President outlines 10 point anti inflation program
President Truman unveils a ten point plan to fight inflation including price and wage controls, consumer rationing, rent and credit restrictions, export controls, commodity trading regulation, inventory and transportation allocations, livestock marketing, and conservation measures. He stresses selective ceilings and voluntary actions, urging Congress to act quickly to protect Europe and domestic prosperity.
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Congress
Agriculture Department
Truman
Italy
France
Austria
Bridgeport Chamber hears city needs and harbor plans
Mayor McLevy outlined priorities for Bridgeport including harbor and sewage improvements. He cited two main plants handling 24 million gallons daily and described dredging to a 30 foot channel to spur harbor development. Parking shortages and a proposed city plaza building could ease access, with engineers estimating costs after foundation borings. Negotiations with New Haven railroad aim to secure eastern railroad property and Union Square space.
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Bridgeport
McLevy
Chamber
Bostwick avenue
city plaza
Union square
New Haven railroad
Worry of False Teeth Slipping Solved by FASTEERTH
Do not be embarrassed by loose false teeth slipping or wobbling. Sprinkle FASTEERTH on plates for added comfort and security, holding plates more firmly without gummy pasty feel. Alkaline non acidic formula available at any drug store.
Tigers Attack Clown in Sheffield Circus Cage
In Sheffield England two circus tigers mauled a midget clown, Albert Horton of Blakey Leicestershire, tearing off his arm as he tried to adjust the feeding shutter. A lion and bear trainer fought the cats, freeing him. Horton smoked and tea was served while awaiting hospital transport.
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SHEFFIELD
England
Albert Horton
Blakey
Leicestershire
Tariffs Fall Sharply Under Geneva Pact
The Geneva tariff accord cuts duties on U.S. wheat lard canned fruit autos and more as Britain Empire preferences shrink and other nations lower trade barriers. The agreement replaces several reciprocal pacts and allows escape clauses to curb sudden import surges amid dollar shortages and ongoing economic stabilization in Europe.
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England
Canada
state department
foreign nations
Europe
U. S
France
U.S
Australia
New Zealand
Czechoslovakia
United States
Netherlands
Cuba
Belgium
Luxemburg
Underwood
Oscar B. Ryder
Tariff Commission
Weylister land sale stalls high school site plan
Owner Marion Beach asked $112000 for the Weylister estate on West River street, set for two proposed high schools. Town valued at $35000, now estimates price at $200009 with last year at $58000. Nebraska compensation payouts rose to $1748321 for 1946 47, up from 1924536 in 1944 45.
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Weylister
West River street
Weylster secretarial
board of education
Marion Beach
Weyster
Nebraska
Norwalk Bridegroom Jailed for Kissing Wrong Woman
Norwalk on November 17 Edward Franke 27 of Woodbury avenue was fined 160 dollars and jailed three months by Judge Arnold R Fasano for breach of the peace and assault on Mrs. Marius Jalet 12 Elmecrest terrace on the eve of his wedding to Miss Winifred Reece. He appealed and was released on 1500 dollar bond. His case goes to the December term of Bridgeport Superior Court.
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NORWALK
Marius S. Jalet
Elmecrest terrace
Edward Franko
Woodbury avenue
Arnold R. Fasano
Franke
Superior court
Bridgeport
Winifred Reece
Clay Street
Jalet
Miss Reece
Meyers and Air Firm Link in Subcontract Deal
The hearings reveal Meyers invested in Aviation Electric and lent money while LaMarre, once Meyers’ secretary, lobbied for a $11 to $44.58 fuse box price. Bell Aircraft routed $1,035,000 in business to Aviation Electric after Meyers suggested the firm handle an order, aiding a loan repayment to Meyers. ownership and payment schemes were questioned.
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LaMarre
Meyers
LaMarres
Moyers
Wright Field
Ohio
William Rogers
Aviation Electric
Bell Aircraft
Lawrence D. Bell
Bell
Aviation Electric Company
Ferguson
R-Mich
Rogers
Canada imposes import controls to cut dollar outflow
Canada announces broad austerity measures to slash imports as of November 18, banning items such as jewelry candy novelties typewriters radios refrigerators and furniture and placing many goods under quotas to reduce dollar outlay. Abbott links policy to living beyond means and aims for swift exchange stabilization with two dollar categories and broad savings estimated around 305 million to 350 million dollars.
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Canada
U. S
Abbott
United States
Britain
Black wins IC-4A cross country title in New York
Robert Black of Rhode Island State finished 60 yards ahead of Horace Ashenfelter of Penn State at Van Courtlandt Park to win the IC-4A individual championship.
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NEW YORK
Robert Black
Rhode Island State
Horace Ashenfelter
Penn State
Van Courtlandt Park
Republicans Attack President Plan Regimentation Tone
The piece argues the plan will raise living costs and claims it amounts to a police state. It cites Taft’s suggestion to cut government spending and taxes, limit exports, curb Marshall aid, and restrain private debt growth.
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Taft
GOP Regimentation debate over Truman control plan
Washington Nov 17 AP House Speaker Martin and a group of leading Republicans criticized President Truman’s request for expanded economic controls as unlikely to pass during the special session. GOP leaders warned against rushing and stressed ongoing debate.
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WASHINGTON
House
Martin
R-Mass
Truman
Harry Osbate
President Truman inflation program sparks split opinions
Senators and leaders react to the presidential message with mixed reviews. Senator Connally calls it thoughtful while Porter argues it demands swift congressional action, and Republican Carroll Reece labels it a sign of administration confusion. Chamber of Commerce head Shreeve warns against economic shackles abroad. Rep. Cannon credits a price control blueprint, urging Congress to act. Senator Moree says the page presents the issues, awaiting judgment on methods.
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G.O.P
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Indiana
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Wash
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D.-Md
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Ohio
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Europe
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Mrs. Truman
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Crosser
DOhio
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Capper
Kansas
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White
R-Me
Pepper
D-Fla
Connally
D.Tex
Capitol Hill
Porter
OPA
Paul Porter
Carroll Reece
Earl O. Shreeve
U. S&S. Chamber of Commerce
Cannon
D.-Mo
Ble
Moree
R.-Ore
Campaign progress update in Chest Drive drive report
Industrial and Business and Finance divisions push toward a $411,272 milestone as early results show strong giving. Public Service led by John A. Lyddy reports 20.9 percent of its $3,488 quota. Professional division under Dr. Joseph H. Howard reports 26.2 percent of $28,379. Oscar pins awarded for top units and teams. door prize won by Mrs. Merritt. upcoming session at Stratfield Hotel to gather further reports from Business, Industrial, and other divisions. A separate note describes a reusable chemical ice pack that can be frozen repeatedly for food baskets.
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Public Service
Supt. of Police
John A. Lyddy
Joseph H. Howard
Howard
Randall B. Hamrick
Andrew R. Smith
Bridgeport public schools
Harriet D. Tompkins
Federated social service agency
Public Service division
Christopher Shannon
Fanita J. Smith
Albert Le Coles
William
William Saunders
Stratfield hotel
Hamrick
calouation corps
Rufus B. Cushman
Woods combed for Sgt Conte in missing person search
State police and local authorities intensified the search for Sgt Conte after his disappearance. Snow hid water sheds and trails as divers and helicopter support were offered by Connecticut authorities. Masses were planned for his safe return as colleagues noted Conte’s prior service and ties to the Anchor club.
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Theut. McCarthy
Supt
Lyddy
Sgt. Conte
Connecticut
Edward J. Hickey
Vermont
Hickey
Conte
Carrie street
Police
Police Anchor club
Stanley Works
Brattleboro
Henry J. Finelli
Witt
Five Die as B-29 Crashes on Mt Magazine Arkansas
A B 29 Superfortress crashed into Mt Magazine near Havana Arkansas during a downpour killing all five crew aboard. The five were two officers and three enlisted men en route to Michigan on transfer from Barksdale Field Louisiana. Bodies mangled and three badly charred, hindering immediate ID.
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HAVANA
Ark
Mt. Magazine
Yell County
Siane
Michigan
Barksdale Field
Racial ban cancels Freedom Train visit in Memphis
The American Heritage Foundation cancelled a Memphis showing of the Freedom Train after the mayor proposed segregated visiting hours, half for whites and half for Negroes. Laula A. Noving said the plan prompted the cancellation, marking the first incident of its kind in cities planning the Vigil of the train.
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NEW YORK
American Heritage Foundation
Memphis
Tenn
Laula A. Noving
Nagraca
Sandburg named honorary member of Swedish Pioneer Jubilee
New York INS reports Carl Sandburg, famed biographer of Abraham Lincoln, has accepted an honorary membership in the 1988 Swedish Pioneer Centennial Committee. The panel plans next year’s observance of the 400th anniversary of Swedish immigration to America’s Middle West. Dr. Nils William Olsson of the University of Chicago is secretary and general manager, on leave to devote full time to jubilee preparations.
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NEW YORK
INS
Carl Sandburg
Abraham Lincoln
America
Middle West
Nils William Olsson
University of Chicago
Olsson
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