Domestic budgets face cuts and political calculation in 1950
Washington note outlines expected national income drop and scarce domestic funds as administration weighs ECA cuts against a tax rise. Senate and House leaders debate adjournment timing while Taft Hartley repeal and North Atlantic pact delay loom. Indiana Farm Bureau leader Hassil Schenck cites moving forward to a new normal.
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Department of Commerce
Committee On
Senate
Scott Lucas
Congress
Truman
Lucas
Hassil E. Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
AFBF
America
Hassil Schenck
Indiana Farm Bureau
Bill Settle
National Organization
Labor aims Taft Hartley repeal in 1950 politics
Labor leadership vows to press for Taft Hartley repeal amid a twofold political test in 1950. They seek to hold 1948 gains and gain seats in both houses, hoping for about 15 more in the House and seven in the Senate, with a goal of expanding Democratic strength in the North and West while differing in the South. In the Senate 34 seats are up for election in 1950.
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Labor
House
Senate
Congress debates economy and army civil functions bill
Congress continues talks on the economy and votes on higher appropriations. The Army Civil Functions bill sparked the largest money fight as the Hoover Commission accused Army Engineers of colossal waste. Senator Paul Douglas pressed for a 40 percent cut, while Republicans sought 5 to 10 percent but failed.
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Hoover Commission
Sen
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Sewing Circle Patterns Offer Flattering Sundress Bolero
Pattern No 8451 available in sizes 12 14 38 2B 20 40 42. Size 14 requires 4% yards of fabric. The Spring and Summer Fashion guide aids versatile summer wardrobe planning. Free pattern printed inside the book. 25 cents.
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South Wells St
Chicago
How To Build An Outdoor Fireplace Pattern No 173
Step by step guide advises checking local fire laws before building and choosing a location away from trees and neighbors. It covers foundation, bricklaying, materials needed, and how to align with prevailing winds. Send 25 cents to East-Bird Pattern Company for Pattern No 173 and Picnic Table Pattern No 22.
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East-Bird Pattern Company
Dept. W. Pleasantville
N. Y
Home Safety and Window Drafting Care Tips
Before cutting curtains draw a thread to ensure straight hems. Do not replace a blown fuse before locating and correcting the cause. Do not use a higher amp fuse to bypass a fault. Lower the upper sash and raise the opposite sash to create air draft. Mildew stains can be removed with a paste of soft soap and powdered chalk laid in the sun.
Ignition tips and glass cleanup guidance
If the ignition refuses to unlock on a cold morning warm the key and try again. Small pieces of broken glass may be picked up from the floor or other hard surfaces with dampened absorbent cotton.
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Daylight saving time now called war time. The phrase Peace, it’s wonderful is most often spoken by Father Divine. An honorarium is a fee. Java is in the Dutch East Indies. The Admiral Graf Spee was scuttled outside Montevideo Uruguay.
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Father Divine
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