Britain Labor vows stronger socialism in February election
The Labor party in England pledges a 6 000 word platform promising welfare reform and mutualization of insurance while urging production gains and cheaper food. Aiming for peace and cooperation with Russia, the party also backs broader Atlantic alliance and home for every family. A separate aviation report notes Russia’s rapid pace in aircraft research and warns that the United States must sustain gains to maintain air superiority and long range capability.
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Government to Give Away Potatoes With a Price Tag
The government announced a potato giveaway from stock built to hold up prices but access is limited to school lunch programs welfare agencies and relief bodies. The catch is that schools must now pay transportation costs for potatoes that were previously delivered free under surplus disposal funds.
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Veterans groups unite for World War II bonus push
Amvets national commander Harold Russel told the House Veterans Affairs committee that a WWII bonus is justifiable by equity. Amvets and the VFW back a three dollar per day rate for domestic service and four dollars for overseas service, with extra pay for those wounded. The debate weighs gratitude against funding limits as the nation considers compensation for wartime service.
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Simmering Down in Truman Tax Debate
A top Democrat in President Truman's circle signals a three billion dollar federal tax cut. Indications grow that Truman will abandon his own plan for a tax hike. Senate Finance Chairman George of Georgia joins in calling for expenditure cuts to close half the projected deficit.
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Truman vows to fight all summer for rights program
The president warns Congress he will fight all summer if needed to win civil rights legislation. He seeks full support from lawmakers while the South and northern opponents mobilize to block the bill, including a fight over House rules. Meanwhile coal miners led by John L. Lewis press a three day week, triggering strikes and credit suspensions that threaten hunger and wider trouble across six states.
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Veterans may receive another refund on life insurance
The Veterans Administration announced it will review the reserve fund next year and, if a surplus exists, may issue an additional refund to ex soldiers. The VA has begun mailing out checks to millions of veterans.
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Veterans’ Administration
Conch Shell Worship in Kyoto Priests’ Bell Ritual
Readable fragment notes conch shells used in Kyoto sacred rites. Priests blow shells to call worshipers, resembling foghen sounds in ritual setting.
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