House passes anti inflation bill amid Truman veto doubt
The House approved a Republican inflation curb by 264 to 97, sending the measure to the Senate under a fast track. Truman denounced it as feeble, with fears of a veto. The bill tightens time payments, modestly curbs credit, and boosts federal bank gold reserves, drawing strong opposition from Democrats and Treasury officials.
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Truman Says Red Herring Hearings Divert Action
Congress investigates Communist influence as Rep McDowell cites uranium shipments to Russia during World War II. Truman denounces hearings as a red herring while refusing loyalty papers. Hiss and Wallace figures surface amid Senate and House probes into espionage and government loyalty.
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Truman Blasts Congress Over Inflation inactions
President Truman accused Congress of dodging anti inflation measures and urged Republican leaders to reconsider a quick adjournment. He dismissed the ongoing spy investigations as a red herring and reiterated his hope to outlaw the atomic bomb after UN safeguards are set.
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World circling B-29s return to Alaska after long flight
Two globe girdling B 29s of the U S Air Force landed at Elmendorf Field near Anchorage 11 minutes apart after a 3500 mile hop from Yokota Japan. Flights began July 22 from Tucson Arizona with a third B 29 lost in an accident at Aden.
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Greek Nationalists Close Trap on Rebels in Grammos Range
Greek national forces tightened their operation against Communist led guerrillas. The army said troops captured Tambouri Mountain at 5500 feet west of Knotsa and found 128 bodies on its slopes as operations expanded in the Grammos Range.
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Off street parking ordinance studied
Local notice outlines a study of possible off street parking rules. Brief mentions of related hearings and future pages suggest municipal attention to traffic and urban planning issues.
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Carson St
Senate panel backs modified TeW housing bill
The Senate banking committee approved an amended Taft Ellender Wagner housing bill aiming to spur public housing and slum clearance. It authorizes up to 500000 public housing units, a five year slum clearance program, farm housing loans, a GI loan market, extended FHA insurance, and a 1 billion yield insurance program to attract large investors in rental housing for moderate income families.
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R.-Vt
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Russia Relaxes Berlin Money Ban Amid Blockade Talks
Berlin dispatches report the Soviet Union relaxing its currency blockade to allow funds flow for Berlin's weekend payments and for western sector firms. Western envoys in Moscow weigh a new meeting with Stalin as roadblocks and dug ditches along the border tighten control. Leipzig fair plans rely on resumed Berlin traffic, with U.S. transport officials conditioning trains on blockades lifting.
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Yellow River Dikes Smashed by Flood
A water conservation spokesman reports the Yellow River breaking through dikes at Kaotsun in West Jung Province and flood waters may race over Shantung Henan and North Kiangsu. Military operations limit details as rising levels pound dikes and threaten communities.
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Ford Announces New Price Rise
Ford Motor Co. announced price increases averaging five percent on all new Ford cars except one model. The hikes amount to about 75 dollars per car while the six cylinder business coupe price was reduced by five dollars. Ford cited higher material and labor costs and reduced present production due to material shortages causing interruptions.
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Girl Slashed in Stadium Bleachers During Teens Program
Doris A. James, 13, was slashed with a two inch gash in the palm of her hand while seated in the bleachers at a West Los Angeles playground during a teenagers program. No assailant was seen and police began inquiries into a series of similar attacks reported in recent months.
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Peace Move Made by Jewish State
Israel asked UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte to invite Arab nations to peace talks. This marked the first move by the new state to arrange a peace treaty conference under the Palestine mediation effort.
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Pasadena diver Victor Lee wins Olympic high board title
Dr. Sammy Lee of Pasadena California, 28, an Army medical lieutenant of Korean parentage, wins the men's Olympic high board diving championship for the United States in Wembley England. Bruce Harlan finishes second as Miller Anderson withdraws with an injury.
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Price Rebellion Spreads Against High Meat Prices
A United Press report describes housewives across the country boycotting meat to resist rising costs. National Meat Council figures acknowledge sharp sales drops of 20 to 30 percent in major cities as families switch to cheaper options and organize nationwide campaigns.
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French Seaplane Reported Found Amid Conflicting Data
Paris reports said a missing Air France six engine seaplane with 52 aboard may have been found in the South Atlantic. Air France officials questioned the finding while U S Coast Guard ships and American bombers aided the search. No official confirmation yet.
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U S Loan to U N Granted by Congress
Washington August 5 President Truman won approval for a 65 million dollar loan to the United Nations for a permanent home in New York City. The House passed a Senate approved bill, with a 164 to 27 vote completing Congress action.
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