U S Deficit Fears Echo In Economic Briefing
Weekly News Analysis notes a looming two year 10 billion dollar deficit and inflation fears. Dr Edwin G Nourse urges a hard headed plan to balance the budget with economy. Acheson backs 28 million Formosa aid amid questions of policy and wartime priorities. Presidents tax proposal shifts toward stimulating business with a one billion dollar net tax increase and targeted excise tax cuts.
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United States
Edwin G. Nourse
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Dr. Nourse
Economic Council
Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
U.S
Dean Acheson
Formosa
Acheson
China
Mr. Truman
Congress
Trimman
Bulgarian government declares Donald Heath persona non grata
The Bulgarian government orders recalled U.S. Minister Donald R Heath after identifying him as persona non grata. Officials say Heath received secret government information from Traicho Kostov, the former deputy premier executed for treason.
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Donald R Heath
U.S
Bulgaria
Heath
Traicho Kostov
New 175 Cents Minimum Wage Law Takes Effect
The new federal wage law sets a 75 cent per hour minimum for interstate commerce workers and those producing goods for interstate trade. President Truman calls it social justice while CIO leaders push for a dollar minimum and broader coverage, with about 1.5 million workers affected. Employers face roughly 300 million dollars in annual costs.
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Truman
CIO
Labor
Tobin
South
FEPC Bill Stalls Amid Southern Filibuster Tactics
In the first test of the four employment practices commission bill in Congress, President Truman faced a southern led filibuster. Sam Rayburn, Rayburn led the House push, twice blocked FEPC bill consideration by favoring Alaska and Hawaii statehood measures.
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Four Employment Practices Commission
Truman
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
House
FEPC
Alaska
Hawaii
Hiss Trial Verdict Sparks Debate Over Perjury Case
The jury convicting Alger Hiss on two counts raises questions about the case's political and legal implications. Chambers testified that Hiss passed state department papers to him, while Hiss denies the accusations. If upheld, Hiss faces possible prison time and fines, with appeals expected.
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Alger Hiss
Hiss
Whittaker
Chambers
Time Magazine
State Department
Simple Budget Entertaining For A Winter Evening
A guide to easy low cost hosting with a fire side chat feel. Proposes simple props like popcorn roaster and marshmallow fork, coffee, doughnuts, and cookies baked in advance. Includes doughnut and cookie recipes plus light fare ideas and practical serving tips for a relaxed gathering.
Tax Dodgers Targeted By Sutton Plan
Representative Sutton proposes treasury color and design changes on paper money and a scheduled exchange day to trap tax dodgers amid broad complaints of federal revenue being inadequate. Lynn adds kitchen tips for defrosting refrigerators and safe range cleaning to avoid damage while hot.
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Sutton
Tenn
Secretary of the Treasury
Lynn
Two Inch Pipe Would Make Kansas City A Seaport
A New Yorker traveling west on a Pullman jokes with Kansas City boosters about turning their city into a seaport. He says to lay a two inch pipe from KC to the Gulf of Mexico and suck as hard as you can blow to create a sea port within half an hour.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
New Yorker
Kansas
Gulf of Mexico
Indispensable to the Railroad Jokes Spine of Jury Duty
A railway employee summoned for jury duty resists panel excuses. The judge savagely questions his indispensability to the vast railroad, and the worker replies that he does not want the company to discover his worth.
Census clerk questions ages on form
A census clerk notices figures 120 and 112 under Age of Father and Age of Mother. The caller says those ages would have been if living, prompting the clerk to remark that the parents were never that old. The respondent explains they would have been if living.
Man Reveals Lodge Members Confess Overnight with Jack
Smith’s wife wires five lodge brothers asking if Jack is with them. After Jack returns home a messenger delivers five replies all stating Jack is spending the night with me.
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Jack
Smith
Lodge
English Tea Obsession Revealed by Coffee Contrast
A traveler notes the English love of tea but recalls trying their coffee and realizing the difference in cultural beverage habits. The exchange highlights a humorous comparison between national tea customs and a taste impression.
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Traveler
Crowded Young Man Seeks House to Marry
A humorous exchange shows a young man lamenting he would marry tomorrow if he could find a house. His friend suggests moving in with his prospective in laws but the youth notes they live with their own parents.
Cleaning and lining broiler pans for easier cleanup
The article advises scouring broiler pans after each use to prevent hardening grease. It suggests lining pans with aluminum foil under the broiling rack to stop grease from caking. When pans are removed while the oven is on, they last longer, and discarded foil carrying drippings makes cleanup quick.
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