Decontrol move outlined in Truman housing act
The article reports on the decontrol plan under the new housing act, with President Truman praising the law and Congress for its passage. It notes the White House stance, local authorities’ cautious rollout, and provisions allowing removal or restoration of rent ceilings, plus measures against evictions and rent manipulation.
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New York
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San Pedro Assemblyman Passes Sardine Season Bill
San Pedro Assemblyman Vincent Thomas pushed a conservation measure in Sacramento to set a single sardine season from August 15 to February 15. He argued it would ease harbor congestion and curb boats when the season ends in the opposite coast. The bill cleared the lower house 42 to 24.
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Sacramento
San Pedro
Monterey
Vincent Thomas
California
Waitress Fined for Sale of Beer in Municipal Court
Evangeline L. Nicholl, 33, a waitress, found guilty of selling beer to an 18 year old sailor under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. At 325 E Broadway cafe, Atttorney William H Brayton presiding as judge pro tem. Judge Martin DeVries would impose a $20 fine. Nicholl claimed the older sailor ordered and paid for the beer.
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Evangeline L. Nicholl
Miss Nichols
E. Broadway
William H. Brayton
Martin DeVries
Catholic Sisters Beaten by Bandits Near Canton
Fifteen French Catholic sisters at a leprosarium 37 miles east of Canton were beaten by 30 bandits last Sunday. Sister St. Lazare wounded, Sister Marie Cenacle head of hospital injured. Bandits looted 20,000 Hong Kong dollars about $5000. French Consul Paul Viaud seeks Canton pacification HQ for arrests and protection.
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St. Lazare
Marie-Cenacle
Hong Kong
U. S
Paul Viaud
Canton Pacification Headquarters
Contract Awarded for Sluice Gates by Chapman Valve Co
Water Commission awarded a contract today to Chapman Valve Manufacturing Co of Los Angeles for furnishing sluice gates in various dimensions for use by the Water Department. The document notes abolition of voluntary lease and lists authorities and expired expediter subpoena power. It mentions Congress’ failure to grant a two year extension and its stance on rent violators.
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Water Commission
Chapman Valve Manufacturing Co
Los Angeles
Water Department
Congress
President discusses budget and diplomacy details
President Truman, while staying busy through May, weighs military and foreign policy questions. He opposed Vinson’s $1.5 billion overreach, endorsed a possible Mexico development loan if advised, and noted no current ambassador picks for Russia. He supports Wallgren for NRB chair and plans no Bikini report release, with a national health message forthcoming.
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Hartford
Conn
35Th Division
Little Rock
Ark
Rep. Vinson
D.ga
Russia
Jefferson Caffrey
France
Moscow
Walter Bedell Smith
NAVY
Jonathan Daniels
Raleigh
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News and Observer
Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
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