Winter Storms Kill Over 123 Across Nation
The Associated Press reports January storms have killed at least 123 people nationwide since New Year’s Day. Livestock losses rival the 1930s droughts as crops in California and Arizona suffer hundreds of millions in damage. Tornadoes, blizzards, and ice storms crippled several states with widespread utility outages and mass rescues.
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Instant Repeal of Labor Law Urged by Sen. Pepper
Senator Pepper calls for skipping hearings on repeal of the Taft Hartley law and restoring the Wagner act. He says many Democrats agree, while Taft and Republicans oppose. Truman favors repeal and a two bill approach, while Senate rules complicate a simple repeal.
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Soil Conservation Could Double Farm Food Output
Dr. Hugh H. Bennett states soil conservation methods can double production and raise farmer profits. In studies across 10 000 farms yields rose on average 36 to 40 percent, with 1 872 farms gaining about 4 tickets per acre in crop value. Costs averaged 5.88 per acre for farmers and government, largely covered by increased profits. More evidence and pages follow.
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Government collapses in Turkey over rising living costs
Ankara January 14 Premier Hasan Saka's government collapsed amid violent opposition over Turkey's mounting cost of living. Saka submitted his resignation to President Inonu after a two hour conference as Hilmi Vran emerged as a suggested successor.
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Peace Is Costly But Safer Than Marching Into Battle
A columnist reflects on wartime strategy arguing the West must maintain a balance of power to deter Russia. Sigrid Arne of AP emphasizes the long term advantage of vigilance, citing Britain’s naval dominance and America’s role in preventing global upheaval. The piece warns future wars demand full national mobilization and heavy costs.
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Truman Tax Increase Gets Tepid Capitol Response
Capitol Hill greeted President Truman’s hint of higher federal income taxes for individuals earning six thousand dollars or more with cool reception. Lawmakers push for spending cuts to balance the budget, while bipartisan talks weigh potential tax shifts and a possible May or June showdown after budget outlook clarifies.
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AT&T Faces Anti-Trust Action To Split Company
The Justice Department filed a civil anti-trust complaint in Newark New Jersey seeking divestiture of AT T and Western Electric and dissolution into three competing units. It requests patent access on reasonable royalty terms and transfer of know how to any user. Western Electric is the main supplier of telephone equipment and AT T dominates service.
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Chinese Communists Lay Down Eight Conditions
Mao Tse-tung declared eight peace prerequisites in a Shanghai broadcast, demanding abrogation of U S China treaties and trial of “war criminals” led by Chiang Kai-shek. He urged peace sincerity from Chiang and warned Red forces will liberate the people. Negotiations in Tientsin with Reds extend to Peiping and North China under Gen. Fu TsoYi.
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Textile employment in North Carolina declines 11 000
Labor department data show textile employment fell from 227 000 in March to 216 200 in November. Avg hourly pay rose from 1.06 to about 1.12 while weekly earnings dipped. Cotton textile rents saw shorter workweeks and mixed wage changes across subsectors.
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North Carolina Senate Talks Statewide Liquor Referendum
Senator George T. Penny introduced a bill for a November 1 referendum on whether the state shall be wet or dry for liquor wine and beer. The measure would repeal or establish state controls based on outcome. Penny framed the issue as neither wet nor dry, focusing on the legislative plan ahead.
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Bill Targets Utility Penalties and Tobacco Rates
RALEIGH Jan 14 The house introduced a measure to bar public utilities from altering rates by deducting early payments or adding late payment penalties. Rep Shelley B Caveness said utilities levy a five percent late fee and that deductions for early payments merely juggle figures. Rep J Frank Huskins proposed a cap on tobacco warehouse charges at two and a half percent of gross sales plus a 25 cent per basket basket fee, arguing some warehouses overcharge. The house planned local bill work and evening sessions as Speaker Kerr Ramsay said the body is ready to work.
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Pencil Removed From Lining of Boy's Heart
Denver surgeons removed an automatic pencil from 13 year old Robert Bradshaw's heart after he fell on it at Byers Junior High School playground. A minute scratch occurred but doctors said the pencil caused no lasting heart damage and was removed in a lengthy operation.
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