Congress Confronts Economy Pressures On Appropriation Bill
Administration leaders in Congress suffer setbacks as the House and Senate approve amendments aimed at economy. The $29 billion omnibus bill faces cuts and a 10 percent nonmilitary staff reduction, with final action likely after mid June. Senate kills Reorganization Plan No 12 while Ways and Means drafts tax revisions to offset excise losses. Teague Bill on GI Bill training standards passes with little opposition.
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Malaria Control Program Ending June 30 in Southeast Missouri
Malaria control efforts in Butler Dunklin Mississippi New Madrid Pemiscot Ripley Scott and Stoddard counties will end after June 30 1950 as malaria is nearly eliminated in this region. Local health units and the State Division of Health with the Public Health Service urge homeowners to have their houses sprayed with DDT this final season to prevent insect borne diseases.
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Milfred D. Plummer
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Malden Municipal Airport
Shoe Factory Workers Appeal for Kem Aid in Missouri
Washington May 1 Labour unrest grows as over 600 Missouri shoe plant workers seek Senator Kem's help against cheap foreign imports. Letters urge action to curb competition, warn of short work weeks and bleak futures. Kem cites tariff cuts, Marshall Plan aid to Europe, and criticism of ECA policy as harming American workers. He condemns plans to increase European shipments and calls for protecting U S jobs and wages. A side note notes a new night safety blinker light for tire changing is available for motorists.
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James P. Kem
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Governor criticizes Kansas City press at Cape Girardeau
Governor Forrest Smota spoke to Southeast Missouri State College graduates and attacked state newspapers for how they covered Kansas City law enforcement. He argued credit should be given to those who blocked Binaggio’s gambling move and announced a commission to draft a better highway program, while ruling out a special session on roads.
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