81st Congress Convenes Last Clean-Up Session
The 81st Congress sends to the White House a civilian defense bill granting broad home front powers in case of enemy attack as it winds down its final business before the transfer to the next session. The body, aiming to end wartime measures, closes remaining must pass items while President Truman faces Korea crisis with most of his program fulfilled.
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Washington
White House
United States
Truman
Korea
House
Congress
Senate
Dean's Pills Endorsed for Backache Relief in 50 Years
An advertisement touts Dean's Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney discomfort, claiming millions have used them for over five decades. The text shifts to political news about Congress in session under Truman, highlighting foreign policy disputes, defense spending, and civil defense legislation.
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Dean
Piret National Bank Building Address and Contact
Local listing shows the Piret National Bank on the 4th floor at Central Ave and Main with a phone number 254.38 in Middletown. Individuals Lees Mads Redeff Nearty Tome appear as names in the record.
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Piret National Bank
Central Ave
Main
Middletown
Lees Mads
Redeff Nearty Tome
Douglas Urges Bonds For Overtime Pay
Senator Douglas proposed paying workers overtime in government bonds rather than cash to curb inflation. He said it could be advantageous later if inflation rises, with bonds not cashable until the emergency ends and money pulled from circulation to ease inflationary pressure.
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Washington
Douglas
D-Ill
Illinois
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Brewer listed as apprentice cook in Air Corps in Philippines
Pfc. Carl D. Brewer aged 18 is now stationed in the Philippine Islands as an apprentice cook in the Air Corps. His parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Brewer of 2410 Minnesota St learned of the posting today. Brewer, formerly a Monroe High School student, has served for one year.
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Carl D. Brewer
Philippine Islands
Air Corps
Garrett Brewer
Minnesota St
Brewer
Monroe High School
Sergeant Wright Serves in Japan Support Role
Marvin D. Wright son of Mr and Mrs Tobe Wright of Ōeh Aneka Ave has attained the rank of sergeant at the East Air Materiel Command in Japan. His duties support supply and maintenance for the Far East Air Forces in the Korean Theater. Wright began his service in 1948 and trained at Chanute AFB Illinois before deployment.
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Marvin D. Wright
Tobe Wright
Ōeh Aneka Ave
Japan
Wright
Chanute Air Force Base
Illinois
Congress Moves Ahead on Civil Defense and Tax Bills
The House, bypassing a technical delay, approved a $3.1 billion three year civil defense program and sent the $3.3 billion excess profits bill to the White House for President Truman. The package would raise federal revenues to about $45 billion, short of the $50 billion target. Also approved was a rail union shop bill by a vote of 292 to 52, sent to the White House, allowing union shop clauses and dues check-off in the railroad industry.
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House
White House
Local Youth Injured in Auto Crash Near West Alexandria
Elvin Lawson, 19, of German town Route 1, was listed in fair condition at Maddletown Hospital this morning after being admitted yesterday afternoon for injuries from a automobile accident near West Alexandria, according to attendants.
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Elvin Lawson
Germantown
Maddletown Hospital
Lawson
West Alexandria
Morning Dressing Chaos and a Catastrophe Before Work
A frantic morning scene shows a person rushing to work. Holes in a sock, nicked razor, missing button, broken lace, and a spilled coffee stain a new tie. The piece captures a chaotic routine and the dread of a frantic start.
New Industry Giant Formed By Big Steel
Pittsburgh AP reports the United States Steel Company forms as a parent of four subsidiaries Carnegie-Illinois Steel H. C. Frick Coke United States Coal and Coke and U S Steel Corporation of Delaware. Benjamin Fairless heads the unit with offices to open in a new Pittsburgh skyscraper. Irving S. Olds says the move simplifies the structure as other Big Steel firms may join.
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Pittsburgh
United States Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Big Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless
U. S. Steel Company
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
H. C. Frick Coke Company
United States Coal and Coke Company
U. S. Steel Corporation of Delaware
Golden Triangle
U. S. Steel Corporation Board
Irving S. Olds
U.S. Steel Company
National Tube Company
American Steel and Wire Company
President Truman Calls for March of Dimes Donations
President Truman urged Americans to support the March of Dimes drive starting March 15 to raise $50,000 for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He said the 1950 polio epidemic depleted epidemic aid funds and stressed urgent support.
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New York
Truman
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Truman Signs Slot Measure Across State Lines
President Truman signed a bill prohibiting shipment of slot machines and related gambling devices across state borders. The law imposes fines and jail terms for violations and targets a multi billion dollar annual slot machine racket. Authorities cited estimates of about two billion dollars per year in take.
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Washington
Truman
Attorney General
Skull Tradition From Skulls To Stones At Gate Posts
The article traces an ancient custom of crowing gate posts with stone balls, linked to early practices of placing skulls on stakes outside homes as a protective or symbolic gesture.
Duff Opposes A Bomb Shelter Program
Governor James H. Duff is alleged by a colleague to call the U S government shelter program foolish and a waste of money. He reportedly told state senators there is no defense against the atomic bomb and that shelters aim to lull the public into false security. Duff would not confirm or deny the report.
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Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Aye
U. S
Callcus
Duff
U.S Senate
Bee travel miles to gather a pound of honey estimated
An old estimate claims a bee travels about 43 799 miles to produce one pound of honey, illustrating the vast effort behind a small natural product.
NAACP Branch Plans Meeting Next Sunday
The local NAACP branch will hold its regular meeting Sunday at 3 30 p m at Philips Chapel Methodist Church. Members are urged to bring reports on Christmas seal sales. The Rev T H H Ward of the church will speak.
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W National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Phillips Chapel Methodist Church
T H H. Ward
Second Baptist Church Named Guest Speaker
The Second Baptist Church will host a guest speaker for an upcoming service. Details about the speaker and date were not provided in the fragment.
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Second Baptist Church
McCandless Named to Four Senate Committees in Columbus
Ohio Republican Senator George C. Mc Candless from Hamilton was named to four Senate committees in the opening session. He serves on the Finance Institutions, Commerce and Labor, Insurance, and Judiciary committees as vice chairman, plus Veterans Affair and Civilian Defense.
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McCandless
Columbus
George C. McCandless
Ohio
Hamilton
Senate
Owing
Financial Institutions
Commerce
Judiciary
Veterans Affair and Civilian Defense
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