West Gambling For Big Stakes in Coming Congress
The West faces large stakes as federal programs for reclamation soil conservation and water power development loom. Analysts expect a historic spending surge with estimates of 535.4 million to 781 million dollars annually by 1952 to fund irrigation flood control and hydro projects across the western states.
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UN panel reports on Indonesia Dutch peace talks collapse
The UN good offices panel cabled the Security Council with a special report on the breakdown of Dutch Indonesian peace negotiations. It includes statements from both sides and notes tensions over an interim government sans the republic, urging new talks with a strong third party.
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United Nations Good Offices Committee
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Paris
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Congress weighs 1949 tax shifts amid profits debate
Senate and House economists push for higher taxes on business profits or shifted burden to individuals to fund defense and Europe aid. Senator Flanders questions an excess profits tax, favors higher corporate taxes, cites waste and inflation limits, noting Republicans widened exemptions for 7,000 low income workers. He warns drastic credit cuts risk mood and unemployment.
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Congress
Senate House Economic Committee
Fladers
R-Vi
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Europe
Flanders
Last Day Movie Lineup in Area Theaters
The notice lists final showings for many cinemas including PARAMOUNT and CAPITOL with titles such as The Loves of Carmen Embraceable You and Only Angels Have Wings. Screenings run across multiple start times from noon to late evening across theaters like QUEEN AUSTIN RITZ NORTH AUSTIN DRIVE and more.
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Carmen
Rita Hayworth
Glenn Ford
Navy Unveils 88-Pound Jet Self-Starter for Aircraft
The Navy announced a first successful self-starter for jet and turboprop engines. The 88 pound unit powers engine start and aircraft systems, enabling use at remote bases. Developed by AiResearch, the gas turbine starter also suits ground and industrial uses.
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Philadelphia
Navy
AiResearch Manufacturing Co
Los Angeles
Firemen Retire Two Giddings Volunteers After 20 Years
In Giddings December 12 two veteran volunteer firefighters Albert Islet and Walter Emmrich retired after 20 years of service. They were presented gold emblems in recognition of their long dedication.
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Giddings
Spl
Albert Islet
Walter Emmrich
Reds To Destroy Junkers Homes In Saxony
Berlin dispatch reports the Soviet occupied Saxony will raze 301 castles and 2,155 mansions once owned by the nobility. Salvaged material will be used to build houses for farmers who received small parcels when estates were broken up in 1945.
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Berlin
Saxony
ADN
Faye Emerson Keeps Theatrical Tradition
New York on December 12. Faye Emerson, wife of Elliott Roosevelt, qualified as a member in good standing of the show must go on club after being knocked down by a car near the Booth Theater. Bruised but unhurt, she continued to perform in The Play's the Thing with Elliott accompanying her.
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New York
Faye Emerson
Elliott Roosevelt
Miss Emerson
Booth Theater
Elliott
Princess Margaret Spotlight Sparks Royal Matchmaking Speculation
London reports stir over Princess Margaret visiting Blenheim Palace with Blandford Marlborough heir as a possible fiancé. Court sources stress Blandford is a close friend, while newspapers note mounting gossip of an engagement before August, amid public debate on Margaret’s social life.
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Margaret
Blenheim Palace
Oxfordshire
Marquess of Blandford
Blandford
Duchess of Marlborough
Blenheim
Oxford
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Buckingham Palace
England
Marlborough
Sawyer seeks renewal of export and scarce materials controls
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer asked for the intact renewal of export and other controls on scarce materials. He urged continued powers and proposed standby rationing to essential industries, aiming to insure overseas delivery and curb inflation from shortages.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Truman
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