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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1950
Page
2
At a Washington dinner party hosted by Mrs Borden Harriman a group of senators debated Kerr natural gas bill and Truman’s possible action. Senator Kerr of Oklahoma, principal backer of the measure, expressed strong confidence while Republicans wagered on the outcome with odds offered.
The piece details reactions to the President's veto of a Kerr bill on natural gas, including expectations from Southern Democrats and White House aides. It notes Senator Douglas's influence, intra party rivalries, and the impact on campaign dynamics in Texas, Oklahoma, and national politics as the veto reshapes leverage for opponents of federal regulation.
A presidential veto delay drew strong pressure from a telegram signed by mayors of 18 cities from Los Angeles to New York urging consumer protection. Secretary Oscar Chapman’s sharp memo also argued the veto, noting Chapman’s long influence and his push for broad public access during campaigns. The debate ties to Kerr bill approval and costs tied to potato production controls.
The text outlines a quota system for potatoes with marketing limits and penalties. Parity levels of 60 to 90 percent are mentioned for supports, with the agriculture secretary empowered to reduce quotas. It notes a national referendum and compliance requirements for commercial growers. The boxing tournament list is a separate, unconnected item mentioning entrants from Nigeria.
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