Supreme Court Upholds Home Rule Rent Controls
The Supreme Court upheld the home rule rent control law as valid, allowing states and cities to decontrol their areas. The ruling came within days of oral arguments, amid debate on how it affects housing and public aid. More than five million Americans receive public assistance costing about two billion dollars annually, with increases planned for veterans, dependents, and widows starting after January 1.
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United States
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Truman
Veterans Administration
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Hoover urges faster government economy at cracker barrel
Herbert Hoover, leading a committee to streamline federal operations, addresses delegates at the Shoreham hotel. He notes federal spending above 43 billion and a five billion deficit, warns of higher taxes and inflation, and says press and public support for the commission’s recommendations has grown while urging Congress and the President to enact reforms.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Hoover Commission
British Commonweath Labor ousted again hints trend
The piece notes a second Labor defeat in 11 days as voters across Australia New Zealand and Britain pivot toward free enterprise. It cites Robert Gordon Menzies predicting a pattern of socialist ascent and retreat and asks whether these results portend lasting change or misreading public will.
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Australia
New Zealand
Labor
Robert
Gordon Menzies
Great Britain
Budget suspense as Truman tax plans await budget message
As President Truman vacations in Key West the White House inches toward a budget message. Treasury Secretary Snyder’s visit signals the looming debate over taxes and whether Congress will approve higher revenue to balance the budget. Henry Wallace’s public remarks lead to his exit from the cabinet.
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Truman
Key West
Fla
John Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
U.S
White House
Henry Wallace
Republicans denounce census income questions in 1950 plan
In a broad attack on the 1950 census method Republicans charge the plan to require income details for those over 14 is discriminatory against small earners. They demand legal authority for the income questions and question the value and confidentiality of the data.
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Census Bureau
Brown
Ohio
Hinshaw
California
Bureau
Truman
Philip M. Hauser
Washington
Jobless Benefit Exhaustions Rise in July to September
Officials in the federal labor department report a rise in citizens exhausting their unemployment benefits during the July September quarter. More than 500000 ran out of rights to further payments as they remained unemployed. Benefit weeks vary by state and the trend signals potential future problems.
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Federal Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
U.S
British Doctor Reconsiders Socialized Health Reform
Dr. E. F. St. John Lyburn, initially outspoken against England’s socialized health program, announced plans to quit but later returned to service. He cited patient requests as the key reason for his change of heart.
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E. F. St. John Lyburn
England
Mirror of Your Mind Insights on Love and Psychiatry
The passage discusses adjusting to second best in life and love, noting love grows from long shared tasks. It cautions against childish resentment blocking acceptance. It asserts most people are not too old for psychiatry and psychoanalysis can offer insights even to the very elderly or rigid personalities.
Keeping Healthy Noise Harms Hearing and Nervous System
The article warns that excessive noise damages hearing and the nervous system, reducing clerical work by up to 40 percent in noisy offices and acting as a health hazard. It notes that youth are more susceptible, defines a decibel, and cites factors like exposure duration and sound interruptions. It calls for noise reduction by industry and public bodies to protect workers and civilians.
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W. E. Grove
Dainty Shirtwaist Dress Tailored to Perfection
Youthful shirtwaist dress tailored to perfection with versatile sleeve options and a distinctive pocket finish. A refined garment suitable for formal and casual occasions, emphasizing precise tailoring and neat silhouette.
Health Notes on digestion and diet practices
The article discusses heartburn caused by irritation of the esophagus and notes the rice diet helping many patients with high blood pressure. It adds that non surgical options for tonsil issues may be chosen, and mentions shoulder shrug exercises as a method to improve posture.
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