Solon Democrat Hopes Truman Will Seek Price Controls Again
Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming said he hopes President Truman will renew his request for standby power to curb price rises. He will chair the new Senate House economic committee in the 80th Congress and backs the anti inflation program despite Taft backing shelving. He has not seen the council of economic advisers memo outlining a broader cost of living plan expected to go to Congress early next month.
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Edwin G. Nourse
Anti Monopoly Action Sought by Small Business Group
The National Federation of Small Business urged federal action to curb monopolistic trends. A poll of independents showed 92 percent favor enforcing the anti trust act to stop manufacturers operating retail stores to promote monopoly, 93 percent want stronger Sherman act enforcement, 83 percent support Robinson Patman Act enforcement, and 75 percent oppose freight absorption pricing. Kefauver said he will push legislation to curb one corporation buying rivals.
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Na_ Federation of Small Business
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Senate
More Cash Comes to Good Fellows Volunteers
The Good Fellows drive raised about 4479.45 in donations on Saturday plus a previously acknowledged 44440.45. Contributions from Darrett Hardware and Furnishings and in memory gifts supported the effort, boosting community aid through the fundraiser.
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Darrett
W. E. Howell
Laura Watkins Coulter
Peace on Earth Amid Global Unrest Christmas Day
Christmas Day reports highlight continued global turmoil from Israel and China to Indonesia, with limited good will. King George VI pledges strength in freedom, while Queen Juliana and New Zealand Prime Minister Fraser send warm wishes amid war and division. US troops distribute gifts in Berlin and Frankfurt, 2,482 parties noted in the American zone.
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Recognition Comes To Physician For Looking After Our Boys
Monroe's good citizen for 1948 is Dr. William L. Bendel a prominent physician honored as the third annual News Star World best citizenship winner. The award cites his year in year out civic service aiding Northeast Junior College Ouachita Parish High School Neville High School and Boy Scouts of America at Camp Ki Ro Li and in mending injuries of local athletes. He said it was the greatest honor he has ever received and will continue his service as long as he can.
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Christmas Day Joy Across Monroe and Twin Cities
Christmas was celebrated widely in Monroe with midnight services at St. Matthew's Catholic Grace Episcopal and First Methodist. Public institutions and Good Fellows aided about 409 families with food and clothing. more than 70 Training Institute boys could go home for holidays.
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Repeal Tension Grows Over Taft Hartley Act Fate
Washington observers report the Truman administration faces a choice on repealing the Taft Hartley act. A one package bill uniting repeal and Wagner act amendments is favored by President Truman and some allies, while major labor groups push for a two package approach with quick repeal followed by later amendments. Leaders weigh timing and political risk as the debate intensifies.
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War News from Nanking and Tientsin Amid Civil Strife
In Nanking two divisions of government forces including cavalry and tanks move through the capital as the civil war shows limited activity. The Chinese Navy bombs Communist positions near Tangku while relief flights reach Tientsin amid scarce detail and a quiet, tense mood.
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Blackouts Ordered as Arab Raids Hit Jewish State
Arab planes bombed Israel as a complete blackout was ordered for the entire Jewish state. Tel Aviv sirens sounded for over an hour and a half with minor bombs near the coastal plain and no reported damage. The blackout followed raids near Haifa Nazareth Jericho and Gaza amid UN truce calm.
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Highway repair query opened on Delhi Winnsboro road
Winnsboro Louisiana December 25. State highway department delays action on resolutions by Richland and Franklin parish police juries to fix material specifications for a four month old Delhi Winnsboro road repair. Jurors say complaints from motorists spurred the request. the 26 mile project cost about 500000 dollars.
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Continuance Asked on Tax Exemptions
Washington December two. Senator OCnor D Md says Congress should extend special federal income tax exemptions for soldiers sailors and officers for one more year to avoid January withholdings. The bill, needing House origin and quick approval, would keep pay from being taxed and prevent possible draft quota increases.
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Mississippi farmer confesses to quadruple murder
Murdock Hinton, 48, a Lucedale farmer, told officers he shot his ex-wife, his 18 year old daughter Gloria, his two month old granddaughter Judy, and Sheriff J. E. Nelson after a four day chase across three states. He surrendered at his mother’s Hurley home as officers closed in.
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Dutch Capture Madioen as Java Falls to Forces
Dutch troops seize Madioen the last major Indonesian city and advance across central Java while Republican resistance crumbles. Falls extend to Kediri Ngawi Magatan Ta Wangmanggoe Wonogiri and Anjer Lor as UN cease fire orders face collapse amid Republican leadership losses.
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Chilly Weather Forecast Sweeps Nation After Christmas
Chicago reports Santa had a cold trip home as scattered snow gives way to a deep drop in temperatures. The Weather Bureau warned a cold wave from central Canada would push through the Great Lakes and Ohio valley into the Appalachians with subzero to above freezing readings across several states.
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Truman's Christmas Dinner With Family in Independence
President Truman marked a festive Christmas in Independence Missouri with a big turkey dinner after an early morning tree peek. He walked a mile through snow and ice, welcomed relatives including Miss Mary Jane Truman, and noted his brother J Vivian Truman would not attend as 25 guests joined the gathering.
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Winners of Jaycee Christmas lighting contest announced
Morning World Jaycee judges released nine winners from Monroe and West Monroe after judging ended Friday night. First prizes net $40, second $25, third $15. Winners include Mrs. E W Cruse and Martha Hatchell for best decorated door, Mrs. T J Mulhearn Sr for best decorated window, and Copeck Webb for best overall decoration.
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Austin Avenue
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Holiday Death Toll Tops 140 As Christmas Weekend Enters
The Associated Press reports 143 people have died in the holiday period since 6 p.m. Friday, with 111 on highways and 32 from other accidents including home fires. Notable losses include seven in a New Brunswick fire and five in a Bessemer blaze. A Port Clinton highway crash killed six family members. State tallies list traffic and other deaths by state, highlighting Ohio with 13 traffic deaths and New Jersey 2 10.
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