Senate Hearing Opens on Labor Legislation Debates
Divergent views mark the Senate labor hearing kickoff with Senators Murray and Ball proposing cautious reform while O Daniel, and Secretary Schwellenbach testify. The panel weighs presidential and union actions as House members push measures on strikes, arbitration, and government seizure amid wage talks and portal pay plans.
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Capone Defies Death in Miami Beach Watch
Al Capone survived a death watch in Miami Beach as Dr. Kenneth Phillips reported the former Chicago gang leader could live indefinitely barring complications. The note of risk lingered, but the day shifted to cautious celebration.
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Baptists Plan Training Courses Across City Churches
Baptist churches across the city will hold a simultaneous training union course campaign beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Friday. Byron Boyan of the Harlandale Baptist Church will lead the sessions as chief teacher.
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Cowmen Fear Dread Disease In Mexico Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Testimony before a house agriculture subcommittee warned that foot and mouth disease, or aphthous fever, has struck southern Mexico. It endangers cattle under a year old, and renders older stock unfit for meat and dairy. Humans are not believed susceptible but can carry it. spread occurs by contact and via birds. Experts worry travelers from Mexico could bring it home. Control relies on destroying infected herds. a costly vaccine exists with limited duration. UK researchers pursue vaccine work aboard a battleship at sea.
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Two Women Tied to Dahlia Mystery in Los Angeles
Police pursue two brunettes linked to Elizabeth Short's alleged captivity and murder. An eyewitness at Lagore's Hollywood bar recalls Short entering January 10 with the pair, describing her disheveled appearance and altered demeanor as investigators press the case.
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Taber Plans Balanced Budget in 1948 Push
Washington Roundup reports Representative Taber, chair of House Appropriations and budget committees, seeks to balance the federal budget this year. He proposes recapturing unspent funds, cutting underused agencies, and tightening operations across OPA, Commerce, Farm and Navy departments as part of a broad budget overhaul.
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Republicans weigh using State Dept as starting point for anticommunist hunt
The House Un American Activities Committee members privately discussed making the State Department the launching pad for a broad inquiry into Communists in government under GOP guidance. Chairman J Parnell Thomas said the first action will be something else, with a five week timeline, while Pepper proposes veteran on the job training salary limits.
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Finland to receive new credits to revive its economy
Finland plans fresh aid totaling 332 million to restore its financial footing. Treasury officials note Finland remains the only borrower never defaulting on wartime debt contracts. Export Import Bank will provide credits, with 40 million set aside in 1945 and 1946 for urgent materials and equipment. Commerce estimates 3,650,000 business firms operate in the country, 250,000 above pre-war levels.
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