War era controls rise in United States policy debate
The article details looming federal controls on raw materials production and wages as the United States speeds rearmament amid the Korean conflict. It notes futures prices climbing, stock losses, and calls for tighter taxes and the elimination of profits from war. Treasury predicts debt up mid next year as spending accelerates. The piece cites a growing labor shortage and talks of pay boosts in steel, with prices and costs expected to ripple through industries. Copper use may be slashed by the National Production Authority to curb civilian consumption.
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Korea
Asia
United States
Washington
United Nations
Treasury
Snyder
NPA
Claudia Pinza Endorses Blue Bonnet Margarine
Claudia Pinza touts Blue Bonnet margarine as a fresh, sweet, nutritious all vegetable spread. The ad highlights economy, claiming Blue Bonnet costs half as much as a bedspread for bread, and encourages use in cooking.
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Claudia Pinza
Sugar Raisers Expect Price Hike In 1952
Washington AP reports American sugar producers expect higher U S sugar prices in 1952 while sugar users argue for a more balanced 1951 price basis stemming from high producer costs and molasses prices. Industry officials urge a low next year needs estimate to prevent hoarding and raise prices, while consumers warn against inflated earnings and stocks on hand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
U. S
Court Upholds School Merger in Rock Hill Consolidation
Columbus AP report states the State Supreme Court upheld the Lawrence County Board of Education merger of four districts into the Rock Hill consolidated district. Arthur Willis, a member from Upper Local District, sought to invalidate by ouster actions against Bert Large and others in the New Rock Hill consolidated district.
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Columbus
Lawrence County Board of Education
Rock Hill
State Supreme Court
Arthur Willis
Board of
Bert Large
New Rock Hill
Gas taxes rising in many states after WWII
AP reports that twenty seven states have raised motor fuel taxes since World War II. The American Public Works Association cites the need for funds to upgrade highways rural roads and urban streets to modern standards.
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Chicago
The
American Public Works Association
Senate Probers To Study Yellow Vote Literature
A Senate Elections subcommittee decided to investigate alleged yellow campaign literature in senatorial races. Chairman Gillette said no contests are involved and the probe aims to develop corrective legislation. The panel also agreed to drop further study of the Hanley letter and will investigate if Agriculture Department employees aided Democratic candidate Albert J. Loveland in Iowa.
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Senate
Washington
Gillette
D-lowa
Kentucky Democratic Spending Complaint Dropped
A complaint alleging five Democratic spending activities in the Kentucky senatorial race was dropped after investigators failed to develop substantial evidence. The action ends the inquiry without charges or findings of wrongdoing.
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Kentucky
Whale snare traps three whales during long sea voyage
Captain Haine, while exploring 27,000 miles of coast around the South American continent, encounters a dangerous scene as three whales become entangled in a cable, highlighting peril at sea and the challenges of long navigation.
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Haine
Frost Hits Miami as November Cold Sets In
The coldest November weather in almost four decades brought ice to puddles and frost on roofs in Miami. Temperatures dipped to 22 degrees at a South Miami home, while city outskirts reported thin ice on water and frost on rooftops.
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Miami
Fla
Taylor Alexander
University of Miami
South Miami
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