Truman lays out broad state of the union program for 1949
President Truman presents a sweeping agenda to Congress calling for higher taxes to raise four billion dollars, extended economic controls, and social legislation. He urged repeal of Taft Hartley with modified unions rules, wage boosts, and stronger anti trust laws while expanding social security and civil rights proposals. A New York effort pushes euthanasia legislation amid debate on mercy killing.
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Truman
81St
Congress
New Star Reports Petition for Euthanasia Legal Safeguards
The Ministers' petition sponsored by the Euthanasia Society of America argues that ending a suffering incurable disease patient’s life is humane and ethically proper with safeguards. A petition must be signed by the patient and doctor and presented to a court. The court appoints a physician committee. if approved, euthanasia may be permitted.
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The
Euthanasia Society of America
Court of Records
Officers clash with enlisted men over Berlin club ban
In Berlin the largest American club barred G I s while German Frauleins were admitted provoking a clash. Officers defend the policy while enlisted men win a suspended ban pending a board meeting. A lieutenant colonel says 10 percent misbehave and resigns if enlisted guests allowed. German workers question democracy lesson.
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G. I
Berlin
U. S
Thief Steals Pound Notes in England Bank Heist
The article reports a complex crime wave in Britain with theft of several sheets of sterling notes from the Bank of England printing works and vandalism in Wolverhampton. Authorities seek clues as the notes had only recently entered circulation and the culprits remain elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Bank of England Printing Works
Wolverhampton
Midlands
Congress Begins With Bipartisan Strife Over Committee Seats
The opening session reveals discord as Republicans accuse Democrats of breaking bipartisan norms in foreign affairs. Democrats claim a rightful seat advantage on the Foreign Relations Committee, while Vice President Barkley says the larger majority will not derail bipartisan conduct.
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Congress
Truman
Vandenberg
Connally
Tex
Morse
Ore
Barkley
China Civil War Grows Quiet Amid Peace Talks Stalemate
The Nationalist government presses for a truce while Communist leaders stay silent as talks stall. Nanking notes anxiety over a Communist response to Chiang Kai-shek’s New Year offer. Peiping delegates urge an immediate cease fire as suffering continues. American stance appears divided with Admiral Badger denying a U.S. withdrawal rumor despite Marines’ Shantung campus lease.
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China
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Peiping
National Assembly
A Messag
Oscar C. Badger
U. S. Naval
Western
Pacific
Shantung University
Wishbone Contest Promises Wishes From Poultry Board
Dan Dailey and Celeste Holm promote the nationwide Wishbone Contest sponsored by the Poultry and Egg National Board. The gimmick hinges on a chicken wishbone to grant one fondest wish.
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Dan Dailey
Celeste Holm
The
Poultry and Egg National Board
United States
Poultry and Egg National Board of Chicago
Hollywood
Wishbone Contest Lets Gluten Free No
A nationwide Poultry and Egg National Board contest rewards
This Clown Wheeltoy Will Please Children
A vintage pattern advertises a clown wheeltoy that kids will enjoy. It explains the legs move as the wheel turns and details simple materials and painting steps. Pattern No 47 costs 25 cents and is available from East-Bird Pattern Company in Pleasantville New York.
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East-Bird Pattern Company
Dept. W. Pleasantville
N. Y
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