Landlords Back Rent Curbs Fueling Evictions Across Cities
A Tulsa driven landlords group vows mass eviction notices to tenants within 60 days in protest over rent control bills before Congress. Similar actions are expected in Chicago Houston Kansas City Detroit St. Louis and other cities as landlords accuse federal measures of eroding property rights. Meanwhile Russia launches its own ERP alternative forming the Council for Mutual Economic Aid with Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland and Romania to cooperate on trade aid and resources. The Kremlin invites others to join as Moscow hints ERP meddles in sovereignty and Western nations respond with Marshall Plan comparisons.
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American Property Owners Association
Congress
Tulsa
Okla
Chicago
Houston
Kansas City
Detroit
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Danville
Ill
Spear
Wallace J. Murphy
Tulsa Property Owners Organization
National Association
Murphy
Messers
Joe Stalin
Politburo
Europe
Russia
Economic Council of Mutual Assistance
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Moscow
Kremlin
U. S
Britain
Peace Dove in East Seeks Final Holy Land Settlement
The article reports on an ongoing push toward a permanent cease fire and final peace in the Holy Land dispute. Israel and Egypt sign a cease fire order while armistice talks continue after recent hurdles. Great Britain’s capitulation and broad international support bolster Israel as other nations move to recognize the Jewish state.
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Holy Land
Israel
Egypt
Great Britain
Israéif
Heart Disease Ranked Leading Cause of Death in U S
The American Heart Association launches its 1949 national campaign to highlight that heart and blood vessel diseases kill about one in three Americans each year. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease especially affect youths aged five to nineteen.
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United States
American Heart Association
Government plans curb wheat and cotton surpluses
Secretary Brannan told the Senate agriculture panel that 1949 wheat and cotton crops would not count toward a farmer’s average acreage when future allotments are set. The plan aims to curb excess planting by removing penalties for curtailment and could prompt less acreage. Officials note large winter wheat already planted and cotton farmers lining up for an extra large crop to exploit high prices. Chairman Elmer Thomas indicated backing legislation.
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Charles Brannan
Senate Agriculture Committee
Brannan
Elmer Thomas
Okla
Congress
Open your heart fight heart disease campaign 1949
The chart illustrates heart disease fatalities in the nation and details the American Heart Association campaign run February 7 to 28 with National Heart Week February 14 to 21. The goal is five million dollars, with three and a half million for local cardiac programs and the rest for national efforts.
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American Heart Association
Psychiatrists: Who's Next in U.S. Mental Health Plan
A Hoover Commission subcommittee says the United States must boost psychiatrists from 4,500 to 10,000 before meaningful mental health improvements can occur. The piece frames the shortage as a national priority beyond prices or potential conflict.
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Hoover Commission
Washington Digest Weary Politicking Returns to Practical Aims
Washington observers report Democrats and Republicans refocusing on real work as Dewey's Senate bid surfaces and Taft Hartley repeal looms. Labor leaders judge the election differently, while the administration pushes a one package bill with targeted provisions to replace full repeal.
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Washington
House
Senate
Dewey
Wagner
New York
FDR
Pepper
Truman
Harry Truman
A. F. of L
CIO
Shake-Up Hits Probe Committee Reform Ends Un-American Activities Panel
The piece traces the reform of the un American activities committee after partisan battles. It notes Republicans seized control in 1946 and Democrats later cleaned the panel, limiting membership to lawyers and allowing witnesses counsel, aiming for civil rights and due process. It cites Rep. John McSweeney and warns against harming innocent individuals. It mentions potential academic freedom concerns and Dr. Watson Kirkconnell's Toronto findings on militant Communist nuclei in Canadian universities.
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un-American Activities Committee
New York
Hamilton Fish
Rep
Martin Dies
Texas
Dies
Washington
Representative Wood
John McSweeney
Ohio
America
J. Parnell Thomas
Canada
Watson Kirkconnell
Acadia University
Labor Progressive Party University
Toronto
Saturday Night
Kirkconnell
McGill
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver
Jackson Day Dinners Aim For Million Dollar Fundraising
Democratic leaders anticipate Jackson Day dinners in February raising near a million dollars doubling past totals. Plans call for one dinner per congressional district in large states and at least one in smaller ones, with a Washington event targeting 3000 attendees as supporters pledge generous gifts to the party.
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Harry” Truman
Truman
National Committee
Harry Truman
Washington
Priority Rent Control Bill Filed in Senate and House
An administration bill to extend rent controls through March 31 1951 moves quickly in the senate with Senator Maybank as sponsor and in the house by Representative Spence. It seeks broader powers for the housing expediter including reimposing ceilings and evictions control, triple damages for overcharges and criminal action against violators.
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Senate
Maybank
S. C
House
Spence
Practical Pretties Pattern 510 Pot Holders and Mitts
Pattern 510 transfers four pot holders and two oven mitts. The improved guide uses charts photos and concise directions to simplify needlework for heavy duty use.
Not Quite Imperishable
The article notes diamonds rank among the hardest substances yet burn when exposed to high heat. Diamonds are pure carbon and resist ordinary fires but can ignite with a blow torch or in large fires. Historical example cites the San Francisco blaze of 1906 reaching about 2,200 degrees.
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San Francisco
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Nanking
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