Senate Rent Bill Faces Vote Tomorrow Amid Compromise
Senate debate over a rent control bill features support from Senator Lucas and Sparkman with Taft urging protection of landlords right to a reasonable return. The measure, short of Truman’s request, would extend controls to 12 months with possible two 5 percent increases and a 19 percent cap since June 1947, while Cain Bricker propose a six month controls limit.
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Ohio
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Truman
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Illinois
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Wash
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Mother and Son Charged in Polk Death Trial Planned
Athens dispatches report a mother Anna and son Gregory Staktopoulis will stand trial in Salonika on April 12 for complicity in the murder of George Polk CBS correspondent. Staktopoulis, a journalist, allegedly lured Polk to his death last May as part of a Greek Communist conspiracy.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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Polk
Trend Toward Higher Gasoline Taxes Across States
A state highway commission survey finds 31 states have increased or considered increases in gasoline taxes since World War II. From the war’s end to Jan 1 this year 14 states raised rates 0.9 to two cents. since Jan 1, three more states added one to two cents. Nineteen states are reviewing new proposals, including North Carolina which last raised its tax in 1931 from five to six cents per gallon.
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Insurance Fight Over County Premiums Stalls Measure
John Skinner with the State Association of County Commissioners warns the proposed state insurance scheme would nearly double costs for counties and likens it to socialism. Opponents include Shields Alexander Elton Aydlett L. S. Brasfield D. L. Henry John Folger and John Mc Mann from various counties and groups.
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Littleton
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Scotland Neck
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Displaced Families To Use KYA Farm
Two displaced families from Europe will settle on a Cabarrus county farm this year, arranged by the Knights of Young America. They will arrive in late summer or early fall, likely from a Baltic state, and will occupy two four-room apartments in an eight-room house on a 140-acre property donated by Dr. T. N. Spencer. The farm will be stocked and equipped, with the plan formalized through resettlement services of the National Lutheran council.
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Knights of Young America
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Baltic States
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Resettlement Service
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Weather Synopsis for the Carolinas and Georgia
Clouds and wind with showers across the region today and east tonight, clearing and cooler west tonight. Wednesday brings fair and cooler conditions in the west and showers along the coast in Georgia and the Carolinas. Temperatures rise Thursday with partly cloudy skies and a warmer spell, followed by showers Friday and a Saturday with fair but cooler weather and above normal temperatures with variable precipitation.
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North Carolina
Georgia
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Scott Program Faces Test
The legislature weighs two house bills for a $200,000,000 bond issue and a one cent gas tax boost, both failed last week. A senate measure would authorize a $100,000,000 bond vote with tax increases tied to bond approval, and a hearing is set on state highway maintenance takeover. The push to raise municipal gas tax share to fund streets was killed, while appropriations panel eyed increasing highway funds to $2,500,000 yearly and a biennial spending bill remains under review. Governor Scott plans talks with the money committee chair on a fix.
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Legislative Money Committee
Republicans wary of Truman’s unity call and policy clashes
Republicans show caution toward the presidents new unity gesture and oppose tax increases universal medical care or wage controls. Senator Brewster notes a different tone from a month ago while Senator Knowland quips Is he kidding. Helicopters are used by archeologists in relics hunt.
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Maine
Truman
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Knowland
Calif
Capus Waynick Ballentine Leading Capitol Square Speculation
In Raleigh capital square chatter, Capus Waynick and William Umstead head the governor’s favored list for a post, with L Y Ballentine gaining strong backing for his suitability in geography and policy. Critics worry Ballentine’s Wake County base and politics may both help and hinder his bid, as others push for agricultural focus and possible reshuffles. Capitol grounds failings follow a weekend visitor spillover as school groups linger.
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L. P. McLendon
Fred Royster
Ballentine
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Governor's Aid Society
Capitol Weather Sparks Outdoor Aft In Spring Air
Sunday afternoon offered early spring warmth inspiring residents to enjoy outdoor time. The scene reflected a mood favorable to outdoor activity near capitol surroundings as people took to parks and walks.
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Capitol
Question Arises Over Culberson Location in Cherokee County
A report cites Governor Scott's secretary Charlie Parker and state officials including Brandon Hodges and Stag Ballentine unsure of Culberson's location. The governor called Monday seeking clarity amid a council of state meeting with unclear geography.
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Charlie Parker
Scott
Cherokee County
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Brandon Hodges
Stag Ballentine
Agriculture
Governor’s Cherokee county clarification on Culberson matter
The governor asserted Culberson lies in Cherokee county and sought verification. A postal directory check confirmed Culberson’s Culberson post office is in Cherokee. Officials noted confusion with other lines and joked about Culberson’s location east or west of a reference point.
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Rankin plan faces possible veto as debate short
House leaders seek a late vote on Rankin's veterans bill with only three hours in debate and five minutes per amendment. Rankin cites opposition from colleagues aiming to junk the measure or send it back to committee. The bill would require 90 days service and discharge other than dishonorable, with VA projecting 125 billion dollars over 50 years and four billion annually by 2000. Rep. Huber introduces a substitute aligning with Veterans of Foreign Wars pension and disability ideas, claiming lower cost and fairness. his estimate starts at 138.8 million in 1950.
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House
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Veterans Administration
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Ohio
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Medical Tests Prove Grand Relief For Tired Feelings
Medical tests show 8868 Tonic improves energy by rebuilding blood strength in nutritional anemia. The tonic claims to enhance blood flow, energy, and vitality, with promises of noticeable improvement in mood and vigor after meals.
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SSS Tonic
Torease
Bette Ible
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