FTC Under Fire as Congress Probes Monopolies Era
The FTC faces intensified scrutiny as Congress plans a broad inquiry into its role in curbing large monopolistic combines. Critics cite funding gaps and legal loopholes while the agency recalls past achievements from the blue sky cases to the cement pricing decision amid calls to strengthen anti trust law.
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England
British Isles
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Acheson Urges Concrete Steps for East-West Peace
In a page one address, former Secretary of State Dean Acheson lists seven conditions for Soviet relations including halting subversion, removing obstruction at the United Nations, and agreeing to arms control. He warns against overly optimistic hopes and stresses requiring solid assurances through daily behavior.
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United Nations
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Communist Party
United States
Budget Bill Moves to Committee for Omnibus Funding
The appropriations panel advances a full-year omnibus plan wrapping all departmental funds into one bill. Next week it goes to the House for debate, with civil functions of the Army engineers facing notable reductions.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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McCarthy Charges Spur Review Board on Service Recall
The review board urges recalling Service from India after McCarthy's charges. Lincoln White notes no new suspicion, while Hickenlooper wants the loyalty file reviewed. Senator Tydings says the committee will have full access to State Department files on Service and others accused.
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India
State Department
Lincoln White
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Hickenlooper
Tydings
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Money Politics Loom in North Carolina Campaign Front
In Raleigh discussions on campaign finance show money shaping the upcoming race. Observers cite White House distance from Graham, Reynolds’ modest funding, and calls for vast spending beyond legal limits. Analysts warn current caps force illusory access to voters and question the value of publicity costs.
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Organized Labor
Senator Graham
White House
Labor
Spencer Love
Drew Pearson
Monthly telephone bill for subscriber in Shanghai
Subscribing customer in Shanghai is billed 2860 for measured service with eight calls allowed. This brief item notes a high charge relative to usage and identifies the city context.
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Shanghai
Unemployment Efforts Target Distressed Areas and Jobs
The article details a War Production board vice chairman Batt leading a panel with Robert C. Goodwin and Ewan Clague to address rising unemployment. The Commerce department aids by directing private industry to new openings and placing bids on federal contracts while a shelf of public works is readied. Full employment committees exist in 14 states, aiming to funnel business to hard hit communities.
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War Production Board
Batt
Abor Tobin
Robert C. Goodwin
Bureau of Employment Security
Ewan Clague
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Commerce Department
Michigan
Aluminum goal set for 3550 tons in India despite power limits
Sets aluminum goal 3550 tons for the year in New Delhi. Committee notes industry hampered by inadequate electric power and fuel shortages for transport of bauxite.
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New Delhi
India
Tydings Says No Justification For Hysteria
EASTON Md March 16 R Senator Tydings said there was no justification for hysteria about possible communist infilteration in the government He chairs a Senate subcommittee probing subversives in the state department He noted two arrests convictions should not imply broad communist control and referenced McCarthy remarks without naming the individuals involved
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Tydings
D-Md
Senate
State Department
Talbot County Farm Bureau
Washington
Alger Hiss
Judith Coplon
McCarthy
R-Wis
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Stay Weeks in Palm Beach
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrive in Palm Beach by private car of Robert R. Young and will stay several weeks as guests of Young after arriving from New York.
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Fla
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Duchess of Windsor
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New York
Young
Government Indicts Hit Tax Evasion Across Cities
Federal officials announce indictments in New Jersey Los Angeles Phoenix Chicago and other cities. Notable figures face charges of evading millions in taxes including Levin Tracy a Phoenix grower accused of dodging 319287 in 1943 44. Dozens of society and entertainment figures are under scrutiny.
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New Jersey
Los Angeles
U. S
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Ariz
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Conn
Monthly Terror Scientific Way to Ease Pain
Cramps and monthly pain blamed on uterine spasms Cardui offered as a medical aid not a pain killer. Taken as directed Cardui may relieve cramps entirely. Thousands of women trust Cardui for comfort. available at dealers nationwide.
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Cardui
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