Californians Say They're Already Tired of Snow
Southern California residents complained of a fourth straight day of snow with temperatures dipping to 19 to 32 degrees. Forecasters predicted a gradual warmup next weekend while snow and ice disrupted travel, schools, and citrus operations across the region.
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Tax Opposition Narrows on Truman Tax Boost Plan
GOP and Democrat lawmakers craft a mixed opposition to President Truman’s request for a $4 billion tax increase. Senators Byrd Robertson and Sparkman urge budget balance through spending cuts, while Rep. Taber and Senator Bridges push for substantial spending cuts before any tax hike.
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Byrd
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Sparkman
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Kansas City Parson City Struggles With Sleet Blackout
Parsons Kansas, population 17,000, faces a second day without electricity as sleet damage blocks power. Officials warn residential power may take days to restore while bus service is halted and bakeries dairies and groceries feel shortages. Schools stay closed as crews work on feeder lines.
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Wholesale Food Prices Fall to Lowest Since 1947
Dun and Bradstreet reports the wholesale food price index declined four cents to 6.08 last week, down 1.28 or 17.4 percent from the July 1947 peak of 7.36, with the 1933 low at 1.49 and the May 27, 1947 level at 6.02.
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U S Expresses Concern Over Troop Movements
Washington reports Undersecretary Lovett said the United States voiced concern to Britain about troop movements in the Palestine area before British reinforcements reached the port of Aqaba.
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Wants to Go Where It's Warm Police Oblige
In East Orange New Jersey Edward Schmitter 55 admitted throwing a rock through a candy store window and asked to be jailed for warmth. He said he had just been released from jail for drunkenness on Monday and police took him in.
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Trench Collapse Traps and Kills Milwaukee Worker
Gor don Sloane 37 was buried seven feet in a 20 foot trench when the bank collapsed during a water pump setup at a boiler plant foundation. Peter Iraci 21 and Charles Wilging 38 aided by about 40 workers, including firemen, dug for 80 minutes to reach him. Sloane died at County Emergency hospital. They were employed by Charles Maier and Son, general contractors for Wach o Mfg Co.
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Woman Slashed by Whirling Propeller at L A Airport
A female passenger identified as Miss H Crawford was killed when she was struck by the propeller of an American Airlines DC-6 as she attempted to board at Los Angeles airport. Her itinerary was Dallas then New Orleans. entry through the wrong gate led to the accident.
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Vinson Vows to Fight 70-Group Air Force Plan
Rep Carl Vinson said after a conference with defense officials he will press for a 70 group air force and expects congressional approval. As future chairman of the House Armed Services Committee he pledged full airing of air force views before Congress despite White House budget cuts. He plans to summon Symington Royall and Sullivan to explain gaps in the president’s budget and rejects compromise on the 70-group proposal.
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Army
Kenneth Royall
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PSC Sets Hearing for Freight Rate Increases
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission announced a hearing in Madison on Feb. 9 regarding the application by Wisconsin steam railroads to raise freight rates. The request seeks rates aligned with proposed interstate increases by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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State Public Service Commission
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Legislature Eyes Rent Control Expansion Amid Session Start
The Senate and House convene as Senator Myers proposes to extend rent ceilings through June 1951. The bill broadens control to new and converted dwellings while preserving limited tenant protections and reinstating federal eviction oversight. Maybank predicts top priority as the housing expediter gains broader powers and advisory boards remain advisory.
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Senate Banking Committee
Truman
Spence
Congress
Wisconsin farm wife admits shooting husband in self defense
Annabelle Rades, 22, telephoned Sheriff Hugo Baker to report she shot Levi Rades, 27, after he threatened to kill them. He was found dead in a one room farm house. the couple's two children, ages seven and 18 months, were unharmed in a nearby bed. District Attorney Ovid Stossenreuther said formal charges would follow. she is jailed as neighbors describe ongoing financial stress and a troubled marriage.
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Levi Rades
Ovid S. Stossenreuther
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Wisconsin Legislature Opens with New Speaker and Leaders
The 69th Wisconsin legislature opens as Senate re-elects Frank Panzer and Assembly names Alex Nicol as speaker. Democrats nominate Robert Lynch as minority speaker, with Panzer and Nicol both veterans of the legislature and former La Follette Progressives. Governor Rennebohm to unveil legislative program while budget cuts aim to ease finances.
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Views of Trinke Molinaro Pfennig on Pending 1949 Legislature
State Senator William F. Trinke and Assemblymen Fred Pfennig and George Molinaro outline plans for the 1949 session. Topics include school consolidation, highway overheads, veterans housing, health insurance style programs, and budget priorities as the Legislature convenes in Madison.
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Mrs Truman Denies Illness Amid Iowa Hospital Rumor
Washington reports a rumor that Mrs. Harry S. Truman was hospitalized in Iowa. The first lady denied the claim saying she is in Washington at Blair House, joking about hiding out until after the January 20 inauguration.
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France Names New Finance Minister
Paris reports Maurice Petsche, former secretary of state for finance and economic affairs, named finance minister by the cabinet. He will succeed Premier Henri Queuille who has held the post while also serving as premier, pending President Vincent Auriol's signature on the nomination.
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U.P
Maurice Petsche
Henri Queuille
Vincent Auriol
Governor Grants Conditional Pardon to Milwaukee Slayer
Gov. Oscar Rennebohm granted a conditional pardon to Raymond A. White, 46, who was serving a life sentence for beating his wife to death. White is to be released from prison and placed under supervision of the state welfare department after a thorough review.
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Wis
U.P
Oscar Rennebohm
Milwaukee
Raymond A. White
State Welfare Department
White
Welfare Department
Army weighs voluntary draftee releases to meet manpower cap
Washington reports the army is studying how it might release draftees voluntarily to stay under the manpower ceiling. Army lawyers are reviewing the draft act to determine legality amidst uncertain authority. Hibbing hospital quarantine and visitor restrictions follow an outbreak of infantile diarrhea causing six deaths.
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Army
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U.P
Hibbing General Hospital
Durocher Fitzsimmons Fined For 1949 Contract Talks
Cincinnati The Baseball Commissioner fined Leo Durocher and Freddie Fitzsimmons 500 dollars each for negotiating a 1949 contract while Fitzsimmons was with the Braves. The New York Giants were fined 2000 dollars for tampering. London Bevin backs tough Israel policy amid cabinet support.
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Truman Receives Civil Rights Backing As Bills Are Drafted
President Truman met with the National Citizens Council on Civil Rights which announced that civil rights bills are being drafted. Southern Democrats in the Capitol debated how to oppose further civil rights measures and to kill filibusters. Herbert Bayard Swope spoke for the group after the White House visit.
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Nelson Doubleday Dies Chairman of Doubleday
Nelson Doubleday 59 longtime chairman of the board of Doubleday and Co. Inc. publishers died Tuesday in Oyster Bay New York.
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N. Y
Nelson Doubleday
Doubleday & Co. Inc
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