House Debates Free Trade vs Protectionism in Congress
In a heated national policy clash, the House weighs tax changes while gearing up for hearings on trade policy. Administration argues for free trade, while protectionists urge quotas and tariffs led by Bethlehem Steel and the American Iron and Steel Institute push to shield domestic industry and national security amidst a fragile trade balance. States move to curb imports with new contract provisions as June hearings loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunnife
NEW York
House
Ways and Means
C. R. Smith
Sommerce
Smith
United States
Stewart Cort
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Armeerican Iron & Steel Institute
Cort
Steetmen
Office of Emergency Plarning
Washington
Penmsylvania
Ghigo
Indiana
Thalidomide Trial Opens Over Birth Defects In Germany
In Aachen the state court prepares to hear charges against nine Chemie Grunenthal officials and scientists for negligent manslaughter and bodily injuries linked to thalidomide. The case centers on 1960s- era drug use that caused birth defects in about 6,500 children across 20 countries, with possible civil damages up to 25 million. The trial could last a decade and involve multiple international plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Doelling
Associated Press
Aachen
Germany
Bettina
Hamburg
Martina
Austrig
Philippines
West Germany
Chemie Grunenthal
Hermann Wirtz
Wirtz
Wipasting Lenz
Lenz
Efire
Heinrich Gierlich
Gierlich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schogl Bus
Kalona
Jawa
Bob Strawa
England
Sweden
Israel
Brazil
Japan
Gruenenthal
Frances Kelsey
U.S
Whirlpool Electric Ranges
Ainsworth and CO
Baytown
TRY
SUN
Florentine
Viamond Merchants OF America
Gordon's Qpfseweterrs
Wardan