UMT Put Aside After House Vote
The Universal Military Training bill is sent back to committee by a 236 to 162 vote, delaying action until after the election. An amendment would have limited training to high school campuses, and the piece is deemed watered down already. The delay is blamed on political considerations ahead of primaries and November elections.
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Teeth and enforcement flaws plague High Point parking ordinance
The editorial criticizes the City Council for delaying a workable parking meter ordinance in High Point. It argues two thirds ignore tickets under the faulty law, urges stronger enforcement, and praises the new, “toothed” ordinance set to take effect March 24 while warning effort must accompany any rule.
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Editorial on Driver License Laws and Duty to Enforce
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial notes 5000 New York area drivers operate with suspended licenses, urging daily enforcement to cut highway deaths. It argues lawmakers must strengthen license revocation enforcement and eventually overhaul state driver licensing to prevent more fatalities.
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How's Your Coal Bill This Winter
Citizens are urged to review fuel use as winter ends. With spring in 16 days official, homeowners may cut heating costs by checking coal or oil consumption and adjusting habits for the coming season.
Taft Aides Claims Phone Help For Republicans
The story describes Bud Litten, Taft's publicity man, buying a Virginia home and campaigning through a chaotic phone contact with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. A Fairfax County supervisor and a local manager discuss party affiliation as Litten probes service priorities and partisanship.
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Debasement of Money Impedes World Trade
A column argues U S foreign aid and monetary policy undermine trade. It critiques government dumping and barter, notes the dollar as the best available currency, and warns nationalist trends undermine long term prosperity. It cites Spain Germany and Soviet aid as context and reflects on postwar currency dynamics.
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Quotes on power and fear from notable figures
James P. Warburg argues status quo bias protects existing governments and suppresses reforms. Senator Paul Douglas discusses nominating Eisenhower with a different VP, signaling bipartisan fascination with leadership changes. Paul Hoffman warns fear as the worst mental tyranny facing society.
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Hollywood gossip spans marriages and stars in late edition
Subbing for Winchell, tales of Gloria de… de Carlo and Juan Fernandez wed amid family objections. Jane Wyman and Travis Kleefeld may name a date soon. Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell divorce with no plan for reconciliation. Glenn Davis and Terry Moore to divorce. Fantasies and rumors mix with film lore as industry names drift through bars and parties.
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Railroads seek sweeping new powers to set rates in Congress
Two amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act would curb ICC oversight and guarantee cost plus rail profits. Senators O Conor Bricker and Capehart lead the push, arguing delays hinder rate increases AAR backs the first measure while privately conceding passage is unlikely this Congress.
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