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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
5
Western Newspaper Union analyzes ongoing British election set for February 23 and the push to seek anti trust law reforms for miners. The piece notes conflict over the proposed budget and marks editor notes on opinion positions.
Britain's February 23 general election pits Labour against Churchill's Conservatives as Attlee faces a bitter, nation dividing vote. With 33 million voters to choose a Commons majority, unions and labor policy are central, amid fears of state planning and nationalization versus free enterprise.
Russia aims to eliminate China's Nationalist government from the international stage and within the United Nations. Jacob Malik stormed out of a security council session after protests over the Nationalist delegation remaining, vowing not to return while they sit at the table. Tsiang, presiding as January chairman, was dismissed as representing nobody.
President Truman unveiled a 42 billion 439 thousand dollar federal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, predicting a deficit of over five billion unless Congress trims figures or approves modest tax increases. Defense remains the largest outlay as the plan aims to bolster prosperity and freedom, with emphasis on aiding Europe against communism. He urged earlier social security tax rises to fund a health-insurance plan, though no specific proposals were given.
The United States weighs economic aid over direct intervention as Chinese Nationalists buy nearly 300 surplus U.S. army tanks for shipment to Formosa at about 1000 dollars each. The tanks, paid from a 25 million dollar aid fund, will bolster Chiang Kai-shek's defenses as Washington objects to exporting the material. The shipment reportedly sails on a Turkish vessel to Formosa's headquarters.
Republican leaders in the House and Senate vow strong opposition to President Truman’s 42-billion-plus federal budget. They label the proposal political and deficit fueled and pledge to push for a balanced budget, arguing the nation cannot sustain such spending. Some Democrats also express misgivings about red ink while awaiting economy talks.
Deodorized rubber products once malodorous may now emit a clean scent described as mountain air after a shower. I. G. du Pont de Nemours announces a new series of odorants usable alone or in blends during manufacturing to improve fragrance.
In Washington the 1950 census focus is on reapportionment impact as urban growth shifts seats, with states like New York and Pennsylvania losing seats while California and others gain. Agriculture foresees seed shortages and land set-asides, while rural electrification and telephone service expand through REA, and social security and education bills loom as major administration priorities this session.
Moscow accused a group of American Smith College women studying at the Hotel de Russie in Geneva of being trained as spies for anti-Soviet work in East European countries. The students, chaperoned by a faculty member, drew international attention for alleged undercover activity.
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