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Congress Ordered to Act as Christmas Recess Delayed
Western Newspaper Union reports President Truman pressed Congress to pass two CIO bills increasing unemployment compensation and full employment policy, while delaying youth draft act and army navy unification. The piece notes public opposition to the draft and mixed opinions on unification, plus political maneuvering and unclear outcomes before Christmas.
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