Hoover commission debate over tax plan and government waste
The article notes continued support for a $4 billion tax proposal despite doubts across parties. It highlights grave concerns and rising sentiment to close deficits by cutting government costs. The Hoover Commission points to waste, duplication, archaic procedures, and patronage as issues to fix, while proposing greater presidential powers. not all recommendations will pass, but action is expected to begin.
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Congress
Hoover Commission
Hoover
A Happy Tradition of Neighbor Help Across Time
A story contrasts pioneer work bees with a modern Minnesota service station kindness. Competitors shut their shops on Sunday to man pumps and cash registers, a constable directing traffic, and an oil supplier selling gas at cost, leaving the operator better off and grateful for community support.
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America
Minnesota
Point of No Return Editorial Warns of Socialism Risk
The Farm Journal editorial fears that sustained government aid to agriculture housing education health and other sectors pushes the United States toward increased taxes and regulation. It argues citizens must resist expanding government roles to avoid a societal collapse akin to historical regimes. It likens dependence to a pilot approaching the point of no return over dangerous weather.
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Germany
Italy
Rome
Russia
Railroads claim record safety for passengers and workers
A AA R report shows 1948 passenger fatalities at 19 and total deaths at 42 from all causes, with 41.15 billion passenger miles and employee fatality rate of 0.17 per million hours. The message translates risk to one passenger as riding 100 miles daily for about 59,000 years before a fatal accident.
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Association of American Railroads
Economic Seismograph of Free Market Vitality
The piece argues against government control of the economy, citing William Chamberlin who says allocations and price fixes deny the free market. It notes price declines in beef and other goods as proof the market responds to supply and demand without fiat. A controlled economy, it says, cannot increase wealth and would only redistribute poverty.
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William Chamberlin
Economic highlights warn of cautious Congress on Truman plan
Congress pivots from long range policy to current price and activity declines. Economists differ on outlook but agree inflation has peaked and a leveling off is near. Many warn against tax increases, fearing they could deepen a mild downturn into a real recession. The President has seen papers appeal.
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Congress
Economist
National Research Organization
Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club Meets at Concord Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club was held at the Concord Church house on Thursday afternoon February 17th. Nineteen members and four visitors attended. Mrs. Harry I Nuttle presided and the opening song was Juanita. After business, Miss Spafford led the session. Hostesses Mrs. Fred Beauchamp and Mrs. Ellis Collins served refreshments. Mrs. F E Adams entertained the W S C S at her home last Wednesday afternoon. After business and several readings, refreshments were served.
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Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers Club
Concord Church House
Harry i. Nuttle
Juanita
Edna Berryhill Visits Macon Relatives in Georgia
Edna Berryhill of Macon Georgia has been visiting her mother Mrs Amos Scott, details note a family trip and time spent with relatives in the area. The item highlights kinship connections and local social activity.
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Edna Berryhill
Macon, Ga
Amos Scott
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