Early-Session Slowness Plagues Texas Legislature
The Austin American Capitol Correspondent notes the 51st Legislature faces a slow start and fiscal strain after late release of key bills. It cites delayed departmental and higher education measures, a $30 million secondary road program, and a push for new medical branches while predicting revenue and tax debates.
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World traveler muses on Garry Davis and world peace
Billy Rose notes Garry Davis the former pilot who renounced U.S. citizenship to advocate a world authority. He recalls Davis’s wartime service, his idea of global governance, and growing international interest from Trinidad to Calcutta while questioning Communist links.
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Washington trims agency reach amid wartime planning shifts
Washington cuts the National Resources Security Board after Senate rejection of a new chair, shifting control to the military. The board will focus on planning and locating essential factories for potential national emergencies and coordinating strategic production while trimming decentralization and private plant expansion. A parallel note covers the Morris-Shofner driver bill’s progress and a Criminal Appeals vacation rule, outlining changes and safety aims.
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Nations lead world in merchant ships and tonnage
A Q and A review lists top maritime nations as United Kingdom United States Norway Panama Netherlands France Italy Sweden Greece by ships and deadweight tonage. The piece also notes a Detroit Tigers second baseman lifetime batting average of .321 over 18 seasons and explains Memorial Day and Decoration Day naming history.
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Acheson Reports to Truman as Moscow Details Flow
Washington. White House insiders note Secretary of State Acheson reports to President Truman on Paris Conference talks and Moscow proceedings. He recalls Jim Byrnes failed to send detailed updates, leading to friction and Byrnes resignation. Marshall later adopted fuller telegrams and reports to the White House.
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Broadway Notes From Winchell On Broadway
Variety reports Broadway tax receipts total 6.5 million annually with South Pacific setting a 500 000 advance sale record. Hammerstein lyrics negotiations with Simon & Schuster. Williams ushering at Strand recalls late shift. Critics discuss movies, books, and public figures amid theater chatter.
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