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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1946
Page
1
The Senate approved raising the base wage to 65 cents and backed a farm parity plan, sending the bill to the House amid looming veto threats. Debate centered on wage increases and parity adjustments affecting agricultural pricing, with mixed support and shifting amendments.
A government panel discussed a plan to extend eligibility for a youth registration program, proposing that youths become eligible at 18. The committee reported sufficient votes for continued approval, with near unanimous GOP backing and Democratic support.
President Truman aides discuss curbing domestic wheat use to free supplies for famine relief abroad. Officials estimate exports would rise while U.S. food production drops, with voluntary cutbacks of about 4 percent urged amid rising prices and scarce grain.
The House Banking Committee approved a nine month extension of the OPA program after adding amendments. The panel backed price controls for essential goods and limited OPA authority, shifting major decontrol responsibility toward the President as Congress weighs the bill.
Following the initial session of the Supreme Allied Council for Japan, American observers expressed optimism about postwar occupation patterns. Soviet delegate proposals called for a neutral council, while General MacArthur’s orders reportedly guide council activities seven days ahead of decisions. The British and Corevyans pressed for press access and internationalized secretaries as council members debated elections and structure.
A Navy report says an accidental release from a carrier aircraft struck an observation tower near an inland area of Puerto Rico killing nine sailors. The incident occurred Thursday during flight operations as the aircraft released munitions by error.
Washington UPI The OPA faced tough questions as Arval Erickson testified about meat costs and supply. Lawmakers pressed him on price controls and procurement while noting widespread wage increases and consumer hardship. The session became tense as officials debated how to balance regulation with wartime shortages.
An administrator announced yesterday that veterans who let their National Service Life Insurance policies lapse can reinstate them. Eligible former policyholders may recall coverage by submitting a signed statement confirming health was good at the time of lapse, with identification.
A Senate Atomic Energy Committee draft would place ownership and distribution of materials under a new civilian commission. The bill would authorize research and development in military uses, with annual presidential consent, and could permit production of weapons only with explicit president approval. Penalties include fines up to 20 000 and possible jail for breaches. (Continued)
A Navy transport plane crashed 18 miles southeast of Albuquerque New Mexico. Eight passengers and three crew members feared dead. Bodies recovered from wreckage near the Islet Indian buckle. Names and next of kin to be released today.
Iran and the Soviet Union agreed in principle on a joint oil company and a timetable for the evacuation of Russian troops from Iranian soil. The accord, announced by Firouz and signed by Premier Quvam and Ambassador Sadehliay, sets a seven month window to submit details to parliament and outlines peaceful steps for Azerbaijan while noting no treaty was signed.
Secretary Byrnes proposed four foreign ministers Molotov Bevin Bidault and his own plan to convene a Paris session starting April 26 to speed European peace drafts in Moscow aligned lines. He stressed pressing deputies to advance treaties with Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland while preserving major points for ministers to resolve. Michael J McDevinott of the State Department disclosed the proposal at a Washington news center.
Field Marshal Keitel testified at the war crimes trial that Adolf Hitler was a military genius who knew more than Germany’s top officers. He claimed Hitler studied armies, navies, leaders, and equipment, and asserted Wehrmacht resistance to atrocities originated with Hitler. Rudenko pressed him for ninety minutes in cross examination.
President Truman heads toward Chicago for a major foreign policy address at Army Day in Soldier Field. He will urge swift passage of a year-long extension to the Selective Service Act, militar y unification, and universal training to sustain U S strength and peace, stressing allied defense, support for the United Nations, and Western Hemisphere security.
Three bodies were found in the ruins of a two story frame home in Sterling Massachusetts where Hatopalier said five children between ages four and ten were believed to have perished. Identification was not immediately possible. The Woodring children, three daughters and two sons of Mr and Mrs Francis Woodring, were unaccounted for. Sergeant George Alexander said the other rescue workers believed all had been trapped in the flames.
A postal heist case unravels as a buried mine detector reveals the hidden cache of 140000 dollars, later spread to 190000, after a deadly medical and legal saga involving Mrs. Marshall and a man linked to the missing funds. The discovery ends a long investigation led by postal inspectors and ties to the largest cash theft from the postal service.
Senator Thomas and southern Democrats assailed Economic Stabilizer Chesine Bowles, alleging he manipulated cotton margins to undercut prices. They claimed Bowles aims for the presidency, while Connally echoed concerns and suggested Bowles seeks higher office, not just a governorship.
Florida Senator Pepper faced demands for an apology from Senator Andrews of Florida after Pepper accused U S foreign policy alignments with Britain against Russia. Myers of Pennsylvania joined the clash, contending Britain violates treaties and the U N Charter.
About 3,000,000 people faced shutdowns or threatened halts in transport and public services as strikes risked slowing farm machinery production. In Lansing a potential gas utility strike was averted as AFL workers submitted wage demands to a fact finding panel. A New Jersey fuel dispute was mitigated when gas works operated normally. A nationwide soft coal strike affected 400,000 workers, with transit staff in Detroit and Akron keeping services running for a third straight day. Scranton transit workers pressed demands from 2 cents to 4.23 for bus and trolley operators and a 21 percent raise for other workers, while Cincinnati Gas and Electric moved to prevent a major stoppage.
Fragmentary report notes a whisky sale at English Sole, listing a price around 96 and a gallon measure. Mentions Singleton Pats, Lancnastire, and Athyene oit whiskey, with references to jars, seals, and a canalinn item in the context of the sale.
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