Truman and Soviet talk of state socialism in postwar debate
Washington observers weigh whether Truman’s program signals a shift toward an insurance-state economy. European editors view his proposals as leaning left while some American conservatives warn of nationalized industry. The debate centers on expanded social security health care and TVA style reforms as means to curb downturns without abandoning capitalism. The piece notes Soviet discussions challenging Marxist forecasts and the potential for Western cooperation if Varga’s state-socialism proposals gain traction.
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Truman
Dean Acheson
Socialist Party
France
Figaro
Independent
Manchester Guardian
Rock
Guardian
United States
America
Mr. Truman
Congress
Varga
Kremlin
White House
Tennessee Valley Authority
Budget push dominates Congress as Truman seeks record outlay
President Truman unveils the largest peacetime budget, aiming to spend 41.859 billion dollars next year with future arms aid to non Communist nations. Democrats back the plan while Republicans demand cuts, amid talk of a public mood test in 1950 elections and a proposed global anti Communist program funded by half a tax dollar. The Palestine crisis worsens with Britain and Israel trading accusations as the UN weighs steps to curb violence and possible police action.
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Congress
Truman
Palestine
Ernest Bevin
Attlee
Israel
U. N. Security Council
Lake Success
Egypt
British
Foreign Office
Security Council
Holy Land
Middle East
Bevin
Britain
Air Ministry
John Bull
United States
United Nations
Acheson hearings seen unlikely to derail state secretary bid
The piece notes Dean Acheson’s Senate confirmation prospects amid questions raised by his ties to Roosevelt figures and the wartime spy hunt. It discusses his shift from pro Russia to anti appeasement stances, the potential political friction, and references a separate note on guided missiles and military tech. The article frames the confirmation as probable despite scrutiny.
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Dean Acheson
Senate
Truman
George C. Marshall
Acheson
Felix Franfurter
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alger Hiss
Donald Hiss
Washington
Achaeson
State Department
Russia
United States
Yalta
Potsdam
Franklin Roosevelt
Trailer Demonstration at Chicago Show Itinerant Coach Models Displayed
Huge exhibit planned in Chicago from February 18 to 27 showcasing trailer coaches from seven states and three countries. International Amphitheatre hosts the display, part of the annual Chicago sports and outdoor exposition. Manufacturers from Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio California Oklahoma Texas Canada and England present models priced from 2000 to 1000 dollars.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
California
Oklahoma
Texas
Canada
England
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Eugene Vanga
World Institute of Economics
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Walter Lippman
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Europe
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Lenin
National Association of State Chambers of Commerce
TVA
Johnsonville
Baukhage
Estern Newspaper Union
Federal Research and Development Board
Lucy E.notaro
Hugh B. Hester
Philadelphia
Mabeet Brantora
Chicago
Italy
Aisi
Bradford 21
Marshall
James E. Webb
Sam Hughes
Tucson
Carl Madrid
New Orleans
Madrid
Sparkel Or
Amantatt Water
Sioux Falls
Toulring
Sioux
Sioux City
Ibe
Milligan & "Son
Slowx City
Ane
Eman Emi
Iy Te
Ehe
Gila
Iitnen Feather Works
Mitehell
J. W. Ml. Sturges Co
Omaha
Nebr
Mitchell
D. Wens
U. S
STC Pre
Georgie Porgie
Sioux City, la
Mayfair
Duncan Hines
Bill” Wachter
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
WNU
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