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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1953
Page
8
Comptroller General Warren told closed door appropriations subcommittees that Congress has lost control of the purse and must curb wasteful spending. He cited lavish overseas housing and recreational facilities as examples, urging immediate action to save taxpayer money without harming worthwhile programs.
Roscow Fleming of The Christian Science Monitor reports that protests erupt against government flood control and river development plans across regions led by the Missouri River Basin. Critics say big dams cost billions and may cause more damage, urging soil-based flood prevention and ending big dam folly as costs rise toward eleven billion dollars.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to create a commission to study federal grants to states arguing that federal overreach blurs local duties and taxes should not be taxed again. Representative Ostertag added that government cannot give without first taking, keeping a brokerage fee.
An editorial warns that labor bosses, like past political and industrial leaders, wield oppressive power and threaten the public welfare. It argues state laws and court rulings are rising to curb labor excesses, asserting no group may adopt a “public be damned” stance. The piece predicts a broad crackdown on labor bosses as a national correction begins.
Representative Edward T Miller outlines high pressure budget work on the House Appropriations Committee during a strain of global tensions and domestic storms. He describes long hours, classified briefings, and the challenge to maintain constituent contact while managing a vast national budget for defense and science. Continued on page 5.
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