Weekly Analysis on G I Europe Discipline and UNRRA Aid
Western Newspaper Union reports McNarney orders tougher discipline for U S troops in Europe citing demobilization and absenteeism. UNRRA aid fell short as 460000 tons cereals were pledged by allies. La Guardia sought 700000 tons. Weather bureau warns rain needed for plains wheat to meet crop forecasts.
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Joseph T. McNarney
U. S
Europe
McNarney
U. S. Weather Bureau
Great Plains
Department of Agriculture
U S Credit Ties East Europe Deals with Poland and Russia
The United States linked a one billion dollar loan to Russia with free trade demands in eastern Europe and provided a ninety million dollar credit to Poland for coal cars and locomotives while using the remainder to acquire surplus property. Poland must hold free elections and protect American interests as part of the agreement. The article also notes Soviet influence in Hungary Romania and other nations through joint ventures and banks and reports on fascist remnants in Italy including Mussolini’s postwar desecration and the secret S A M organization.
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U. S
Europe
Russia
Poland
Balkans
U. S. State Department
Hungary
Romania
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Bulgaria
Benito Mussolini
Milan
Italy
Il Duce
Mussolini
Democratic Fascist Party
S.A.M
Squadre d’Azione Mussolini
Ten States Lead Gas Tax Revenues in 1945
Gas tax receipts totaled 849.6 million dollars in 1945, up 13 percent from 747.4 million in 1944. Ten states each collected more than 25 million dollars, led by Florida with a six cent per gallon levy.
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Florida
Rye Futures Soar Amid Probes and Yugo Trieste Talks
Rye futures hover near 2.63 a bushel as the Chicago Board of Trade renews a corner probe with open positions. International talks in Paris seek Trieste settlement and US UK USSR and France advance a UN trusteeship idea for colonies. FDIC reports no American bank failed in 1945 marking a first in banking history.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Magrye
U. S
Britain
Russia
France
Paris
Byrnes
Bevin
Molotov
Bidault
American Bank
Cabinet wives imitate European ration in menus
Washington reports show first lady hopefuls adopting Truman era food cuts. Clinton Anderson’s aide publishes a 1540 calorie menu break down for breakfast lunch and dinner. The piece contrasts with a normal 3600 calorie diet and notes the wartime diet advocacy.
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Washington
Europe
Truman
Clinton Anderson
Congress Extends OPA Past June 30 Despite Opposition
Washington notes the bill would extend OPA powers to March 31 next year, about 11 months from now, with nine months beyond June 30. Amendments target profit formulas and removal timing, while subsidies face gradual elimination. Controversy centers on impact on ceilings for autos and rubber and political maneuvering around Truman.
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Washington
OPA
Messrs
Bowles
Porter
Treasury
Truman
National parole rehabilitation compact expands across states
Thirty nine states join a nation wide system aiding parolees to start life anew in a different environment. The compact aims to rehabilitate former prisoners and prevent repeat offenses by exploiting state line protections.
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Council of State Governments
Home Kitchen Tips From an Old Household Column
Practical household notes include using coffee grounds as sweeping compound for basements, adding onion to tomatoes early in stews, and lemon juice to flavor chops before broiling. Also advice on dusting behind pictures, pork roasting times of 20 to 25 minutes per pound, and warning against fast ovens for pork.
How to Stop Floor Squeaks With Powder and Wedges
Advice for reducing floor squeaks suggests sprinkling talcum powder between floorboards. If squeaks persist, insert a small wedge to tighten the boards and stop movement.
Home Picture Hangers And Fur Storage Tips
A short guidance strip advises applying a thin strip of sandpaper on the lower edge of picture frames to grip wallpaper and keep pictures straight. It warns against hanging furs outdoors before packing, noting insects may enter and damage stored furs. It suggests beating dust and placing furs in a mothproof bag for summer storage.
Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal Endorsed For Daily Relief
A reader from Indiana praises Kellogg's All-Bran, claiming fifteen years of daily use helps constipation through bulk and water intake. The letter invites others to try the cereal, with a money back guarantee and instructions to send an empty carton if not satisfied.
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Kellogg
Kellogg’s
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Kelloge’s
Omaha
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Canadian Food Board
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Herbert Hoover
Boyat
Greece
China
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S.S.R
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Great Salt Lake
Utah
Naperville
Ill
W. W. Blaine
Galesburg
Trieste
Far East
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States
FDIC
Bevin, Byrnes and Molotov
Betty Lou Hall
Eaton Rapids
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Army Morals
Senate
U. S. Army
G.i.s
Harley Kilgore
West Virginia
Sen
Ed Johnson
Colorado
Germany
GOP Southern Coalition
Illinois
GOP
Robert B. Chiperfield
Canton, Ill
Chiperfield
Argentina
Great Britain
Dale Milan
Congress
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
New York
Sewing Circle
South Wells St
Chicago
Bellana
Bellans
Wwe
Omaha Standard
Omaha Standard Body Corp
Council Bluffs
Fowa
Kay Rogers
Red Star Yeast & Products Co
Milwaukee
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