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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
12
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes the CIO aims to keep wages high to sustain purchasing power and stimulate building activity in the postwar era. The column carries the editor’s disclaimer that opinions reflect WNU analysts, not the paper.
Secretary Schwellenbach moves to use emergency powers as CIO wage demands threaten reconversion and price controls. Auto, oil, and steel unions push for large wage boosts while wartime profits cited. MacArthur contests troop needs, Truman and Acheson discuss occupation size, Marshall outlines faster demobilization with lower discharge points and continued 200000 Japan force estimate.
Government agencies push to accelerate housing and retool markets after war. Officials expect 500000 private homes next year with a peak of 800000 in 1948 while expanding scarce materials and allowing wage and price boosts to ease bottlenecks. Bowles says dealers must absorb cost increases, with profit margins capped and price controls tightened on building materials to curb inflation risks.
A Worthwestern National Life Insurance survey finds older workers will have broader postwar job opportunities as age limits loosened during wartime recruitments. Employers prefer reliable older workers after unsatisfactory experiences with younger staff, with most intensive recruiting expected in the 20 to 30 age group.
Navy chiefs at a House naval committee hearing propose a two ocean fleet nearly five times the prewar size. Secretary Forrestal and Fleet Admiral King back 300 ships active, 100 in ready reserve, 680 laid up. total crew 815,000 for full fleet. Bases urged in Pacific and Atlantic regions including Aleutians Hawaii Canal Zone Guam Saipan Tinian Bonin Islands Philippines Argentina Bermuda Trinidad.
The Navy prepared an atomic blast test 500 miles off Japan to study effects on surface vessels led by the battleship Nagato. The experiment aims to gauge underwater damage and inform postwar ship redesigns after Mitchell's 1923 Virginia tests.
The mother of 15 children, Mrs. Francis Strohl of Lawton Pa, gave birth to her 16th child, an 18 1h baby girl. The infant was one of the heaviest at birth, with a 25 pounder born in 1916 topping the record. Mrs. Strohl is 38 years old.
In a 5995 mile route from northern Japan toward Washington DC the three B 29 bombers led by Maj Gen Curtis LeMay landed in Chicago for refueling due to headwinds. The mission fell 1100 miles short of the Egypt to Australia record set in 1938 by two Britons.
The Commerce Department reports 1944 total income payments to individuals reached a record 148.09 billion dollars. New York state received 19.345 billion dollars while Nevada had 196 million dollars. States varied due to population and per capita income.
Quick lunch suggestions highlight tomato stuffed salad, rice cakes with apricot jam, sunshine eggs salad, and country omelet. Includes step by step compositions, mayo based sauces, and tips for planning neighborly noon meals. Seasonal notes reference rationing easing and pantry staples.
Sewing circle pattern notes present two children’s dresses. Pattern No. 1327 fits sizes 11 to 18 with a long-waisted button down back design. Pattern No. 8883 covers ages 1 to 6 with a drawstring neck and waist and floral print option.
Sugar bags can serve as dishcloths after cutting hemming and laundering. An oil cloth dishwashing apron is simple to sew. Old pillow cases protect tops of clothes in the closet and for seasonal storage. Linoleum scraps cover kitchen surfaces or shelves. Old socks can wax furniture and clean silverware. A blanket bin beneath hall windows saves space and stores clothes with tissue wrapped folds.
A geranium leaf dropped in a jar before pouring in apple jelly will help flavor it. A piece of umbrella rib with an eye can be filed to a point and used as an upholstering needle. A gum eraser removes spots from dark suede accessories. Brush thoroughly after using. Alternate your shoes and keep two pairs in use. Keep the shoes clean. Shine the leather regularly and replace heel lifts promptly before wear.
A suggestion proposes applying colorless nail polish to medicine bottle labels to prevent label and direction smears if a spill occurs. It notes the method aims to keep instructions legible and reduce confusion in ingestion or dosage.
A rural letter carrier touts long term success with All-Bran. The ad claims daily use provides natural bulk to ease constipation without laxatives. Readers are urged to eat All-Bran daily, drink water, and mail in an empty carton for a money back offer.
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