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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
5
Editorial column from Western Newspaper Union analysts argues for a Unified Transport Board and notes U S prestige slipping in China while calling for federal tax reforms and debt reduction.
A move to create a central policy board to supervise US air water rails and highways would be submitted to President Truman. Commerce secretary Charles Sawyer would present the plan, aimed at reducing the 1.5 billion dollars in current agency spending and exploring user charges. Supporters say it seeks efficient transport with military value at low federal costs, but opponents fear higher costs for users and added taxes hidden as charges. Also noted is Vice President Barkley’s May December marriage to Mrs. Hadley, with public interest in his health and stamina.
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi of Iran, visiting for a week long state visit, urged the United Nations to foster peace for smaller nations. The Iranian monarch, a popular visitor, emphasized social justice and prosperity as goals amid tense East West relations.
The United States faces damaged prestige in China as consular General Angus Ward and four attaches are held incommunicado in Mukden by Chinese Communists on charges of beating a Chinese worker. Public sentiment rejects war yet lashes at U S indifference, warning that a hands off stance harms efforts to counter communism.
Virginia Senator Harry Byrd urged a reduction of up to 10 billion dollars in federal spending without harming government functions. James F. Byrnes in Biloxi criticized administration spending and urged tax and debt cuts, proposing removal of recent budget increases and unified armed services to trim nonessential spending.
The piece outlines Western pressure on China with Li Tsung-jen’s possible bid for a rival government and Li's likely U.S. visit, while Eisler faces contempt and a possible return to prison. It also notes Panama where Police Chief Col. Jose Emmon forced President Daniel Chanis to resign, with Roberto Chiari sworn in amid tense maneuvers.
General Thomas Barry, a retired Irish army officer visiting the United States for an anti partition rally by the United Irish Societies of Western Pennsylvania, said the Irish were ready to fight to regain Northern Ireland’s six British controlled counties. He is noted as a hero of the Irish rebellion.
Beginning January 1 1950 about 49 million workers and 2.75 million employers would pay Uncle Sam 667 million dollars more annually in Social Security costs. Workers and employers face similar incremental levies on earnings and payrolls despite no change in benefits, with talk of potential further hikes if a Senate bill passes.
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