Truman Eyes Narrowed Economic Powers Amid War Drawdown
Washington articles indicate Congress may resist broad economic controls requested by President Truman. Committees plan to clip powers that compete with private industry, and a labor draft is unlikely unless an emergency worse than WWII arises. Weather and August crop season could affect prices, with forecasts of doubled production and a revived V-loan credit guarantee to aid manufacturers.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Federal Reserve Bank
Wartime and Cold War Aircraft: Best Bets for Major Orders
The list outlines top aircraft for large orders including fighters such as the F-84 Thunderjet F-86 Sabre F-94 and F-89 Scorpion, naval types like F3D F2H and F4U, bombers B-47 and B-36, transports C-97 C-119 C-124, and patrol models like the Martin PSM.
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Republic
Navy
Grumman
Public to learn more on atomic and germ warfare
The Atomic Energy Commission will publish a handbook on atomic weapon effects on August 12. The Office of Civilian Mobilization is preparing further booklets on bacterial and chemical warfare using simple five cent words.
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Washington—Ii
Atomic Energy Commission
GM Wages tied to cost index may rise in July
With prices rising again the CIO Auto Workers under GM five year deal appear secure as wages track the government's living cost index. The July index could raise by two cents after two years of decline, though a future wage freeze would nullify the sliding scale.
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Washington
CIO Auto
General Motors
Two New Air Force Jets Break Sound Barrier
Washington reports two Republic fighters the F-91 interceptor and the F-96 swept wing version of the F-84 thunderjet have exceeded the speed of sound at sea level. Production could begin soon.
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Air Force
Republic
Administration lawmakers drop bid to override veto on basing point bill
Washington officials say they will not seek to override President Truman's veto of the basing point bill this session. They cite insufficient votes and difficulty rallying support.
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Basing Point
Washington
Administration
Congress
Truman
Dean Named AEC Chairman With McMahon Backing
Washington reports President Truman elevated Gordon Dean to lead the Atomic Energy Commission. McMahon of Connecticut, long allied with Dean, advocated him for a 1946 seat and helped secure the appointment after a 1949 revival. Also, Paul Herzog of the NLRB may retire when his term ends August 26.
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McMahon
Washington
Truman
Gordon Dean
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
D.-Conn
Dean
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
NLRB
Paul Herzog
National Labor Relations Board
Senate debate taunts spill into cloakrooms over worth
A recent cloakroom exchange shows a senator cracking about a colleague. The remark questions the other member’s value to the senate and hints at a personal financial angle, provoking debate on political decorum and accountability.
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Senate
AFL political league notes union funds shortage
The AFL political league cites local unions withholding campaign funds as a reason for funding shortfalls for the fall elections. A league resolution urged locals to cough up money, stating these funds are needed now.
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AFT
Washington
AFL
Political League
League
Political Calendar Washington D C and state primaries
This week note covers Democrats holding a Louisiana primary to nominate one U S Senate seat and eight House seats. Oklahoma schedules a Democratic run-off with Senator Elmer Thomas facing Rep. Mike Monroney.
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Washington
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Elmer Thomas
Mike Monroney
Thomas
Arkansas
Connecticut
U. S. Senate
Political nominations and global locust beat in 1940s press snapshot
The page notes Democratic primaries in Arkansas and Connecticut with multiple candidates and Aug deadlines. It highlights Israel’s Communist party expanding enrollment in a Soviet peace push. It reports New York hotels converting ballrooms into circular theaters. It also covers Belgian Congo representatives coordinating with African powers to combat locust swarms over Leopoldville as sessions begin.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Communist Party
Russia
New York
Edison
Leopoldville
Belgian Congo
Missing Dog Reunited After Laundry Laundry Mixup
Providence police searched for a five week old fox terrier after Mrs Clarence Both reported the puppy missing. She enlisted neighbors the postman and a laundryman to help. The laundryman later found the pup tied inside a laundry bundle. A Cleveland woman reported her cocker spaniel appeared washed and unharmed after being found in a washing machine. The piece notes tick fever is not transmitted by dogs and offers a home remedy using sulfur powder to deter ticks.
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Providence
R. I
Clarence
Mrs. Both
Wrong kind of dog spurs alimony request in Camden
In Camden New Jersey Mrs Clara H Spencer asked Advisory Master in Chancery William J Kraft to raise her seven dollar weekly alimony. She argued the divorce court awarded custody of the family dog with an extra dollar for its care and the dog now has four puppies needing support. Judge Kraft denied the petition after Spencer's lawyer's argument.
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Camden
New Jersey
Clara H. Spencer
Chancery
William J. Kraft
Treating Mange In Dogs And Summer Pet Care
This column advises seeing a veterinarian for any skin disorders in dogs and outlines common causes of mange such as worms heat and poor feed. It suggests remedies like sulphur mixes, zinc oxide with vaseline, and cautions about sulphur dips, plus tips on avoiding hot pavement during walks and noting tick fever season.
Will Open Playground in Sherwood Village
A supervised playground will open Tuesday in Sherwood Village on the corner lot at Nathan Hunt drive and Curtis street. Mrs. John Marsh will supervise with mother volunteers assisting, and activities will run 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily for all village children.
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Sherwood Village
Robinson to Make Parachute Jump Today
Melvin Robinson plans a parachute jump at Red Golds airport on Highway 62 near Trinity School this afternoon. He hopes to complete two jumps between three and six o clock, casting one parachute away and opening a second to land safely.
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Robinson
Melvin Robinson
Red Gold
Highway 62
Trinity School
Times-Herald Enacts Self Imposed Censorship Policy
The Times-Herald announced on its front page that it has imposed voluntary censorship. It will not print designations of armed forces units called to active duty or disclose unit make up strength equipment or destinations. The note urges readers to rely on other sources for such details.
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Washington
Times-Herald
Family Proves Ownership of Male Dog at Separation
The filing shows evidence that at the time of separation the family owned a male dog. The assertion appears in supporting documents presented to the court.
Question Box on dog prices and Dalmatian spots
The exchange notes dog sales exceed $1000 with a record up to $15,000. A reader asks if Dalmatians are born pure white. answer confirms puppies are white with spots appearing as they age.
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Thomasville Beauty Queen To Be Chosen In 1950 Pageant
Jaycees in Thomasville plan the fourth annual beauty contest for local girls aged 18 to 28. The winner will be crowned Miss Thomasville of 1950 on August 11 at a venue yet to be decided. Entry is open with local sponsorships and no entry fee, and a top entertainment program is planned.
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Thomasville
Jaycees
Thomasville High School
Memorial Stadium
Promoted Corporal Taylor Gains Sergeant Rank in Army
Promoted Cpl. Jack B. Taylor has been promoted to Sergeant in the U S Army. He is stationed at Anchorage Alaska with the 57th airforce and is the son of Mrs W Taylor of High Point Rt 2.
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Cpl
Jack B. Taylor
U. S. Army
Anchorage
Alaska
57Th Airforce
W. ©. Taylor
High Point Rt. 2
Seven Local Students Named on UNC Honor List
Seven High Point and two Thomasville students in UNC General College made the honor roll for the past quarter. Freddy L. Garner of High Point earned all A's among 20. Others on the list include Wiley Allman, William Campbell, Donald Chamblee, Clarence Greenway, David Jackson, and Edward Thompson of High Point, plus Elmer Bland and Gilbert Marsh of Thomasville.
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UNC
High Point
Thomasville
General College
University of North Carolina
Freddy L. Garner
Wiley FE. Allman
William R. Campbell
Donald V. Chamblee
Clarence FE. Greenway
David K. Jackson
Edward D. Thompson
Elmer C. Bland
Gilbert E. Marsh
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