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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
8
Article analyzes settlement of oil workers pay and its potential to shape reconversion, easing consumer credit restrictions. It notes broader implications for economic policy and postwar adjustment, with emphasis on Western regions and publishers.
Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach moved the oil workers wage dispute negotiations to Washington to set a pattern for postwar reconversion. The CIO demand for a 90 percent wage increase faced a 13 percent offer from oil companies as talks stalled amid industry wide versus profit driven contract doubts. Over 7.5 million workers affected by a New York city strike raised daily losses above a million dollars.
The National Automobile Dealers association says tire output is on track to reach about 12 million tires from October to year end. However, not all will be available for replacement, as some will be reserved for new cars, signaling limited relief from tire rationing.
Government lifted most credit controls on renovation loans and non essential purchases while leaving some restrictions. A 12 month credit term remains for select items such as washing machines and furniture. Financers warned easing could raise prices though consumer groups argued ongoing limits hurt low income households.
Argentina remains under state of siege as President Edelmiro Farrell’s government, aided by Juan Peron loyalists, cracks down on labor and political leaders after an aborted uprising by two top generals. Opponents urge liberalization while authorities curb speech and assembly amid broader democratic pressure.
The House Ways and Means Committee shelved a Senate bill to extend unemployment payments, denying a maximum weekly boost and delaying federal aid plans. The move provoked protest from labor leaders AFL President Green and CIO head Murray, who called for action to reverse the decision.
Army search teams sweep battlefields in Europe and the Pacific for a missing soldier. The unit of five includes a linguist and covers about one and a half square miles as investigators consolidate reports to speed the missing person inquiry.
The London fashioned accord by Secretary Ickes and British officials seeks advisory regulation of American and British overseas operations. It pledges mutual respect for concessions, non interference, and ratification, amid oil holdings and overseas activity in the Middle East. OPA easing October meat rationing reflects seasonal demand while pork and cured meat controls stay.
Henry Ford II assumes presidency of Ford Motor Co after his grandfather’s retirement and vows to restore Ford to strong sales. The young executive, noted for integrating agricultural products into industry, seeks civilian production recovery postwar.
European war coverage recalls General Patton clashing with General Eisenhower over using former Nazi civil servants to revive the German economy. Patton seeks a denazification and early Reich living standards, while Eisenhower pressures stricter settlement. The report notes Patton’s demand for immediate figures on Nazis in the 3rd Army’s territory and hints at broader U.S. officer caution amid winter shortages and humanitarian concerns.
Amid the push to reestablish French colonial rule in Indo China, Annamite rebels terrorize European settlers and disrupt key industries. Chinese and Bri forces have seized control while Japanese troops, promised independence during occupation, are recalled to aid Allied units in restoring order.
Hemate disease plagued regions of the Amazon in Peru and Bolivia but health measures have advanced. Modern systems, hospitals, and medical services funded by the United States and South American nations through the Institute of Inter American Affairs have reduced malaria and other tropical diseases, improving humanitarian welfare.
Sept 29 night in 5S Highway 40 between Vernal and Victory Park featured eight auto accidents investigated by Sam Hatch. An early crash west of Vernal involved Rodney Horrocks in a 1937 Oldsmobile turning Walker in a 1938 Ford, totaling Walker’s car with damages around 250 dollars. A second crash near 1:30 am Sunday west of Vernal saw Ra Murray in a 103 Hudson fall asleep and overturn off the road, with head cuts to Murray and possible back injury to Norma Eaton. The night also involved Orin Simper in a 38 Chevrolet and Glade Hatch in a 1941 Buick.
A string of vehicle incidents near Vernal and Roosevelt includes a 1036 Chevrolet sedan crash and a later confrontation on Highway 40. Simper faces charges for reckless driving after rear ending a car. Herron, driving a 1938 DeSoto, was involved in a collision at Victory Park. Francis Lundberg and others sustained injuries, with several treated at Roosevelt Hospital. Damages totaled roughly 350 to Winn’s car and 400 to Herron’s, while a Morgan vehicle fled the scene.
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