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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
7
The Senate Europe Recovery Program debate nears a final vote as economy-minded opponents drop demands to cut the $5590,000,000 package. Senator Wherry says no more money amendments. leaders predict a late-day vote, with about 19 amendments still in play.
The House approved a 237 216.02 million appropriations bill to fund the state, commerce and justice departments for the coming fiscal year starting July 1. A catch-all measure carries funds for various agencies including 110 thousand for the Atomic Energy Commission and 43 million for the Berlin airliner project. The committee moved swiftly to clear money bills before a 10 day holiday ahead of a faster session.
The senate judiciary subcommittee pressed ahead with public hearings on a bill to stiffen espionage laws. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover called it the minimal protection needed while Sen Ferguson cautioned against overreach that could threaten free speech. Housing Chief Foley defended a multi million dollar public housing plan against charges of socialism, arguing it counters communism and offers a bulwark against inroads. Rep Wolcott had previously labeled the proposal as resembling socialism.
The House veterans committee continued work on Rankin’s pension bill offering World War I veterans $72 monthly starting at age 60 if needed.
The senate finance committee held a closed session to map public hearings on legislation to repeal the six year old tax on Oleo. The bill has been passed by the house.
Unification Secretary Royall testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee in private session on legislation to tighten unification of the armed services while Gen Eisenhower convened leaders at Key West to discuss the same issue. Tobin urged boosting old age benefits to bolster national stability amid rising costs since 1935 and testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on social security plans framed by President Roosevelt.
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