Coalition forms to temper OPA in postwar economy
A southern Democratic Republican coalition in Congress bands to curb government price controls and regulate production costs, led by Hartley. Senate support may lag, with Wherry named to head the drive. aim is modification and a possible one year extension of OPA rather than abolition. Meanwhile Goering testifies in Nuernberg, defending Nazi leadership and recounting the 1933 blood purge and power struggles.
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Congress
Hartley
Rep
N. C
Crawford
Rep. Mich
Smith
Dem
Barden
Camp
Roe
Wherry
Senate
Germany
Goering
Kurt von Schleicher
Curt von Hammerstein-Equord
Hitler
von Schleicher
Russia and Iran tensions mix with oil pressure drive
Reports say Red Army activity in northern and western Iran threatens Turkey and Iraq as Truman seeks diplomacy with Russia. Bevin states Stalin will honor tri partite rules and Molotov signals pullout from Iran. Oil concessions remain a focal point amid broader Washington London talks.
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Russia
Iran
Turkey
Iraq
Washington, D. C
Truman
U. S
State Department
Moscow
Bevin
Great Britain
Stalin
Molotov
Reda
Tran
Reds
Auto Wages Battle Ends With Modest GM Pact
After 17 hours of talks and 11 days of strike, CIO United Auto Workers and General Motors reach a wage pact. GM concedes 144 cents an hour versus 1914 cents demanded, average wage gains from 1.12 to 1.40% cents, with broader concessions including vacation pay upgrades, double time on seventh day, and equal pay for women. Lost wages and sales declines cited as industry costs. production forecasts trimmed. industry aims for six million cars in 1946 unattainable, three million expected rest of year. Other postwar labor disputes persist, notably United Electric Workers with General Electric and a HARVESTER dispute over wage offsets. Government calls for production coordination to avert food shortages abroad.
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Cio-United Automobile Workers
General Motors
UAW
R. J. Thomas
G. M
Ford
Chrysler
Willys-Overland
Studebaker
Nash
Hudson
General Electric
Ciq-United Electrical Workers
International Harvester
Cio
Anderson
General Motors’ Electrical Division
CIO Union
World Hog Numbers Show Sharp Drop in 1846
Global hog totals fell sharply to 244,000,000 at the start of 1846 from 1944 levels. Declines in central Europe, Canada, and Argentina were only partly offset by modest gains in the United States, France, and the Soviet Union, with forecasts of further declines outside the United States amid high meat demand. Canadian hogs fell 1.8 million to begin 1846, while U S numbers rose 4 percent, partially recouping losses from 1944.
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Europe
Canada
Argentina
U. S
France
Soviet Union
Lft
Pauley Withdraws Nomination After Senate Pushback
California oilman Pauley concedes defeat after strong congressional opposition to his navy nomination. President Truman supported him but Interior testimony hinted at campaign fundraising concerns. Pauley says he is cleared and withdraws as Senate naval affairs committee commends his integrity.
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Lnst
Ed Pouley
Truman
California
Democratic Party
Pauley
Navy
Ickes
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Conscription prospects brighten as draft extended urged
With the international crisis deepening and Russian moves, Congress weighs extending the selective service act. War Department aims for a 1.5 million force by July 1948 and 1 million by July 1947, while UNO doubt tempers final size. General Eisenhower says conscription spurs voluntary enlistment as 600,017 join in five months, mostly World War II veterans.
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War Department
UNO
Eisenhower
Pearl Harbor
Farm Shop Design For Durable Equipment Maintenance
An illustrated guide explains that farm machinery lasts longer with systematic overhaul, repair, and repainting, stressing a proper machine shop sized to farm needs. It details location relative to buildings, light and ventilation, window and door specs, construction materials, foundations, chimneys, and roofing for a well-equipped shop serving as a center for varied repair work.
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Minnesota
Veteran and serviceman family help column note
This newspaper via the Washington Bureau of Western Newspaper Union offers a veteran and serviceman support column. Readers may send questions to the Bureau at 1616 Bye Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Questions will be answered in the column. no direct mail replies are provided.
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Edlyon
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Bye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Vets Hospital Facilities to Be Greatly Enlarged
Veterans hospital capacity expansion plans note 17015 on waiting list at February start, rising about 4000 monthly. Omar Bradley secures use of six army hospitals, navy offers 9850 beds, army could add 10000 beds with staff. Major General Hawley cites hearing loss rehab needs, predicting 200000 to 400000 hard of hearing veterans in 20 years. News includes veteran inquiries on benefits, G I loan use, and unit whereabouts.
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Veterans’ Administration
Omar Bradley
Army
Navy
Paul R. Hawley
Veterans' Medical and Surgical Division
Li R. S
Waorola
Office of
U. S. Army
Newark 2
N. J
G.I
Algo
E.T. M
Arlington
Kan. A
Veterans’ Facilities
Washington
L. W
Poplarville
Miss
54Th Reif
G. A
Hoover Urges Americas to Conserve Cereals for War Relief
Former President Hoover, as honorary chairman of the famine committee, urged North and South American nations to conserve cereals to feed hungry people in war torn Europe and Asia. He estimated the Western Hemisphere could supply about 7 million tons in four months, with total yearly needs around 21 million tons. He noted South America could provide most of the 7 million by reducing imports and diverting surpluses, while per capita milk consumption figures from 1945 were cited to illustrate rising dairy use.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Asia
Hoover
North
South America
Bat
Western Hemisphere
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Dusray
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Des Moines
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Laverty Seed Farms
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