30000 More Peacetime Jobs Seen Than in 1940
A San Antonio survey reports 30400 to 32000 more peacetime jobs than in 1940 across sectors including manufacturing, construction, transportation, and services. The study, by EB A Elliott and colleagues, highlights postwar employment growth expectations, with construction and manufacturing leading gains and oil industry hiring remaining steady.
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ODT Lifts Taxicab Restrictions War Time Controls End
Washington Aug 17 wartime rules easing on car and rental vehicle operations by the Office of Defense Transportation remove auto rating bans and many commercial vehicle restrictions. Some limits remain for wholesale and retail deliveries while state speed limits and fair restrictions may be restored after governors are notified.
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Riots in Buenos Aires Leave Dozens Injured in Voting Turmoil
In Buenos Aires 26 people were injured as three days of voting sparked clashes with police arresting 22. Nine were wounded when machine guns were fired to disperse crowds amid barricades near former rally sites. Pro-Democratic youths clashed with Nationalist Youth alliance supporters as sirens wailed through the city.
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Congratulatory Message to General MacArthur
Manila received a formal congratulatory message praising General MacArthur. The note lauds his leadership and honors the valor of the men he led to victory in Europe and other theaters, expressing gratitude from allied forces and the public.
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Army to Bring Little Steel Back Wage Formula Discarded
Washington reports the Little Steel wage formula was discarded and will trigger potential reopenings of wage contracts. President Truman announced a new policy authorizing voluntary wage increases without prior War Labor Board approval, aiming to fix inequities and aid postwar reconversion. CIO and AFL leaders anticipate quick steps to reopen negotiations as unions seek higher pay. Factories across sectors could see raises as wage policy shifts unfold.
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Long Anti Sub Net Removed From San Francisco Bay
Navy dismantles a 6000 ton anti submarine net off San Francisco Bay after guarding the harbor since December 1941. The sea gate system stretched 3.5 miles from California Point to the Marina, with 1200 buoys and 14 concrete anchors. The net endured currents and collected debris while hundreds of ships and armed guards patrolled its length. Seventy officers and about 770 enlisted men maintained the steel strands.
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Burglar Switches To Peace Costume In Dallas Report
A burglar dressed in a peace themed outfit switched outfits during a break in, leaving the residence in Dallas wearing a red and white dress blouse and skirts. Police say the suspect wore work clothes earlier, including a shirt slacks and shoes. Detective Krell Foster described the incident and noted the clothing change occurred last night.
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Army to sell $3,000,000 in auto parts inventory
The Office of Surplus Property announced a planned sale of $3 million worth of auto and truck parts for the next month. Invitations have been sent to over 65,600 car dealers, fleet operators, and grave operators nationwide to attend the event the week beginning September 17.
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Gas Ration Cuts Spark Mixed Reactions in Postwar Notices
A somber mail brings word of gas ration reductions, with cuts up to 38 1 3 percent prompting readers to seek exemptions. Vogt, warned to appear before the ration board, contends his need for fuel and notes the memory of rationing fading as authorities push for compliance.
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General distrusts Germany in future at Austin
General Cinffey warns against German deception amid a SDS world war threat. Maj. Gen. Huali e Gaffey rests in Austin on leave before Washington assignment, recounting his World War II era command of hard coins in Europe. Bread store basket incident noted in Freeport with self-serve mispricing. total $43.
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Attendance at Berlin schools rises to 225000
Berlin reports daily attendance at the de Nazi field schools climbed to about 225,000 pupils, roughly half the peacetime average, according to a survey. The American guide to German teachers calls for removing Nazism and Red militarism from the schools while granting teachers latitude and avoiding imposition of ideas.
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Reconversion Roundup Pace Quickens on Home Front
Washington reports a swift shift as wartime controls ease. More civilian meat released, rail freight relief sought, oil industry controls to end, and labor front measures pushed. Draft policy debate grows in Congress while army plans mass civilian production, with millions to be employed in peacetime goods.
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10000 Jeeps For Sale by Uncle Sam
AVASHINGIVON Aug. 17. The government has 10,000 Jeeps for sale announced by Howard Bruce director of materiel for the army service forces. The sale extends to other military supplies to disposal agencies for possible purchase. Items include soap razors blades candy pillows sheets shovels barbed wire paper bags spark plugs and roller bearings.
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Shanghai Japs Reported Out in Far East Dispatch
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Chungking quotes reports that Japanese forces evacuated Shanghai and Nanking. A letter indicates Shanghai may soon become headquarters of China defense as allied forces advance. Iron ore supply estimates show American high grade ore dwindling, with timelines varying up to forty years.
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Texas Faces Serious Job Problem
Texas faces a looming job crisis as war work declines. In seven cities Dallas Fort Worth Houston Beaumont Port Arthur Orange Texarkana Waco and Amarillo about 193000 workers are idled or at risk. Officials expect many will be absorbed by private industry but full recovery hinges on cancellations and rehirings.
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