Landlords Rebel Over Rent Curbs and ERP Counter moves
The Western Newspaper Union column reports landlords in 20 cities threaten mass evictions to protest rent control bills in Congress led by Tulsa organizer Rev. Wallace J. Murphy. It notes Russians set up the economic council of mutual assistance as a Moscow response to ERP and hints at Soviet aims to compete with the Marshall Plan while criticizing Western actions.
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Peace Dove signals shifting alliances in Holy Land
The article notes Israel and Egypt signing a permanent cease fire with talks continuing amid efforts toward final peace in the Holy Land dispute. Britain’s capitulation and broader recognition of Israel strengthen US and world support, while Arab opposition wavers, as prophecy and national hopes stir religious observers. Separately, Secretary Brannan proposes to limit 1949 cotton and wheat crops to avoid excessive planting and protect future acreage allotments. a congressional committee chair indicates possible legislation.
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Israel
Egypt
Great Britain
Charles Brannan
Senate Agriculture Committee
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Elmer Thomas
Okla
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Heart disease tops deaths in nation as 1949 drive begins
The American Heart Association launches its 1949 national campaign with a stark reminder that heart and blood vessel diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. They account for one in three deaths annually, with rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease hitting ages five to nineteen hardest and causing higher mortality than other major killers for ages 35 to 54.
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United States
American Heart Association
Heart Association drives 1949 campaign and coal outlook
The piece outlines the 1949 American Heart Association national campaign February 7 to 28 with a goal of five million dollars. Three and one half million will fund local cardiac programs while the rest supports national expansion. It also notes Dr. Edward R. Weidlein’s authority on coal reserves and a predicted industrial shift toward coal expansion.
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American Heart Association
United States
Edward R. Weidlein
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Psychiatrists shortage eyed as national need grows
A Hoover commission subcommittee argues the United States must boost psychiatrists from 4,500 to 10,000 before improving mental health. The piece frames a broader concern beyond prices and potential conflict.
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Hoover Commission
Washington Digest: Politicians Settle Into Practical Politics
Washington's lawmakers pivot to pragmatic moves as Dewey reemerges and Taft Hartley repeal looms. Democrats and Republicans debate an amended one package bill with labor unions pressing for repeal while Truman era sentiment weighs on strategy.
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Shake-Up Hits Probe Committee
The article traces reforms of the un American Activities Committee, noting Democrats and Republicans reshaped membership to curb abuses. It cites Rep. Wood as chair, new rules allowing counsel, and calls for civil rights and fair procedure. It also mentions a Canadian university study on militant Communist nuclei in major campuses.
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Senate Move Urges Longer Rent Control Law Extension
An administration bill pushed in the senate seeks to extend rent control for two more years through March 31, 1951. It would empower the federal housing expediter to reimpose ceilings and expand eviction controls, allow triple damages for overcharges, and criminal action against willful violators.
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Maybank
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Spence
Jackson Day aims for million-dollar Democratic dinners
Harry Truman era optimism lifts Democratic fund drives as Jackson Day dinners plan to top a million dollars. Aiming for eight thousand at the Washington event, committees expect strong donations, with dinners in every district and in smaller states.
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National Committee
Harry Truman
Washington
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