Federal Deficit Forecast Two Billions Less Than Truman Budget
Government experts predict the federal deficit for the current year will total about six billion dollars, far below President Truman's budget estimate of roughly eight billion. With four months left, analysts see spending patterns and debt service rising, while foreign aid lags behind. The story notes inflation risk and outlines outlay trends for the fiscal year ending June. The piece also mentions widespread use of classified ads in today’s paper.
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Curb Straddling in UMT Voting
Washington March 3 House leaders plan to sway doubtful members on the University Military Training vote set for tomorrow. Both supporters and opponents expect a close result with fears of a recommitment tactic. If approved the bill would require 18-year-olds to serve six months of basic training followed by several years in the reserves.
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42 More Casualties in Korea Reported
The Defense Department released list No 512 identifying 42 additional battalion casualties in Korea. It reports seven killed 84 wounded and one missing in action.
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U S Chamber Calls for Starving Communists to Death
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged denying Communists jobs across industries and cutting off funding and prestige in entertainment media and other fields to weaken the Communist party. It urged private sector hiring bans and criticized Far East policy as naive about Communist influence.
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Ridgway Joins Japanese Study On U S Troops Post Occupation
In Tokyo on March 3 Gen Ridgway and Japanese officials named a preliminary working group to decide facilities needed for U S garrison troops after occupation ends. The group acts until the security treaty admin agreement is fully in force, with Brig. Gen Laurin Williams named to the body.
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Russia’s Meddling Keeps Panmunjom Truce Talks Stalled
Washington reports say Moscow seeks a role in Korean peacemaking and may wreck truce talks to gain influence. Officials believe Russia masterminds the Communist strategy, insisting on a neutral commission. United States and UN negotiators oppose Russia as neutral and push to drop that idea for a joint supervising commission.
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Runaways Held for Kin Runaways Held for Kin
Phoenix police detained Barbara Burns and Marilyn Noble both seventeen after they ran away from wealthy Pasadena homes to Phoenix seeking independence. Detention followed Phoenix officers recognizing them from photos. parents planned to bring them home. Both girls expressed reluctance to return, citing a desire to work and live with grandparents. Marilyn had thirty five dollars. Barbara was without funds.
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