Big Potato Crop Ends Shortage Across Regions
An Associated Press report notes an early potato crop record with projected 640, a shed in ash, amid nationwide shortages. Portland and Boston face scarce spuds and beans while meat eggs and poultry remain tight. sugar allotments cut for commercial users. War Food Administration raises civilian butter quotas slightly. International notes cite Italy improving distribution, Greece price controls, and Spain rainfall aiding late crops.
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U N R R A Plans 14500 Tractors For Europe Aid
UNRRA announced 14 500 tractors will ship to liberated European countries to accelerate fall planting. The move aims to cultivate about 2 900 000 acres generating roughly 1 500 000 tons of cereals, with 13 000 tractors sourced domestically, according to Herbert H. Lehman.
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U S Learns Nazi Oil Secrets
American scientists in Germany uncovered secret Nazi oil refining and production methods. They studied hydrogenation catalytic cracking hydroforming alkylation polymerization and related processes to potentially use against Japan.
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Chandler's Senate Seat May Go To Mama Says Washington Staff
Washington whispers say Senator Happy Chandler may name Virginia born wife Mama to fill his Senate seat when he becomes baseball commissioner. Governor Simeon Willis of Kentucky would appoint the interim successor, with Democrats backing Willis for the remainder of Chandler's term. The plan hinges on a summer departure and a December return to the Senate.
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National WLB Refers Dunkirk Labor Dispute to Washington
The Regional War Labor Board on Saturday referred to its national offices in Washington a dispute at the Dunkirk plant of Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp after the company refused to comply with a board directive. The regional board had ordered suspension of Cornelius Verton under a maintenance of membership clause of Local 2693 United Steel Workers of America contract.
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Italians Visit President Washington
A delegation of 18 members of the Order of Sons of Italy in America visited the White House on Saturday to shake hands with President Truman. They were led by Judge Felix Forte of Boston.
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Belgium Surpasses U.S. Lend-Lease in Reverse Aid
The Foreign Economic Administration says Belgium provides four times the American lend-lease aid to Belgium via reverse lend-lease. Antwerp remains the main Allied supply port with docks turned over to U S forces. Belgium goods and services total about 367.5 million francs by May 31 while U S lend-lease exports to Belgium reach 14.266 million dollars up to May 1.
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New York Omnibus Drivers Open Talks With Labor Dept Officials
The Conciliation Service of the U S Department of Labor called a conference for 10 30 A M Monday in New York City between Omnibus Corporation drivers involved in a slowdown and representatives of the company and the labor department.
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Truman’s Pay as President Could Reach Around 25000
Washington tax experts estimate President Truman’s after tax take home from a 75000 salary hinges on deductions and exemptions for wife and daughter. Federal tax tops around 16400, Missouri tax may add about 1k to 2k, leaving roughly 25000 potential savings for expenses and war bonds.
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Congressional Pay Raises Spark Debate on Salaries
Washington dispatch notes discussion of raising Congressional salaries by at least 15 000 and proposals to lift the President’s pay to 100 000. Supporters argue a higher top wage clashes with White House wage price controls while advocating merit awards and long service recognition as reforms.
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