Floor Battle On Rent Controls Likely Next Week
Washington April 25 The House banking committee reversed to kill a 10 percent general rent boost and sent a bill to continue rent controls at least until December 21. A floor battle is expected over provisions extending controls, government oversight of building materials, and construction under the veterans housing act.
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Buffer JR Neb
Banking Committee
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Soap And Shortening Prices Get Second Reduction
Cincinnati reports Proctor and Gamble cutting wholesale prices on household soaps up to ten percent. Shortening will drop two cents per pound, a total four cent rise in April. Colgate Palmolive and Lever Brothers also announced ten percent cuts yesterday.
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Cincinnati
Proctor and Gamble Company Today
Colgate
Marine apologizes for Lawton housing ad
Major Joan J. Ware Jr of the U S Marine Corps apologized for an advertisement titled Lawton Stinks placed in The Constitution. He said his enthusiasm to find housing for his wife in Lawton led to the harsh wording and stressed there was no vindictive intent toward Lawton residents.
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United States
Lawton
Joan J. Ware
U. S M. CG
Wade
Fort, Sill
Federal Election Bill Is Prepared
A bipartisan bill to rewrite all federal election laws and unify campaign rules will be introduced by Sen. Ellender on Monday. The measure, backed by Republicans and Democrats, would replace Hatch and Corrupt Practices Acts, tighten reporting requirements yet relax contribution and expenditure limits, and cover presidential, vice presidential, Senate, and House races. An unrelated line notes that there are more than 90 million fibers in a pound of cotton.
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Washington
Ellender
D-La
Senate
Adjournment Of Legislature Not Due For 2 Weeks
Oklahoma City April 26 AP Senate President Pro Tem pore James C Nance said the senate leadership has given up hope of adjournment by end of next week It will be at least two weeks from tomorrow before we can quit There is just too much work to do Revenue bills must be signed by the governor at least five days before adjourn At least six revenue bills remain on the calendar Two would transfer a cent of the gasoline tax to the highway department and tax illegal whiskey sales Both houses convened today and were to recess until Monday
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Oklahoma City
Senate
James C. Nance
Nance
House
Conference Committee
Mary Beard Acquitted In Tulsa Husband Murder Trial
Mrs. Mary Beard of Tulsa, 43, was acquitted of murder for shooting her husband Rayborn Wayne Beard, 40, on February 28 after a two day trial. A district court jury deliberated over six hours before verdict, she cried upon learning the acquittal, claiming self defense amid allegations of ongoing abuse.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mary Beard
Rayborn Wayne Beard
Government Positions In North China Threatened
Rebels press in four North China provinces threatening government posts and surrounding key centers. Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi’s base, is cut off by land and supplies rely on air. Four Communist columns threaten Taian in central Shandong as part of the campaign.
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Nanking
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Shansi
Taiyuan
Taian
Censtral Shantung
Four British policemen killed in Tel Aviv blast
In Tel Aviv the Sorona army fortress billet housing British policemen was blown up by Jewish underground fighters in a vendetta linked to hangings of four Irgunists. Four policemen died, five were missing, and at least score of people were injured. General Cunningham held an emergency conference with army and police after the blast.
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Tel Aviv
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Sir Alan Cunningham
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Texas City disaster death toll reaches 425 confirmed
The American Red Cross announced 425 verified deaths from the Texas City catastrophe. In the latest update 12 bodies were recovered in the last 48 hours, 327 victims identified and 98 unidentified. Earlier estimates suggested 50 to 200 still missing.
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Texas City
Tex
American Red Cross Today
Iatest
Red Cross
Fraternal Lodge and Encampment Meeting Schedule
REBEKKAHS hold Monday night sessions. LODGE No 71 meets every Monday. Encampment No 27 gathers every second and fourth Thursday. Canton holds first and third Wednesdays. Lawton LAPMN meets first and third Wednesdays. Visiting members welcome.
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Wainwright And Devers To Speak At RO Meeting
Gen. Jacob L. Devers and Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright headlined the 20th annual Oklahoma Reserve Officers convention in Oklahoma City with scheduled talks at Tinkerfield and the Skieving Tower hotel, a banquet by Sen. Elmer Thomas, and a military ball in the Silver Glade room. Minor details listed tomorrow speakers include Maj. Gen. H. M. Turner and Brevet Gen. Edward S. Bres with uniform noting summer or winter attire depending on weather.
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Jacob L. Devers
Army Ground Forces
Oklahoma Department of the Reserve Officers Association
Devers
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Fourth Army
H. M. Turner
10Th Air Force
Tinkerfield
Edward S. Bres
War Department General Staff
W. 8. Key
Woodward To Share In Common School Aid Funds
Oklahoma City April 25. Senate approves legislation allowing Woodward to receive its full share of common school aid funds. The measure creates a special exception in fund distribution due to the enforced shutdown of Woodward schools for the remainder of the year.
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Woodward
Uklahoma City
Senate
Thousands of Federal Workers to Greet Mexico’s President
President Miguel Aleman of Mexico will be greeted in Washington on April 29 by thousands of federal employees. President Truman ordered the release of all federal workers who can be spared from their duties for the arrival. They will line the route from the National Airport to the White House as Aleman’s plane lands.
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Washington
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Truman
Aleman
White House
LaGuardia Hospitalized For Mild Diabetic Condition
Former Mayor Fiorello La Guardia remains in Mount Sinai hospital for a mild diabetic condition after a routine check up. Dr. George Baker reported the condition is not serious and the stay is for examination.
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LaGuardia
New York
F. H. la Guardia
Mount Sinai Hospital
George Baker
la Guardia
Baher Anid
German Reports Russians Seek Uranium In Saxony
German businessman, after weeks in the Russian zone, says Soviet engineers are turning a Saxon mountain range into a frantic mining region in a search for uranium, key to the atom bomb, according to American experts.
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Munich
API
Forca
German official questions Frankfurt claim as possibly true
An official in Frankfurt labeled the German statement possibly true but warned the account could be a plant. The remark signals caution about the credibility and possible manipulation of the narrative. Further verification was urged as authorities assess the implications.
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