Congress Orders No Action On Legislation Before Christmas
Western Newspaper Union reports President Truman facing a clash with Congress over two CIO backed bills to extend unemployment benefits and fund full employment. Barkley says a Christmas recess may delay youth draft legislation and the army navy unification bill, while public opinion shows opposition to the draft and mixed views on modernization.
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Eisenhower once linked to Democrats in Kansas 1909
The piece recalls Dwight Eisenhower's early life in Abilene Kansas where as a 19 year old he spoke at a Democratic banquet and backed preparedness and the underdog. It notes he earned both Democratic and Republican endorsements for West Point and later joined the army.
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