Production lags contradict Truman reconversion claims
Washington columnist contests President Truman and John Snyder on civilian production after WWII. He cites a non governmental index showing output lagging 131 versus 143 a year earlier and 127 in 1941. He notes shortages across steel, motors, bearings, and consumer goods, with price increases inflating dollar volumes.
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Army reform and horse meat debate amid postwar concerns
The piece argues for reorganizing the U S Army to attract capable officers and reduce conscription, criticizes complacency and notes Truman seeks a large peacetime force. It then discusses UNRRA backed horse meat for Europe, cattle packers fears, and surplus horses, plus brief notes on Aguinaldo relic and a White House mishap. It also touches Labor Secretary Schwellenbach and Bernard Baruch regarding atomic energy reporting.
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