British Ask Special Loan Favors in War Risk Rebates
Weekly analysis notes Britain's financial crisis and seeking U S permission to discriminate against American goods under the 3 75 billion dollar loan pact The British seek open licenses for imports to Italy saving dollars while imposing a double burden on the American taxpayer and officials reportedly favor the plan and plan to bypass Congress.
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Britain
U. S
United States
Europe
American system of precision watchmaking proves enduring
America long shaped horology and Elgin TL leads in rust proof dutapower mainspring. New pre formed arbor end uses full alloy length to extend run between windings, boosting efficiency and appealing to forgetful fingers.
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U.S
Elgin
Simple GI Insurance rebate form draws veteran filings
The federal government offers rebates on World War II GI life insurance premiums through a straightforward application. Veterans flood the mail with cards, hailing the windfall as like finding money. Eligible holders of service life insurance in force at least 50 days receive dividends averaging about 175 dollars, not issued on policies after December 31, 1847.
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Washington
Nationalife Insurance
Worth Sparks Probe Into B 36 Program Charges
Cedric Worth, adviser to Navy Undersecretary I A Kimball, testified before the house committee probing the B 36 bomber project. Worth acknowledged drafting the document that contained grave accusations against Defense Secretary Johnson and ex Air Force Secretary Symington, setting off the inquiry.
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I. A. Kimball
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Worth
Defense
Johnson
Air Force
Symington
Senate defense bill cuts spark budget clash
The Senate backed a 14.00 billion dollar defense appropriation while rejecting an economy amendment to hold year end spending below Truman’s estimates. Senator Lucas called the move political but McClellan urged balance as the Tito crisis loomed with Soviet force in Hungary. Truman’s historic balcony clash with the Fine Arts Commission is recalled as memory lingers.
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Sen
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Arkansas
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Stout
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Washington Reports
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Gilmore D. Clarks
Four more years of waiting for color TV says Abrams
Benjamin Abrams, a television manufacturer, warned that color television remains in the laboratory stage and will be years before the public can buy it. He projected adapters cost 300 to 500 dollars, a color set around 1000 dollars, and said current sets will not be obsolete with color. He questioned claims manufacturers stall color release and urged patience. He added you cannot push a button and have color television instantly available.
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Benjamin Abrams
Abrams
FCC
Hitler Aids Counterfeiters Ring Floods Bogus Bills
Reports describe a vast international counterfeit network aiding by alleged traces to Adolf Hitler. The ring allegedly floods New York and South America with forged U S dollars printed on plates. Scotland Yard notes hundreds of thousands of bills passed and recovered over a week.
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New York
South America
Scotland Yard
Mayfair Society
France
U. S
Moscow Bound Red Dean Johnson Heads to Soviet Capital
The Very Rev Dr Hewlett Johnson dean of Canterbury known as the Red Dean for his pro Soviet stance is seen entering a car en route to Moscow. This begins his first leg of a two stage trip, his second visit to the Soviet capital since the war.
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Canterbury
Red Dean
Moscow
Truman seeks farm aid truce with congressional leaders
President Truman convened congressional leaders at the White House to seek an end to farm program feuds. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the President would specify his exact farm program goals for next year.
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White House
Thomas
Okla
Senate Agriculture Committee
Pride of name and season in baseball Opened by Dixie pride
This column discusses the enduring aura of the Yankees and the Red Sox, noting how pride in a team name drives performance. It contrasts Joe DiMaggio’s absence, Yogi Berra’s status, and McCarthy’s evolving coaching philosophy with past Yankee triumphs and current lineup uncertainties. It also comments on Ezzard Charles’s boxing era and Stengel’s morale work.
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Mal Stevens
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Albie Booth
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Bauer
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Berra Lindell
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Stirnweiss
Keller
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Buffalo
Daytimer Seeks Pattern 8495 For Mixed Sizes
An ad notes Pattern 8495 a sew in pattern for sizes 14 16 and 20 with 4 yards of Winch fabric at a price of 0.25. The listing promotes Fall and Winter ASH ON magazine offering a special free pattern print inside the book.
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