Washington Notes on Taxes and War Debt in 1949
Congressional experts warn tax boosts may be needed in 1949 to cover armed forces and foreign aid costs as revenue falls after the tax cut. Deficit spending could be avoided only by cutting defense outlays or borrowing, while coal and steel talks surface over production. Other items note shifts in female labor, rising travel abroad, bee die-offs, disease prevention for recruits, and a unified public relations school for armed services.
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Miners strike may ease Lewis bid for July talks
Washington reports a month long soft coal shortage has weakened miners' leverage, possibly making it easier for John L. Lewis to bargain with steel and coal industries for a new contract starting July 1.
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Army to shuttle troops to Alaska for summer training
The Army announces a summer training deployment sending 18 derroacy troops and mobile reserve units from the west coast to Alaska to bolster the garrison as Congress weighs expanding permanent forces to 15,000. Air units join the operation while the 2nd Division and Hawaiian-based troops may be borrowed. The Air Force and Alaska Command deny Russian incursion reports amid broader combat-readiness notes from Gen. Bradley and Gen. Clay.
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House Panel Votes To Extend Farm Price Supports
The House agriculture committee voted unanimously to extend government price supports to June 20, 1950. The plan lowers cotton at 90 percent parity and sets 90 percent for non basic commodities while preserving milk support at 90 percent. Quotas may continue but are unlikely next year due to high demand.
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Political Calendar Shows GOP Delegate Selections and Primaries
The calendar lists a series of party events in multiple states. Monday in Philadelphia Arrangements Committee sets keynotes and GOP officials for the Republican National Convention. Tuesday Kentucky GOP to pick 20 delegates. New Jersey holds primaries selecting 35 Republican and 36 Democratic delegates and nominees for the U S Senate and House. Louisiana elections include governor and other state offices. Wednesday the GOP committee names seven delegates at large to complete New York's 97 delegates. Washington and Idaho delegate movements noted with party allocations.
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Rotary event mix up at Rawls Hotel hints at plant drives
The article details a Rotary gathering at the Rawls Hotel with discussions on horticulture and drainage improvements. It mentions leaders like Gordes and Cheb and notes participants from New York City, Lake Erie, and Lake Huron.
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Geocks Question 7 Airplane Move
The U S Embassy announced that seven men planning an American ship move are being questioned in Athens. Officials seek details on their plans and potential connections to a larger investigation.
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