Unthinkable to scrap Taft-Hartley says Ellender
Senator Ellender of Louisiana told radio audiences that it would be unthinkable to repeal Taft-Hartley for a lopsided Wagner Act. He praised current labor relations safeguards and warned against a measure that neglects public interest. Senate hearings paused after stormy sessions and resume Monday.
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Washington
Blender
D-La
Louisiana
Senate Labor Committee
Erender
Labor Committee
Truman
Enender
Ellender
Withers
Dky
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Tax Bill Is Put Aside
Washington reports Congress shelved President Truman's 4 billion tax plan while Ways and Means prioritizes a social security expansion with hearings set for February 28. Truman invites Democratic members to a White House conference as opposition grows on immediate action and deficit concerns persist.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Ways and “Joans Committee
White House
Secret of the Treasury
Snyder
Crackdown on Foreigners Begins in China
Nanking reports from the Bamboo Curtain reveal the new Communist rulers have begun restricting foreigners. Foreign missionaries face mandatory Communist instruction, with church schools required to teach atheism and pay Red instructors, under conditions that block Christian teaching.
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Nanking
Red China
Yangtze
China
Tsinan
Shantung
Chefoo
Amer_ican
Price Problem Before Truman
Washington dispatch reports President Truman and his cabinet discussing the price problem and market slump in an hour long session. Agriculture Secretary Brannan summarized the commodity market while lawmakers trimmed tax and social security proposals amid inflation concerns.
12 Year Straws Battle Preserves Shortcake Legacy
Washington reports a 12 year agricultural effort to save the U S strawberry crop from Red Stele a root disease first found in Illinois in 1936 and the rivalry from other fruits. Dr George M Darrow developed the Fairland and Temple varieties that resist the disease extend ripening periods frost resistance and plans to boost vitamin C in future berries.
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Douglas Larsenner
Washington
America
U.S
Ilinois
United States
George M. Darrow
Sci
Department of Culture
Aberdeen
Fairland
Temple
Anniversaries and Birthdays From American History
Compilation notes key figures born or memorialized, including Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Elizur Wright, Abraham Lincoln, Benson J. Lossing, Myra Bradwell, Omar N. Bradley, John L. Lewis, Harry Byrd, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Robert P. Patterson, and others. Adds Civil War loan impact, landmark patents, and notable 20th century events.
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Elizur Wright
Connecticut
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
Salem
Springfield
Larue Co. Ky
Benson J. Lossing
Beekman
Myra Bradwell
Hinois
Manchester
Wil
Iszi
Tn Telephone
Mass
Lewis E. Waterman
New York
Republic of China
Mills
G. S. Supreme Court
Italy
U. S
President Roosevelt
Europe
Japan
Roosevelt
UN Security Council
Truman
Congress
Omar N. Bradley
Clark
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lucas
Iowa
Harry €. Byrd
Maryland
Iisfield
Henry F. Grady
Fulbright Criticism Draws Acheson Fire in Senate Panel
Secretary of State Acheson denounced Senator Fulbright as unfair for doubting the State Department's stance on European unity, insisting Washington supports closer European ties and seeks to assist rather than direct. He spoke amid questions on the $5.58 billion foreign aid program and ECA's role in the Marshall Plan.
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Washington
State Department
Acheson
Europe
Fulbright
Congress
Labor Barons Cause Next Depression Says Babson
Babson, the economist wintering in Babson Park Florida, warns the next mood of the economy will be caused by the overreaching of labor barons not a date. He says depressions follow past mistakes and urges labor to cure its own situation. Dr Byrd to testify on University of Maryland budget before House committee in Annapolis context.
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Babson Park
Fla
Roger Babson
Economist
Babson
Jabor
Byrd
Annapolis
Pumphrey
Prince George’s
H.C. Byrd
The
U, of
Maryland
House and Means
Uit
Liv
Linganore Grange to fund half street lights in Unionville
Linganore Grange members vote to share the cost of obtaining street lights for Unionville, with a partner to cover the other half. At a Feb 7 meeting, committees reported selling New Windsor and Union Bridge papers to rural families the same day as printed. The Grange will sell refreshments at Ralph Baltzell’s farm sale and plans a Feb 21 gathering. Glade Valley Grange met Feb 8 at Walkersville with Master Bruce E Crum presiding, hearing Clyde Roney of Frederick discuss driver training in high schools. next meeting Feb 22. The business session outlined standing committees, and the Pomona meeting at Jefferson Feb 5 was reported. The Soil Conservation Committee will lead the next program. All Grangers are urged to attend a session on unwritten Grange work at 8 pm at the Frederick YMCA auditorium, led by Earl Remsberg, deputy. This may be the year’s only weekly classes. Major General dien A Reckord awarded Virginia Distinguished Service Medal for exemplary leadership.
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Linganore Grange
Unionville
New Windsor
Union Bridge
Ralph Baltzells
Glade Valley Grange
Walkersvile
Bruce E. Crum
Clyde Roney
Frederick
Pomona
Jefferson
Frederick Y. M
Dr Bennett to Lead Easter Seal Campaign 1949
Dr George E Bennett a prominent Maryland surgeon will head the Easter Seal drive announced by Dr Allen F Voshell president of the Maryland League for Crippled Children. The two month campaign runs March 17 to April 17 benefiting Camp Greentop cerebral palsy clinics and school opportunities across Maryland.
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George E. Bennett
Maryland
Allen F. Voshell
Maryland League For Crippled Children
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Greentop
Thurmont
Eastern Shore Airlines Eyes Chesapeake Schedules Change
THREE Inc operates two Balti more to Eastern Shore round trips since 1946. Chesapeake faced a CAB setback seeking service expansion and later entered receivership. New venture Eastern Shore Airlines, Inc. formed by the GM and a creditor, will seek PSC approval Feb. 18 to take over Chesapeake routes and add Ocean City Md stop when field ready.
PSC Grants AAA Permit Baltimore Feeder Airline Start
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved All-American Airways of Washington to operate a feeder service picking up and discharging intra state passengers in Frede Hagerstown and Cumberland with routes linking Baltimore Washington Martinsburg Connellsville and Pittsburgh The plan includes six DC-3 aircraft with a passenger ramp and added seats The PSC rejected Easton Salisbury stops pending Cambridge airport readiness and noted the fallback position for Chesapeake Airways resulting in a delayed start for the feeder line with a March target.
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Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Maryland Public Service Comm
Frede
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Antics Boardington
Martins Va
Connellsvilletown
Western
AMA
Maiddie
Arious
Post Office Department
All- American
Washington-Pittsburgh
All-American
New Jersey Shore
Wilmington
Maryland-Delaware-Virginia
PSC
Easton
Salisbury
Cambridge
Chesapeake Airways
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