Congress Begins Work on President Budget Debates Tax Cut Paths
Congress moved to trim Truman budget and tax plans. Doughton and Knutson backed cuts from 30 to 15 percent for income under 41,000, with differing scopes. Taber urged a $5.09 billion budget cut to enable a $5.6 billion tax cut and debt payment, shaping early floor votes.
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Seston
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House Appropriations
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Alterations Planned on Carrier Midway
Vice Admiral Earle W. Mills announced the Navy will pull the 49 000 ton carrier Midway from the Mediterranean for extensive overhaul. He described the ship as the most powerful vessel in the region and said the move aims to strengthen operations in the Middle East area.
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Middle East
War and political notices headline from January report
In Washington and other cities a political update notes Truman’s status for the Democratic nomination ahead of the convention. A blast at the Army Mik Ordnance depot near Savannah causes material damage with unknown casualties. Nanking reports a government currency shortfall reaching 2.0 million yuan as the open market rate shows a sharp drop from 1.04 trillion yuan in 1946.
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Green proposes five hour week to curb inflation
APL President Willigit Green urged a five hour weekly increase in work time paid at overtime rates as a practical step to fight inflation. He favored a 45 hour week with half pay for the extra five hours, backed by an anti inflation program minus wage controls. Green claimed 19 million manufacturers could contribute billions of additional man hours daily.
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Congress
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Duff Praises Pennsylvania Education System
Gov James H Duff hailed Pennsylvania’s schools as among the nation’s best stating 40 percent of the general fund budget goes to education. He noted the 29 million dollar appropriations for the year and a 2000 dollar salary standard for teachers and supervisors.
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James H. Duff
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Commonwealth
United States
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Hospital Board Routine Meeting Reports Monthly Totals
Corry Memorial Association directors held their monthly session reporting 191 patients and 994 days of service for the period. There were seven deaths and 24 births, eight major and two minor operations yielding 41 roses bundled by staff. Average daily attendance rose to 30 as January funds of 750 dollars were received under a chest initiative. Plans for hospital campaign funding progress disclosure and architectural fees were approved. Directors Nast Otf Elston Fulkies Raliesmo Young and Smith attended.
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Young and Smith
General strike fears ripple through Munich and Nürnberg
Associated Press reports a 24 hour walkout by about 400000 workers in Nürnberg and Cologne sparks warnings of a general strike across Bavaria. In Munich about 100 printers walked out while a grenade damaged the Grand Hotel dining room, injuring none or few. Leaders of the Bavarian Trade Union Federation met to decide next steps as food shortages drive protests.
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Germany
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Cologne
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Grand Hotel
U. S
Nwernberg
U.S
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Chester
Jan
Minas
Southern Pennsylvania Bus Company
Kurrout Chester
Ue Yuliding
Javed
Wy Offie
Hoover Puts Six Point Modification On European Aid
Former President Hoover submits a six point modification of Truman's European aid plan. He urges careful study by the Senate foreign relations committee and cautions against over exporting and full four year commitment. Hoover endorses Baruch's favorable elements but proposes reduced outlay and a clearer distinction between gifts and loans.
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Charles E. Wilson
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Hye
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Vandenbere
R-Mich
Foreign Relations Committee
Oover
Congress
Bevin Warns of Soviet Drive in Europe
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin states Soviet Russia is ruthlessly expanding to dominate Eastern Europe and threaten the West. He cites Poland Hungary Romania and Bulgaria as recent targets and signals a possible Anglo Benelux alliance to counter Moscow.
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Clayton Says All Europe Praised by Communism
Clayton warns at Philadelphia forum that without adopting the Marshall Plan Europe will collapse into communism and the iron curtain will move westward to the English Channel. Treasury report shows January 20 receipts and expenditures with a large balance and increases over the prior day.
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Youth critical after west Union City crash
A Tulmview youth, 1, was injured with fractures to the chin and jaw and facial lacerations after a Chevrolet coupe traveling west on Route 97 skidded, overturned, and threw him from the vehicle. His companion, Elmer Volkstaty, RD 8 Erla, escaped with minor injuries. Police reported damage to the car estimated at 4580.
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Union City
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Pullview
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INA REJECTS NEW CLUB PURCHASE
A vote by about 57 of the 90 members of the Tutan American Stub mertinge club in South Center rejected taking over the south side stock from Albert Magtaraitel. The proposed sale price of 100000 was set for the block on South Center Street once housing Monty’s Star Casino and the Star lite Athlete Club.
Corry Soldier Arrested for AWOL from Army Post
A U S Army private from Corry identified as Race McDonald aged 23 with home address 596 Liberty Street was arrested by city officers after being found at a sister’s home on Lemon Street. He disappeared from Fort Belvoir Virginia on November 5 and is held for military police.
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Food Shortage Pushes Grain Shipments into Soviet Occupied Germany
From Dresden Soviet officials warn a very poor food situation may force grain imports into the Russian occupied eastern zone of Germany under the Molotov plan for Eastern Europe. General Sturt notes rationing will adjust as needed while German harvests lag and potatoes remain scarce across Saxony and Thuringia amid reparations and economic controls.
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Berlin
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Greeks Launch New Offensive Against Guerrillas
Reports say six Greek divisions struck north Greece in a general offensive against guerrilla forces. Dispatches credit military commanders with the plans though no official confirmation exists. Early counts claim 84 guerrillas killed and 100 prisoners, with additional recruits surrendering. A separate operation in the Neylorian region reports strong guerrilla activity and loot of arms and food.
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Labor Magazine Probe Stirs Free Speech Debate in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on June 22 the PBI questioned the AML Pennsylvania Federation of Labor's monthly journal The Federation about congressional votes on Taft Hartley. James McDevitt warned the FBI influence is near, and the federation will oppose reelection of Pennsylvania GOP congressmen who backed the law. The league also urged unions to repudiate Henry A. Wallace's third party bid.
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League
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State Department releases 1939 agreement texts
The United States unveils a Soviet offer from 1940 and outlines a Moscow Berlin accord leading to Poland’s fate. The State Department explains why selective publication was chosen, noting long debates and controlled disclosure of captured documents.
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CAB Probes Georgia Crash Fatal 1018
The Civil Aeronautics Board begins an investigation into a Coastal Airlines crash near Savannah Georgia that killed 18. Robert W. Chrisp leads the five member board in reviewing the incident and maintenance practices. Two U S Trade Bureau employees were among the dead.
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