This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
2
The Western Newspaper Union reports a shift toward conservation as wheat stocks dwindle and conservative blocs win in Japanese elections. Editorial notes indicate the opinions reflect the Newspaper Union's analysis rather than the paper's own stance.
The government mapped extra grain conservation as demand grows while turning down a British proposal for mutual bread rationing. With 332 million bushels total supply and 125 million committed for export, 125 million for domestic use, 35 million for feed, and 13 million for seed, the outlook tightens for the new crop year. Secretary Anderson cited widespread U.S. production as complicating rationing and noted Britain, a small importer, could better manage supplies.
Farmers and workers in essential output gain building material priorities under emergency housing relaxations. Priority assistance approved for repair or alteration of existing dwellings to keep them habitable or restore them. Builders who began non veteran residences before March 26 may seek prioritization to finish projects.
In postwar Nippon the conservative parties secure a solid parliamentary presence in the 466 seat body as turnout nears 60 to 68 percent with women voting in large numbers. Tokyo figures show Mrs Shigeyo Takeuchi and Mrs Shizue Kato leading in the female votes while the Communist faction gains seats amid protests against Premier Shidehara and food shortages.
Congress advances a compromise to extend the selective service act for nine months while boosting army and navy pay to attract volunteers. Pay raises include privates at 75 dollars monthly and officers at higher rates, with the aim of maintaining conscription if enlistments lag.
The house select committee on small business found co operatives strengthen the economy and do not threaten other businesses. It noted agricultural co ops help farmers counter unfair bargaining and that tax exempt status limits tax impact while small stock dividends remain modest.
John L. Lewis, prominent UMW leader, demands a health and welfare fund and safety program in a new contract. He accuses coal operators of stalling and seeks prior discussion amid opposition. He warns of a potential national crisis if his demands are not addressed.
Washington observes that claimed all time peak civilian production by Truman and Snyder is contradicted by non government indices. Many consumer items remain scarce or delayed. auto parts, steel, cleaning, and fabrics show ongoing bottlenecks despite higher dollar volumes in liquor and department store sales.
A wartime analysis questions long outdated army promotion and officer selection. It argues for reorganizing to attract good men and reduce conscription. The piece also discusses UNRRA and army views on using horse meat to feed Europe and ease rationing.
The army creates an armored cavalry by merging the famed horse cavalry with the armored force. Robert P Patterson says personnel will come from multiple branches and not be limited to cavalry. A small mounted detachment will be kept for training and rough terrain operations, with pack animals retained for specialized tasks.
British backed Polish army in exile shows reluctance to return to Poland. Many jailed by Russia after 1939 occupation prefer staying abroad or moving to Canada or Chicago, amid Russia pressure on repatriation.
In Geneva the League of Nations ends its era with warnings from French Delegate Paul Boncour urging disarmament to preserve peace. He cautioned that while the UN could mobilize two million troops, major powers could raise four million without disarmament. Argentine delegation briefly walked out over a vice presidency dispute before returning. World cattle numbers shift in 1945 to 1946 with declines in North America and Europe and a Soviet uptick.
A collage of satirical snippets on drinking culture and cinema lore. Tales include barware hygiene tips, a dog training misadventure with Harry Cohn, quips from Larry Storch, and a wallet swap gag in a train car. Also features wry glossaries and sharp one liners from era entertainment culture.
The telharmonium first produced electronic sounds, invented by Thaddeus Cahill and debuting in 1902 in Holyoke. Weighed 200 tons and cost $200,000, it used a two manual keyboard in a studio and fed music to subscribers via telephone wires. It failed commercially in New York due to interference with telephone service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.