Crack Down on G I s in Europe and UNRRA Aid Shortfalls
McNarney orders unit commanders to raise discipline as demobilization weakens veteran bonds. UNRRA aid totals 4 million tons worth nearly 700 million dollars through 1945, with shortages blamed on broader needs and limited cereals allocations. US policy seeks free elections in Poland, guarantees for American property, and collaboration limits with Russia amid postwar negotiations and new Russo-Hungarian and Russo-Romanian ventures. Mussolini's remains theft exposes fascist remnants as SAM members operate to curb dissent and push toward renewed authoritarian influence.
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Joseph T McNarney
U. S
Europe
McNarney
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Truman
UNRRA
Canadian Food Board
International Agency
LaGuardia
Benito Mussolini
Milan
Italy
Duce
Mussolini
Democratic Fascist Party
S.A.M
Squadre d’Azione Mussolini
U S Ties Loan to Poland Free Elections
The United States insisted on free trade in eastern Europe as a condition for a one billion dollar loan to Russia while approving a ninety million dollar advance to Soviet dominated Poland. The aid required that elections be held without interference to choose a representative democracy.
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U. S
Europe
Russia
Poland
National parole rehabilitation compact expands state participation
The council of state governments reports thirty nine states now participate in a nationwide system to aid paroled convicts starting life anew in a new environment and to prevent repeat offenses by exploiting state-line protections.
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Council of State Governments
Ten States Lead Gas Tax Revenues in 1945
Florida tops the ten states with the highest gasoline tax receipts in 1945 as total gas tax revenues reached 848.6 million dollars, up 13 percent from 1944. The ten leading states each collected over 25 million dollars, with Florida levying six cents per gallon.
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Florida
Rye Futures Rally Amid Market Probes And Train Tragedy
May rye hovers near 2.63 a bushel as CBOT expands its probe into potential corners while prices in the new crop run near 148 a bushel ceiling. A Naperville Illinois wreck kills 48 and injures over 100 as the Exposition Flyer collides with the Advance Flyer on the same track. Meanwhile in Paris, Byrnes Bevin Molotov and Bidault push peace terms on Trieste with deputies urging Italy retention of Trieste and Yugoslav land transfers. The U S proposes UN trusteeship for North African colonies amid postwar settlements.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Mayrye
Southern Pacific
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Burlington
Naperville
Tll
W W . Blaine
Galesburg
Trieste
U. S
Britain
Russia
France
Paris
Byrnes
Bevin
Molotov
Bidault
Italy
Yugoslavia
Far East
United Nations
Cigarette price hikes approved amid rising costs and pack rules
The OPA raised cigarette prices as manufacturing costs climb to prewar earnings. A 25 cent per 1000 cigarette raise for producers. retailers can raise prices on multiple packs and cartons, with vending machine packs gaining one cent. Single packs not affected. FDIC notes no U.S. bank failed in 1945, no depositor losses from bank failures, a historic record amid rising bank assets and high national income.
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OPA
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States
FDIC
Cabinet Ladies Menu Shows European Calorie Ration
Washington reports that cabinet wives are emulating President Truman's call for two days of European-style rations. Mrs Clinton Anderson published a 1,540 calorie menu, contrasting with the 3,600 calorie American norm. The menu lists breakfast lunch and dinner totals with itemized calories.
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Washington
Europe
Truman
Clinton Anderson
OPA dispute over extension and price controls continues
The article argues Congress extended OPA powers to March 31 next year, beyond June 30, and analyzes amendments on cost plus profits, production thresholds, subsidies, and the political maneuvering around Truman and Roosevelt. It notes the logical need to time relief with production and assesses potential Senate revisions.
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Washington
OPA
Messrs Bowles
Porter
Truman
House
Home Maintenance And Cooking Quick Tips
Practical tips cover cleaning floors with coffee grounds and dusting behind pictures. Cooking notes include onion in tomatoes, lemon juice on chops, and pork roasting times. Storage advice recommends mothproof bags for furs and hanging frames with sandpaper strips for wallpaper grip.
Kelloggs All-Bran hailed as daily relief cereal
An unsolicited testimonial from Tam Thrush of Indiana extols Kellogg’s All-Bran for constipation relief through daily use with ample water. The letter urges trying the cereal for ten days, suggests muffins as a usage, and offers double money back if not satisfied.
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Tam
Kiellogg
Kellogg
Kellogg's
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg’s
Omaha
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Finland
Bulgaria
Fascist Underground
Herbert Hoover
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China
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S.S. Dodecanese Islands
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Harley Kilgore
West Virginia
Len Ed Johnson
Colorado
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GOP Southern Coalition
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GOP
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Chiperfield
Hlinosan
Bill
Argentina
Great Britain
Paul Mallon
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Roosevelt
New York
Bowles
Sewing Circle
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Council Bluffs
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Red Star Yeast & Products Co
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