Plan to cut government spending supported by both parties
Democrats and Republicans in Congress backed a Truman Council of Economic Advisers report urging spending cuts to ease a slowing economy. They suggested trimming expenses and possibly delaying excise tax reductions and a six month delay of a social security payroll tax boost, while Truman decides on final tax policy.
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Senate Plans Face Upset Over Executive Reorganization
President Truman seeks rapid executive agency reorganization with a 60 day disapproval window. Senate Democratic policy committee meets today to align party plans while the House has already passed a general reform bill.
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Lords Move to Take Over Britain's Iron and Steel Industry
The House of Lords takes up a Labour government bill to nationalize most iron and steel firms. The measure passed Commons 330 to 203 and aims to place 1307 companies under a government holding corporation while keeping current managers in place. The government would pay 1.2 trillion dollars for stock, affecting 300,000 iron and steel workers ahead of national elections in May 1950.
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Canadian Election Campaign Opens Night Curtain Raiser
OTTAWA Canada’s general election campaign opened with mild speeches from Liberal Prime Minister Louis S St Laurent and Progressive Conservative leader George Drew. St Laurent urged a personal mandate for the June 27 vote while Drew outlined his party program and planned a broadcast from Sydney Nova Scotia tonight.
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Grapefruit Advised To Ward Off Colds Doctors Recommend Florida Fruit
Public health note promotes Florida grapefruit as a cold prevention aid. It claims high vitamin C content and other nutrients supporting alkaline reserve and mild laxative effects. Doctors are cited as advising daily grapefruit to stay ahead of colds.
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Trucks Block Route in Protest Over Weight Limit
In Urwin Pennsylvania police set up a weigh station to enforce a 45000 pound limit. More than 200 truck drivers parked along the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 30 last Wednesday night to pressure authorities to reconsider the weight restriction. Traffic was halted for hours as drivers demanded weights be checked.
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