Group Forms to Push for Government Changes in US
Philadelphia AP report says a nonpartisan committee of about 600 top leaders formed to advocate sweeping reforms of federal government operations and spending. Dr Robert L. Johnson of Temple University chairs the effort, inspired by Hoover Commission recommendations, with aims to cut costs and create an efficient federal apparatus.
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Herb Altschul
Philadelphia
U .S
Robert L. Johnson
Temple University
Congress
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Dr. Johnson
Hoover Commission
De Gaulle Urges Rapid Western Europe Rearmament
Paris reports General Charles de Gaulle calls for the United States to rearm Europe fully and speedily and to pledge armed aid in case of war. He warns a Franco German accord is necessary for European recovery but cautions against a strong centralized Germany and opposes placing Western Union defenses in Britain. He also demands general elections and the release of Petain for dignity.
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de Gaulle
U.S
Europe
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
United States
France
Elbe
Rhine
Henri Philippie Petain
Germany
Western Union
Britain
the Rhine
Missouri Acts To End Race Discriminations
The Missouri House approved 92 to 25 a bill ending racial discrimination at the state university the school of mines and five state teachers colleges. The measure, with no strings, would admit any qualified resident to tax supported higher learning regardless of race or creed. It now awaits a third reading before moving to the Senate.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House of Representatives
State University
School of Mines
House
Missouri Medical Association
Kansas City
Senate
Rent Bill Sets New Controls and Local Decontrol Rules
The measure preserves rent ceilings to June 30, 1950 and creates a home rule process for decontrol by states or localities. It empowers the housing expediter to fix rents for fair net income, restore eviction controls, and allow suits for triple charges above ceilings. Recontrols after March 31 and restrictions on voluntary increases are outlined, with trailer camps and luxury units subject to recontrol. Veterans retain first priority to rent or buy.
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Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
New York
Chicago
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