National efforts urged as auto production hints emerge
An interview in a periodical quotes officials warning against easing wartime urgency. William H. Harrison of the NPA mentions possible small production cuts, while Henry Ford II says no auto cuts are planned. The discussion includes Soviet threat and industry adaptability amid national mobilization.
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News and World’ Report
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William H. Harrison
National Production Authority
NPA
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Henry Ford II
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United States proposes UN agent general for Korea rebuild
The United States asks the United Nations to appoint a supreme civilian boss titled agent general to direct Korea's economic rebuilding. The independent Korean rehabilitation agency would oversee funds and spending with annual reports to the General Assembly. An advisor commission would help Lie select the candidate, likely an American given US funding expectations.
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U.N
Korean Rehabitation Agency
United Nations
U. N. General Assembly
Supreme Command
U. S
General Assembly
Trygve Lie
U. N. Commission
Lie
U. N
Economic and Social Council
Government in Promise to Cottonmen
Washington reports that the government promised to ease export restrictions on cotton if supply allows. Secretary Brannan defended the 2,000,000 bale limit for the current marketing period ending March 31 while signaling possible earlier quota adjustments if conditions permit. U.S. shipments reached about 6 million bales in 1949 50. this year’s crop faced tight production controls soon to be lifted with a call for at least a 60 percent rise in production.
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Washington
Brannan
Department
United States
French plan to study rearms and draft in Paris
France's parliament resumes after a ten week break as Premier Rene Pleven outlines plans to bolster arms against Communist threats in Europe and Asia. The session centers on extending universal military training to 18 months amid Communist opposition, with American aid backing Pleven's push and a broader budget debate looming.
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France
Sse
Europe
Asia
Rene Pleyen
Indo- China
Jean Letourneau
IndoChina
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Eisenhower Seen as 1952 Presidential Possibility
Washington reports Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower remains a potential 1952 presidential candidate despite his insistence on staying out of politics. Gov. Dewey’s Sunday advocacy for Eisenhower shocks GOP rivals and complicates Truman’s European plans while highlighting Eisenhower’s enduring influence and status as a top Republican.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
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Dewey
White House
GOP
Republican Party
Truman
Europe
Columbia University
Allied Forces
Columbia
McMath Declines Endorsement on School Amendment
Governor McMath says he takes no side on Amendment No. 1 for Arkansas schools. He calls for a hands off stance while the State Education Board weighs a possible $6 monthly per child allocation from state revenue. Board shifts focus to solving school funding deficits and avoids any pledge of support.
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McMath
Arkansas
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Marvin Bird
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