Truman Proposes 37 528 Billion Budget for Next Year
President Truman asks Congress to approve a 37 528 billion spending plan for the coming fiscal year beginning July 3, 1943. He contends the request exceeds GOP targets by about 8 billion, aims to sustain wartime programs, and would balance the treasury by June 30 with a 202,000,000 surplus if tax and spending measures hold.
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Proposed 75-Cent Hourly Minimum Wage Faces Hurdles
Washington debate over a proposed 75 cent per hour minimum wage faces Republican skepticism and House committee obstacles. Senator Pepper backs a dime rise, arguing cost of living and conditions have shifted. President Truman urges urgency, but passage remains uncertain amid industry and farm-state opposition.
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Snake Handling Law Debate in General Assembly
A proposed bill in the General Assembly, at Governor Tuck's request, would ban displaying or handling any snake or reptile at religious services or gatherings. Violators face fines from 50 to 100 dollars and up to six months in jail. The case of Harvey Kirk, appealing a death sentence from a September rite in Stone Creek, remains before the State Supreme Court. He was convicted after his wife was killed by a rattlesnake bite, alleged to be due to negligent handling during the rite.
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Reds Attack On 25 Mile Front In Manchuria War News
Government reports from the new First Army describe a large Soviet assault across a 25 mile front along the Sungari River near Manchuria with an estimated 35000 Communist troops. Reports say three villages fell to red forces as they struck from Changchun toward Peiping rail lines and roads. A government armored train was derailed between Anting and Wanchwan as fighting intensified with minor skirmishes noted elsewhere. Nearby a Chicago woman stopped a theft of a charity fund box by restraining the thief after he grabbed the box from a customer.
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More People Drinking More Says Professor
A 19th century style study claims rising drinking rates since pre prohibition days. Dr Jaling notes about 2 percent chronic alcoholism per local population in earlier times, now around 50 per 100,000, with concerns over increased consumption and shifts in age and efficiency of drinking crews.
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Portal Pay Suits Drive Labor Retroactive Claims Across Firms
乱 Portal pay suits surge as labor unions claim retroactive wages from firms like Dow Chemical, Allison Co, and U S Steel. The New England Bridgeport plant settled for 850,000 while Indianapolis faced not filing a posttak pay suit involving 7000 CIO members. Senator Pergusen urged a government investigation into wartime retroactive pay actions.
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Labor Bills Shape Docket in Central Labor Clash
Washington reports heavy push by labor leaders on new bills to curb open shop practices and protect union rights. AFL CIO and allied unions denounce Senate actions as anti labor while arguing for stronger collective bargaining and protections against coercive wage demands.
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Truman Foresees Government Losses on Crop Price Support
President Truman warned Congress of large expected losses in 1847 crop price support programs as the administration mulls cuts in soil conservation and other farmer subsidies. Budget figures show potential reductions and conservation payment caps, with estimates indicating broader effects if general prosperity does not hold.
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Studios Urged To Pool Assets For Future Film Production
Darai M. Mele Son, president of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers, urged 25 member studios to pool their physical assets to meet future production challenges. He said independents are among major producers and should study a New York federal court decision on alleged monopolistic practices in distribution.
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Half Billion Budget Request For Atomic Energy Commission
The Truman administration seeks roughly 2 billion dollars for atomic energy activities with 443 million allocated for the year starting next July. The plan includes 259 million for programs and 300 million for modernization, plus 210 million tied to a new contract. The budget repositions atomic development as peacetime science under natural resources, while maintaining emphasis on military research and enrichment efforts.
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Youth Stages One Man War On Living Cost
A youth, aged around 16, was lodged for mental evaluation after a series of incidents in Charleston. He reportedly left a hotel, then entered shops, allegedly shouting demands about high prices. Police cited a soldier’s conversation as influencing the actions and stated the case was referred to county mental health officials.
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Bill Would Put Crimp In Divorces
Tennessee lawmakers introduced a bill during a Friday session to delay or complicate divorce proceedings. The Shelby County delegation in the Senate advanced a naturopathy practice measure, while House members filed local bills on county governance and poll tax repeal. The assembly adjourned Friday night with limited action, planning to reconvene next week.
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China to Begin Talks on Return of Duties with Soviets
Partial OCR reads that formal negotiations with Soviet authorities for return of duties to China would begin at noon. Chinese officials report Soviet troops have advanced from Dalren area while Dalren port and surrounding districts remain contested. The United States recently urged China and Rue Bian governments to open Dalren port as tensions persist over Manchurian border and occupation.
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Girl and two tots seek fortune in Hollywood
Gloria Priest, a high school sophomore, and her younger siblings vanished from home Wednesday. Mrs. Priest, noting the girl’s talent and plans to take her to Hollywood, said Gloria had talked with her about meeting contacts, including a Crosby contact. Local authorities and the father, Michele Priest, who is divorced, are involved in locating them.
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French Troops Pressed In Tonkin Amid Hanoi Siege
Dispatches from Saigon report renewed Viet Minh artillery striking French positions in Tonkin while Hanoi endures a weeklong siege. Indochina capital hit by shelling as Viet Minh troops reportedly mass near hospitals and Pasteur Institute amid heavy fighting.
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Street Scenes in Early Morning Traffic
Fragmentary description shows a busy street with cars on both sides and a tense, edited city atmosphere. It references a wife and long standing interest, with unclear names and actions. The text reads like a diary sketch of urban motion and crowding, conveying mood more than a clear event or outcome.
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Passage of Asdexahly Bill Prompts Formal Indagation
Senate approval of the Asdexahly bill clears a path toward a formal inquiry into Gov Tian B McCord with a noon Tuesday session set for the investiture ceremony at the Capitol. The measure, endorsed by a ceremonial majority, moves to the Ways and Means committees. Shelby County influence cited as a pivotal factor. The administration expects no full-session action next week. A separate revenue plan proposes auto license fees set at 2.50 dollars for vehicles under 3,500 pounds and 5.00 for heavier models, while other bills faced floor resistance.
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Australia Holds Out On Trieste UN Administration Plan
Australian delegate Norman Ok Molin argues no charter provision supports UN administration for Trieste as the Security Council plans to place the Adriatic port under joint governance. Debate began last Tuesday with new council members Belgium Colombia and Syria seeking time to study the proposal before voting.
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Truman Proposes $12 Billion Military Bill For 47
President Truman sends to Congress a FY 1947 defense plan totaling about 12.08 billion dollars for Army and Navy, a substantial rise over current year spending. The proposal seeks a balanced mix of security and economy with 21.6 billion total national defense outlays, including ARPA rocket and missile research.
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Truman Budget Too High Says Bridges in Senate
Senator Bridges of New Brunswick assailed President Truman’s 1945 budget as a shocking disappointment. He argued it maintains wartime spending and only minorly reduces debt, warning expenditures would exceed income without legislative action and urging Congress to review laws and curb spending.
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Republicans Demand Budget Slice From Truman for 1947
Senators and House Republicans demand cuts in Truman’s 1947 budget. Taft indicates GOP leadership backs a restrained program reducing welfare, labor, and nondefense spending while military needs stay debated. Congressional panels plan a joint survey to map overall spending within total receipts.
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