U S Rejects Britain Bread Rationing Plan Amid Wheat Strain
The government maps extra grain conservations as demand tightens and rejects a British proposal for mutual bread rationing. Officials note a 332 million bushel wheat supply with 125 million export commitments and 125 million domestic use by July 1, leaving 35 million at start of the new crop year. Secretary Anderson cites widespread U S production as a reason to forgo rationing while Britain relies more on imports.
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U. S
Department of Agriculture
Britain
Anderson
Government relaxes housing rules for essential output builders
Farmers and workers producing essentials gain building material priorities under emergency housing relaxations. Priority aid extends to repair or alteration of existing dwellings to keep or restore habitability. Builders who began non veteran residences before March 26 may seek priorities to finish their projects.
Japan Votes Swing to Right in First Free Postwar Election
In Japan the general elections drew 60 to 68 percent voter turnout among 40 million eligible, with women voting in large numbers. In Tokyo district 66 year old Shigeyo Takeuchi and American-educated Shizue Kato led, while conservatives gained a strong seat share and Communists showed unexpected strength, denouncing Premier Shidehara over reaction and food shortages.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Shigeyo Takeuchi
Shizue Kato
Poles Draft Pay Proposals and Poland's UN Push Highlight Turbulent Era
The article outlines Truman era draft extensions and pay boosts to attract volunteers, with raises across ranks from private to general. It also covers Poland pushing the UN to sever diplomatic ties with Spain, Russia’s Iran demands, and Polish exile troops wary of repatriation while co op movements gain favorable views in Congress.
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Truman
Congress
Italy
Russia
Poland
Canada
Chicago, Il
John L Lewis presses coal wage talks in Shakespearean plea
John L. Lewis, head of United Mine Workers, urges coal operators to discuss health and welfare funds and safety programs in a new contract. He accuses firms of delaying negotiations and provoking a national crisis to force concessions while operators say he stalls talks.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L
Lewis
Armored Cavalry Formed By Merging Horse and Armor Forces
Secretary Patterson announced the creation of an armored cavalry combining historic horse units with the modern armored force. Personnel will come from multiple branches, not just cavalry, mirroring the intake process of armored units. A small mounted detachment may be kept for training and rough terrain use, with pack animals retained for specialized tasks.
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Sec. of War
Robert P. Patterson
League of Nations Bowed Out as Disarmament Urged
The League of Nations officially bowed out in Geneva as Paul Boncour warned the United Nations to pursue disarmament or risk peace machinery failing. He cited potential troop scales of two million for UN and four million for major powers. Argentines briefly walked out over a vice presidency dispute before returning. World cattle data show 1945–46 shifts with North America and Europe down, Soviet Union up.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Paul Boncour
United Nations
League
North America
Europe
Soviet Union
Department of Agriculture
UN council at Hunter college scene frames wartime view
Washington columnist depicts the United Nations Security Council gathering at Hunter College in New York City. The report notes press access, translation practices, and the presence of radio networks and film crews. It discusses tensions between CIO and Communist-linked groups, Iran debate, and potential electoral realignments in New York politics.
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WNU
Eye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Hunter College
Bronx
N. Y
Security Council of the
United Nations
New York City
Brown and Rose
Paris
Council
BBC
Gromyko
Ymernberg
New York
Washington
57Th Street
Kingsbridge
Times
Republican Herald Tribune
Ingersoll
Daily Worker
Communist Party
Kremlin
American Labor Party
New Deal
CIO
United Nations Security Council
American Labor-Cio
Mead
Democratic
The
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Moscow
Iran
Byrnes
John Lewis
Cio-Pac
Sydney Hillman
Democratic Party
Hillman
Barbs on Essential vs Nonessential Projects and Kurdish Note
Bankhage Administration housing experts push delaying nonessential projects until veterans homes funded. The piece mocks claims of necessity for shops theatres or doghouses and notes the Kurds in the Middle East amid cautious political framing.
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Middle East
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