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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
3
Western Newspaper Union reports Congress reacts to labor unrest as President Truman outlines a broad program to alleviate the critical housing shortage. Analysts note proposals aim to ease shortages and stabilize markets.
Congress moves to pass an anti violence act with up to 20 years for forcible interference in interstate commerce amid labor unrest. The bill targets racketeering linked to AFL ITU funding in large cities as UAW Ford GM wage talks stall and auto production drops nationwide.
President Truman unveiled an emergency housing plan to channel materials into affordable construction, favor homes under 10000 dollars, and use wartime shelters for applicants as millions live doubled up. A housing expediter was appointed to accelerate the effort amid projected multi-year shortages.
The farm price index, based on August 1909 to July 1914, rose to 205 in November after a dip to 197 in September. The Alexander Hamilton Institute cites a WWI price pattern repeat, with a likely rise in the early postwar period before a normal decline. deflation may be postponed to 1947.
The piece argues that parity price reform for farm products must balance public interest with farmer needs. It faults the labor management conference for greed and intolerance and supports federal fact finding to avert strikes. It urges farmers to pursue constructive hearings, noting subsidies and inflation risks and stressing fair prices for producers and consumers.
Sewing circle notice offers White Wool Bed Socks 15 inches long knit from white wool with pink or blue ribbon laces. Pattern No. 5049 available for 16 cents, with name and address. Also includes Tie-Around Blouse pattern No. 5027 with sizes 12 14 16, demand noted. orders may take longer.
Mrs L E Dye of Oklahoma champions Faultless Starch for five sons and a husband stating it makes overalls last longer and look ten times better. She notes light starching reduces rub and wear, keeps fabric smooth, and improves wash results, urging readers to try it this wash day.
Jefferson Textiles Co. of Punxsutawney introduces a new line of tarpaulins in medium 11 oz weight offering fire and water resistance with reinforced corners and grommets. Prices shown include 6x8 ft at 4.80 dollars, 8x10 ft at 8.00, 9x12 ft at 10.80, up to 20x20 ft at 40.00 with quantity discounts and custom sizes. Satisfaction guaranteed. Inquiries directed to the consumer services division or dealers.
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