UAW seeks 23 cent wage boost under Nathan plan
The United Automobile Workers push for a 23 percent raise in 1946 citing rising living costs and Nathan's wage theory. Robert Nathan argues industry can raise pay without spiking prices while profits stay strong, while Walter Reuther notes profits at about 15 billion annually though producers dispute the figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Robert Nathan
United Automobile Workers
Nathan
Natha
Walter Reuther
Reuther
UAW
UN Adopts Disarmament Plan and New Trusteeships
The United Nations General Assembly adjourned after approving an $8.5 million Rockefeller gift to acquire a 17 acre Manhattan site for a permanent home. It instructed the Security Council to draft a disarmament treaty and approved eight former League mandates as new trusteeships. It admitted Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Siam and created the International Refugee Organization to settle one million displaced persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Warren Austin
United Nations General Assembly
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Manhattan
U. N
Security Council
League of Nations
Sweden
Tan
Iceland
Siam
International Refugee Organization
New Emphasis in Housing Aims at Rental Construction
The administration shifts housing policy toward rental housing, with the FHA extending loan amortization beyond 28 years and adjusting loans to shield owners from losses in economic downturns. Rent limits rise from the veterans program to an average $80 per building, while vets retain first priority for homes for sale or rent. Nonresidential construction faces limits but stores schools and churches may be approved to support new neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans’ Emergency Housing Program
Unified World Command Plan Shelved By Navy Opposition
The war time plan to name a single theater chieftain was temporarily blocked by navy opposition. The arrangement would have theater commanders answer the joint chiefs of staff while army and navy heads led their units. Notable area commanders include MacArthur for the Far East, Towers in the Pacific, Craig in Alaska, Mitscher Atlantic, Crittenberger Caribbean, and McNarney in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Army
Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Mariannas
Bonins
Ryukyus
Pacific
John H. Towers
Alaskan
HK. A Craig
Marc Mitscher
Caribbean
Willis D. Crittenberger
Europe
Joseph T. Mc. Narney
Blum Chosen to Head French Interim Government
Leon Blum, returning figure from the Popular Front era, is named to head France’s interim government as a compromise choice of left and right. Despite a 100 seat Socialist presence in the 600 member assembly, the Communists and Popular Republicans back his leadership after coalition talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electe
Leon Blam
Vincent Auriol
National Assembly
United States
Robert J. Smithdas
Pittsburgh
William J. Mahoney
St. John’s University
Brooklyn
Leon Blum
Popular Front
France
Blum
Socialist Party
Duclos
Popular Republicans
Ruhr
Rhineland
Religion donations lag behind consumer outlays
The U S public church donations exceed a billion dollars annually but trail movie theater tickets and other consumer spending. Purchases for tobacco and alcoholic beverages show smaller totals, according to Northwestern National Life Insurance Company data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Cleaning tip on drying brushes with bristles down
Dry household brushes bristles down after use to prevent liquid from seeping into handles. This applies to flat brushes and brooms as well to help maintain shape and longevity.
Secret talk via invisible infra red beam lamp
An electric lamp enables a covert two way conversation through an invisible infrared light beam. The device uses the lamp as a signal source and receiver to permit private communication.
Preserved Piano in Dry Room Aids Soundboard Care
A hot dry room with a pan of water behind the piano helps keep the sounding board from drying and cracking.
New Poison Developed by Special Projects Division
A new extremely potent crystalline toxin from the chemical warfare service could kill every person in the United States and Canada with an inch-cube dose. The article describes it as the most deadly poison known, created by a special division and presenting silent, swift lethality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Projects Division
The
Chemical Warfare Service
United States
Canada
Snowshoe Hares Fed to Snaring For Control In Winter
Snaring is effective for snowshoe hares during winter but not satisfactory for cotton tails and jackrabbits as a control method.
Savers differ by living area in recent income survey
A survey shows people with similar income save more in rural areas than city dwellers. The study highlights higher saving rates among those living in the country or small towns compared with urban residents.
Mahogany Used for Patterns in Steel and Iron Castings
Mahogany is in demand for casting patterns due to its high resistance to warping durability and ease of carving. Many expert carvers in the country are currently engaged in this work.
Calf Castration Guidance For Market Steers
Farmers advised that bull calves intended for market should be castrated before four months old to avoid staggy steers, as castration after this age increases the risk of undesirable outcomes.
Clarifying Solid and Poultry Fats at Home
To clarify solid fats such as pork beef and lamb pour hot water at one cup per cup of fat and heat slowly for 1 1 minutes stirring well. Strain through a cloth and chill then remove any dark material after the fat hardens. For very soft fats add thin raw potato slices cook slowly strain and cool. Clarified fat does not keep indefinitely store in a cool dark place.
Faulty Fuses Warn of Electrical System Risk
Readers are cautioned that electrical safety hinges on correct fuse sizing. An incorrect fuse can fail to protect circuits, increasing fire risk and equipment damage. Experts advise replacing mismatched fuses promptly and ensuring panels use properly rated devices.
How to Hide Scratches on Mahogany Furniture
Light scratches on mahogany can be less noticeable with a small amount of iodine or mercurochrome. If the finish is medium colored, thin the iodine with water to avoid darkening the scratch.
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U.N
Western Newspaper Union
Estern Newspaper Union
America
Edison Institute School
Dearborn
Mich
Greenfield Village
Peggy Anne White
Joseph Eschbach
Patricia Hoedl
Lake Pend Oreille
Sandpoint
Idaho
Laurence Hamilton
Reardon Wash
Nippon
Tokyo
Ralph W. Barnes
Stockbridge
Mass
Charley Trippi
Georgia University
Maxwell Memorial Football Club of
Philadelphia
LABOR
Hare Control
Dr. Drake
Fortnight
California
Oraia
En Street
Inc
Elrose
Los Angeles
Aoe
Dental Nurses’ Training School
San Francisco
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