Wheat Stocks Shrink as Demand Presses U.S. Grain
The United States faces a tightening wheat supply amid strong domestic use and export commitments. With 332 million bushels in sight, 125 million are earmarked for export before July 1, 125 for domestic use, and 35 for feed plus 13 for spring seed. Britain’s request for mutual bread rationing was rejected by Secretary Anderson due to U.S. ample production and market complexity.
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U. S
Department of Agriculture
Britain
Anderson
Government relaxes housing rules to aid builders
Farmers and workers producing essential goods gain building material priority under relaxed emergency housing regulations. Priority assistance will also help repair or alter existing dwellings to keep or restore habitable condition. Builders who began non residence construction before March 26 may apply for completion priority.
Japan Votes Swing Right In First Free Poll In A Decade
In Nippon's first postwar free elections, conservatives won enough seats in the 466 member parliament to shape a temperate legislative course as 60 to 68 percent of about 40 million eligible voters cast ballots. Women turned out in large numbers with Mrs Shigeyo Takeuchi and Mrs Shizue Kato leading in Tokyo. Communists gained seats despite weaker organization, railing against Premier Shidehara and the regime while highlighting food shortages.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Shigeyo Takeuchi
Shizue Kato
Compromise on Draft Pay Increases and UN Spain Debate
Congress pursues a nine month draft extension with higher service pay to attract volunteers. Pay raises include privates at 75 dollars and generals at 732 dollars. Separately the UN Security Council faces Poland’s call to sever diplomatic ties with Spain amid Franco regime concerns and Iran Russia oil talks.
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Congress
United Nations’ Security Council
International Organization
Spain
Poland
Security Council
U. S
Britain
France
UN General Assembly
Russia
Iran
Moscow
Reds
Armored Cavalry Merges Historic Horse Troops In War Plan
Secretary of War Robert Patterson announced a new armored cavalry arm merging the famed cavalry with the armored force. Personnel will come from cavalry and other branches, as with armored units. A small mounted detachment may be kept for training and terrain work, and pack animals may be retained for specialized duties.
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Sec. of
Robert P. Patterson
Yoyeh
Poles in exile wary of repatriation from Italy
British backed Polish army in exile shows reluctance to return to homeland after Red occupation of eastern Poland in 1939. Many fear imprisonment again and prefer resettlement in Canada or Chicago, where large Polish communities exist, amid Russia’s push for repatriation creating a diplomatic dilemma.
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Italy
Russia
Poland
Canada
Chicago
Ill
Co-ops Backed as Checks on Monopoly Power
The house small business committee found substantial evidence that cooperative movements curb monopolistic control and add a healthy element to the American economy without harming other businesses. Agricultural co-ops arose to offset farmers' weak bargaining, with tax exempt farm co-ops enjoying an edge from untaxed dividends and reserves, though actual sums are small. The panel warned a receipts tax could raise constitutional issues and harm schools churches scientific groups and social clubs with tax exemptions.
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House Select Committee On
Coal Strike Strains Talk as John L Lewis Presses Demands
Burly union leader John L. Lewis urged coal operators to discuss a health and welfare fund and safety program in a new United Mine Workers contract. Operators accused him of stalling negotiations to trigger a national crisis while Lewis cited miners’ lives and welfare amid their opposition.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John L
Lewis
Army reform and horse meat plan dominate White House chatter
A column surveys postwar army reform, arguing for a selective volunteer force over conscription and critiquing outdated promotion and misfit elimination systems. It also examines a UNRRA backed proposal to feed Europe with horse meat, addressing meat packers, public sentiment, and surplus horses. CAPTION items note Gen Vaughn mishap and Labor Secretary Schwellenbach’s possible Senate run amid Baruch energy report chatter.
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Harry Reed
UNRRA
Department of Vericulture
United States
Agriculture Department
Europe
Labor
Schwellenbach
Senate
Bernard Baruch
State Department
Barugh
Baruch
Bernie
Al Capone era humor and Hollywood anecdotes flash in notes
A collage of pop culture quips and celeb anecdotes from movietown and nightlife. Jokes about barware, pet stunt schools, actors, and industry personalities mix with satirical definitions and punchy one liners.
League of Nations Fades as Disarmament Urged
In Geneva the League of Nations officially bows out as Paul Bancour warns the United Nations to pursue disarmament or risk its peace system. He notes the old league collapsed when states refused to shed military power and cites potential troop scales of two to four million depending on disarmament. The Argentine delegation walked out over a vice presidency but returned after talks.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Switzereland
Paul Boncour
United Nations
Old League
Paul Bancour
League
Cattle Numbers Down in North America and Europe
Preliminary reports for 1946 indicate cattle numbers declined in North America by about two million and in Europe by about six million since 1945. The Soviet Union shows an increase of roughly 3.7 million head, while other regions show little net change.
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North America
Europe
Soviet Union
Department of Agriculture
Veterans Affairs help for ex servicemen and families
Readers questions cover education credits for wartime study, VA guide usage, and various benefits. Topics include allotments to parents, burial and grave registrations, mustering out pay and GI Bill eligibility, life insurance beneficiary payments, and stopping insurance checks after a service member’s death with guidance to contact VA regional offices or the Graves Registration office for assistance.
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An & Guide
American Council On Education
U. S. Armed Forces Institute
Service
Piar 1
Tite American University
Blar-— Rite
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Pottsville
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Decatur
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Sharon
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