Controls Needed in Food Crisis and World Trade
The piece argues for maintaining export and import controls to stabilize world food aid and price across nations. It flags risks of lifting wartime controls, noting how unfettered export would drive up wheat prices and hurt needy countries, while imports must balance aid with U.S. economic interests. It stresses bipartisan foreign policy and public education on the food crisis.
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Washington
Columbia
White House
United Nations
San Francisco
Hardie
Golden Cate
Potstam
Tengest
Gren
Alough
Congress
Tont
Tec
Britain
United States
America
Farm Budget Cuts Hit Rail Fares Rise Amid Debates
The House appropriations committee proposed a 32 percent cut in Agriculture Department funds for the coming year, threatening soil conservation and farm price support programs. Separately, the Interstate Commerce Commission approved roughly a 10 percent rise in basic passenger fares for east of the Mississippi railroads, boosting coach and Pullman rates to offset operation deficits.
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Department of Agriculture
Truman
Clinton Anderson
Anderson
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
AAA
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Ohio and
Potomac Rivers
Russia Abolishes Capital Punishment Amid Peace Claim
The Soviet Union announces immediate abolition of the death penalty citing growing strength and patriotism as ensuring long lasting peace. Moscow radio says the post German and Japanese capitulations favor a secure era despite aggressors. Hoover criticizes Soviet relief and obstruction that delay peace treaties and harm Japan and Germany. France's Vincent Auriol decorates singer Lily Fons with the Legion of Honor during her concert tour.
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Russia
Moscow Radio
Germany
Japan
Herbert Hoover
United States
Vincent Auriol
France
Lily Fons
Crossroads of Humanity in Washington Letters on Society
A pair of controversial remarks discuss humanity at a crossroads. Charles Reese notes bees’ social division amid pollen shortages while Andre Visson argues America faces a stark clash with Communism. The piece links these ideas to a broader view of technology, state control, and class formation.
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Charles Reese
T University of Ohio
Lampard
Andre Visson
Visson
Columbus
Nietzsche
Mutts
Aes
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Castle
Wtébench
Appalling Waste Mounting Fire Loss Predicted
Chicago report warns fire losses may top a billion dollars by 1950 as National Board of Fire Underwriters president Frank A. Christensen urges federal action. He cites physical and psychological causes, noting waste has more than doubled since 1941 and life losses in hotel fires reached a historical high in 1946. Juveniles and the mentally irresponsible account for many arsons. wartime conditions reduced profit-driven fires.
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Frank A. Christensen
National Board of Fire Underwriters
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Truman
Christensen
National Board
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Bernice Potter
Milwaukee
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