Taft presses for clear submission on North Atlantic Pact troops
Washington reports Senator Taft demands that President Truman submit any troop deployment agreement to Congress for approval. He questions Eisenhower’s congressional testimony and notes the need to fix a ceiling on U S divisions abroad while supporting limited dispatch if Congress approves. Taft cites Wherry as the key ongoing debate driver and favors flexibility over fixed ratios.
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Truman
Congress
Taft
Republican Policy Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Eisenhower
Western
Ohio
U. S
United States
North Atlantic
America
Wherry
Nebraska
GOF
Non-Defense Spending Cuts Debated in Senate
Washington reports two Truman backers in the Senate Douglas and Humphrey joined calls for sharp reductions in non-defense spending as the administration pushes a large budget and tax plans. House Republicans led by Martin demand deeper cuts and possible tax resistance. Chamber of Commerce backs substantial non-military reductions amid critic’s charges of fiscal irresponsibility.
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D-Ill
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D-Minn
Trumaix
Martin
Martin ‘Mass
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Brannan Farm
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Republican
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Brannan Farr
Five Per Center Probe To Start
Washington reports Senator Hoey will reopen the five percenter probe by a Senate Expenditures Subcommittee to investigate influence peddling in defense contract awards. The move follows past inquiry known for naming administration figures, with aims to reveal improper influence in federal contracting.
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Hoey
D-Nc
Senate
Truman
Missouri
Defense contract influence peddling eyed by staff
Hoey said indications exist that influence peddling is resurfacing in defense contract awards. The staff is examining the matter and will hold public hearings as soon as information is complete.
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Hoey
Mine Sweeper Partridge Sinks After Mine Off Korea
The American mine sweeper Partridge, a 136 foot wooden hull vessel, struck a mine near Korea on Friday. It sank at 12:06 p.m. Korean time after an 11:54 a.m. explosion, with four dead four missing and seven wounded among the 35 aboard, including four officers and 31 men. No further details available here.
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Korea
Navy
Kangnung
Mines Sink Four Sweepers in Korean Waters and Kill Two Officers
Survivors from six mine damaged vessels were taken to the hospital ship Consolation after a barrage of mines sank four mine sweepers near the Kangar area as Battleship Missouri and accompanying ships moved in. Casualties listed by the Navy include Lt. (J. G.) Scott Milholland Julian Jr of Memphis and Lt. (J. G.) Rogers Morgan Clark Jr of Elkins Virginia. Brazil and Colombia supply about 40 percent of U S coffee.
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Posang
Missouri
Kangaung Arca
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J. G
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Memphis
Tenn
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Brazil
Colombia
United States
United States releases eight stamp issues in a year
The United States issued eight distinct postage stamp issues in a single year, a record high. This milestone marks a surge in philatelic activity with multiple new designs reaching collectors simultaneously.
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