Railroads Seek 25% Rate Hike Amid Labor Pressure
Rail carriers press for a 25 percent freight rate increase to cover higher operating costs while unions push for an additional 14 cents per hour for 1,050,000 non-operating workers. Wartime boosts and postwar cost rises fuel the dispute as food and meat policies steer industry recovery.
Britain and Canada Offer Postwar Enlistment Raises
Britain offers volunteers $100 enlistment bonus plus $100 per year for three or four years and a clothing allowance after duty as Attlee calls for 187000 volunteers. Canada plans an active postwar army of 25000 with higher pay and allowances. Meat production data and tax revenue notes follow.
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Production figure upgrade signals strong postwar output
The Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion reports first quarter 1946 output rising above initial estimates. OWMA raises annual production from 150 to 154 billion dollars and suggests further increases as reports come in. Farm output should exceed 1941 by 13 to 15 percent with good weather while several key industries remain well above prewar levels.
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Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion
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OWMR
Nations Must Submerge Sovereignty for Peace
An analysis on the United Nations veto power and the path to enduring peace. The essay argues sovereignty hinders global action, calls for majority will, and urges public pressure to force cooperation beyond power politics. It highlights atomic energy control as a pivotal test of UN effectiveness.
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Washington, D. C
Hunter College
Bronx
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United Nations
Executive Council
University of Chicago
Atomic Energy
Corbett
Department of Political Science
Yale University
Shippers Plan Chicago Rally Against 25 Percent Rail Rate Hike
The National Industrial Traffic League urges members to assemble in Chicago on May 7 to oppose a 25 percent freight rate increase sought by railroads. Officials call the rise a staggering blow to shippers and aim for a prompt ICC hearing before any rates take effect, while water carriers weigh a separate push to raise inland water rates.
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National Industrial Traffic League
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
League
New York
Joint
Maritime Commission - Wor Shipping Administration
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Maritime Commission
Adjournment Aims to Let Congress Build Fences
With Easter recess over, Congress may adjourn around August 1 to prepare for the November elections. The piece notes expected policy moves, possible farm subsidies, continued OPA trimming, and looming battles on labor, social security, and presidential succession.
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Truman
Senate
Pauley
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Missouri Valley
Columbia River Valley
Philippines
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Sec
Clinton Anderson
USDA
Start This Housing Project Immediately for Birds of Sun
The pattern outlines three bird houses with specific nest depth and entrance size preferences. Robins want shade and a roof but no front. Include actual-size cutting guides and complete directions. Request pattern No 277 with 15e for cost and mailing.
Household tips for textiles and small craft ideas
To keep linens smelling pleasant store scented soaps with them. Place knit garments in drawers to avoid stretching from hanging. Avoid drafts that wilt flowers. A hinged roof bird house makes a clothespin box on a clothesline post. Slip buttons onto a wire hairpin and twist ends for easy reuse.
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