Truman Flags Battle Cry For Next Campaign
President Truman urged battle against real conservatism and the privileged few at a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner, calling this a year of challenge and urging support for progressive liberalism. He labeled critics of his ten year social program as timid and backward looking while praising the party system and Democratic unity. Southern Democrats and third party concerns loomed as the speech drew national attention and press coverage.
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Dinner plan cancellations amid political protests
The article notes cancellations by Mrs Obn D Johnson and Gov and Mrs Storm Thurmond over President proposals against poll taxes lynching segregation and employment discrimination. Wilson W Wyatt reports 2900 people contributed 190 for tickets split between two hotels and cabinet members. first lady and Margaret to head tables at each venue. Fire at Maryland Lame and Fertilizer plant forces evacuation of a Hagerstown family. plant damaged. records lost. fire suspected from defective wiring. War on rats through Farm Bureau targets 1200 farmers week of March 16. county aims to set a record for banquet tables. county plans to supply bait and tackle rat problem costs estimated at 144 million dollars.
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Reporter Acts in Real Life Drama Sparks Controversy
A controversial plan triggers debate as a reporter outlines a real life political clash. The piece notes potential suspension this week and references a member’s death altering proceedings. The unnamed Ky congress member’s stance and the reaction of Rep Robtion are discussed in tense, partisan terms.
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Probe of Politicians Tax Returns Is Blocked
Washington February 19 Congress blocked temporarily a probe into income tax returns of leading Louisiana politicians Earl Long and Sam Jones. The House Rules Committee ordered the inquiry after charges that Earl Long paid fraud penalties for 1938 and 1939. Jones supporters blamed Long backers for delaying the vote and the inquiry was to gain momentum by night fall.
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Verdict Reversed In West Virginia Child’s $160000 Suit
Richmond Va Feb 19 The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a West Virginia district court decision awarding about 160000 to Charles Daniel Armentrout a child who lost both hands when a Virginian Railway locomotive backed into him while near home The case remanded for a new trial noting the jury was allowed to consider elements of damages not proper for their consideration The third trial had awarded 160000 to Armentrout
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China withholds support for Palestine force plan
China signaled opposition to backing the international force for Palestine delaying progress on the proposal.
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Steel Price Jump Signals Wider Market Rise
Steel producers lifted semi finished steel prices about five dollars a ton in an industry wide move. The rise could add about ten thousand dollars annual cost for non integrated mills buying outside their plants, with finished steel prices following if majors raise again. Butter prices also slid in Chicago and New York, while a nationwide survey showed retail food prices easing for a second week. The Boston Tea Party of 1773 was later followed by six more tea dunking incidents across the colonies.
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