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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1951
Page
4
Weekly analysis notes Brant supports a new tax program likely to burden low income groups. The piece frames the policy as contentious amid a broader debate on Korean evacuation and related administrative costs.
Critics led by Senator Taft charge Truman violated law by sending troops to Korea and Europe without congressional approval. The piece argues presidential prerogative in wartime has long-standing support and treaty obligations bind the President regardless of Congress. It notes past administrations upheld executive action and Supreme Court affirmations.
President Truman urged an eight billion dollar annual tax increase and a 140 billion defense plan. He called for broader wage price controls and larger armed forces. Critics warned of austerity and higher living costs as automobiles and appliances could shrink in availability. By end of 1951 defense could claim about 18 percent of national output.
President Truman signed a civilian defense bill costing about 3.1 billion dollars to guide states and communities in protecting civilian life and property in 10 target areas from atomic or biological attacks. States must match federal air raid construction funds, a point criticized by Governor Dewey who doubted New York could cover 249 million.
The agriculture department warned 1951 crop prospects are not bright enough to meet the government target for a record harvest. Dry soil in key southwestern wheat areas and potential water shortages, plus freeze damage and labor losses to services, threaten production and a growing quota. The nation must boost grain output to rebuild dwindling surpluses and help feed the world if global conflict erupts.
Bitter stalemates in Korea press UN forces toward the Pusan perimeter amid Washington debate over evacuation. U.S. leadership stresses preserving a core army to defend democracy, while public sentiment wagers on American soldiers overpowering North Korean and Chinese forces, with costly battles ahead.
Mrs Anna M Rosenberg told the armed services sub committee the nation’s fighting force target rose to 3,200,000 by June 30 with an implied 260,000 increase. Officials urged drafting 18 year olds as drafts expand. FBI reports about 9,000 draft law violation cases in six months, averaging 2,200 monthly inquiries.
The Department of Agriculture estimates total American farm assets at the start of 1951 at 134 billion, about 2.5 times the level a decade earlier. Liquid assets including bank deposits and investments total nearly 22 billion, over four times 1940. Farm debt at 1951 start is just under 13 billion, all the growth in non real estate assets.
More Men Mrs. Anna M. Rosenberg, assistant defense secretary in charge of manpower, told a Senate armed services subcommittee that President Truman had increased the goal for the armed services from 8,280,000 to 3,462,205 men by June 30. She said the increase would require the drafting of 18 year olds.
The government banned starting nearly all new private commercial building projects until February 15 to conserve materials for mobilization. After the freeze, each project must be submitted to the national production authority for approval.
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