North Atlantic Pact Endorsed by CIO Despite Criticisms
The North Atlantic Pact text published by the State Department outlines a council and defense committee to coordinate defenses across North America and Western Europe. The CIO regrets war fears but backs the pact stating it does not divert reconstruction funds and supports collective self defense under UN principles.
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Washington
State Department
North America
Europe
North Atlantic
CIO
U. S
That P
United Nations
Washington rent control bill weakened by local option amendments
Congress advanced a diluted rent control measure on March 29 to extend controls through June 1950. The bill allows state and local bodies to decontrol areas, lets the housing expediter set eviction rules, and permits treble damages suits, while promising landlords a fair net operating income. Ohio Republicans opposed the bill. eleven Ohio Democrats supported it to protect average citizens.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
John Bricker
R. O
Federal
Office of the Housing Expediter
New York
Chicago
Bureau of Labor Statistics
CIO Seeks Broad Social Insurance to Counter Low Mood
The CIO urged Congress to enact full employment, social insurance from cradle to grave, and expanded public assistance as a last resort. James B. Carey and Irving Abramson testified that federal state aid is needed, citing corporate net worth and the high cost of a new depression.
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CIO
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Forand
R.I
James B. Carey
Carey
Irving Abramson
FEPC debate stalls as Ohio legislature adjourns for Tuesday
In Columbus observers awaited possible motion to reconsider the FEPC vote after a Republican plan to reverse the measure. Majority Leader Lancione adjourned until Tuesday, sending the bill to Senate hearings. A quiet floor week looms with busy committee work ahead.
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Columbus
Ohio
C.so
FEPC
State House
A. G. Lancione
Senate
House Rules Committee Weighs Taft Hartley Repeal Action
The House Rules Committee examined HR 2032 on March 29 amid opposition from members who voted for Taft Hartley in 1947. Chairman Lesinski sought a closed rule as Rep Madden contrasted past rapid passage with today. The debate touched White House and Labor Dept. input and the aim to restore the Wagner Act with some amendments.
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John Lesinski
Mich
Labor Committee
Ray Madden
Ind
Eugene E. Cox
Lesinski
Labor Dept
House
Sam Rayburn
Rules Committee
Adolph J. Sabath
Ill
Andrew Jacobs
Congress
Jacobs
Cox
Howard Smith
Tight Rent Control O. K. For Congressmen in Capital
A Washington rent control bill passed the House 247 to 117, extending strict enforcement powers to the national capital with no guaranteed landlord profits. Twenty two Representatives voted for Washington control while opposing national protections. twenty two abstained on national control.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Albert
Beall
Byrnes
Wis
Chatham
Cole
N.Y
Davis
Eaton
Hagen
Hale
Harris
Keefe
McMillan
S.C
Mills
Norrell
O’hara
Minn
Phillips
Tenn
Plumley
Preston
Richards
Smith
Stefan
Wilson
Okla
United States
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Security Council
Interna
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Bolton
Brehms
Brown
Clevenger
Elliston
Jenkins
McCulloch
McGregor
Vorys
Weichel
Polk
Itn
Cincinnati
House Rules Committee
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