Extension of Rent Controls Leaves Dec. End Point Unchanged
Congress extended federal rent controls modestly while flagging no move to cover decontrolled areas. The House kept controls through March and the Senate through February, until a joint decision on length is reached. If no agreement, federal controls lapse December 31 as current law dictates.
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Washington
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Senate
Congress
Korea
Truman
Fresh eggs hit 72 cents a dozen wholesale in Chicago
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange reported top grade eggs trading at 72 cents per dozen wholesale on Thursday, the highest price seen in 31 years.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
GermanyLed Prewar Lignite Gas Conversion Pioneer
Germany emerged as a leader in converting lignite to gas before World War II, showcasing early industrial innovation in synthetic fuel production and energy technology. The achievement highlighted the nation’s strategic use of coal resources to support fuel security.
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Germany
GOP Leaders Review 1950 Election Gains for 1952 Campaign
Washington Republicans converged to assess factors in the 1950 elections and plan strengthened organization for the 1952 campaign. National Chairman Guy Gabrielson touted militant groups as a start toward the party's strongest organization yet as leaders discussed gains of five Senate seats and 27 House seats and ousting six Democratic governors.
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Senate
House
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GOP
National Committee
John Tope
Young Republicans
Aged Woman Posts Bond for Browder in Court
Margaret Shipman, a 75 year old former Lee Mass teacher now living in a rooming house, posted 1500 bond for Earl Browder, jailed on contempt of Congress after failing to make bail. Browder said he had no resources and would not seek help, while Shipman defended his case and denied party ties.
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Washington
Earl Browder
Margaret Shipman
Lee
Mass
Browder
Miss Shipman
Communist Party
McCarran Pushes Acheson Replacement Move
Senator Len McCarran of Nevada joins Republicans in pressuring for Secretary of State Acheson to step down. GOP leaders discuss options as Ives argues Truman should replace him, while Democrats defend Acheson. Hiss conviction also cited as fresh GOP campaign prompt.
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Missouri
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Ohio
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Hiss
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Actress Faces 2 Charges in Slashing
HOLLYWOOD DETECTIVES say actress and dancer Ronny Quillan faces two charges of assault and extortion for slashing Negro singer Billy Daniels with a butcher knife. Daniels, earning $5000 a week, recuperates at home after the attack while Benny Payne performs solo at the Mocambo on Sunset Strip.
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Billy Daniels
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E. M. Goossen
Daniels
Benny Payne
Mocambo, Sunset Strip
Tibet’s Last Lines to the Outside World
Tibet remains largely cutoff with only a handful of state radio sets and a single telephone line linked to northern India, limiting contact with other nations.
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India
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