Reverses Stand on FEPC Issue Feels Pressure in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg March a Republican Rep Adam Bower chairman of the House Labor Committee shifts stance, proposing an anti discrimination agency with new procedures that differ from prior FEPC bills. Gov Meade endorses the Meade Frazier measure in the Senate, which would create a five member commission with hearing powers and penalties.
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Clothing Rationing Ends in Britain
London March The British Press Association said the government will end cloth rationing soon with clothing sales to become effective in a week or two. The date precedes Sir Stafford Cripps budget in early April. Rations have eased recently after Wilson freed wool socks and milk may be rationed temporarily. officials expect milk to become unrestricted this spring.
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Stock Market Slips as Wheat Rebounds in Mixed NYC Action
New York March 8 The stock market closed mixed after a cautious day of trading. Gains of fractions to a point were offset by losses on several issues, with many high and mid cap issues retreating from Monday’s levels.
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Truman to Receive Degree at Rollins College
President Truman landed at Orlando International and traveled to Rollins College in Winter Park to receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities. He was greeted by Dr. Hamilton Hall, president of Rollins College, and attended a luncheon after an off the cuff address.
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Truman Budget Director Rejects Persian Bill Rise of Social Security Proposed
Washington March 8 budget director told Congress it is not possible to justify the Ranklin Veterans Persian bill. He urged enactment of President Truman's Social Security expansion proposals to cover the same needs on a broader basis.
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Real estate man William Fleming dies by plunge in Pittsburgh
William L. Fleming, 61, a prominent Pittsburgh real estate figure, fell several stories to his death from his Bakewell Building office yesterday. John M. Anderson, Veterans Administration appraiser, shared office space with Fleming. Fleming had been despondent over a construction contract failure.
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Fire at Reading destroys four story block. four injured
Fire swept a Bloom Partive Company building on Reading's main street shortly after 6 8 pm causing an estimated 840,000 in damage. Five firemen were hurt including Richard Bosseman who was hurled across the street by an explosion. Two other firemen treated at Community General Hospital for burns and cuts. Evacuation of missionaries reported in Rangoon as heavy fighting continues between government forces and rebels in northern Burma.
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New York Egg Market Report and Odd Prices
Egg market notes from New York on March 8 report varied quotes. Receipts are steady with top quotations for whites and yolks, including heavyweights in the 47 to 49 cent range. Prices for French items are mentioned in a distant, garbled reference to a Paris area château.
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