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House Debates, Enacts ECA and Tax Bills Amid Senate Race
The House passed the ECA bill after a week of debate and heard news of the signing of the cotton and peanut bill by the President at Key West, with a 10 day review of the $29 billion omnibus tax bill. The measure cost $2.7 billion in European aid and included extra for Korean aid and Arab refugees, while Point Four aid was trimmed to $25 million. The gas price regulation bill passed 176 to 174, asserting states’ rights. Senate race in Florida looms, with Pepper gaining in CIO-supported efforts to register Black voters, and Smathers viewed as having strong House ties. Missouri gains a spot on the House Agriculture Committee, upsetting Texas’ long-standing arrangement. Bob Poage of Waco remains on Ways and Means. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Low of San Angelo visited friends over the weekend.