Washington Post reports 200 perverts in U.S. government jobs
The Washington Post said the FBI supplied about 200 names of men and women with sexual perversion to the Civil Service Commission for action. Some have been fired or will be dismissed, as part of a government purge disclosed after Department of State firings. Officials note reports are routine and not surprising.
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WA bans bets in New Jersey by Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company announces New Jersey is added to states where betting messages are not accepted or delivered. The ban, authorized by the Communications Commission, takes effect tomorrow, aligning with existing rules in Alabama Florida Montana Oklahoma and Texas. The company notes New Jersey law may not prohibit wagering messages but will comply until court testing clarifies legality.
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Weather Ditto Marks Describe Stephen Flood Conditions
The Stephen Minnesota weather note repeats the front page ditto phrases reporting snow, impassable roads, long sunless periods, freezing mercury, high snow banks delaying seeding, and feet deep mud. Stephen lies in the Red River valley, less affected than nearby communities by the flood.
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Plan to curb federal vacancies and agency cuts debated
Members of the committee discussed three proposals to trim federal spending. One would ban filling normal vacancies next year, potentially saving about 3900,000,000. A second plan would itemize cuts into a single motion for a roll call vote. A third would require the president to reduce all non defense appropriations by 750,000,000 with Budget Bureau locating the cuts.
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Two Murderers Hanged in Winnipeg Jail
In Winnipeg Manitoba two men convicted of murdering women were executed by hanging today at Headingly Jail, ending their cases in the city.
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Group Votes Cigar Tax Cut
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a $15 million yearly cigar tax cut, lowering the annual tax from $45 million by one third. The panel also closed a tax loophole on deductions by dealers in tax exempt bonds, with estimates of $25 million to $30 million yearly loss avoided. The actions bring total approved excise costs to about $1.08 billion, nearly twice Truman’s proposed $655 million limit.
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Field refuses to answer on Communist links in high profile case
Field faced contempt risk as he declined to disclose whether he ever belonged to the Communist Party. McCarthy’s stand or fall drama centers on Owen Lattimore, labeled by him as Russia’s top spy. Contempt penalties include up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine per count if upheld by courts.
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Truman Tour Sparks Brannan Plan Debate On Farm Subsidies
Congress debates the Brannan Plan as a solution to boost perishable crop production without harming farmer income. Critics like Rep. Wherry label it a political gimmick, while supporters argue subsidies offset market shortfalls. House members scuffle over presidential trips and election tactics as Republicans vow to wrest control in November.
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GOP Man Trails Truman As Johnston Tails Train
Casper Wyoming dispatch reports Republican Victor Johnston tailing President Truman in a chartered plane to monitor his schedule. Johnston rushed onto a Lincoln platform to show a Wherry statement criticizing the Brannan plan, then declined Truman’s invitation to ride aboard, preferring his party funded plane.
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Attlee Plans Holiday in France This May
In London sources report Prime Minister Clement Attlee and his wife will take a holiday in France from May 27 to June 4. The trip, described as casual, aims to rest amid postwar duties.
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Red Albania Seen Dying
Exiled southeast Europe leaders and American diplomats say Enver Hoxha’s Moscow dominated Albania is dying on its feet. They credit heavy Soviet advisers for keeping the regime and note deterioration after the Greek civil war and Yugoslavia’s move to restore ties with Greece.
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