper opinion from initial support to opposition within December as unions push for profit based wage claims. The piece argues for a single yardstick to measure wage increases using past costs and living increases, citing General Motors and steel as contrasting cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
General Motors
CIO
Bowles
Brotherhoods
Motors
War Administration
Vets Picket Over Jobs as Outsiders Battle at Lansford Mines
World War II veterans protest the hiring of outsiders at Edison Anthracite Coal in Lansford Pennsylvania claiming outsiders ignore postwar protections while officials say rehiring former workers reduces legal risk. Meanwhile UN debates on Iran and Indonesian support for anti colonial goals unfold as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
United Kine
G.I
Edison Anthracite Coal Company
Edison
UMW
United Nations Organization
Iran
UNO
East Indies
General Assembly
Security Council
Russia
Pattern No 8953 apron sizes listed with fabric yardage
Pattern No 8953 offered in sizes 14 16 18 20 40 42 44 46. Size 16 with checked apron requires 2 yards of fabric 55 or 39 inches wide with a flower print 214 yards. tie on 15g yards.
Regularly inspect clothing and linens for early mends
Regular checks on clothing, towels, and linens help catch breaks early, reducing repair time. Treat stains promptly with cool water and soap, and rinse milk stains quickly to avoid setting. Place wax paper under the dresser scarf to prevent spills from causing damage.
Care and storage tips for crafts and garments
Roll crocheted and knitted wear to protect fabric from creases. Preserve suede and kid gloves by sealing in a dry mason jar to keep them in good condition in damp climates. Prepare pickle garnishes by slicing pickles lengthwise into fine strips and fanning them for serving.
Spice Station for Desserts Lets Guests Pick Their Own
Ground allspice cloves mace and nutmeg are offered in shakers on the table for guests to season their own desserts, giving each person control over flavor.
All-Bran Ad Claims Constipation Relief
A veteran letter from Mrs Beatrice Meyer Newark New Jersey promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as relief for constipation. The testimonial asserts daily consumption aids regularity with a 10 day trial and double money back offer. The ad emphasizes All-Bran as a wholesome bulk-forming food not a purgative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Meyer
Hawthorne Ave
Newark, N. J
Kellogg’s
Kelloger’s
Battle Creek
Omaha
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Western Newspaper Union
General Electric
Erie
Dad
Philippines
Oxnam
Blunt
Winston Churchill
Britain
Churchill
Azerbaijan
Moscow
Pacific Islands
Auto Industry
Taft
Republican National Committee
Henry Kaiser
The
Auto Workers
Dick Thomas
UAW
West
Willow Run
By Paul Mata
Labor News
Smith Bros
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Lydia E
Pinkham
Schoo Hose
Kath Wilson
Spo
California
Nebr
Marek
Sloan
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