Republican gains spark drive for G O P power in Congress
Editor notes the post election Republican push for control in the new session, including calls to curb inflation and investigate Communist influence. Taft criticizes Acheson while Wiley warns on military item prices. China Korea war coverage focuses on Manchurian power plants and UN advances.
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Vincent Impellitteri Upsets in New York Mayor Race
Vincent Impellitteri defeats Democrats Republicans and Independents after running as an independent, marking the biggest upset in the recent election. He had been rejected by the Democratic party initially.
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Taft Defends Isolationism and Sacrifice in Press Dialog
Sen Robert A Taft has held several press conferences after his election victory. He rejects isolationist labeling calling it foolish while arguing sacrifices may be needed to counter Soviet threats. Tibet appeals to the U N at Lake Success warning it will fight invading forces despite grim odds.
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Kefauver Warns of Expanding Organized Crime Influence
Senator Kefauver, head of the senate crime committee, warned that organized crime now operates with interlocking ownership across groups and corrupts public officials. He urged stronger federal laws to block rackets including interstate gambling shipments and stricter wire and postal regulations, plus updated tax bookkeeping.
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Midwest corn belt to decide 1952 presidential race
Analysts say the 1952 contest will hinge on the Midwest corn belt as farmers shift with prices and incomes. Republicans seek gains while Democrats plan a broad offensive to win back farm votes.
Truman proposes widening foreign aid program in Congress
President Truman calls for a vast extension of foreign aid, aiming to lengthen Marshall plan style aid to Western Europe, bolster Asia and the Middle East against Communism, and boost strategic materials production. The program would require several billion dollars yearly and faces a highly uncertain congressional reception amid tight control and sharp debate.
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Taft Viewed as Likely GOP Nominee If Convention Held Today
A nationwide survey shows Robert Taft of Ohio as the top Republican for president in 1952 with Earl Warren and James Duff next. Democrats and labor leaders tag Taft as the man to beat. Taft won a major Ohio victory this year and says he would not campaign but could be offered the nomination. Ray Bliss calls Taft the logical choice for 1952 if interested, while Eisenhower remains the only possible challenger unavailable at present.
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Farmers assured of fourth largest crop in 1951
The agriculture department reported conditions were ideal for maturing and harvesting. The 1951 crop volume would nearly equal the average of the last five big years and be surpassed only by 1946 1948 and 1949. The bumper corn crop totaled about 13 million bushels less than prior forecast at 3 105 000 000.
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Businessmen form committee to oppose excess profits tax
More than 100 businessmen announce a committee to fight an excess profits tax arguing it is inequitable inflationary and dangerous. They also say business profits must bear their fair share while Congress convenes November 27 with the tax as the top item on its agenda.
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Bevin Rejects Soviet Demand for Big Four Germany Talks
British Foreign Secretary Bevin rejected a Soviet demand for a Big Four foreign ministers conference on Germany. With the allies in close consultation, Bevin signaled a united response will be a firm no.
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