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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
10
Western Newspaper Union analyzes U S efforts to free the economy and the Paris talks ending in dissent while urging the Reds to settle lend lease questions. The column reflects editor’s note about opinion being those of the Western Newspaper Union.
Congressional and economic policy reports show the OPA's drive to shrink price regulation from 52 to about 40 percent of the economy by year end. Items essential to production and living remain controlled, including farm equipment, building materials, clothing, and furniture. Decontrol of fats, oils, and seeds impacts oil prices and soap production. International remarks reference a peace and Yugoslav positions amid the Paris conference, with tensions over Trieste and Tito’s claims, and Yugoslavia boycotting the closing session.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor returned to England after a two month visit in the country. A thief stole a million dollars in jewels from the duchess during a party, including sapphires rubies and diamonds. Decontrol aims to urge farmers to use feed stocks to fatten cattle and hogs while markets adjust prices and supply. Experts expect prices to rise then level off as distribution normalizes or demand shifts.
The state department reports Russia must settle its lend lease debt of 11.141 billion dollars in line with congressional aims to speed final liquidation. Settlement may mirror Britain and France deals with credits for surplus goods and losses. The U S has previously written off part of debts for casualties and provided credits. Czech support of Red baiting influenced actions at Paris.
Secretary Anderson told the Illinois Chamber of Commerce that Truman era decontrol would boost meat availability. He cited a record herd with 40.9 million beef cattle on farms, expected to reach 44.8 million by year end, signaling growth for housewives and potential industry stability.
Gandhi publicly acknowledged an error after endorsing a Muslim statement that a party alone represented Muslims, seeking to blunt opposition as Congress debates the new Indian government. AFL delegates at Chicago's 65th convention pledge support for a free democracy and oppose appeasement with the Reds. U.S. atomic energy control is deemed essential for peace. Nazis jeered as Goering’s death by cyanide ends his trial saga.
Allied observers note that Goering’s dramatic suicide at the last moment raises questions about the perceived justice of the war crimes trials. They compare it with Germany’s view of honor and fear it may undermine postwar accountability in the German public.
The piece discusses potential renewed government limits on crops like potatoes after 1946 bumper output. It notes possible acreage cuts, shifts to meats and dairy, and the need for higher consumption at home and abroad. It highlights wage levels, subsidies, and lower trade barriers as factors shaping demand and policy.
Federation of Sewage Works associations at its 19th annual convention in Toronto urged federal oversight of water pollution with limits. International authorities from U S states, Canada, Britain and Argentina endorsed the resolution for cleaner waters in the United States.
A Collier's report explains a sound film of a revolver shot where running the film forward blocks following sounds, while reversing the film produces only a soft swish as successive waves condition the ear, masking the report itself.
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