Japan Economic Reform Charted Under MacArthur
The Western Newspaper Union analyzes how the U S program aims to dismantle Japan s war economy by breaking up dominant business houses led by Mitsubishi Sumitomo Yasuda and Mitsui and by placing wage and price controls and rationing. It discusses asset accounting, control of aircraft production, and steps toward distributing ownership while planning large commodity drives and farm support after the war. President Truman and Secretary Anderson back plans to enforce parity levels for two years postwar.
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Japan
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
U.S
Nippon
MacArthur
Hirohito
Mikendo
Imperial Family
Emperor
Bank of Japan
Mikado
Mitsubishi
Sumitomo
Yasuda
Mitsui
U. S
Areps
Germany
Higashi-Kuni
Anderson
Truman
Farm Bureau
VETS Job Rights Clarified on Selective Service Provision
Draft officials clarified that a returning veteran has an absolute right to his former position or one of like status under the selective service act. They noted this could require discharging a worker with higher seniority to restore the veteran, while stating that no veteran would be re-continued.
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Overals
Food policy hints at trimming harvests to match demand
Secretary Clinton Anderson signaled a shift in farm program aims toward consumer demand rather than maximum output. He suggested the 1040 farm program could call for smaller harvests due to reduced military and civilian needs.
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Clinton Anderson
Survey shows small share of college lettermen unfit for service
A survey by the American College Publicity association finds only 4 percent of college lettermen were rejected as physically unfit for military service. Among 9,695 lettermen in 119 colleges, 358 were deemed unfit, countering the notion of a high rejection rate among athletes.
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American College Publicity Association
Army exempts older and higher-point service members in 1945 policy
The army announced exemptions for enlisted men reaching 36 points or age 37 or 44 with over one year of service as of September 2 1945. Also exempt are officers with 48 points, doctors and dentists with 45 points or 40 years old, veterinary and medical admin officers with 30 points or 38 years old, dietitians and physical therapy aides with 18 points or 30 years old, and nurses with 12 points or 30 years old.
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Army
Vet job rights clash with unions over back-to-work rule
Draft officials and unions clashed over re employment standards for returning soldiers. Unions favored rehiring on seniority, while the draft law provides no basis for such conditions, affecting workers at plants and prompting dispute on employment priority.
Labor: Fuel Threat and Union Wage Demands Rise
Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach faces a test as federal conciliators push to settle CIO and all workers wage demands for 30 percent, while industry demands remain for refinery-by-refinery agreements. AFL lumber strikes hit 60,000 workers seeking a 1.10 per hour minimum, and 15,000 elevator operators halt work in New York skyscrapers over a 28.05 War Labor Board grant for a 44 hour week.
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Lewis Schwellenbach
CIO
Northwest Afl
APL
New York
War Labor Board
Push Fight on Polio Drives NFIP Funding Record
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis allocated a historic 4,157,814.15 dollars for polio research education and treatment in the year ending last May 91. No preventive or cure yet exists for polio though it is recognized as an infectious disease.
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National Foundation For
Occupation plan outlines trimming German force and elections
Following General MacArthur's announcement the U S expected postwar Germany to be scaled down to under 400000 troops by spring and to skeleton dimensions within years. Early local elections were planned with county and state ballots as defeated Germans cooperated. The army also trained carefully selected German prisoners of war in American history language and democratic governance to help administer occupied territory.
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Germany
MacArthur
Army
Pws
Big Five Fails to Resolve Steering of Postwar Europe
London meeting of the Big Five foreign ministers adjourned amid wide gaps over postwar Europe. Negotiations may shift to direct talks among the United States Britain and Russia. Issues include Italian colonies Mediterranean islands border with Yugoslavia Balkans peace treaties and waterways. Russian opposition to French and Chinese participation could push for Washington London Moscow direct negotiations.
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Counseil
London
Europe
U. S
Britain
Russia
Mediterranean
Balkans
Washington, D. C
Moscow
Kaiser Frazer Corporation Formed for Mass Market Cars
Henry Kaiser and Graham Paige announce Willow Run plant collaboration to produce a low priced automobile along with tractors and farm implements. Joseph W. Frazer becomes Kaiser Frazer president as Graham Paige takes a 250000 share in a 5 million dollar new company. Kaiser Frazer plans 15 million dollars in investments funded by private and public stock sales.
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Henry Kaiser
Graham - Paige
Willow Run
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Joseph
W. Frazer
Graham- Paige
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation
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Kaiser-Frazer
Atomic bomb debate shifts to Congress control
President Truman commits to placing atomic bomb control in Congress while lawmakers push for new safeguards and an international framework. The piece notes Arends warning of a more destructive weapon and Downey proposing UN ownership to curb military development, alongside church leaders urging world authority over the discovery. It also covers Eisenhower’s diplomacy with the Russians, Truman’s Supreme Court nomination dialogue with Burton, and daily capital chatter.
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Congress
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Arends
Rep
Ill
House
Hiroshima
Downey
Dem
Calif
U. S
United Nations Organization
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
United States
Supreme Court
Burton
Ohio
Cincinnati
Robert Patterson
Harold
Phillips
Denver
Parker
North Carolina
Patterson
Tingley
War Department
Stimson
Lausche
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Paducah
Washington
Spge
New York Scene Through Rain and War Echoes
A richly detailed tour of New York City streets and landmarks as autumn returns after wartime, noting pedestrians in rain, wartime veterans, shopping districts, soldiers, and iconic sites. The piece captures mood, commerce, and social contrasts from Fifth Avenue to Times blog, Waldorf, and Broadway amid postwar anticipation.
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New York Scenic Railway
Fifth Avenue
Columbus Circle
69Th Street
the Waldorf
Miss Liberty
34Th
Broadway
Staten Island
Football T Formation simple guide from old notes
The text explains T formation basics focusing on speed deception and strong backs. It praises historic teams like the 1943 Notre Dame squad and the Bear brigade with Luckman and Standlee, emphasizing material and playing strength as keys to success in football.
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Old Bear Brigade
Luckman
Standlee
Gateleman
McAfee
Notre Dame
Bertell
Creighton Miller
Kelly
Bertelli
Rip Miller
Johnny Whelchel
Navy
Bil Alexander
Georgia Tech
Bears
Fans Rights in Sport Outsiders Demand Fair Treatment
Sports fans spanning ages from 10 to 80 form the backbone of all sports, bearing costs and salaries yet often receiving little respect or consideration from organizers. The piece argues for equity, noting golf’s misfit courses and the burden on the majority of paying fans while praising the sport’s inclusive spirit.
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