Byrd Attacks Truman Budget in Exclusive Reply
Senator Harry F. Byrd denounces President Truman as an obstacle to budget balance in a lengthy statement to Arthur Krock. He cites deficits and calls for a $36 billion yearly budget, joined by Senator George of Georgia, with state-by-state savings presented. Matthew 13:33 quote closes the piece.
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Arthur Krock
New York Times
Senate
Harry F. Byrd
Harry Byrd
Virginian
Byrd
Congress
Truman
George
Georgia
Fulton Collipp
Adams County
Wisconsin
Two Bills Would Add Alaska and Hawaii As States
The House considers two measures to grant statehood to Alaska and Hawaii. Since 1912 only New Mexico and Arizona joined the union. Reports say both bills progressed from committees and had broad party and presidential program backing with good odds for passage though failure of one could imperil the other. Alaska would tilt Democratic and Hawaii Republican in Congress.
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Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Union of States
New Mexico
Arizona
House Public Lands Committee
House
Statehood
Linker
F. A. Pruess
Mutchow Brothers
Matchew Brothers and Pruess
Louis F. Robinson
Walter J. Didesch
East German Move Brings Back Nazi Style Secret Police
The article argues that East Germany under Kremlin influence revives a Gestapo like secret police patterned after Soviet security organs and reestablishes a Hitler Youth style group the Free German Youth. It warns the move restores Nazi traditions and tightens Soviet control, unsettling Europe.
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East Germany
Gestapo
Kremlin
Hitler
Russia
Europe
Bloom is off for farmers and many businesses
Politicians across parties push dividends from farmer discontent as farm prices stay down. The era of war profits is gone and few Americans match those gains. The speaker notes the bloom is off for farmers and much of business.
Coal Miners Dictatorship Warns Against Economic Rule
The column argues that the U S coal strike reveals a rising dictatorship by economic groups led by John L Lewis and unions. It critiques government inaction, warns of price increases and societal harm, and urges stronger leadership and reform to curb economic power.
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Washington
Josef Stalin
France
Italy
America
United States
John L. Lewis
CIO
Lewis
Frosty Main Street Fun and Witty Household Notes
On a cold winter day three grade schoolers were seen on Main Street jumping rope. Mrs William Grosskopf of Chaseburg will now read any directions with new gadgets, after a mixer mishap. Rumors are discussed with a witty verse about their elusive nature.
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William Grosskopf
Chaseburg
State leaders push reforms in Wisconsin government
Wisconsin news notes Gov Rennebohm aims to remodel the Capitol building for more space and abolish private offices to cut costs. Republican leaders face wage and tax debates as unemployment benefits expand and labor groups warn on public expenditures.
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Madison
Wis
State Departments
Lake Monona
Rennebohm
Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditures Survey
Tom Fitzgerald
New London
Indictments and Senate Test in Postwar Tax and Hiss Hearings
The piece covers indictments of five New York internal revenue agents for tax fraud, then shifts to Drew Pearson’s account of a tense Senate session with Secretary of State Acheson over Alger Hiss. It notes Truman’s firm stance on civil rights in a Georgia meeting with Sen. Russell and hints at political stakes in 1950.
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Washington
U. S
Internal Revenue
New York City
William A. Ganey
New York
Internal Revenue Collection
Pearson
Senate
Dean Acheson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Bridges
Alger Hiss
Acheson
Truman
Georgia
Dick Russell
Russell
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
How Much Did Coal Miners Win Or Lose
James Marlow analyzes the coal miners pay loss during lay offs and the impact of a 70 cent daily increase. He explains working days trends from 1936 to 1948 and estimates payoff timelines, noting pension and welfare fund portions.
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James Marlow
Marlow
Truman
Europe
La Crosse Dealers Offer Four Cars At Set Prices
Ten years ago La Crosse automobile dealers balked at renting seven cars to the police on a mileage basis but proposed selling four cars to the city at prices from 779 to 1195 per car in bids this week.
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la Crosse
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Racine
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State Department
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Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
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University of Paris
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