Truman Offers Harriman as Iran Oil Arbiter
President Truman proposed Averell Harriman to mediate Iran's oil dispute with Britain, warning of a potential oil operation collapse. The offer, conveyed to Prime Minister Mossadegh, stressed Iran's desire to nationalize oil while seeking continued British participation under new terms.
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Boost Taxes Farm Bureau Head Urges
Washington July 9 AP reports the American Farm Bureau Federation urged a substantial tax increase as a tool to curb inflation, warning against direct controls. Federation President Allan B. Kline backed higher income, corporate and excise taxes to align purchasing power with reduced civilian goods. Senate hearings and debate continued amid Korea ceasefire talks and proposals for delaying final action until November.
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Wrecking crew of Southern Democrats targets federal spending
A self described wrecking crew of southern Democrats allied with GOP economists vows to prune State Justice and Commerce appropriations. They have already forced savings exceeding 1 billion dollars in 1952 bills and plan further cuts as the House reviews the State Justice and Commerce bill. Rep A S Herlong Jr says the group uses a former Bureau of the Budget analyst to separate essential needs from desires.
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Blaze Injures Two on San Francisco Water Front
San Francisco July 9 Two firemen were injured lightly in a piling and warehouse blaze that lit the waterfront briefly. The fire started in creosoted piling at a ferry slip between the ferry building and Pier One and spread to a trucking warehouse. The rear third of the two story structure was destroyed before fireboats and land equipment brought it under control.
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