U.S. buying power could double in 30 years says CED
The Committee for Economic Development outlines a plan to double real income of the average American worker in 30 years. It credits past productivity gains and urges policy changes, tax reforms, and investment to sustain growth, reduce unemployment, and encourage risk taking in business.
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U.S
Pyasengton
Committee For Economic Development
Chu
Esstable
Marion B. Folsom
Amg
Man Kodak Co
Wors
Acheson Claims Russians Poise Armed Bludgeon
Secretary of State Acheson accused Russia of wielding a poised bludgeon over weaker nations citing Communist plotting and military moves. He urged cooperation and peaceful negotiation as the fourfold path, warning isolationism or appeasement risks. The Dallas SMU audience exceeded 2,000 as Acheson spoke with Senator Connally introducing.
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Tex
Acheson
Russia
Soviet Union
Mr. Acheson
Southern Methodist University
Civic Federation of Dallas
Community Course
SDSU
Tom Connelly
Texas
Russians Set $20 Billion For Defense Needs
Soviet Union officials announced a defense appropriation of about 19.85 billion dollars for the year, about 5 of the 1950 budget, at a joint session of the Supreme Soviet attended by Stalin. The figure, based on ruble value, aims to show a defense share larger than in wartime.
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Soviet Union
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Supreme Soviet
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Truman
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Russia
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Zwerev
Alan G. Kirk
John Nichols
V. M. Molotov
Art Huston Named President of Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Arthur C. Huston, head of Huston Ponting Cat Sales, was elected president at the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce board meeting. He succeeds Kenneth B. Lehman of the National Bank of Portsmouth. G Linham, A G Thatcher Jr, James B. Pugh, and James V. Skaates named and reappointed to officer and management roles. Selection followed a luncheon session at the Wilmere.
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Huston Ponting
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Huston
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National Bank of Portsmouth
Chamber
Trojan Boosters’Club
G. Linham
the Times
A. G. Thatcher Jr
Williams Mfg. Co
James B. Pugh
Security Central National Bank
James V. Skaates
Wilmere
Flag Day observance planned in stadium tonight
City observes the 173rd anniversary of the flag with a program at Municipal Stadium led by Mayor Huestis. Speakers include State Senator Albert Daniels, plus a parade, flag rituals, music by the Scioto County 4 H Band, a Cal Scouts tumbling act, and a Bell ringing display by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event features a flag raising by the James Dickey Post American Legion and a soprano solo by Helen Bemse.
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Sih
Daniels
Ray King
Association
Senera Tribe of
The
Pocahontas
Adrill
James’ Dickey Post
American Legion
Helen Bemse
Children of
Hillcrest Home
Hutchinson Nomination Faces Virginia Senators Opposition
Senators Byrd and Robertson criticize Martin A. Hutchinson's fitness for the Federal Trade Commission seat, charging lack of judicial temperament and political motivation behind his Truman-era nomination. Hutchinson defends himself as Congress’s arm, while committee action is anticipated soon amid GOP skepticism.
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Truman
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Congress
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Colorado
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Taft
Ohio
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Trade Commission
White House
175th Anniversary U S Engineers Celebrate in Portsmouth
The U S Army Engineers pause Friday to mark the corps 175th anniversary and honor decades of river harbor work flood protection and wartime service in Portsmouth and New Boston A city proclamation and plans for a September celebration salute the engineers past and current achievements and pledge continued support for peace time projects and flood defense progress
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Portsmouth
L.D. Huestis
Engineers
Boston
New Boston
Corps of Engineers
Bill To Expand New Filibuster Social Security Threatens Rent
Washington June 14 AP Senators backing a measure to expand social security see it as a step toward broader reform. A resolution to study unsolved problems and consider a pay as you go system was announced, with further changes possible next year. The House amended the bill to extend rent controls and set actions for June 29 expiry.
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Georgia
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Taft
Ohio
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GOP
Cain
Portsmouth and New Boston census show population decline
1959 census figures reveal Portsmouth 38,655 residents, down from 40,468 in 1950. New Boston records 4,750 people, a drop from 5,024 ten years earlier, totaling Scioto County at 86,565, with local officials surprised by the rural decline after earlier gains.
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Portsmouth
New Boston
Selma Johnson
Fotal
Scioto County
Tafa Wes
Tovay
Chamber of Commerce
Man Holds To Defense Plea In Mason Farmer Trial
WEST UNION June 14 Attorney Charles H. Wilson testified as surprise defense witness in the Mason Farmer murder trial. The defense contends a threat to arrest Farmer’s sister led to his March 6 signed confession of striking O. Stayner, a Peebles auto parts dealer, who died from brain injuries. Wilson’s involvement and whether threats were made were explored as witnesses testified.
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Charles H. Wilson
Mauve
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Farmer
O. 'E. Stayner
Peebles Auto Parts Desler
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