Peace bid by Moscow sparks GOP maneuvering over committees
A survey of European diplomats links a possible Soviet peace bid to political maneuvering in Congress. McCarthy sought a policy committee seat, with PP support and opposition from Millikin, Taft, and Welker. The move followed Maryland election probes and a wider fight over price controls and the OPA.
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Reds Agree to Discuss Cease-Fire and Price Controls Extended
The week’s news centers on possible Korean peace talks led by UN and Soviet officials with U S involvement. Ridgway proposed talks aboard the Jutlandia, while Kaesong was offered as a later meeting site. Congress extended economic controls for 31 days amid debate over high prices and rollbacks. The cost of living rose and federal spending is projected to stay high into 1953, with a large budget surplus reported for the past year.
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New Decline Noted in Farm Prices
The agriculture department reported farm prices fell about 1.3 percent from mid May to mid June marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline. Prices were about 4 percent below the February peak as most farm products softened though hogs veal calves butterfat apples and turkeys rose modestly. Prices paid for family living and farm production goods stayed steady. No new products reached ceiling levels per the mid May report.
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United States Hosts 265 Foreign Farm Youth This Summer
The Economic Cooperation Administration plans a six to eight month program bringing 265 young farmers from nine countries to the United States. Host families provide lodging and training allowances while ECA covers travel costs. nine farm organizations assist with placements and indoctrination.
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Trainees Visit Farms and Agencies in Agricultural Training Plan
The young trainees will visit farm machinery and related industrial plants after the first training phase on selected farms. They will attend short course institutes at land grant colleges and travel to Washington for a final evaluation. They will live with American farm families as members of the host families during farm stays.
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NAM Attacks Johnston Over Price Control Stance
Eric Johnston defends his support for temporary price controls while criticizing the National Association of Manufacturers for a policy that favors businessmen as first class citizens. The columnist praised Johnston during his tenure as U S Chamber of Commerce president and framed his stance as stable economic policy.
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China Probe Heads Toward Full Scale Inquiry
The joint senate committee led by Senator Russell will expand hearings into the Mac Arthur ouster and probe the China lobby. President Truman has authorized thorough investigation, risking political embarrassment on both sides and within the administration.
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RFC loan lists show gains under Symington chair
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation now issues weekly loan lists, a practice new to RFC. Most loans go to small businesses, including a Boston firm with $1,600. In the last three weeks the largest loan was $425,000 to a Jacksonville maritime firm.
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First Aid to the Ailing Hou by Roger C Whitman
Advice on storing a late model electric refrigerator and range in a basement. If dry, storage is okay but damp basements require professional preparation or relocation to a warehouse. Clean units, remove rust, and lubricate exposed iron parts. raise the fridge six inches for air circulation.
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