Weekly News Analysis of Yugoslav Crisis and Tax Policy
The column weighs the Yugoslav crisis and potential U S involvement amid Soviet threats while noting British and American diplomacy differ on war likelihood. It also reports Congress blocking excise tax cuts, Doughton citing deficit risks and possible future revisions, plus a California case of Mrs Lula Bell Stimson, a 49 year old gambler released for glutamic acid treatment that failed to curb her gambling urge.
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Doughton
N.C
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Ways and Means Committee
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Coughton
Gardena
Calif
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Stimson
Truman Arms Plan Offered at Veterans of Foreign Wars
President Truman presented the 1.5 billion arms for Europe proposal as the price of peace at a Miami VFW jubilee, urging Congress to approve the program as essential security. Dissenters in Congress argued the plan wastes funds or arms small nations, while experts warn Russia could overrun Europe in 60 days.
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Miami
Congress
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Russia
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Trading Is Out China Reds Speak Plainly On Trade With U S
An analysis notes American businessmen pull out of major Chinese centers, signaling strained U S dealings with Communist China. Officials say long consulate staffs are pointless as the Reds resist cooperation and turn to the United States for imports to aid China’s faltering economy. In health news, polio isolation may drop to one week with fever, under a new guide from state health officers, reflecting updated treatment and prevention strategies.
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Yugoslavia
Russia
Stalin
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Kremlin
Tito
Cominform
Communists Party
Belgrade
U.S
China
American State Department
U. S
Shanghi
West
Empire man hoofs 13 mile trip with 1410 pound bull
Bulletin reports Joe King of Empire Wisconsin hauled a 1410 pound bull over 13 miles on foot. He expected to be paid for 1600 pounds but received less, saying it taught him a lesson. The trip took five hours and 18 minutes and the bull shed 18 pounds.
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Empire
Wis
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Debated Debt and Byrd Policies Stir Washington
The essay argues the 1949 federal deficit grew to 254 billion with a 1.5 billion gap in July to August. It blasts Congress and the President for spending, cites Minnesota Senator Humphrey and Virginia voters supporting economy, and warns of inflation and bankruptcy. It praises Byrd style fiscal restraint and cautions against party politicians chasing “something for nothing.”
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Congress
Nso
Six Departments Reorganized Under Streamlining Plan
Under the 1949 reorganization act, six Truman reforms took effect affecting about 3,300 federal workers. The U.S. Employment Service moved to Labor. Post Office, Maritime and Civil Service Commissions reshaped. Bureau of Public Roads joined Commerce. National Security Resources Board and National Security Council moved under the Executive Office.
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Ment
Labor Department
Post Office Department
Maritime and Civil Service Commissions
Bureau of Public Roads
Commerce Department
National Security Resources Board
National Security Council
Warte
Executive Office
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