Public Health Bill Faces Tough Battle in Congress
Washington observes a looming fight over the national health insurance and public health bill. Supporters argue it ensures medical care for all, funded by payroll taxes, while opponents fear state control and doctor autonomy. The plan would allocate funds to states for doctors, research, and preventive services, with rural access improved.
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American Medical Association
Medical Association
Chautauqua Daily
Chautauqua
Chautauqua County
Federation of Women's Clubs
American Federation of Labor
CIO
Physicians Forum
Committee of Physicians For the
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National Insurance Fund
Germany
Britain
England
British Medical Association
Truman Sees Russian Terms for Peace Amid Cold War Tension
Weekly analysis notes Truman’s bold claim that some Soviet leaders seek a US accord to end the cold war while accusing Moscow of breaking Yalta and Potsdam promises. It also covers the Dutch stance on Indonesia, UN voting, and US Marshall Plan leverage amid Dutch military actions.
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Russia
Ean
Kansas City
Truman
United States
Yalta
Potsdam
Josef Stalin
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Indonesia
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Philip Jessup
America
Great Britain
Netherlands
Veterans swap homes to ease in law conflict scheme
The Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women organized Operation Tactful Sociology to help young veterans and their wives with in law troubles. They planned a home exchange scheme allowing displaced couples living with parents in law to swap homes with others. Spokespersons noted British schemes saved many English marriages by letting couples live as paying guests with strangers, improving happiness.
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Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
Britain
Watchful waiting in U S China policy
The United States adopts a watch and wait stance on China with no direct intervention planned. Analysts cite doubts about military action and doubt that economic aid alone can resolve China's crisis, noting risks of supporting or not supporting Chiang Kai-shek and potential collapse of the regime.
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China
America
United States
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Chiang
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Zenitht Radio Laboratories
American Medical Association
Council On Physical Medicine
Zenith Radin Co
Dickens Ave
Chicago
Ilinois
Zenith
Truman weighs fate of secretary of state post as Marshall falls ill
Washington and diplomatic centers track Gen. George C. Marshall after kidney operation. President Truman aims to keep Marshall on the job despite illness, with Robert Lovett substituting during rest. If relief is needed, Chief Justice Vinson could assume leadership, though it risks political and personal costs.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Washington
Europe
Truman
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Robert A Lovett
Gee
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Probers Seek Harsher Penalty For Contempt Of Congress
Probers push for stiffer contempt penalties as safeguards for witnesses amid espionage inquiries. Representatives Mundt and Nixon note current law caps at one year and $1000 fine, while seeking stronger enforcement and protections for witnesses and defendants in future proceedings.
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United States
Mundt
South Dakota
Nixon
California
Congress
U S health plan doubts mix with rodeo top cowboys
Hoover committee findings challenge socialized medicine push amid calls for reorganizing federal medical services and funding schools and hospitals. Gerald Roberts tops 1948 professional rodeo with $21,866 in prize money across 575 events for 2,100 cowboys in the U S and Canada.
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Hoover Commission
American Medical Association
Congress
Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Gerald Roberts
Phoenix
Ariz
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Roberts
Association
U. S
Canada
Army Checks Newcomers for Subversive Ties
The army announces new regulations require all inductees and commission applicants to certify past membership in subversive organizations. Those who have been members are barred from service. Draftees must sign affidavits declaring any association with groups that advocate overthrow of the government.
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Army
Fewer American Married Women in Labor Force Says Census
The federal census bureau reports 8,300,000 married women and 5,800,000 single women in the labor force. The data show a shift from wartime patterns with more married women working than single women.
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Federal Census Bureau
Krivitsky Slain by Reds Highlighted in 1941 Memo
A Feb 17 1941 cal lavishes praise and critique on headlined events and entertainment. Krivitsky’s fate is recalled as a notable mystery while critics discuss revues, film gibes, radio shows, Christmas merriment, and public reactions to political figures and media coverage.
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Chambers
U. S
Canada
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