Military budget calls for 13.5 billion defense outlay
President Truman proposes 13.5 billion for next year, with 400 million more overall yet fewer ships planes and personnel. Army spend drops 139 million, Navy 263 million cut, Air Force up 697 million, total defense 14.118 billion with staff near 1.507 million. Security aims include new atomic weapons and reorganized forces.
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UN mission Urges Pilot Plans for Middle East River Basins
The United Nations economic survey mission led by Gordon R. Clapp calls all large scale river basin projects in the Middle East premature. It recommends four pilot projects in Hashemite Jordan Arab Palestine Syria and Lebanon with a focus on agricultural improvement and research and suggests a $10 million voluntary fund plus the existing $54 million aid commitment for the next 18 months.
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National Debt to Soar Again
The budget message from President Truman predicts a peak debt near 268.8 billion by end of fiscal 1951 as war and Cold War spending drive deficits. The nation’s debt, after WWII high of 979.8 billion, declined to 256.9 billion before recent rises.
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Israel Plans to Recognize China Reds and Indonesian State
Tel Aviv reports the Israeli government will recognize the Chinese Communist government and the new United States of Indonesia today. The move marks formal recognition of both regimes amid postwar diplomacy and regional shifts.
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Budget Message Seeks Extra 1 Billion for Europe Arms
President Truman asked Congress for another one billion dollars to push the Atlantic Pact alliance rearmament in Europe and for a third round of European recovery funds at a lower level. The total budget for international affairs in the coming year is about 4.7 billion, with overall cold war costs around 18 billion and veterans and debt interest adding roughly 12 billion. He framed these investments as essential to United States security, peace, and recovery of free peoples, noting progress in the European Recovery Program but acknowledging remaining obstacles.
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Mme Chiang Tsai-shek vows hard line against Reds
In a radio address Mme Chiang Kai shek pledged Nationalist resistance to the Communists to the last bullet and last propaganda blast. She predicted guerrilla warfare and a mainland uprising, spoke against Britain for recognizing the Red regime, and thanked the United States for friendship while urging more aid for Formosa.
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Truman Seeks 798 Million For Nation's Waterways
President Truman asks Congress to appropriate 798.4 million dollars for fiscal 1951 waterways programs starting July 1, with 478.447 million for general flood control, 240.714 million for river and harbor projects, and 72 million for lower Mississippi flood control. Congress earlier trimmed the request to 630.896 million. He urges no new projects this year and outlines plans for sounder programs through enhanced planning and data, plus a water policy commission to review basic legislation. Other recommendations include Sacramento River flood control and bridge alterations, with emergency funds and weathered support for lower Mississippi needs.
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Truman Seeks $9 Million Boost for National Parks
President Truman asked Congress to increase the National Park Service budget by 9 million dollars for the next fiscal year. The request would raise the total to about 39.41 million, citing higher visitor use and urgent construction needs. The 1949 park visitation reached around 32.6 million, up from 1.86 million the prior year.
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Budget clamps on warship building in 1951 plan
Washington January 9 The Presidents budget halts any new naval ship construction for fiscal 1951. No new building funds are requested while 76.4 million dollars slated for contracts already made. No new contract authority sought.
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Truman Urges Laws for Island Regimes
President Truman urged Congress to enact civil government laws for Guam American Samoa and the Pacific Island Trust Territory. He said he plans to transfer administration of American Samoa and the Trust Territory from the Navy to the Interior Department on July 1 1951. The move mirrors Guam transfer already directed for July 1 1950.
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Altitude Flight Test Fatal to Airman at Randolph
Sgt. George W. Hurst, 33, of Bellmore New York, died during a routine low pressure chamber flight at Randolph Air Force Base. The altitude simulated to 4,100 feet triggered bends and circulatory signs, then collapse at 20,000 feet. Medical officer Burkhardt entered the chamber and increased pressure to ground. Hurst died soon after from intracerebral hemorrhage. Washington went on to note it was the school’s first death in such tests.
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President Asks Draft Renewal and Universal Training Call
President Truman urged Congress to extend the draft law before it expires in June and noted the need for universal military training. His budget requests 4.2 million for selective service but includes no funding for a universal training program. Last year he sought 800 thousand for UMT, but Congress did not act. armed forces still want the draft kept.
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Truman Budget Allocation Details Defense Share
The report outlines President Truman's proposed 339 million dollar annual budget with 32 cents of each dollar allocated to national defense. It lists allocations for foreign affairs, the Marshall Plan, veterans benefits, pensions, and social welfare programs, totaling the distribution across major categories.
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California Budget Allocates $114 Million to Projects
The 114 million proposed federal budget for California covers 10 flood control efforts, three navigation schemes, and three Reclamation Bureau jobs. Major items include Pine Flat and Whittier Narrows reservoirs, Delta canal work, and the Central Valley project emphasis with plans for the Tracy pumping plant. The Santa Barbara County program will advance Carchuma Dam, Tecolote tunnel, and Goleta conduit work with $9.96 million available next year.
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President Truman Urges Salt Water to Fresh Water Conversion
President Truman asks Congress to authorize research to transform salt water into fresh water in large volumes at economical costs. He notes water shortages threaten several areas and suggests new legislation to start such research beyond existing water resource programs.
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President Truman seeks boosts in jobless payment rates
President Truman asked Congress to raise unemployment insurance spending to 171 million dollars for the coming fiscal year and 12 million to shore up reserves in stressed states. He proposed wider coverage, minimum standards, and weekly benefits up to 30 dollars for single workers or 42 dollars with three dependents for at least 26 weeks, with 243 million total from Labor Department and grants to states.
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