Freshmen lawmakers toast at White House welcome
In a social at home hosted by the president, 117 new senators and representatives from both parties mingled over beer cheese and cigars. Speaker Rayburn and leaders introduced guests as they chatted about Africa and war progress, with light remarks about a fourth term.
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Questions and Answers About Red Cross Q and A
A quiz on military and wartime terms explains Tushenka as a spicy pork dish bought by the government for abroad shipment. It notes rice paper is not made from rice grain and recalls World War I troop housing in Tours and Balzac’s birthplace. It defines a myriameter as 10000 meters and explains restoration of dishonorable discharges requires a presidential pardon by act of Congress.
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Republicans Map Backing for Ruml Plan in House Caucus
Washington AP Republicans set a caucus for next Monday to mobilize support for Beardsley Ruml the New York banker plan to skip a tax year and switch 44 million taxpayers to pay as you go Carlson Kansas author of the bill said a large GOP majority would back a Ruml pattern while some Democrats may join. Gearhart California opposes the plan and a Ways and Means committee action made pay as you go optional with a 20 percent withholding levy effective July 1.
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Iowa in 20 States From Which Army Will Take Doctors
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that in 1948 the army will commission about 6 900 physicians 3 000 interns and residents 4 800 dentists and 900 veterinarians. No one will be commissioned until declared available by War Manpower Commission's procurement service. The surgeon general has ended medical recruiting boards. Most new army doctors will come from 20 states and the District of Columbia.
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States seek physicians. Iowa among 20 chosen
States that have filled their quotas will supply physicians. Iowa is listed among the 20 states where physicians will be procured, indicating a coordinated hiring effort across multiple regions.
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Doris I. Donaldson Leaves Play for Real War
Actress Doris I. Donaldson announced she will quit a Chicago stage production to join the effort overseas. The move reflects a wartime climate as performers shift to support national security.
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INS
Doris I. Donaldson
War effort brings actress into WAAC ranks
The 23-year-old Philadelphia actress leaves her fellow players after The Eve of St. Mark to join the WAAC as the war effort intensifies and she prepares for training.
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WAAC
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