Farm gear output faces peak delay amid shortages and strikes
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes farm equipment产 producers expect peak production late this year or 1947 due to material shortages scarce parts and strikes. International Harvester workers strike widens industry idle total to about 36 000 of 90 000 as supply bottlenecks persist. Russia Iran UNO tensions and Trygve Lie's UN leadership highlighted amid broader postwar policy clashes. Ford pushes end of price controls while Truman resists amid clothing and fabric shortages and OPA limits.
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International Harvester Company
Farm strikes prompt debate over withholding harvest goods
Southeastern Nebraska farmers consider an agricultural strike to force resumption of industrial output. Strike leader Hubert Johnson of Edgar cites four years without new machinery and scarce farm tools while Farm Bureau President Edward A. O'Neal warns that halting milk and egg production would hurt both farmers and consumers.
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Poultry Income Seen Lower For 1946 By Rutgers Expert
Economist John W. Carncross of Rutgers says farm earnings from poultry will dip in 1946 from 1945’s peak. He notes the 390 eggs per person record last year likely won’t be matched, with reduced consumer income, more red meat available to civilians, and lower military demand cutting egg demand.
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John W. Carncross
Rutgers
Profit margins across major US industries in 1944 study
A SEC survey of 1943 44 profits shows meat packers with 4 7 billion gross and 45 million net 1 percent. Cigarette makers had 1 6 billion gross and 3 9 percent net. Dairy products 1 45 billion gross 2 1 percent net. Distilleries 1 23 billion gross 3 8 percent net. Grocery specialties led margins at 4 1 percent on 955 million sales.
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War Dept Opens Abroad Tours for Vet Families
The War Department allows families of commissioned and non commissioned officers above back sergeants to join their spouses overseas. Training for replacements is cut from 13 to 8 weeks with conditioning abroad after basic training. Travel to Europe starts after April 1, with moves to the Philippines Japan Korea and Ryukyus after May 1. Priority favors officers with long overseas service who will stay two years. Recruits receive seven days leave before embarkation.
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Chiang Kai-shek ends single party rule in China
Chiang Kai-shek announced open legal political activity as a step toward a unified state after the Chungking conference. A national assembly is slated for May to draft a new constitution with over 2,500 delegates, the Kuomintang holding a majority and the communists second.
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Chungking
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National Assembly
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Debated British Loan Draws Sharp U.S. Criticism in Congress
Washington lawmakers face strong opposition as the proposed British loan triggers a civilizational stakes argument. Critics question repayment terms no in kind payments and potential control over British coal and bank assets. Prominent figures voice worry while public opinion shifts from early support to growing disapproval.
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Labor Party
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Farm subsidies, unions shape looming price clash
The piece outlines how labor and farm groups influence prices as subsidies and wage pressures shift, creating a cycle of rising costs. It notes UNRRA horse purchases for Greece and allies, Nimitz quips on points to exit service, AFL and UMW tensions, and calls for a cabinet level peace secretary.
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Washington
UN agency ships 50,000 tons seeds to Europe and China
The United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration dispatches over 50,000 tons of cereal and vegetable seeds, seed potatoes, forage crops, grasses, and root crop seeds to nine European countries and China to boost food production for humans, animal feed, and industrial uses.
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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Pineapple Crochet Pattern No 5186 For Pineapple Design
Crochet instruction for a pineapple motif work using three balls of cotton thread forming a 16 inch across pineapple design. Includes palm leaves around a center diamond. Send 16 cents, name, address, and pattern number 5186 for complete instructions.
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