Roberts blasts compromise draft plan as ill conceived
Retired Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts criticizes the Senate Armed Services Committee proposal blending UMT with a one-year training for 18 year olds and a two-year draft. He calls it politically expedient and argues it cannot be enacted this session. House Armed Services considers a separate draft bill, while Rep Leo Allen proposes a volunteer bonus to avoid a draft.
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Fulbright Happy Over Oleo Tax Repeal Victory
Senator Fulbright of Arkansas expressed happiness over a Senate preliminary victory by oleo tax repeal forces. The Senate voted 47 to 30 to refer the bill to the finance committee rather than the Agriculture committee, with Fulbright noting ongoing talks for early hearings and favorable votes from most finance committee members.
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U S Mediates Trouble in Greek Rule
Athens reports the United States acts as mediator in a Greek coalition crisis. Liberal and Populist ministers resign and meet with Premier Sophoulis and Tsaldaris to reshuffle the cabinet. A government tribunal executes 12 guerrillas, raising total executions to 165.
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Market Report Poultry and Produce Hope Arkansas Area
Chicago May 1 market notes show live poultry steady to weak with 21 truck receipts and price dips on chickens and ducks. Wholesale ducks and butter mixed, eggs steady with dirties up. May 6 hog and cattle prices vary, with hogs around 20 to 21.25 per cwt and cattle generally steady to mixed amid trade tensions. New York stocks rose on rail, oil, and industrials as market steadied post early losses. Cotton futures swung with mill buying and profit taking. May and Oct quotes given. National Stockyards overview spans hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs with mixed demand and price levels.
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Administration Eyes Limited Lend Lease for Europe
Washington reports the Truman administration favors a limited military lend-lease for Western Europe, seeking ERP insurance with strings. Marshall and Austin advocate strengthening allied military posture, but a full program is unlikely before the next Congress in January. aid should await proven self-help by recipients.
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