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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1946
Page
5
Washington report quotes Wirtz of the national wage stabilization board warning that without OPA law based wage controls all wage control would end. He notes early in the year employers were told they could raise wages freely, with one hitch remaining.
Petition filed by Ernest W Batten seeks probate of Edith May Power Rice will and issuance of letters testamentary. Hearing set in Bannock County Idaho Probate Court on July 9 1946 at 10:00 AM for interested parties to show cause. Dated June 26 1946 at Pocatello Idaho. Willard Land Probate Judge. j 27 to jy 8, inc.
Sealed proposals due July 12 1946 by 2 pm in Boise for a 378.6 ft steel and concrete overhead structure over the Union Pacific Railroad near Topaz on U S 20 in Bannock County. Bid requirements include plans from Idaho Bureau of Highways, license, guaranty of 5 percent, and wage scales.
Robert M. Wirtz explains that wage boosts must be approved by the Stabilization Board to be recognized by the Office of Price Administration. He says the rule checks both management and labor to keep wages within set standards and notes postwar increases followed 182 cents per hour in steel settlements. He supports President Truman's veto and invites Congress to act.
The 61-year-old Rexburg native Rexburg Man to Succeed Atkinson is chosen as GOP chairman candidate amid a heated convention. Support from Boise businessman Reilly Atkinson and Robins’ backing for Field shape a close contest, with Smith winning on a unanimous ballot after a spirited demonstration by Young Republicans urging unity and a strong party platform.
Delegates nominate Tom Smith backed by Atkinson who quipped about harmony and reelection. Field of Field and Robins clash over candidate choice as Rose Gorr Mayes reelected vice chair and Carl Burt named convention secretary. The platform denounces radicalism and emphasizes local self reliance while inflation and price controls dominate postwar policy discussions.
President Truman vetoed an OPA extension bill saying it would fail to provide a workable price and rent control system. He urged Congress to pass a resolution to continue existing controls until a proper bill can be enacted. The House supported the veto and Senate action paused until Monday.
An OST official warned that without the OPA bill price increases would accelerate. Mr. Truman said building materials could rise about 20 percent and steel by $4 per unit under the measure, while the veto ends the plan.
Tenants face a housing shortage and limited bargaining power with landlords. The 1946 New York legislature enacted a rent control law set to take effect when OPA expires, while in Washington President Truman faces ongoing housing and price pressures.
C Y Hayward of the Utah Retail Grocers association urged price adjustments without the OPA, while a National Association of Manufacturers spokesman declined to comment. A New York Stock Exchange spokesman stated the market would open as normal on Monday, noting no closure since the March 1933 bank holiday.
Governor Arnold Williams said no emergency rent controls will be set up in Idaho following the termination of the OPA. He stated that state rent controls have not been considered and that he believes the state has no authority. The remarks were made during a briefing in Coeur d Alene.
The governor stated a plan to set up rent controls without legislative action. The Vatican site was previously occupied by the Gardens of Nero.
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