Speculation Circles as Truman Leadership Faces 1948 Election
The piece weighs Truman’s possible renomination amid civil rights and welfare battles, citing his urgency to validate policies and appoints via another win. It notes Taft’s GOP vulnerability, Eisenhower’s unclear affiliation, and the unsettled nominating outlook with Truman leading public esteem in polls yet remaining a big uncertainty.
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In Washington It's Waste As Usual
Public pressure is urged to force economizing in government spending. Stanley High argues that 1950 budgets show huge increases across departments, with calls for voters to demand restraint as the number of government workers grows toward parity with armed forces totals.
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Retail Industry Advisory Committee formed by OPS
The Office of Price Stabilization named 36 retailing representatives for a new Retail Industry Advisory Committee to address retailer problems. OPS says the panel will ensure policies meet retailer needs, noting prior decisions burdened retailers and shifted costs to consumers.
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Socialism and Shortages in Britain Power Debate
An article argues against nationalized power, citing a Glasgow incident where a 10 percent outage occurred during Princess Elizabeth's exhibit opening as evidence of inefficiency in government controlled utilities. It contends private, taxed capital expands assets while public plants erode tax bases and warns against socialist power policy.
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Congressional notes on defense budget and policy debates
Noted from Congress by Edward T. Miller. Secretary Pace warned of further requests if Korea talks fail as a 60 billion defense budget looms. Hearings on foreign aid and defense acts, inflation blame battles, and House actions on appropriations and tidelands reform mark a tense August 1951 session.
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