Case of Rocky Graziano Highlights Press Duty Critique
The piece argues the press failed in duty by sensationalizing Graziano’s past and a 1942 AWOL sentence, detailing his early run-ins with the law from age 12 through 18, a 1939 stickup arrest, and a 1941 allegation, while defending journalists’ need to avoid glamorizing the underworld and uphold public trust.
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Internal Revenue Is Eternal Problem Income Tax Spectre Haunts Next Session
The article describes looming tax battles in Congress over a tax reduction bill and a new community property provision. Democrats warn a veto override is required, while Republicans argue for relief even as Europe’s aid and the Marshall Plan loom. It notes state adoption of community property rules and cites the Committee for Economic Development.
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Big Four Talks Stir Inflation and Peace Policy
A Hamilton style briefing notes the clash over 1948 tax policies and inflation as President Truman links domestic economy to Europe aid. Taft opposes administration plans, while London talks on postwar treaties reveal sharp U S Britain France and Russia splits. Grain price controls prompt calls for price investigations.
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Grain exchanges seek probe into price rise trade row
Three major grain exchanges request a special congressional inquiry into rising cereal prices. Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis accuse government purchases of grain and flour exports along with alleged administration bungling. Senator Taft promises hearings.
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Red Czech Premier Gottwald Seizes Control in Czechoslovakia
Klement Gottwald, communist premier, gains complete authority to rebuild Slovakia and shift Czechoslovakia from limited self rule to totalitarian dominance. Despite Slovak Democratic majority, Communists install Gottwald, turning the country into a Russian dominated buffer state with no self determination.
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Installment Buying Curbs End Triggering Price Shakeup
Government controls on installment buying ended November 1. Retailers may cut down down payments and push easy terms, lifting consumer demand but risking higher prices if supply does not keep pace. Economists warn credit fuels booms and later depressions as spending outpaces income.
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