Truman Seen Cutting Costs to 43 Billion
Washington December 10 AP reports President Truman may propose a budget near 42 to 43 billion dollars, a half billion below this year’s projected spending. Final decisions hinge on items still under review, with a deficit likely even after a tax increase. The budget, reflecting peacetime costs and Cold War pressures, will be sent to Congress next month.
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Continued Wind Forecast From Page One
Snow and wind slowed traffic on U S 99 Ridge Route between German and Lebec as cold air settled in. Mountain areas faced below freezing temps with Big Bear at nine degrees and Mt Wilson rising to 26. Los Angeles hit a record Dec 10 high of 53 amid a chilly day. Long Beach matched a 41 degree low. Smog cleared as residents endured the wind chill and calm air.
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Governor to Seek Prison Fines for Ballot Buyers
Governor Warren plans to push prison terms and fines for ballot buyers amid a broader push against illegal lobbying. The move accompanies a five month effort sparked by a national expose of lobbyist Arthur Samish and includes calls for curbs on sex crimes and emergency funding for overcrowded schools. Additional bills cover pension changes, welfare director pay, veterans farm and home purchase programs, and city county charter approvals.
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Free Enterprise Champions Oust Australian Socialists
YOONEY Australia Sunday Dec 11 Advocates of free enterprise ousted Australia s labor government in a second Socialist defeat in the British Commonwealth in 11 days A Liberal and Country majority of 64 of 121 House seats will form the new government Labor held most seats but seven were undecided The result mirrors New Zealand in electing Nationalists pledged to free enterprise Menzies to lead as prime minister replacing Chifley with Fadden heading the Country party He stresses rewards for enterprise and opposes equal but not everyone gains from it The British Labour government faces an election by July, possible influence on Britain s vote.
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Country Party
Senators Plane Lands by Radar in Memphis
A Navy four engine plane carrying four U S Senators and party landed safely in Memphis after a radar assist, as poor visibility and a zero ceiling forced flight diversion from Maffett Field San Francisco to Shreveport. Senators Illender Green Ferguson Jenner and Ben Crosby the State Department employee were aboard.
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Second Jury Hung in Murder Case
Lakeport California December 10 The second murder trial of Stephen Brusnahan ended in a deadlocked jury of 11 men and one woman as they reported hopelessly deadlocked 6 to 6. In the first trial Brusnahan was accused of bludgeoning his wife and then setting fire to the house. The bodies of Mrs Brusnahan and her young daughter were found in the cabin ashes.
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Evatt Possible Jerusalem Governor
New York December 10 The defeat of the Labor government in Australia spurred U N delegates to discuss naming outgoing foreign minister Herbert V Evatt as governor of Jerusalem Evatt has been active in U N affairs since the San Francisco charter conference and presided over the US General Assembly.
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