Washington Roundup on Social Security Freeze Debate
J Al Altmeyer, chair of the social security board, told the House Ways and Means Committee that freezing the payroll tax would harm federal old age and survivors insurance. He warned costs would exceed the 2 percent payroll tax and that the reserve fund could reach six billion by January 1945. Separate notes discuss OPA wage study on steel prices and wage awards, wage ceiling concerns, and calls for a special commission on guaranteed wages. Senate resistance to treaty-making shares remains firm. party leaders eye public opinion and January committee openings.
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Be Quick To Treat Chronic Bronchitis Promises Relief
An old advertisement warns that chronic bronchitis may develop from a cough or chest cold if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a remedy that penetrates to loosen and expel germs, soothe inflamed membranes, and aid restful sleep, with a money back guarantee.
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Water treaty to be reviewed by Senate committee
Senator Connally says the Mexico United States water treaty distributing Colorado Rio Grande and Tijuana rivers will be considered by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 18 and 26. Downey notes opposition from Bowig and Johnson as the review opens.
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Colorado
Rio Grange
Tijuana
Theenate Foreign Relations Committee
Netwien
Santor Downey
Mexico
Texas
Califonn
Jewish Girl Rescues It From Nazis
New York November 27 The story of a German Jewish refugee who saved 18 men by stealing into Germany and guiding them to Palestine was revealed today by Harry J. Rubenstein a draftsman at a national labor committee convention. He said the woman could pass as a Nazi and entered her country on forged passes returning with fugitives.
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York
JINS
Germany
Palestine
Hany J. Rubenstein
Palatine
Rubenstein
Labor Committee
Ubtl
Jury Called in Slaying Trial
A 124 member jury panel was summoned in Plainview for the trial of Thomas, 50, charged with slaying Dr Rey Hunst Lattlefield in October 1943. Thomas was previously convicted and sentenced to death. Judge Deissell ordered a new trial after jurors testified that Aurora discussed Thomas's prison record during deliberations. Thomas had been arrested in Galveston the day after the crimes were discovered.
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Plainview
Din Thomas
Rey Hunst Lattlefield
Thomas
C. Deissell
Href
Bie Dary
Aurora
Thomas Waat
Galveston
Dr. Runt
Norito Relief Claims Cure For Neuritis Pain
An advertisement touts Norito as a quick remedy for neuritis pain and other nerve disorders. It promises strong relief, an ironclad guarantee, and a refund if the first three doses fail. It urges readers to ask their pharmacist and buy now.
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Norito
Nouilo
Relle
Polish Socialists May Form Cabinet Amid Coalition Rift
London reports that the Polish Socialist party led by Jan Krapinski aims to form a new cabinet despite the peasant party's withdrawal from the coalition. Mikolajczyk, who resigned as prime minister in a dispute over Polish Soviet frontier terms, may return to Poland to work within Soviet-sponsored politics. The piece notes Allied demand for independence of Poland amid broader European frontiers concerns and hints at potential shifts in postwar arrangements.
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Polish Socialis
Promiser
Jan Krapinski
Kovapinskd
Wosssid
Christian and
National
Mikolajenys
Ney
Moscow
Russia
Thmes
Mikolajcryk
Poland
Potissy Talionat
Ration Committee
Londo Sundey Express
Ex Officer Olaf Olinger Body Found in Thicket
In Ballas Texas yesterday searchers recovered the body of Olaf Olinger, a former officer, found in a thicket after a farmer reported the missing person. An inquest concluded death due to exposure.
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Gretaad
Texas
Olaf Ollinger
Ailinger
Nunb Morison
Garlandekl
Olinger
Congress Demands Severe Punishment For Nazi Atrocities
Washington reports say a 25,000 word War Refuge Board summary details systematic Nazi murder of millions of civilians across Europe. Senate and House members urge mechanisms to punish perpetrators, with calls to strip Nazis of assets and ensure accountability for war crimes.
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Douglas & Cornell
Washington
Senate
Howse
Chen
Broem ¢P.N
Home Foreign 1
Johnson
D.-Colo
Germany
War Refuge Board
Rookevelk
Btale
Treasury
Margen Sianl Ard
Stinson
Europe
Maury Maverick Pokes Fun at House Cafe Atmosphere
Tom Heedy reports Maury Maverick visiting a chaotic House of Representatives cafe where Republicans discuss strategy, react to seating plans, and joke about party leverage. The scene centers on a noisy, factional atmosphere with mixed memories of Lincoln era and shifting numbers in the chamber.
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Maury
Ooypeialian and
Stalenor Wiener
A. Brockwell
Imonaret
Brockwell
Maverick
Tom Macint
Man Admits Saying Girl in Las Angeles Case Admits Statement
A foyer var der technician confessed to testing a Ne detector after a dispute over money in Nis. rapt. Inst duvie 19, says Police Homicide Captain Thad Bown. Alvin O. Arie son 39 expressed interest in the device from a media treat at an endpoint. He described a jagged line on a chart and claimed guilt. Extradited from Louisiana after arrest in Shreveport with a large company.
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Georgia Gaslonada
Wattress
Nis
Duvie
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Gaplain
Thad Bown
Brown
Alvin
Arieson
Arneson
Authovitle
Jip
Louisiana
Shreveport
Igarnlynl
AFL Plans Legislative Program At Labor Convention
NEW ORLEANS Nov 27 690 delegates opened the AFL convention focusing on a legislative program for the next Congress. Committees on legislative and other matters aimed to finish by June for today’s session and set the stage for resolutions tomorrow. President William Green warned of tensions with British unions as Arthur Horner of Wales was invited to speak and the federation weighed relations with Soviet and G 16 unions amid a broader shift in world labor politics.
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New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Jine
William Green
Arthur Horner
A. F. of L
A. F. of L. Executive Council
Fins
G. 16
Green
Radts Union
Congress
Mtn
Prohibition Law Urged by S A Preacher at Convention
In Louisville Kentucky on November 27 Rev Sam Morris of San Antonio Texas urged Anti-Bataan League delegates to write to lawmakers for a national Prohibition law. Cushman Saint Paul Minnesota president of the league also spoke urging action. They warned the traffic in the square and the traffic its consequences will destroy us.
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Louisville
FoAtson
Sam Morris
San Antonio
Texas
Chicago Train Strike Ends
Chicago trains resumed on two lines after a near two week strike by workers halted operations for 15 days. Crews returned to work following a conference of company and union officials and a presidential panel's wage offer, with unions accepting the five cent per hour increase.
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Chicago
Pleyes
Robert L. Glenn
Jabor Bearis
Uney
Une
Comspanics
George V Denny Jr Promotes Truth In Public Debate
George V Denny Jr founder of the radio feature America’s Town Meeting of the Air says truth rises when people seek the facts behind actions. The forthcoming issue of True Story aims to reveal real peoples actions and maintain a constant purpose of honest storytelling to educate and entertain millions monthly.
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George V. Denny, Jr
America
Trur
Canadians To Debate Draft Issue Over Pubic Confidence Vote
In Ottawa on November 27 Prime Minister Mackenzie King faced a confidence vote on a partial conscription policy for overseas service. Draftees in camps across Canada were subject to restrictions as tensions rose in Parliament and in provinces like Quebec and British Columbia where demonstrations occurred. Home defense units totaling about 96 000 soldiers were stationed with 3000 French speakers among them as King urged support for the policy.
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Canada
W. ZL
Mackenzie King
Pbibterri
King
Regine
Quichee
Dominion
British Columbia
Teusian
House of Camprans
Howse
5A Monday November 27 1944 sports notes
San Antonio Light item from late 1944 highlights prep sports results and local standings in brief. Names of teams and scores are listed, with focus on notable performances and upcoming fixtures for the week.
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San Antonio
War policy debate folds into conscription compromise
The article discusses a government stance on maintaining vigor in war with a carefully worded policy. It avoids direct conscription references while appealing to diverse supporter groups split between full conscription and none. The partial conscription policy is framed as a compromise, with a long parliamentary debate anticipated and a note on public ads for adwriters.
Old Age Policy Pays Up to $100 a Month
Postal Life and Casualty Insurance offers a new accident policy for ages 15 to 35 with benefits up to 500 for death, 100 monthly disability, 202 monthly hospital care, and other perks. No medical exam or agents. send name, address, age, and beneficiary details to receive a 10 day policy for inspection.
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Postal Life Building
Kansas City
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