Byrd Attacks Truman Spending for Defense Boost
Senator Harry F. Byrd accused President Truman of trying to squander the nation into bankruptcy as he urged Congress to fund more defense and armed personnel. Byrd criticized the mid year economic message and noted opposition to big budget increases while senators prepared for a European aid discussion and possible foreign military assistance totaling about 5.5 billion dollars.
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Postal Rate Hike Faces House Roadblock
The House cleared a second time to consider a postal rate increase that would raise second class rates by 60 percent. Committee actions blocked by Rep Cross who argued the bill invalid and sought its ouster, with parliamentarian rulings and floor objections shaping the stalled measure as talks in Mexico and Texas relations emerged around the same period.
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Wage Board Prepares Flexible Pay Plan For Emergency
Washington reports the Wage Board near completion of a broad wage boost policy for the emergency period. The flexible program aims to revise catchup wages and set rules for pay in covered industries, with installments, merit, length of service boosts, bonuses, and exemptions for interior workers in control-exempt sectors.
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