Truman Expected To Appeal Housing Bill To Voters
Senator Humphrey predicts President Truman will sign the billion dollar housing bill and campaign to explain it to the people on a whistle-stop tour in May. He says the compromise enlarges mortgage insurance and purchase programs but omits administration plans for a cooperative housing agency for low income families.
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Humphrey
D-Minn
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Senate
Middle West
Northwest
Congress
Bricker
Ohio
Minnesota
William M. Boyle Jr
Boyle
Sparkman
D-Ala
Report on Wheat Crop Damage From Western Plains Drought
The U S agriculture department will release Monday findings from a crop survey on the Western Plains indicating reduced winter wheat prospects from the December forecast of 884 658 000 bushels. Drought and dust storms reduced output in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas, but a spring crop and large reserve remain to satisfy demand. exports are trimmed from earlier expectations.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Old Hunter Learns Fox Calling From Marble Falls Ranchers
W. J. Gourley of Fort Worth, owner of vast New Mexico lands, visits Marble Falls to learn local fox hunting. He watches J. M. Murnham and party, finally shoots a fox, deeming the hunt a success and noting a new wrinkle in their horns.
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Old Hunter Learns
W. J. Gourley
Fort Worth
New Mexico
Marble Falls
Gourley
Burnet County
J. M. Murnham
Pete Ebeling
Longhorn Cavern
Ark
Burnham
Israeli Leader May Seek Truman Help on Arms
An authoritative source says President Chaim Weizmann may personally appeal to President Truman to allow US arms exports to Israel. The move follows the State Department’s lukewarm stance toward Israeli requests to match Arab arms. The US tentatively rejected heavy weapons but indicated Israel could buy light arms and perhaps some surplus jet fighters.
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Israel
Chaim Weizmann
Truman
Weizmann
State Department
United States
Philippines suspends customs commissioner in drive for clean government
President Quirino ordered the suspension of Alfredo De Leon as Philippines commissioner of customs. The move is part of a broader purge of high officials tied to the drive for a clean government. No charges have been filed, and the public is invited to provide evidence on any erring officials.
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Manila
Elpidio Quirino
Alfredo de Leon
Philippines
Ireland to Celebrate Republic Anniversary in Dublin Parades
Dublin observes the first anniversary of the Republic of Ireland proclamation with flags and Easter Monday parades across communities. The 34 year old nation marks its independence as the country’s leading national holiday with widespread celebrations planned for Monday.
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Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Ireland
Control Bill On Communists Faces Senate Hurdle
Washington dispatch reports Senator Ferguson contends the control bill has strong backing but anticipates administration opposition to bringing it to a vote. Senate leaders, including Majority Leader Lucas, plan to prioritize other measures, with hearings ongoing in the House. The proposal would require registration by Communist groups, bar Communists from federal jobs and passports, and compel labeling of literature and broadcasts.
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R-Mich
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Democratic Policy Committee
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House UN American Activities Committee
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