Coalition in Congress Targets OPA Rules and Production Policy
A Western Newspaper Union analysis reports southern Democrats and Republicans forming a coalition led by Rep. Hartley to modify OPA pricing rules and extend the agency for a year. Senate action may be slower as members canvass positions amid broader anti-regulation sentiment.
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Representative Hartley
Rep
N. J
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Crawford
Mich
Smith
Dem
Barden
N. C
Camp
Roe
Wherry
Senate
Truman
Bob Hannegan
Brown
Colmer
Miss
Cox, Ga
Cravens
Ark
Coughton
Durham
Earthman
Tenn
Ervin
Gathings
Gibson
Hare
Lanham
Texas
McMillan
S. C
Manasco
Ala
May, Ky
Mills
Murdock, Ariz
Murray, Tenn
Pacen, Ga
Page
Riley, S. C
Roe, Md
Russell, Texas
Slaughter, Mo
Smith, Va
Sumners
Tarver, Ga
Vinson, Ga
Whitten
Whittington
Russia and Allies Seek Calm Over Iran Crisis
In Washington President Truman voiced confidence that the United States and Russia can resolve their Iran tensions through diplomacy as Moscow denies troop movements. British Foreign Secretary Bevin and Molotov signaled plans to pull out of Iran while observers note Red pressure for oil concessions in the north and British and Iraqi oil interests.
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Russia
Iran
Turkey
Iraq
Washington, D. C
Truman
U. S
State Department
Moscow
Bevin
Great Britain
Stalin
Molotov
Reds
Labor unions settle GM strike with wage gains and concessions
After a 113 day walkout, UAW and General Motors reach a contract offering 18 percent hourly wage increase, below Ford and Chrysler pay rates but with gains such as improved vacation pay and equal pay for women. Lost wages and reduced orders hit the industry while production aims rise for postwar demand. Other labor disputes linger as the broader economy shifts toward higher output.
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Cio-United Automobile Workers
General Motors
UAW
R. J. Thomas
G. M
Ford
Chrysler
General Electric
Ciio-United Electrical Workers
International Harvester
CIO
Anderson
General Motors’ Electrical Division
CIO Union
World Hog Numbers Fall Sharply Across Borders
A 5,000,000 head drop left world hog numbers at 244,000,000 at the start of 1946. Canada shows a 1.8 million decline from 1945, 38 percent below 1944, while the United States gains 4 percent, partially offsetting earlier losses as grain shortages pressure 1946 pork supply and demand.
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Europe
Canada
Argentina
U. S
France
Soviet Union
Pauley Withdraws Navy Nomination Amid Oil Controversy
Big Ed Pauley, California oilman and former Democratic treasurer, concedes he will withdraw his nomination as undersecretary of the navy after strong opposition and testimony about oil money for the 1944 campaign. Senate committee members credit his integrity while urging retirement from the fight.
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Ed Pauley
Truman
California
Pauley
Navy
Ickes
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Conscription Debate Grows as WWII Draft Extension Discussed
Congress debates extending the selective service act beyond May 15 amid global tension. War Department plans target 1,500,000 personnel by July 1946 and 1,000,000 by July 1947. Eisenhower cites draft as a spur to voluntary enlistment, noting 600,017 volunteers in five months with veterans and prewar enrollees making up most.
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War Department
UNO
Eisenhower
Pearl Harbor
Hoover urges Latin American aid to feed Europe and Asia
Former President Herbert Hoover as honorary chairman of the emergency famine committee asked South American nations to join with the northern Big Brother to conserve cereals for starving Europe and Asia. He estimated the western hemisphere could save about 7 million tons in 120 days to meet roughly 9 million tons of need, with South America contributing up to 5 million tons through reduced foreign purchases and redirected surpluses. Milk and cream per capita rose to 442 pounds in 1945, about 102 pounds more than 1935–39.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Asia
Hoover
North
South America
Western Hemisphere
Lewis in Real Estate and Political Maneuvering
John L. Lewis leads AFL efforts to relocate to a new building near the White House and chairs a committee for the project. The piece also notes veteran housing votes, assorted Democratic lawmakers labeled VAV, and lobbying pressures on Capitol Hill from utilities, the American Legion, and railroads.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
CIO
AFL
Miami
Phil Murray
White House
John
University Club
Washington Elite
United Mine Workers
Capitol Hill
American Legion
Railroads
Byrnes face-potential firing in Truman cabinet debate
Washington reports describe a cabinet discussion where President Truman and advisers challenged Secretary Byrnes on his neutrality amid Soviet pressure. The account links Churchill’s Missouri address to a push for Anglo American unity and a tougher stance against Russia.
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Byrnes
Russia
Truman
Brynes
Mr. Byrnes
Churchill
Mr. Truman
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Ways and Means Committee
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