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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
5
Washington officials warned Congress of a potential World War III scenario alongside the Korean crisis. Lawmakers pressed home-front matters such as Alaska-Hawaii statehood and rent control while filibuster threats loomed over statehood legislation.
Chairman Maybank says compromise will reach the Senate tomorrow for action early next week while Bricker and Flanders oppose the extension. Apathy marked moves on extending rent controls ahead of the 82nd Congress. Tax plan faces snag as the administration battles a $4 billion excess profits tax formula.
The Ways and Means Committee deadlocked 12 to 12 over the administration tax proposal and tentatively rejected it again while failing to agree on a substitute. The plan would levy a 75 percent tax on profits above 75 percent of the 1946-49 average, with Republicans urging a higher corporate tax. President Truman warned Congress of Europe’s danger and urged rapid emergency aid for Yugoslavia.
Debates on a new aid program continue as Republican members voice opposition and question goals while the administration presses for support. Representative Vorys of Ohio calls the plan a dangerous new form of leverage. The outcome remains uncertain but some aid is expected to be approved.
Tokyo residents receive three hour warning instructions for air raids with typhoon earthquake and fire safety rules. Mimeographed sheets distributed by Army headquarters and local administration cover life protection guidelines used for over two years, previously passed verbally. A final line notes a Massachusetts law ban on eating peanuts in church.
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