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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
5
The House backs an expanded veteran pension, reaching a record level, while Anderson introduces a separate farm plan proposal. The editorial note states analysts express opinions, not the newspaper.
The Atomic Energy Commission reports record A-bomb production in the first half of the year and large low-grade ore discoveries in the United States. It warns of reliance on foreign ore and outlines efforts to secure domestic and international ore supplies while noting no details on Britain and Canada talks. The piece also covers farm subsidy debates and a military unification bill advancing to President Truman.
The U S House approved a measure to boost veterans pensions and disability payments by about 112.5 million dollars annually with no dissenting vote and a roll call showing 354 in favor. The plan would raise total disability pay to 150 dollars and expand benefits for widows dependents and service connected disabilities. The Veterans Administration estimated first year cost at 112.5 million with no year two estimate.
The education aid proposal stalls amid battles over a Barden bill excluding non public schools and amid a public clash between Eleanor Roosevelt and Cardinal Spellman. At the same time Adm. Byrd eyes an Antarctic expedition with 3,500 men and eight ships to map a vast south polar region starting October, pending Defense Department approval.
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