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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
7
The weekly briefing notes Gen. Clay leaving as Berlin chief and outlines opposition to a new rent curb formula. Taft Hartley bill faces a test and passes in parts of the analysis.
Gen Lucius D Clay steps down at his own request from command in Germany. President Truman praises his work as civilian prospects for Berlin’s governance surface amid four power talks. In New York, Federal Housing Chief Tighe Woods unveils a rent formula for 14 million dwellings, drawing landlord and tenant protests over net income projections and fairness.
The Wood bill passes the House 217 to 203 preserving core Taft-Hartley features. It would retain the 80 day injunction in national emergencies and apply non Communist oath requirements to company officers. It bans closed shops but allows them where states permit by law. Speaker Rayburn urges a compromise but fails. Campaign pledges depend on congressional cooperation.
Exiled King Leopold III of Belgium urges a return to constitutional normalcy and the throne in a letter to Regent Prince Charles. Despite support in his view, prospects are dim as Leopold, a World War II prisoner, has lived in Switzerland since surrendering Belgian forces to Germany.
An industrial physician reported an anti-allergy medicine effective against common cold symptoms. Dr. Halstead G Murray noted 75 percent of 494 patients treated in early stages were cured or had symptoms alleviated.
Mrs. Lyn Greene leads New York chapter of the National Grandmothers' club in a campaign to ban jokes about grandmas and mother in law. They warn consequences include loss of babysitting and cookies, seeking official recognition as respected mothers. A separate note mentions a Columbia headache study finding psycho therapy plus drugs best for relief.
David S. Wright, 84, a Dunkirk New York feed store proprietor, offered to advance cash to President Truman on his salary checks. Reports had claimed Truman received only part of one month’s check due to a congressional deadlock over a deficiency appropriation bill. Wright wired the President.
A reader asks about cleaning recently varnished hardwood floors. The response says manufacturers generally do not approve washing with water on sick flooring. Clean by dusting, then use special floor-cleaning preparations or wipe with cloths dampened with turpentine. Consult a hardware dealer for guidance.
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