DIET STANDARD

Grey River Argus, 4 June 1943, Page 2

DIET STANDARD

For the World

OCD CO’>■' FEPENCE'S ESTIMATE.

HOT SPRINGS Jun? 3.

With the publication of the Nutrition Section’s renort, the United Nations’ Food Conference practically concluded. The Nutrition '■-Section’s report submits a minimum dietary standard for the world, which translated into simple terms, gives the following daily ration: Ten ounces of gram products, such as bread and slightly more than one pint of milk; eight ounces of starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and yams; slightly more than one ounce of leguminous vegetables, such as peas and beans; four ounces of citrus fruits ox’ tomatoes; four ounces of vegetables; six ounces of meat, fish or poultry; three ounces of butter or other fats; two ounces of sugar? one and a half eggs. The section while strongly advocating sufficient vitamins, frowned on indiscriminate distribution of synthetic vitamins which are not recommended as a public health procedure.

U.S. COAL STRIKE

Government Demand

RESUMPTION BEFORE NEGOTIATION.

WASHINGTON, June 2.

The War Labour Board ordered the cessation of current negotiations between the United Mine Workers’ Association and the operators, until the miners return to work, in compliance with the Board’s direction. The Board notified Mr Lewis and the operators’ renresentatives that it would not consider or approve any agreement reached while the workers were on strike and under pressure of strike. The Board referred the case to Mr Roosevelt for such action as he deems appropriate. Washington sources suggest that the Government may take one of two steps—use the troops to work the mines or seize the property of the United Mine Workers’ Association and impound its funds. This would prevent t»he striking miners receiving strike pay from the union. Mr Ickes stated there was enough coal above the ground to last fortyone days, but the owners of steel mills declared they would feel the effects of the strike within ten days. Dim-out restrictions and curtailment of train travel are expected if the strike is prolonged.