Symington Reluctant on Prolonging Rent Controls
Senator Symington signals reluctance to extend federal rent controls beyond February while awaiting the defense build up. He notes possible cap on extensions through June in some communities and discusses wage price controls, consumer credit, real estate credit, and allocation rules in light of world events and defense needs. Capehart pressses for timely action on curbs as hearings begin.
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Senate
Truman
Capehart
R-Ind
Symington
Defense Department
Economiapuhert
Federal Tax Boost Likely
The article discusses expectations of a possible rise in federal taxes, outlining potential impacts on individuals and businesses and noting official statements from government sources. Analysts weigh projected changes, timing, and policy implications for the upcoming fiscal year.
Lawmakers debate wartime controls and excess profits tax
The Senate Finance Committee weighs selective price and wage controls and a 60 day rent extension. Critics push for an excess profits levy tied to corporate income tax rates, arguing the plan would burden business and defense efforts. Business spokesmen oppose excess profits taxes favoring a higher corporate rate.
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Yugoslavia
Hue
Geane By
D-Va
Ae Care
Benking
Sal
Senate
House
Trina
Sesmene
Senate Finance Committee
East German moves loom as police to army shift eyed
The article notes plans in the Soviet zone where East Germany ponders turning 53,000 trained infantry into a full army via conscription. It cites Dieckmann at a rally with Soviet commander Chuikov and hints at Kremlin consultation with German agents over Korea and Western tensions.
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Grotewohl
Ulbricht
Rmany
Soviet Zone
Soviet Union
West Germany
Berlin
Coun
Johannes Dieckmann
Dieckmann
Vassily Chuikov
Korea
Republicans Make Inroads in the South and Nationwide
GOP gains mark first southern governors in 22 years and a Republican in the Texas legislature. Florida shows Pineillas county turning Republican for the first time. Hermann describes a drive to build a two party system below the Mason-Dixon line with party cooperation and expansion of Republican schools of politics across 23 states. He notes 1,220 counties across 12 conference states with 113 county chair vacancies and 849 women vice chair vacancies.
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Mexico
Texas
Florida
Pineillas County
Hermann
Senators debate MacArthur authority in Korea war
U S lawmakers urge General MacArthur be given full authority to confront Communist forces in Korea and Manchuria. They argue the war is an extension of the Korean conflict with North Korea, demanding decisive action or withdrawal from involvement.
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U. N
James
D-Wyo
Arthur
Malone
U. S
MacArthur
Manchuria
Marshall
Defense Marshall
Geurpiary of State
Watkins
Utah
South Korea
Capehart
R-Ind
Korea
U. S. Awaiting Attlee Today in Korea Talks
The State Department reports no firm weekend decision on a pending resolution. Austin notes slight evidence the Chinese Communist delegation may discuss Korea at U.N. Lake Success talks. India’s Rau met Peiping envoy Wu Hsiu-chuan and remains hopeful for a peaceful settlement as Attlee and Truman talks loom.
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Sears
Austin
Acheson
U. N
State Department
Sir Benegal N. Rau
India
Lake Success
Wu Hsiu-chuan
Peiping
Rau
U.N
Gen. Collins
Korea
Evacuation Under Fire at Hagaru In Cold Runway Strikes
Battlefield scenes describe airlifted wounded being removed as fighter planes attack nearby hills. Transports arrive while rockets napalm and machine gun fire echo on the runway. Marines and doughboys defend Hagaru amid evacuation pressures and grim humor.
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Hagaru
Harsh frontal attack by Chinese forces reported
Reports describe a frontal assault by swarms of Chinese troops on American defenses. The defense perimeter shows many Communist dead in the snow. An officer notes an initial 50 yard penetration but says the ground was quickly reclaimed and the attackers repelled.
Leaf Prices On Old Belt Drop In Raleigh
The weekly price average for flue cured old belt tobacco fell to 50.25 per hundred pounds, $1.47 below the prior low. Prices declined mainly $1 to $3 with common red leaf and best thin nondescript dropping more. Total weekly sales reached 5,414,744 pounds for a season total of 306,582,724 pounds.
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Raleigh
Federal-State News Market Service
Quick Action Seen Needed to Check Chinese Offense
The article notes a rapid Chinese push with front line units swelling as the Nationalists and mercenary troops fight under the enemy banner. It cites Gen Charles A. Will on the threat, U N forces, Formosa contingency, and possible mega-scale war provoking mobilization and heavy bombings along the Yalu frontier.
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Sieking
Tee Ras
Kumchon
U. N
China
Charles A. Will
Chi
United States
Formosa
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Straits of
Manchuria
Korea
Yalu River
Chinese Reds Drive South in Korea Killings and Retreat
Allied forces reported heavy Chinese and North Korean manpower in the northwestern front as 600th divisions cross Changjin ice toward Marines. MacArthur warned the enemy outnumbers UN troops. 1,100 killed in Saturday’s clash flagged.
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Seventh Division
Changjin
Seventh
Jial Garu
MacArthur
Eighth Army
Korea
Songchon
U. S. 25Th Division
U.N
Syesevene
Yellow Sea
Japan
Associated Press
Tom Lambert
United Nations
Pyongyang
Ang Ae
Agy
Red
U. S. First Cavalry
U. S
Young Myatt Named UNC Class Officer
Archie Myatt Jr son of Mr for new UNC junior class officer heading campus activity since 1948 he serves in student legislature rules and finance committees YMCA planning Sen ate of Dialetic Literary Society Carolina Forum Dor min representation and University Party roles ROTC Phi Gamma Delta and other campus groups. The article also mentions his schooling in High Point and Sewanee Military Academy.
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Archie Myatt
University Party
Tarnation Humor Magazine
The
Carolina Political Union
Air Rotc
Phi Gamma Delta Social Fraternity
Ore
High Point
Sewanee Military Academy
Sewanee, Tenn
Santa dispute and regional note in brief
Not Santa Claus explained by Walter Duncan in Columbia South Carolina as a child insists the street Santa is not the real Clanty Claus. A stray remark follows a jovial encounter. Northwestern Paraguay is identified as the Gran Chaco in regional shorthand.
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Columbia, S. C
Walter Duncan
Santa Claus
Main Street
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
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