Weekly News Analysis Civilian Meat Cut and OPA Curb Policy
The Agriculture Department ordered April to June meat supplies lower than earlier months to curb diversion to packing centers and black markets. Civic measures cut OPA powers and subsidies as conservatives press for nine month extension, with Senate and House awaiting conference. MacArthur defends purge in postwar Japan, rejects Allied council review and vows continued removal of undesirable elements. China scene renews Manchuria clashes as Nationalists seek sites against Communists amid truce efforts. Poland pushes UN to condemn Spain, cites German troops and scientists. US and allies urge restraint. Musk ox winter conditions bring Arctic gear and product innovations benefiting the US and civilians.
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Industry Briefs Predict Postwar Building Materials Surge
Industry briefs note many postwar housing products will be improved forms of existing materials rather than new innovations as government housing programs gain momentum. Established material makers focus on boosting basic outputs while developing cruise items in short supply.
Argentina Extends Wheat Export Aid and Subsidies
The Argentine government announced a substantial subsidy to brewers and capped millers buys to last year’s level to maximize wheat available for export and feed a hungry world. A payment of over 80 cents a bushel aims to unlock hoarded wheat and boost next season’s acreage. Argentina shipped 190,000 tons in mid April and plans 200,000 more later, as Secretary Anderson praises the cooperation with allies.
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New U S Striking Force in Europe Emerges
A powerful American air force is forming in Europe around B-29s and P-80 jets. From scratch after V-E Day, it has grown to 60,000 trained personnel with a target of 70,000. B-29s will operate from French and German fields while P-80 jets form a fast fighter command based at Bremen.
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Europe Diets Highlight Postwar Bread Dependence
United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration outlines sample diets for Italy Greece Czechoslovakia and Poland all centered on bread. Italy includes breakfast bread tea lunch vegetable soup and bread dinner with spaghetti bread nuts and fruit. Greece features bread tea or coffee breakfast macaroni with oil and meat at lunch and beans bread cheese and wine at dinner. Czechoslovakia shows bread ersatz coffee or tea with sugar lunch potato soup cabbage with potatoes and cheese dinner thin cabbage soup with meat or fish bread ersatz coffee and a sweet. Poland lists bread tea or coffee breakfast lunch with meat or fish potatoes and bread, dinner cabbage borscht or barley soup with bread and cheese. Congress rivals targeted by CIO PAC in 1946 elections with six million dollars to defeat reactionaries. Sidney Hillman and Philip Murray lead national drive while local CIO groups mobilize members and literature outlining liberal legislative goals and how incumbents voted on various issues.
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Russians and Geneva bid for U.N. capital shift
Inside reasons allege Moscow seeks to move the United Nations capital to Geneva while counting on Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Poland and France but lacking British support and uneasy Latin American stance. The piece notes American press coverage of Russian moves and imagines Geneva attention. It also covers a separate Army board hearing where Marion F. Green testifies on race and training attitudes. It ends with discussion of power and nylon lobbies pressuring Congress over the southwest power authority and Denison and Norfolk dams.
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Moonlight and Movie Stars at Walderfoyer Gala
A glossy snapshot of night life in New York, spotlighting Walter Pidgeon, Frank Sinatra, Connie Haines, and others. Gossip from Embassy hats to Lindy’s, with lampooned reviews of new films, fashion notes, and a cheeky parade of socialites and press buzz. Scenes trace a bustling, era-defining nightlife amid hotels, restaurants, and street corners.
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Palace of Nations: fate after League dissolution debated
The League of Nations palace in Geneva faces uncertain future after the organization ends its 25 year life. Built for about 10 million dollars, the expansive complex took seven years to rise and was completed a decade ago. At peak activity it contained 700 rooms and housed around 950 people.
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Congressional adjournment eyed as 1946 election looms
WNU Washington Bureau reports that after Easter recess Congress may adjourn around August 1 to let members focus on November elections. Expect continued light action though inflation, production, and farm prices will shape policy. potential vetoes and extended programs loom.
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