Farm group discusses agricultural policy and price support concerns
A federation lead notes dissatisfaction with the old AAA established in Roosevelt’s first term and seeks a better program. He cites capped subsidies and price controls, while calling for changes to aid farmers and address across crop payments including wheat tobacco and pea, amid broader policy debates on atom and international talks.
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Total Gil
Cal
AAA
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Hearings Begin On Universal Military Training
Senate armed services committee votes to proceed with hearings on universal military training and aims to file a report by July 28 if possible. Very Rev Edmund A Walsh says the Moscow politburo will not adjourn and claims Russia aims for a shooting war once atom bombs are produced.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Edmund A. Walsh
Truman
Universal Military Training Commission
House
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Europe
Walsh
America
Russia
Tax plans debated by Congress on income splitting equity
Treasury studies four tax revision plans to equalize federal income taxes for married couples in 48 states. One proposal would save about four and a half billion dollars annually by extending income splitting rights to 38 states, while community property states would keep current rules. Secretary Snyder calls the proposals among the Administration's right fits for tax reform.
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Treasury Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
John Snyder
Eisenhower Won't Resign as Army Chief This Year
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower denies a rumor that he tendered resignation as chief of staff and would become president of Columbia University next fall. He states he has no intention of resigning during the current year without full approval from the President and the Secretary of War.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Winchell
New York Daily Mirror
General Eisenhower
Columbia University
Eisenhower
Truman
Price of Warfare and Its Long Reach Across Time
A National Industrial Conference Board review notes war costs defy final tallies. Military spending for the Spanish American War was 582 million, but total costs, pensions, and veteran care rose to 2.4 billion over 48 years. World War I costs exceed military spend by about 40 percent, while World War II projections push total outlays to about 700 billion by 1972 with pensions lasting to 2076.
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National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Money Talks on U S Guided Greece Aid Program
The United States plans to take over much of Greece economic management under a 300 million dollar aid program to counter communism. Washington Athens notes outline reforms across taxes industry government administration trade finance and agriculture with Dwight Griswold to supervise all aid spending.
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United States
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Athens
State Department
Dwight Griswold
Palestine Hearings Open as UN Panel Probes Jewish Immigration
The United Nations Palestine committee opened hearings in Jerusalem. Moshe Shertok of the Jewish Agency urged unlimited Jewish immigration as essential to the Jewish case. He noted Jews now form a minority but provide a large share of internal revenue, while Arab allocations dominate the local budget.
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United Nations Committee On Palestine
Jerusalem
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Holy Land
Moshe Shertok
Jewish Agency
Shertok Sail
Eclipse clipper crash near Syria kills fifteen in 1945 disaster
A Pan American Airways clipper named Eclipse with thirty seven on board crashed near the Euphrates river in eastern Syria after turning back from New York. Fifteen people were killed and ten injured. The flight had departed Karachi for Istanbul on a return leg to New York. A Cairo control officer said an engine fire was reported two hours earlier and the crew attempted a crash landing. Also in the news, the Senate approved GI bill amendments restricting benefits for servicemen enlisting after August 31, with house approval pending.
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Syria
Karachi
India
Istanbul
New York
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Newfoundland
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Egypt
Mines Still Deadly in Wartime Minefields Enduring Threat
The U S maritime commission reports ships of American and foreign registry are being sunk or damaged by floating mines at six per month along global trade lanes. Nearly two years after V J Day, crews have salvaged and cleared thousands of mines, highlighting ongoing dangers from wartime sown devices.
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U. S. Maritime Commission
Peter Larsen Stow Not Guilty in Non Support Case
Peter S. Larsen of Stow was found not guilty in Roxbury District Court on a charge of non support of his children Marilyn Beverly and Merideth Larsen. The case involved a divorce contest and custody decision from Middlesex County Probate Court. Police Chief Peter Larsen of Stow testified as a witness and Fred L. William of Marlboro defended the defendant.
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Peter Larsen
Mr. Larsen
Maynard
Fred L. William
Marlboro
Peter S. Larsen
Stow
Seek Sale Ban On Some Types Of Sun Glasses
State House Boston July 29 Massachusetts retailers would be allowed to sell only polished lens sunglasses free from defects if a bill by Senator George W Stam of Fitchburg is approved. The measure sets a minimum scientific standard for sunglasses sold in the commonwealth and would be considered next year.
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State House
Boston
Massachusetts
George W. Stam AD
Fitchburg
Commonwealth
Sunday Dinner Uses Tomato From South America
The tomato, native to South America and widely marketed, rose to popularity through canning. It was first cultivated in Mexico and Peru, once called the Love Apple. Tips include stuffing large firm tomatoes with crumbs and centers and baking. A Sunday dinner suggestion features veal cutlets, creamed potatoes, corn, salad, peach pie, and beverage.
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Mexico
Peru
Went
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