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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union reports a weekly analysis stressing that resolving the steel strike is essential to restoring industry output. It outlines that a revived German production would hinge on broader industrial stabilization and ongoing labor negotiations.
Labor disputes across steel, meat, and demobilization policies highlighted by President Truman’s call for a 16 percent wage rise and a $4-a-ton price boost while unions trim demands. Eisenhower outlined a rapid demobilization plan, pledging major troop releases by April and June 30, with safety measures for troops voicing concerns and confinement for agitators in Hawaii.
U S officials outline a program to resume essential German production with Allied supervision keeping heavy industries out of reach for repurposing. Civilians would receive supplies while exports fund reparations and overseas balance. church leaders press Truman to allow clothing shipments to the Reich this winter amid heat and clothing shortages.
World War II veterans marching with banners protest Outsiders filling Lansford Pennsylvania pits while Edison Coal defends hiring as legal. United Mine Workers urged members not to strike and locals vow expulsions for outsiders since 1940. Protest highlights postwar job tension in a town reliant on mining.
China’s national resources commission, overseeing about 30 mines 30 power plants and 40 factories, seeks greater unity under party leadership in Chungking. American consultants aid oil industry rehab and expansion as Yumen field, discovered near the Gobi in 1839, advances to meet refinery needs producing about 4000 barrels daily from 95 wells.
The auto industry plans an 800 million dollar expansion and rehabilitation to meet a five year backlog and current demand. General Motors allocates 500 million, Ford total 200 million after adding 30 million to its 150 million plan, and Chrysler commits 100 million.
The White House lists Chester Bowles for a full hour with President Truman as officials push steel price increases. Bowles argues for a staged wage rise, while observers note the administration aims to curb inflation by boosting steel profits and cutting overtime costs. European refugees and sugar loans to France also feature in brief items.
Western Newspaper Union reports a shift in opinion as labor unions press for profits based wage scales. The piece argues future steel and General Motors profits cannot determine past wage standards, calling for a uniform yardstick like the Little Steel formula.
The USDA foresees a 400000 ton drop in 1945 46 world sugar production to 27.8 million short tons. North American beet sugar climbs since 1943 while Europe declines, with 1945 46 world output at 7.3 million tons the smallest since 1923. Cane harvests in the Western Hemisphere offset by declines in Far East Africa Australia and the Pacific, bringing total crops to 20.5 million tons, 500000 below 1944 45.
Pattern No 8953 comes in sizes 14 16 18 20 40 42 44 and 46. Size 16 features a checked apron with 2 yards of fabric 25 or 39 inches wide. Flower print appears with 214 yards, tie-on 138 yards.
Look over clothing towels and linens for needed mending to reduce future work. Repair early to minimize effort and damage. Clean greasy overalls in soap to ease washing. Rinse milk stains from tablecloth with cool water before washing. Place wax paper under dresser scarf to protect it. Spilled perfume requires no serious action. Roll crocheted items around mailing tubes to keep shape. Cut pickles lengthwise into fine fan-like strips for garnish. Store suede or kid gloves in a dry mason jar in damp climates. Set ground spices in table shakers for easy dessert garnishes.
Beatrice Meyer of Newark writes she suffered years with constipation until trying Kellogg's All Bran. She reports daily use restored regularity and urges others to try the cereal, noting a 10 day guarantee and money back offer.
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