General Motors Refusal to Concede Ability to Pay Stirs Strike Debate
General Motors quits the fact finding board over its authority to weigh ability to pay in a 30 percent wage hike demand by striking workers. The board favors considering profits in wage decisions while GM argues profits should not drive raises. the 40 day strike delays 1946 earnings and risks broader arbitration legislation.
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Moscow Conference Yields Cautious Agreement and Hope
The Big Three report a satisfactory Moscow conference with progress on a U N C commission to curb atomic bomb use while protecting secrets. The United States allows broader Japan governance participation, and Russia backs more democratic governments in Romania and Bulgaria. Diplomacy remains essential to resolve Russian interference in Turkey. The event marks a harmonious tone despite lingering disputes and notes a shift in aluminum production control as Reynolds Metals gains two government leased plants in Arkansas.
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Demobilization Debate Sparks Emmetsburg Letters
Readers from Emmetsburg discuss the rapid demobilization after World War II noting 40 000 daily discharges and a plan to release 64 percent more by Christmas. They contrast military achievement with civilian impact and urge patriotic restraint amid public emotion.
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Wages Not Based on Profits Editorial View
Humboldt Republican urges fair wages tied to profits arguing workers should receive fair pay without blaming firms for profits. It warns against overreaching wage demands and calls for firms to adjust prices or risk failure. Marengo Pioneer-Republican notes national debt and questions loaning funds abroad.
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General Motors
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Stassen Likely to Seek Republican Presidential Nomination
Ex-Governor Harold F. Stassen appears ready to enter the presidential race as a Republican candidate, pending the party's decision on his bid. The Sibley Gazette Tribune notes signs point toward his candidacy, with formal announcement expected if the party confirms the move.
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Reynolds Plans Alumina Capacity To Free Aluminum Plants
Reynolds has sufficient excess capacity to produce alumina ensuring aluminum plants are not dependent on Alcoa for the required raw material. Prospects look favorable for price reductions on appliances and utensils made of aluminum.
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Alcoa
Western Man Faces Election Hurdles in 1948 Orbit
Stassen, recently discharged after overseas service, resigns Minnesota governorship to seek the Republican nomination. Analysts note it is challenging for a western candidate to win the presidency, especially if Truman runs, creating a western-vs-western race. The piece cites regional political dynamics and historical trends shaping the contest.
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Stassen
Minnesota
Truman
Evidence at German War Trials Shocks World
Report on Nazi war crimes trials presenting eye witness testimony and camp footage. It notes harsh punishments for leaders, condemns concentration camp brutality, and reflects on a new era as Flying Service advertisement appears in Storm Lake columns.
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OWA Poll Notes Mixed City Answers On Employment Guarantee
The Des Moines Register and Tribune describe an Iowa poll where 13 percent chose other replies. Two thirds of these favor a guaranteed job for all, while some say it would depend on the individual.
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OPA Blames Scalpers For Farm Machinery Markups
Walter D. Kline Iowa OPA director says unauthorized dealers and scalpers push up prices on new corn pickers and tractors. He notes ceilings from 500 to 900 dollars for pickers rising to 1000 to 1800 dollars and a 1500 dollar ceiling tractor and picker selling at 4000. He vows vigorous prosecution and urges farmers to pay only ceiling prices while praising auction sales for few violations.
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OPA
Kline
Iowa
Iowa Sees Health Gains in 1945 Across Communicable Diseases
The Iowa health department reports overall gains in 1945 with six diseases down and four up. Measles scarlet fever typhoid smallpox and whooping cough fell sharply while pneumonia brucellosis diphtheria and poliomyelitis rose, notably pneumonia at 1518 cases through mid December up from 616 in 1944.
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Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County
In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa Oscar Snyder deceased last Will and Testament dated December 15 1945 filed January 21 1946 fixed for hearing proof at 2:00 PM at Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or Clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will of the deceased
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