Brunt of New Tax Program Falls on Lower Income Groups
Analysis notes the tax plan shifts burden to poorer households while public debate continues on Korean evacuation policy. Editorials underscore economic impact and international tensions.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1951
Page
3
Taxes Era of Austerity in Truman Budget Plan
President Truman proposed tax increases exceeding eight billion dollars annually and a defense outlay of 140 billion. He urged broader wage price controls and larger armed forces while forecasting reduced consumer goods production and 18 percent of 1951 output devoted to defense, far below wartime peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Wall Street
Congress
Mr. Truman
Truman signs civilian defense bill to cost about three billion
President Truman signed a civilian defense measure costing an estimated 3.1 billion dollars. The law directs federal leadership for state and local plans to shield civilian life and property in ten target areas against atomic, biological, or other attacks. States must match federal air raid construction funds, drawing criticism such as New York Governor Dewey's claim of insufficient funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Dewey
New York
Britain
Battles in Korea and U N debates on evacuation
As UN forces retreat toward Pusan and a possible withdrawal looms, Washington debates evacuation while American troops are urged to form the core of a larger future army. Mrs. Rosenberg cites a 260000 increase in fighting forces by June 30 and a draft expansion to 3.2 million, with 18 year olds urged. The FBI reports 9000 draft law violations investigated in six months and 2200 cases monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
United Nations
Pusan
Wartorn
Washington
U.N
U.S
United States
America
United States Army
Anna M. Rosenberg
Defense Marshall
Armed Services Subcommittee
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Defense
Senate Armed Services
Truman
Armed Services
Tradition vs Presidential War Powers Debate
Critics led by Senator Taft charge President Truman violated law by sending troops to Korea and Europe without Congress. The piece cites historical precedent and the North Atlantic Treaty obligations as supporting executive action, with agriculture outlook noting tight 1951 crop prospects and the need to rebuild surpluses for world food needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Sen
Rober Taft
Ohio
United States
Korea
Europe
Congress
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Jackson
Tyler
Polk
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Taft
Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Senate
North Atlantic
Supreme Court
Le Sabre Experimental Car Showcases Futuristic GM Design
General Motors unveils Le Sabre a low jet styled experimental car by the Styling section led by W. F. Earl and associates. The vehicle operates as a on road laboratory with a V eight engine 300 hp plus supercharger and a dual fuel system using methyl alcohol and premium fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esuaacy v. Warl
Far
Earl
General Motors
LeSabre
Republicans urged to join Truman cabinet for unity
The piece notes White House pressure for unity by placing two top Republicans in key posts, possibly Governor Dewey as secretary of state, with Acheson potentially stepping aside. It recalls FDR’s unity pre Pearl Harbor, cites Navy chief shifts under Matthews and Sherman, and mentions Senator Morse’s defection from supporting reactionary Republicans and Sen. Langer’s protest of the new policy committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Norway
Europe
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
Navy
Dewey
Acheson
State Department
Francis Matthews
Crommelin
Matthews
Omaha
Missouri
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Morse
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Curley Brooks
North Dakota
Bill Langer
Farm assets rise to 134 billion in 1951 gains
The 1951 Department of Agriculture estimate puts American farm total assets at 134 billion, about 2.5 times the level a decade earlier. Farmers hold roughly 22 billion in liquid assets across banks savings bonds and cooperatives, with farm debt near 13 billion. all growth is in non real estate categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungnam
Department of Agriculture
U.S
Government imposes freeze on new commercial buildings
The government bans starting almost all new commercial construction until February 15 to conserve materials for mobilization. After the freeze, private projects must seek approval from the national production authority. The NPA says the ban preserves essential resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Production Authority
NPA
Jet styling in LeSabre features and future use
The LeSabre prototype, in development four years, uses aluminum and magnesium alloys in its body and engine. Its jet inspired lines may appear in future cars though aluminum and magnesium would keep costs high for average buyers. Designers warn the tech could be years away.
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Western Newspaper Union
Robert Lawrence
Larry’’ McKenzie, Jr
March of Dimes
President Truman
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Agriculture Department
Mr. Earl
GOP
Naval
Sherman
Matthew
Naval Operations
Bradley
White House
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Scott
St.Joseph Aspirin
Smith Brothers
Soretone Liniment
WNU
McKesson & Robbing
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