Hawaii Statehood Debate Looms in Congress
The article notes the House approved Hawaii statehood and the Senate will hold another inquiry led by Senator Guy Cordon of Oregon. It argues admission reflects democracy, cites Hawaii’s tax contributions and federal expenditures, and contrasts racial concerns with the push for equal citizenship for Hawaii's diverse population.
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Guy Cordon
Oregon
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U. S
Philippines
United States
Congress
Business outlook promises strong 1948 growth here
Predictions from many quarters favor a good 1948. The Fed index hit 192 in November, and the Council of Economic Advisers weighs whether full production will meet demand and curb prices. Fortune poll finds 60 percent foresee a continued boom, 37 percent a modest pullback, and 90 percent expect steady or higher payrolls with no expected price cuts in six months.
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Federal Reserve Board
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Fortune
Opposition in prospect for Marshall Plan
Congress faces a $6.8 billion European aid appropriation through mid-1949 with strong Republican opposition led by Senator Taft. President Truman's administration plan may be rejected and Speaker Martin's Republican alternative debated, while Eaton and Vandenberg urge supporting aid on war-effort terms to avoid isolationist backlash. If funds are too limited the plan could fail.
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Europe
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Truman
Joseph Martin
House
Charles A. Eaton
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Vandenberg
War Dept official accused of market manipulation
Ed Pauley of the War Department faces fire for allegedly speculating in oats and cottonseed oil while aware of government purchases. Critics urge Congress to probe all insiders and even lawmakers to curb speculation affecting policy and market confidence. Russia resumes trade with Sweden and Britain, signaling potential European recovery via grain for steel and electrical goods. Higher newsprint prices linked to Canadian mills impact newspaper costs and readers.
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Pauley
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Russia
Wallaces
Sweden
Great Britain
Europe
Canada’s Newsprint Prices Signal North American Market Shift
The piece notes postwar price peaks and current costs near 100 dollars a ton, with New York hitting 112.60 in 1920 and 40 in 1934. It warns Canadian makers push price hikes to the U.S. to expand mills in the south and Pacific northwest, risking Canada’s world monopoly.
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U. S
South
Pacific Northwest
Canada
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Hofert Estate
In the District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County probate matter No 3217 the court appoints and Mary Elizabeth Hofert qualified as Executrix of the estate of Amandus Mathias Hofert deceased. Creditors must file claims per law and those indebted must pay the Executrix date January 8 1948.
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State of Town
Pocahontas County
John L. Chism
Iowa
State of
Amandus Mathias Hofert
District Court of the
Christina Nielsen
Estate administrator seeks final allowance in 1947
The document notes Viggo Nielsen as administrator of the estate, with a request for payment to creditors and claimants. It indicates handling of the estate in due form, dated December 31, 1947, and calls for allowance of claims and distribution according to law.
Dog death after ice breakup at Storm Lake rescue attempt
A dog fell through thin ice at Storm Lake in the 500 foot area. Seg crawled out on the ice and pulled the dog to safety but the animal died from shock and exposure after the rescue attempt.
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Seg
Gafter
WAL
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