Central Policy Board Proposed for U S Transportation System
A plan to create a central policy board to oversee air water rail and highway programs would be urged on President Truman. Charles Sawyer would present the proposal, aiming to cut costs by consolidating agencies and possibly imposing user charges on carriers and shippers. The draft report suggests studying user fees and highlights military usefulness with minimal federal outlays, though opponents fear higher prices for transportation services.
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United States
Truman
Charles Sawyer
Commerce
Commerce Secretary
Barkleys wed in May ceremony ends front page romance
Vice-President Alben W. Barkley and Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley sealed their marriage in a May wedding. The nation had followed Barkley’s long wooing as part of the front page drama amid Cold War era debates on Russia and the atomic bomb. Barkley, at 71, was praised for stamina and health as a statesman and gentleman in the reception aftermath.
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Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Carleton S. Hadley
St. Louis
All America
Barkley
Russia
Barkleys
Veep
Senate
Shah Urges Peace During U S Visit
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi of Iran urged the United Nations to foster peace for smaller nations during a week long state visit to the United States. The visiting monarch spoke on social justice and prosperity as he engaged with crowds and officials.
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United Nations
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Iran
Soviet
Russia
U.S
U S Prestige and China Crises Highlight Cold War Tensions
The article surveys U S prestige in China amid the Ward consulate incident and notes calls for federal spending cuts bySenator Harry Byrd and James Byrnes. It also analyzes China’s stagnant state with Li Tsung jen possibly forming a new anti communist govt and Eisler’s court setback in Germany.
IRISH: Ready to Fight in Six Northern Irish Counties
Gen Thomas Barry, a retired Irish army officer and prominent spokesman, says the Irish are ready to fight if needed to regain the six British controlled counties of Northern Ireland. He spoke at an all partition rally of the United Irish Societies of Western Pennsylvania.
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Northern Ireland
Thomas Barry
U.S
United Irish Societies
Pennsylvania
Social Security Tax Hike Set for January First
The 1950 bill raises worker and employer Social Security payroll taxes by 0.5 percent each, lifting annual costs by 867 million dollars for about 89 million workers and 2.75 million employers. Benefits remain unchanged for now, though further increases were considered.
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Uncle Sam
Perfect Gift Idea Camel and Prince Albert Tobacco Ad
Leaf scroll brackets suggest easy Christmas gifts with seven tons of mild Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert smoking tobacco in ready wrapped holiday containers. Each package includes a personal greeting card, saving time on shopping. Local dealers are stocked and ready to help.
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Prince Albert
Juices From One Jemon Commonly Yield Three Tablespoons
A typical Jemon produces at least three tablespoonfuls of juice. This practical note highlights expected yields for culinary or medicinal use.
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Fanestone
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James E. Perkins
National Tuberculosis Association
Transport: Policy Board
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the Barkleys
Shah
Angus Ward
Ward
Mukden
Cut
Virginia
Harry Byrd
Washington
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James F. Byrnes
Byrd
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Li Tsung-jen
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Chiang
Hong Kong
Kan Chieh-hou
Eisler
Gerhart Eisler
Batory
Germany
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America
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Monnett D. Davis
Col
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Roberto F. Chiari
Tingfa Tsiang
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Corea
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