Texas Houses War Talk and Capitol Plans Dominate Session
The Texas House approved by voice vote a strong anti Stalin resolution urging federal action against the Soviet Union and China while backing a $6 million plan for two new state office buildings. Lawmakers also denied access to a cigarette company Bellhop pitch on the floor, prompting laughter and quick rebuke.
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Modernization Wins in Legislature Across Key Reforms
The Legislature pushes major changes including Gilmer-Aikin school program and medical basic science law bringing chiropractors under regulation. Poll tax repeal appears set for ratification while efforts advance on annual sessions rural road program and juvenile reform.
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Job declines deepen as 750000 fewer workdays exist year over year
Victor Riesel surveys a nation in furloughs and layoffs as 750000 fewer jobs exist than a year ago. He cites plans by Truman advisers to forecast 90 days of uncertain outcomes and notes factory shutdowns in Stamford and Philadelphia with furloughs totaling hundreds.
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Philadelphia
Economic shift widens job losses and gains across regions
The article reports that defense spending and shipyard payrolls fell sharply with 800 of 4,000 workers at Todd Brooklyn laid off. Nationally, the average workweek dipped under 39 hours. Texas and California gained jobs, New England declined, and the South improved. Major sectors like auto and petroleum fared better, while electrical machinery and textiles suffered. An expert remains cautiously optimistic about recovery as prices fall and consumers resume spending on recreation and apparel.
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Questions and Answers in a Wartime Gazette
A Q A column answers diversity of queries from flight safety to geography, Bible manuscripts, World War II dependent allowances, the white man’s burden, rose plant origins, state trees, presidents children birthplaces, Army rifle range, and early trigonometries. Notable facts include pilots not blacking out in dives, Bible manuscripts lacking originals, and Ruth and Esther Cleveland born in 1891 and 1893.
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Government Jobs Used to Secure Fat Pay Salaries
Column by Drew Pearson chronicles a lobbying racket where officials gain private sector salaries after government service. Examples include RFC loan favors for Waltham Watch and Plywood Plastics, plus Army and Navy officers moving to private contracts. It notes Senator Baldwin’s Supreme Court appointment and hints at education aid debates with Catholic Church entanglement.
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Herbert Hoover
Winchell on Broadway Bustle and Rumor From Society Pages
Washington society buzzes about Vice President Barkley and Mrs Raymond, Libby Holman new love interest, Nancy Carroll joining celebrated grandmas, and Delays in Erich Remarque talks. Hollywood names drift through rumor about Ingrid Bergman home life, Ingrid Bergman home life, and marriages among J Louis and Ruby Dallas. FBI loyalty checks on NYC principals stir talk amid gossip on royalties and socialites.
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