11 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
1
In a wide analysis, farmers push to plant 357.4 million acres to meet war years demand, with corn and oats likely to top goals while other staples lag. Russia unveils a five year plan to triple auto output, boost chemicals and food processing, raise steel and coal, fund housing, education, and science.
Americans spent an average of 58 dollars per person on alcohol in 1945, with total consumption at 190 million gallons, up 14 percent from 1944. Federal tax receipts reached about 21 percent of sales on roughly 8 billion dollars, while states added around 0.5 billion.
The United States supports Iran in the United Nations over Russia, insisting on Iran’s sovereignty and opposing Soviet actions. Washington agrees to delay Iran’s complaint due to Iran’s inability to present data in time, while Teheran reports pledge backing of Iran’s rights under the UN charter. Iran’s second complaint concerns Russian occupation tied to oil concessions near Baku.
The Senate Education and Labor Committee drafted a labor measure for the upper chamber that drops many House Case bill restrictions while allowing free movement of perishable farm products to market or processing centers without interference.
U S faces embarrassed diplomacy as Juan Domingo Peron’s strong win in Argentina complicates ties. Workers back his wage and social reforms while farmers favor his agrarian program. Critics say the State Department misread Peron’s strength. Britain may resist pressure against fascist ties due to food reliance.
The army will establish a civilian board led by Lt Gen James Doolittle to hear enlisted and officer witnesses on life in service. The inquiry will address housing clothing living conditions and recreation for enlisted personnel compared with officers.
Japanese industry under American direction slowly recovers from wartime damage. government backed shift to peacetime production includes farm machinery and motor truck parts while consumer goods rise from stock. labor unions form but strikes are rare as food shortages spark imports and rice diversion fuels rural trade.
Marcel Petiot stands trial in Paris charged with 26 murders for gain during the German occupation claiming 63 victims. Prosecution says he lured victims to his home to steal money and jewels. mangled remains found in his residence and lime pit. He denies killings for profit and asserts victims included Gestapo men and informers. In related testimony, Henry Stimson briefed a Pearl Harbor committee that Roosevelt officials overruled his plan to strike Japan first in 1941, considering a secret appeal to the Mikado and a possible three month truce to withdraw from China.
WASHINGTON D C. Hoover urges Americans to conserve and share food to feed the world, citing nine million tons of grain needed to avert famine. The piece praises his practical, non dramatic appeal and notes labor conciliator Major Estes on communication and dispute prevention.
In Washington, officials debate war with Russia while Eisenhower rejects the idea as futile and deadly. The anti housing lobby battles veterans' programs, and a Jackson County road honor sparks protest. Wallace gains influence in Truman’s cabinet as CIO funds a massive southern organizing drive.
Total income payments to individuals rose to 140.749 billion in 1945 per the Alexander Hamilton Institute, up 3.5 percent from 1944. Salaries and wages reached 110.162 billion, slightly below 1944, while 1939 wages stood at 45.658 billion, showing a 141 percent wartime rise.
The writer argues the government sees Franco as no threat to peace and Spain’s democratic elements pose no danger to him. He notes the difficulty of objective views on books, mentions Greta Garbo’s Swedish finder dying at 64, and contrasts the Indonesian struggle with a broader independence fight.
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