Solons Debate Free Lunch Pricing and Equity
Lawmakers argued over free lunches for needy children and all students an opposing view warned of costs. Brown cited state impact and potential $10 million savings, while Yarno urged rejecting the amendment citing Kennon campaign promises to oppose cuts and noting rich children would also gain if meals are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Yarno
James Eubank
House
Robert Kennon
Louisiana
Bob Kennon
Zweifel Heads Taft Forces in Texas Delegation
The passage notes Texas based Henry Zweifel leading Taft forces amid disputes over delegates not elected by district conventions. It discusses challenging the Eisenhower press, seeking review in Chicago and possible actions through the National Committee Credentials Committee and convention, to determine each case on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Eisenhower
Chicago
Zweifel
Republican Party
National Committee
Credentials Committee
Convention
Henry Zweifel
Taft
Texas
Steel Output Plunges in Nationwide Steel Strike
The steel strike cripples production to about 12 percent of normal output as 650,000 CIO workers walk off. Weirton Armco Kaiser remain active with independent unions while government seeks a wartime production plan. Major plants face shutdowns and munitions shortages loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
National Defense Program
Philip Murray
CIO
White House
Weirton Steel Company
Armco
Kaiser Steel Company
Murray
American Iron and Steel Institute
Allied Industries
Lempco Products, Inc
Cleveland
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Lansing
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
International Harvester Company
U.S. Steel Corp
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
C. F. Hood
Romania bans Jewish emigration and clamps down on Jews
Diplomatic reports from Bucharest say Romania's Communist government halted all Jewish emigration to Israel and extended deportations of politically unreliable citizens to Brasov. Up to 8,000 Jews left monthly through March, but April and the spring saw a ban on exit permits, while a Jewish Democratic Committee pushes Jews into factories and farms amid rising anti Semitism and the fall of Ana Pauker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasov
Transylvanian Alps
Romania
S.S. Transylvania
Constanta
Haifa
Jewish Democratic Committee
Israel
Ana Pauker
Senate Rejects Truman Plea On St. Lawrence Seaway Bill
The Senate voted 43 to 40 to return the $818 million St. Lawrence seaway and power project bill to the Foreign Relations Committee. President Truman urged U S participation. Canada warned it would proceed on its side if Congress refused. The plan aims to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic with a 2.2 million horsepower hydro plant and over 12 billion kilowatt hours yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Truman
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
O’conor
Congress
U. S
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Midwest
International Rapids
St. Lawrence
Critique of CIO AF of L in World War II production
The piece accuses the CIO and AF of L of orchestrating strikes during wartime, inflating labor friction with petty grievances, and hampering tire and weapons production. It claims higher man-hours under CIO rules, disruption at Akron plants, and extensive wartime graft totaling billions, harming national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
A. F. of L
Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
Ray Clapper
Akron
CIO
AF of L
Ike on unions and war production
The piece argues that CIO unions hindered U S war effort by idle labor and strikes. It alleges CIO involvement in Allis-Chalmers and Inglewood disputes and claims unions opposed the war until Russia was attacked, then aiding deliveries for Russia rather than American troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
CIO
Ike
Allis - Chalmers
Inglewood
Roosevelt
National Maritime Union
Russia
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Libel law debate shapes broadcasting standards amid campaign speeches
The House debated a Federal Communications Act revision with Horan's 92 to 27 amendment approving a libel shield for stations. Some members warned it could invite baseless attacks while others argued broadcasters deserve equal footing with other applicants. Rep Dondero called the provision an invitation to a low level campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horan
House
Senate
Federal Communication Commission
Dondero
R-Mich
Senate delays three plans to strip patronage control
Senate Government Operations Chairman McClellan said he would bring to the floor at 11 a.m. today three proposed redistributions of postelection patronage. The plans would have the postmaster general name postmasters and the attorney general name marshals, with customs officials by the Treasury secretary. If not disapproved by midnight Friday the plans would take effect automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Government Operations Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Congress
New Johnsons No-Roach kills roaches and ants
A colorless coating called Johnston's No-Roach claims to paralyze and kill cockroaches and ants on contact and remain effective for months. It contains no DDT or fluoride, is brushable, and offered in 8 oz 89¢, pint $1.69, quart $2.58. Distributed to grocery stores by Ritchie Grocery Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Darrett
Ritchie Grocery Go
Taft urges 85 billion budget cut emphasis on defense limits
Taft warns total 85 billion dollar proposed budget for the year beginning July 1 is heavy on defense with 65 billion for military needs. He argues for trimming defense spending, questions the air power strategy, and claims the United States lags behind Russia in air development while stressing bombing Russian cities as deterrence. He contrasts his stance with Eisenhower on proposed tax cuts versus spending cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Russia
Europe
Solons Debate Wege Policy Amid Steel Board Battle
Congressional critics pressed the WSB overstepping authority and flouting national labor policy after its steel industry wage and union shop recommendations. The panel, citing inflation risks and mediation interference, urged reconsideration of the board's actions amid the Taft Hartley framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Barden
WSB
Congress
Supreme Court
House Committee
Board
Hunting Leases Reported In Madison Parish Area
Franklin parish district attorney Harry Anders confirmed similar deer hunting leases were offered in Madison parish with one man paying 1000 for exclusive rights. Fudickar declined comment but seeks contact with lessees for upcoming season. leases cross Singer game reserve where no guns are allowed, which would block hunting through the reserve. Water makes up one quarter to two thirds of the weight of trees and freshly cut logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Parish
Harry Anders
Madison Parish
Fudickar
Singer Game Reserve
Physicians to Discuss Anesthesia Risk at Yola Dental School
Doctors from the fifth district gather for a meeting on evaluating the patient as an anesthesia risk. Speakers include Dr. W L Bendel president of the fifth district society Dr Harold Albert visiting surgeon at Touro Infirmary and Dr O B Owens president of the Louisiana Medical Society. Lewis Slater president of Northeast Louisiana State College will also address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yola Dental School
W. L. Bendel
Fifth District Society
Harold Albert
Touro Infirmary
O. B. Owens
Louisiana Medical Society
Fifth District
Pres. Lewis Slater
Northeast Louisiana State College
Malik Ready With Usual Propaganda For U N Security Council
Russia’s Jacob Malik prepared a two point push at the United Nations Security Council to charge the United States with germ warfare in Korea and to seek admission for 14 applicant states. U S delegate Ernest A Gross rejected the charges as propaganda and Western delegates favored counter moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harrelson
United Nations
N.Y.P
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
United States
Korea
Malik
Security Council
General Assembly
U.S
Ernest A. Gross
U.N. Disarmament Commission
Benjamin V. Cohen
Truman
Senate
Abolition of Rent Controls Fails in Louisiana Senate
In Baton Rouge a Senate committee rejected a bill to end rent controls. The measure, by Sen. B. H. Rogers of Grand Cane, drew an unfavor able vote after an executive session described as mighty close by Sen. James D. Sparks of Monroe, committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Senate
Senate Committee On Parochial and
B. H
Johnny) Rogers
Grand Cane
James D. Sparks
Monroe
A Small Travel First Aid Kit Essential for Trips
A compact first-aid kit purchasable at drugstores proves a traveling necessity. It should be kept in the automobile and taken on camping or hiking trips for quick medical readiness.
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