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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
5
Washington officials warn unemployment could reach seven to nine million by year end as wartime jobs vanish. Economists say some workers may find new employment, while many in munitions and related industries face job loss and secondary effects across restaurants and service sectors.
The article notes veterans will flood back as wartime production winds down. Many plants will need time to switch to peacetime work and transportation will lag. Next year job access improves for discharged veterans, but unemployment could rise to around 9 to 9.9 million unless trends reverse. economists warn of entering a difficult postwar period.
New York reports warn that Japan's defeat will not quickly ease shortages of girdles and nylon stockings. Industry leaders say supply remains tight and may not rebound until after Christmas, with corsets possibly delayed four to six months after V I Day.
Washington Aug 14 Congress moves to overhaul its own structure to streamline operations. A joint committee led by Senator La Follette has heard 102 witnesses and plans recommendations toward fewer committees, higher salaries, better staff, closer executive liaison, a periodic question hour, regular recesses, lobbyist registration, and possible six year term limits for chairs.
Washington August 14 The government faces reconversion issues as war workers fear unemployment losses. Senator Burton reports a survey showing most war workers would get 20 dollars weekly for 20 weeks under state plans, while the federal proposal envisions up to 25 dollars weekly for six months.
Statement outlines reconversion plans by John W. Snyder and anticipated policy pronouncements. Dr. George W. Taylor predicts limited wage adjustments and possible negotiations on increases without price spikes. War agencies ease controls gradually as rationing ends. two rail incidents kill and injure soldiers near Goch in Germany.
Washington reports a tech official forecasts a substantial rise in production of durable consumer goods by January 1 with substitutes for scarce tin wood and rubber. Output could reach 1.3 million mechanical refrigerators 1 million sewing machines 2.5 million electric irons and other items while passenger car production may hit 400000 by January 1, though tools dies and signs limit near term gains.
The War Production Board authorized a five percent quarterly rise in pulp paper and paperboard use by converted paper product manufacturers. Facial tissues may rise to 106 percent of 1942 usage, with similar gains allowed for paper towels napkins toilet tissue and paper plates.
STILWELL Oklahoma Aug 14 Mrs Harve Dannet faced a new problem when her husband failed to react to the family sugar shortage. He opened a salt container for livestock, emptied it, and animals licked it clean. Dannet returned to the pantry to find her reserve sugar had been mistaken for livestock salt.
The University of Chicago announced an $11.0 million program to create a nuclear studies institute and research facilities for atomic energy. President Wayne C. Muanecke said the project aims to explore peacetime uses of the new atomic force.
Otto zens warned not to tear up ration books in celebration of VJ day amid rumors of early end to rationing. W A Orth regional OPA administrator said some items may be removed from ration lists after V-J day but no one knows when. Orth cautioned that tearing up ration books risks an empty pantry and a dry alsp ark.
An ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as a universal remedy for headaches claiming fast action and broad relief. It urges buyers to choose the large 100 tablet size for more value and to ask for the St Joseph brand at checkout.
Retailers signal tighter inventories as competitors run low, prompting firms to diversify stock and pursue exclusive items. Industry analysts note retailers must balance demand, pricing, and limited supply while courting loyal customers with unique offerings.
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