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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER. HYRUM." UTAH WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS- - Bid for Early Ratification of United Nations Pact in Senate; U.S. Spending Hits Peak for Year .Released bv Western Newspaper Union (EDITORS NOTE: When pinions are expressed In these columns, they are thse of Western Newspaper Lnlons news analyuts and not necessarily of this newspaper.) Will Win the War Against Japan Hunted Enemy Spies SAVINGS: Nest-Eg- g Grows Despite heavy payments due on income tax installments for the final quarter of 1944 and an increase in inventories of unincorporated businesses, individuals savings for the first three months of this year totaled almost $8,500,000,000. During the period. Individuals deposited almost $3,000,-003,0in banks; bought almost $1,500,000,000 of government bonds, and paid up $1,000,000,-00-0 in national service life insurance and $900,000,000 In private premiums. . At the same time, individuals strengthened their position for the postwar period by reducing consumer debt $200,000,000 exclusive of mortgage obligations. o 00 0 POLAND: Neiv Government With the formation of a new govto be representative of the whole country, the troublesome Polish question appeared resolved, thus removing a bone of contention between the Allies. Including political leaders who had fled abroad as well as those who had remained behind or found sanctuary with the Russians, the new regime is based on the Moscow sponsored Warsaw provisional government to assure the Reds of a friendly buffer to western Europe. Though U. S. and British recognition of the new regime loomed, the Polish government in exile in London assailed it as a political body composed of comAs munists and foreign agents. long as the Red army and police occupy Poland no freedom- can ex ist, the exiles said. ernment designed At renamed Truman park in Dusscldorf, Germany, 9Gth infantry division bolds G.I. horse races. For want of thoroughbreds, Yanks ride shaggy nags to wire for takeoff. istration of lend-leas- e and then move into the state department as its head when the ailing Cordell With indications of overwhelming Hull retired. With Eds departure, forapproval the senate moved to con- mer U. Smiling S. senator, supreme court sider ratification of the United Nations justice and war mobilizer, James F. was prominently mentioned postwar security or Byrnes, as his successor. A southern Demoganization, none of the bitter crat, Byrnes long was a leader in politics, first stepping into debate expected national which marked the the international picture when he of the accompanied President Roosevelt rejection to Yalta. up talk of Byrnes League of Nations succession Pointing to the secretaryship of L War World after state was announcement that he Back from San would attend the forthcoming Big where Francisco, Three conference in Berlin. 800 delegates from 50 United Nations mapped the histor OPA: ic pact, Sen. Tom Connaiiy (Dem., deTexas) bid for early ratification, Extended for Year claring that although no effort Giving Secretary of Agriculture would be made to railroad the thing Clinton Anderson veto power over through, "I dont want to see the food pricing orders, including proe shilly-shall- y senate dilly-dalland essed farm products and livestock, e all through July and house and senate conferees agreed to a one year extension of OPA. August just because some members want to make speeches for con In granting Anderson pricing sumption back home. supervision, the conferees knocked A member of the American deleout the senate amendment calling gation at the San Francisco parley for the payment of cost plus a reaalong with Connaiiy, Sen. Arthur sonable profit for farm products Vandenberg (Rep., Mich.) also was Though backed by the agricultural ' prepared to throw his full strength bloc, the measure was strongly opbehind the move for acceptance. posed because of its displacement Known for his efforts to reconcile of the parity system, designed to U. S. sovereignty with international create a balance between what proVandenberg said that ducers get and what they must pay although the security organization for fcoods. was not perfect, it represented a In addition to .granting Anderson step toward effective world collabo- power over food prices, house and ration to outlaw future war. senate conferees sought to improve With no major battle looming, dis- the tight meat situation by permitcussion of the power of the U. S. ting inspected packers representative on the security coun- to increase production and ship becil to vote for use of armed force tween the states, relieving the pressure on federally-inspectewithout prior congressional approvslaughal may be academic, with propo- terers whose civilian supply has nents suggesting later legislation been sharply cut after army enabling congress to instruct the representative on the course to be pursued in such cases. Reports Japs Seek Peace Under the present provisions of Backed to the wall, with V. S. the security organization,' however, superforts pounding their cities to there is little likelihood of armed rubble and American armed forces force being employed against any draicing a noose around the homeof the major powers, since anyone land, the Japanese have advanced of the Big Five the U. S., Britpeace terms to this country. Senator Capehart (Rep., Ind.) said. Although ain, Russia, France and China can declaring he uas not at liberty to reveto military measures against veal details, Capehart, indicated that themselves. the enemy was willing to surrender S. to retain By permitting the U. all conquered territory, including conquered Pacific possessions for Manchuria. Little could be gained defense bases on the discretion of over the proffered terms from unconditional surrender, involving at congress, the framers of the ser least a war in China, the curity organization also steered dear of vigorous objections which senator opined. might have been raised against the trusteeship phases of the new char- U. S. SPENDING: UNITED NATIONS: Pact to Senate with honey-swuggl- -- d two-yea- ter. Sets Record Dig Job for Ed Ending June 30, fiscal year 1945 the U. S. collecting more, spending more and running into debt ratification, former State Edward R. Stettinius, who more than in any other similar period in the nations history. played such an imThough revenues rose to almost portant role in shap454 billion dollars for the year, ing the new organwas asexpenditures rocketed to almost isation, 100 billion, leaving a deficit of 54 signed the equally billion. As a result the nationimportant Job of al debt soared to more than 255 representing the billion dollars. U. S. on the counStanding at about 90 billion security war spending constituted the cil. greatest portion of outlays. While As the U. S. repSmilexpenditures for military producresentative, tion, supplies and services were up, ing Ed will have the power to cast Americas vote in the contracts for construction, subsidies and other obligations of government settlement of disputes, the application of economic pressure against corporations dropped off to less f billion dollars. potential aggressors to bring them than As fiscal 1946 got underway, less in line, or the use of force. His power only will be limited by what- expenditure and less income apcongress may peared to be in order. Military exever reservation penditures have been cut to reflect make. Big Businesss Personality Boy, the decreased cost of a one-froStettinius has risen high in U. S. war and revenues are expected to politics since leaving the U. S. Steel drop because of less overtime corporation to first take over admin- - wages and reconversion layoffs. As congress to ponder Secretary of prepared found dol-lar- s, one-hal- - Waterfowl Drop MEDICAL BILL With the nation's medical bill in 1944 totaling 4 billion dollars and a capital investment in hospital plant and equipment of six billions, medicine today is one of the big businesses of America. The direct consumers of medical care paid 3 billions of last years bill, expenditures by federal, state and local governments were 800 millions, and the balance was contributed by industry and philanthropy a survey According to estimates of Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson, chief of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife service, the waterfowl population of the U. S. stands at 105 million. This is approximately 20 million less than the 1944 figure. The apparent decrease may not be exact, Dr. Gabrielson points out, as the population may have been overestimated in 1944. "Ns. it- Vfcv v Falcons have done deadly work intercepting message bearing pigeons to and from enemy agents operating in England. Shown above is a falcon before pounding pigeon to earth. The pigeon was carrying a message for German intelligence. A great number of important German messages were recovered by falcons. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, commtmder-in-chie- f of the Southwest Pacific area, upper left, and the men he has appointed to bring to a successful conclusion the war against Japan. Upper right, Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell, commander of 10th army. Walter Krueger, commander of 6th army. Lower Eichelberg, commander of 8th army. Lower left, Gen. Gen. Robert Chinatowns King and Queen Heading to Europe PACIFIC: Hara-Kir- i day, sixth month, twentieth year of Shown era. I depart without regret, fear; shame or obligation. Army chief of staff, Cho Isamu. Age of departure, 51 years." Inscribed on a white silk mattress cover found in his grave at the base of a cliff on Okinawa, the above phrasing constituted Isamu Chos own epithet written before he committed hara-kir- i in typical Japanese warrior style before the islands fall. American troops were within 80 yards of enemy headquarters on a seaside cliff when Cho and Commanding Gen.. Mitsuru Ushijima knelt down on a narrow ledge overlooking the Pacific and plunged knives into their naked abdomens while aides stood by to slash their spinal columns to assure death. With the two Jap chieftains, over 100.000 enemy troops also met their death on Okinawa in the savage fighting. Twenty-secon- d Lt.-Ge- n. . FOOD: Fat, Oil Pinch When first questioned about the of James Byrnes appointment (above) as secretary of state following the resignation of Edward Stettinius, President Truman announced that Byrnes would accompany him to the Big Three meeting in Germany. Super Salesmanship In revealing another boost In the point value of margarine, the interagency committee on foreign shipments warned American housewives that fats and oils will remain in tight supply until the spring or early summer of 1946 because they are among the top requirements of hungry Europe. The committees announcement was made as OPA revealed that civilian meat supplies would be 5 per cent greater this month than last, with the largest increase in smaller beef. Reflecting hog numbers on farms, pork stocks will fall below June. Over 90,000,000 pounds of beef will be available weekly for civilwith 73,530,000 ians compared last month; 85,100,000 pounds pounds of pork as against 91,240,000; 24.180.000 pounds of veal as against 23,040,000; 10,030,000 pounds of lamb as against 9,950,000, and 2,790,000 pounds of mutton as against 2,190,-00- 0 pounds. One of the feature events during the field day in Aew Yorks Chinatown was the selection of king and queen of the baby parade. Pictured following crowning ceremonies are King David Chong, 6, right, and the unhappy Queen Elinor Oye Lee, 1 years old. The affairs of state seem to hang heavy on the head of the new queen. They Knew When They Had Enough 7 (i i &. .v t; x j .? ft- ' 4 y rrSTSFj! im-- p A ' :r:u s v s f t STRIKES: Plague Officials With the victory in Europe removing previous restraint, the wave of strikes sweeping the country has taxed the resources of the U. S. conciliation service and War Labor board, and created anxiety among government officials concerning production for the Pacific war. As the officials looked to President Truman and Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellen-bac- h to correct the situation, latest reports put the total of idle at 86,000. Though the number of requests for strike votes bad been rising since March, actual walkouts were checked until V-- E Day, Wages have not been as important a factor in the strikes as union rivalry and struggle for leadership in the unions themselves, officials said. Another source of unrest has been unsettled grievances in war plants, with workers striking to force action. Adolph grant Fleischmann, 69, immi- janitor at Yale university, is Connecticuts champion war who bond salesman. He sold more than 5 lb million dollars worth of bonds since Pearl Harbor and says he will reach 6 million to aid his two service sons. Red Points at Sea pese sons of the Rising Sun had enough of the war. out of hiding in the rocks and bushes of Kermma Retto when Coming that island was taken by the Americans, they signaled a navy LOVP picket boat offshore. Obviously far from destitute, they looked healthy and carried money, razors, diaries, tooth brushes, photographs and clothing over their heads. Century Plus One Between Them f 4 TRANSPORT RISE Total volume of freight and pas- senger transportation of all types of carriers has shown a steady expan- sion during the war period, rising in to the highest level on record. showed Airplane transportation the greatest increase during" this period, rising 421.4 per cent. While railroad traffic increased 171.4 per The first shipment of livestock cent; pipelines, 137.7 per cent; motor trucks, 123.5 per cent. The sent from the United States to build herds of liberat gains made by these carriers more up the than offset a curtailment of 29.9 ed Europe is shown as they are be tng loaded for Europe. per cent in water transport. 1944 war-deplet- A hundred and one years separate them on their joint birthdav but what is mere time when a pair of buddies Sylvester, Retail. Wash., celebrating her 105th ini Her Seal grandson Douglas Howard Sylvester, celebrating hls fourth enjoy lce cream and cake In the greatest of all companionships. biEy? |