House GOP Targets OWI Fund in Budget Fight
Washington reports House Republicans pressed to strip a $5,000,000 OWI fund from the 444 supplemental appropriation bill as they attack the War Information agency. Rep. Kraber said the amendment would pass with GOP votes, while Taber predicted success against the agency’s foreign propaganda. Democrats urged caution amid the clash over funding and influence.
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Lawmaker Claims Agency Pushed Pin and Magazine Drive Abroad
Representative Ntive Bennett of Missouri says the agency distributed lapel pins and magazines overseas to promote President Roosevelt as the first president of the United Nation. Chairman Cannon of Missouri's committee cites testimony praising OWL for aiding in preparing invasion propaganda. Cannon denies involvement and accuses others of selling the Rouse.
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Los Angeles Emerges as Democrats’ Convention Host
California officials seek to lure the Democratic National Convention to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with capacity over 196000, is noted as a potential site. Alfred W. Rabe, state chairman, says the party committee discussed the proposal at its January meeting.
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