28 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
1
AMA lobby campaign uses post cards mailed from doctors offices to threaten voters who back federal health insurance. Florida Senator Claude Pepper reports hundreds received such cards. President Truman also targeted.
Senator Robert Taft led opposition to ratification of the Atlantic pact, warning it linked to European rearmament and could trigger an arms race and war. Some senators applauded his remarks, while others debated reservations to exclude U.S. arms commitments. The article also notes shifts in sentiment on aid to Marshall Plan nations and details on Marshall Plan funding and Spain’s involvement.
Robert C. Woellner, a Chicago university professor, says at least half of adults are mis placed or would benefit from better vocational guidance. He links misplaced careers to social unrest, high divorce, and rising mental illness in the United States.
President Truman frames the economy as orderly despite recession risks and argues against major tax increases. He seeks tax relief on past losses and higher estate and gift taxes, while deflating calls for a four billion dollar tax hike. The advisers warn deflationary pressures. Krug denial follows Pearson comments on Forrestal’s health.
Walter Reuther won a third term as UAW president amid a right-wing majority, with about a million members backing firm wage and benefit gains. Ford opposed raises, arguing costs of living fell. Tom Clark denounced big business as economic blackjack, urging federal action against monopoly and defending a free, competitive economy.
CIO President Philip Murray warned of a half‑million steelworkers to strike soon after fruitless government peace talks. He noted a complete deadlock following conferences with federal conciliation director Cyrus S Ching, describing the situation as critical.
Atlantic Pact called war breeder in analysis. Truman decries economic gloom. A committee slashes ERP funding amid debate. Editorial note flags columnist opinions as Western Newspaper Union analysis, not the paper.
Washington dispatches report the new rent law freed an average of 9,300 units daily since April first. Officials note few decontrols hit large cities, with 14 million still under control. By June 30, 551 wartime defense rental areas in 1,047 counties covered over 95 million people. If the pace continues, critics would be pleased.
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