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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
10
The article surveys postwar Christmas conditions across Europe. It notes prosperity in some nations and deprivation in others, with luxury markets in cities and rationing in Germany and satellite states. It highlights shortages, high prices, and modest gifts as civilians seek solace in churches and shared celebrations.
Outlook for Christmas is brighter in Europe than last year with promised turkey supplies and sweets for children. Britain reports better goods but faces rationing and labor troubles in sugar factories. Switzerland shows abundance in a continent of scarcity. Meat and cheese rations rise in Switzerland as luxury items remain largely out of reach.
Senators eye possible moves to exclude Bilbo as Congress convenes on January 3. Ferguson urged calling witnesses A. J. Podesta and John Carr over a morphine claim while highlighting a $25,000 war contractor gift to Bilbo. Taft outlined steering committee steps as Republicans weigh expulsion and moral turpitude routes.
The article reports President Truman signaling his readiness for real cooperation with the new Republican Congress. He plans to propose strong labor relation reforms as his principal new recommendations and has indicated this stance to Congressmen and others.
The message reiterates the Army Navy merger proposal and universal training. It notes tax cuts likely in the budget and outlines a broad postwar agenda from full employment to housing and public works. Congress, dominated by Democrats, may sidetrack much of the 21 point program begun in 1945.
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