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Washington War Time Parable on a 27 Billion Navy Bill
Washington readers hear how the 27 billion Navy appropriation for 1949-44 sailed through in fourteen minutes as the Senate endorsed the measure and sent it back to the House. Vice President Wallace faced a strict BEW guard for a visitor pass amid talk of half-days for federal workers to ease shopping and doctor visits.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Congress
Senate
Evil
Navy
John H. Overito
D-La
Srose
House
Wallace
Board of
V-P
BEW
12Th
Constitution
Uncle Sam
Haliday