McCarthy Prepares Rent Control Extension Bill
Senator McCarthy proposes extending rent controls to March 1 under a new rent adjustment and decontrol board. He worked with Senator Taft to offer the measure as part of broader rent control legislation stalled in the Senate Banking Committee. He would also join Senator Bricker to end sugar rationing and maintain price controls under Agriculture Secretary oversight.
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Tax Cuts Debate Shapes Postwar Fiscal Plan
Amid GOP debates over relief measures and postwar tax policy, leaders clash on spending caps and future tax cuts. NYDER cautions about maintaining the ceiling while Congress and the Senate vote on a $31.5 billion limit, with Treasury officials signaling future tax revisions though resisting current reductions. The discussions reflect pressure to curb high income taxes and balance wartime fiscal measures with political feasibility.
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Labor clashes linger as McNear case widens
Kearns reported a Tuesday night sighting dining with McNear days before the ambush and a shift in labor views. McNear testified in Washington. Hartley linked the shooting to broader union pressure and said strong arm tactics were widespread. Hartley noted veterans face intimidation when seeking jobs as hearings on union practices and communist influence proceed.
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United Nations Plan Aims to Stabilize Greek Border Regions
The Security Council commission would exert a stabilizing influence on border regions and counter propaganda against American mission members destined for Greece. US President Truman’s appeal to Congress for aid to Greece and Turkey drew cautious, silent reaction from UN officials, described by an informed source as apprehensive.
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Taft weighs Greece aid and world powers stance
Senator Taft of Ohio discussed Greece relief and Turkish financing while warning against war with Russia. He urged loans for food and reconstruction but warned the move could entrench zones of influence. Five viewpoints emerged: full support, reluctant approval, need for more info, UN action favored, or fear of war with Russia.
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Conference session notes easing tensions over German vessels
Bevin and Molotov clashed briefly over plans to destroy German naval assets but agreed a date would be fixed. Russia was accused of delays in Potsdam implementation. The Graf Zeppelin and other capital ships were cited among vessels. Molotov appeared conciliatory on prisoner of war issues as the third conference session proceeded smoothly overall.
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Winners to award cars to acting duo at gala
Joan Crawford and Ray Milland, last year’s winners, will present cars to the winning actor and actress at the upcoming ceremony.
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General warns of overseas forces at risk in crisis
A high ranking general asserts that if a crisis hits tomorrow, American forces overseas would be overrun except in isolated areas. He protests Russia s direct interference aimed at altering Hungary s freely elected democratic majority in Parliament amid political shifts in the smallholder party. Korea remains divided into American and Russian zones with lingering questions about promised aid from February 15.
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Surplus Property Credit Report Developments
Surplus property credit details from last month show continued activity with ongoing discussions. Officials voiced concerns about credit balances and future allocations affecting asset disposition and budgeting plans.
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