Senate Acts On Oleo Tax Bill And Farm Measure
The Senate spent about 40 minutes advancing a repeal of federal oleo taxes before switching to a long range farm bill. Fulbright plans to amend the oleo measure to the farm bill while Langer proposes anti synching language to tack onto the oleo bill. Wiley dominates oleo debate urging oil policy shifts as talks on farm price supports loom. The Wallace third party may use shared facilities for its July 23 convention in the same hall.
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Convention preps extensive facilities for delegates
A major convention outlines full post office service for mail, a 15 doctor first aid room, 60 water dispensers, and a renovated auditorium with acoustical improvements. James Melton and a 50 piece orchestra will perform with an organist while speakers are positioned for optimal sound throughout the hall.
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James Melton
Wisconsin deer and partridge seasons set at congress meeting
The 13th annual conservation congress named Richard Hemp of Mosinee as deer committee chair and approved a 1948 partridge season with a May 14 ring date for the next trout season. Wisconsin back nine day forked horn season last year reportedly produced 53 000 kills. The partridge proposal calls for a daily bag of three and a six bird possession limit, with the season opening Oct 23 if approved by the conservation commission.
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Youth Plays Key Role in Wisconsin Employment
Wisconsin's State Employment Service reports 1,394,000 non agricultural workers in March to May, down from 436,500 to 434,300. Over 15 months 13.5 percent of placements were youths under 21, totaling 19 789 months. service forecasts a 3,600 job surge in 60 days leading to mid summer employment gains.
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Pennsylvania and Illinois push for GOP nomination votes
Campaign observers note silent Duff at New Castle while Pennsylvania delegates fracture and coalitions form around Taft and Martin. Illinois caucuses Sunday aim to back Dwight Green on the first ballot, with Dewey supporters hoping for a 50 vote tally and possible shifts if Taft falters.
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Illinois Bricker and Taft Voters Favor Possible Dark Horse Bid
Illinois voters weigh options for Senator John W Bricker of Ohio or Speaker Martin. Bricker could gain if Taft falters, with Taft Dewey agreement uncertain. Most of Ohio's 44 Taft votes and much of Illinois' quota expected to back Bricker.
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Stassen Dines With Col McCormick In Chicago
Harold E. Stassen and his wife dined with Col Robert R. McCormick publisher of the Chicago Tribune who favors Taft in the Republican race. The meeting was described as social with no politics discussed as Stassen posed for a color portrait in the Tribune studios.
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Robert R. McCormick
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Col. McCormick
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Trade Act Debate Caps Congress Session
The stalled trade act faced sharp bipartisan clash as Senator Lucas accused the GOP bill of sounding the death knell for trade. Senator Millikin defended the measure, noting it would require the Tariff Commission to study and hold hearings on all commodities covered by any trade agreement and set peril points beyond which duties could not be lowered without harming U.S. producers. If the president ignored commission guidance, he must brief Congress within 30 days with justification.
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Inns Issued Private Legal Tender Amid 19th Century Shortage
Amid a currency shortage, inns and taverns in 19th century America issued their own private money forms to facilitate trade, forming a makeshift local monetary system despite lack of official backing.
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Ward Official Quits Amid Power Struggle at Ward's
Oswald B. Higgins, 54, resigns as vice president and general operating manager of Montgomery Ward and Co. His departure marks the third quit since May 1 in a battle for executive control of the firm. He said the resignation is for the best interests of himself and the company. He declined to comment further.
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