Murphy to Direct Administration Clean-Up Commission
New York federal judge Thomas F. Murphy will head President Truman’s non partisan house cleaning effort aimed at removing corrupt officials before the election. The probe follows scandals in surplus war property five percenters RFC BIR and tax fixing with critics warning of renewed exposures and political fallout.
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W Stuart Symington
William J. Boyle
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America
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Farm Labor Shortage Prompts Refugee Sponsorship Program
John W. Gibson, chairman of the Displaced Persons Commission, announces a revitalized program to process displaced persons with farm experience for sponsorship by American farmers. The move targets a peak farm labor shortage next summer and requires sponsors to guarantee a job, housing, inland transport, and that the refugee will not be a public charge. Farmers seek further information from the U.S. Displaced Persons Commission in Washington 25, D.C.
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Grocery price ceilings urged by Retail Distributors amid rising costs
Retail Food Distributors seek OPS approval to raise ceiling markups on groceries to lift margins by two percent as costs climb. Grocers argue CPR 12 and 16 insufficient and OPS issues optional Capehart regulation allowing higher ceilings on many items, while BLS notes a November food price peak and farm income rises. Prepared by Washington Bureau.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Veterans and families seek benefits and awards amid policy drift
The piece reviews military awards for next of kin of Korea era casualties and United Nations service medals, plus readers’ questions on VA extended NSLI insurance, pension income rules, and GI Bill eligibility. It also covers postwar labor influence on defense mobilization, inflation concerns, and price forecasts.
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Kyle
Texas
Independent Review Panel Examines Farm Policy Feedback
A nonpartisan committee reviews the PET Rec... farm policy poll responses from roughly 50 000 farmers as the Agriculture Department readies its congress presentation. Members include John J Riggle John A Baker R F Poole Russell I Thackery Benson Y Landis and others reflecting broad agricultural and church groups. The AMA ad linking Taft and Byrd to a 1952 debate stirs comment as the two senators often align on many issues.
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John J Riggle
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
John A. Baker
National Farmers Union
R. F. Poole
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Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities
Russell I Thackery
Benson Y Landis
Farm and Country Department
National Council of Churches
M. Andrew Lawrence
Fabian Teichert
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Herschel D. Newsom
Paul Taber
Lloyd Halvorsen
National Grange
Congress
Agriculture Department
Kefauver Boom Faces White House Hurdle
Senate hopeful Estes Kefauver gains a boom for the presidency from friends but must win President Truman's favor to secure the Democratic nomination. Oscar Ewing warns against punishing the many for the acts of a few while urging due process and liberty. Treasury plans a full reorganization of the Savings Bond Division as 1952 bonds mature and a possible promotion push to persuade holders to keep them. Congressman Kersten's anti subversion amendment draws Communist criticism for funding behind the Iron Curtain.
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Truman weighs drastic action to clean up administration
Reports from the capital say President Truman may act firmly to reform the administration amid tax scandal exposures. Democratic Chairman Frank McKinney says the President is angry at disloyal officials and has not revealed his exact plan.
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Frank McKinney
Dress and Pinafore Patterns for Young Children
Perforated patterns No 8601 and No 8738 offered in multiple child sizes. No 8601 includes dress and pinafore in sizes 2 4 and 12 with fabric estimates. No 8738 offers dress bolero and related pieces in sizes 1 2 3 4 and 5 with yardage requirements. Two separate patterns.
Air Force Expands Release Rules for Involuntary Airmen
The Air Force will release volunteer-eligible airmen involuntarily called with less than six months remaining to serve and surplus to local needs. About 2,000 such airmen are expected by January. The service will also air 156,000 pounds of Christmas mail to servicemen in Japan and Korea alongside normal mail.
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