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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1947
Page
5
The agriculture department warns retail food prices may remain high or rise this fall and next spring. Wholesale price indices climbed in August with meat eggs milk and butter all increasing. Authorities cite strong consumer purchasing and export demand as drivers, while noting experts helped avert surpluses in some foods.
An analyst cautions that prices are unlikely to fall much more despite market pressure. The comment notes persistent costs and demand factors that keep downward movement limited.
Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Boehm—Boehwellbich urged employers to provide work for 500000 disabled veterans and physically handicapped civilians. He said state and federal committees are coordinating to make national employ the physical handicapped week, Oct 5 12.
George Truman and Clifford Evans launched from Rome to Cairo in Piper Cub Super-cruisers as part of their round the world flight. They expect a 10 to 11 hour crossing of the Mediterranean and carry enough gasoline for 15 hours.
Iowa state federation of labor leaders outlined a strategy to defeat national and state lawmakers at the polls. President A A Couch told 275 delegates the goal is to oust the political machine and elect labor-friendly officials, while aligning with other groups to back acceptable candidates. He said labor will support candidates opposing Iowa senators, congressmen, and state leaders, and that voter registration drives would target every man, woman, and family.
Pittsburgh September 9. Negotiators struggle to end a five day railroad walkout harming U S steel affiliates. Carnegie Illinois in Pittsburgh idles 15 004 workers. six firms plan early cutbacks as material shortages threaten further unemployment. Steel output drops to about 84 percent capacity as the strike cuts ingot and finished steel production.
A briefing explained how the Taft Hartley law affects labor politics. Delegates will discuss labor policies ahead of upcoming primaries and elections.
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