Campaign spending limits face fierce House committee debate
Washington hearings on campaign costs consider capping spending and editorial space. Rep. Clare Hoffman urges a cap on free newspaper space to aid candidates, while committee chair Hale Boggs and others argue the proposal infringes press freedom.
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Washington
House Committee On Campaign
Walter Williams
Clare E. Hoffman
R-Mich
Hoffman
Hale Boggs
D-La
Rep
William M. McCulloch
R-O
Kenneth B. Keating
Rn.y
Fireman Committee
Congress
Keatling
Keating
Small windmills power storage batteries to cut costs
Small windmills generate electricity for storage batteries reducing maintenance costs. This technology aims to lower energy expenses for long term storage systems and improve efficiency for remote or off grid sites.
Transporting Thor the shipboard mascot to Singapore
A crate trained dog named Thor was secretly shipped aboard a vessel ten days before departure. Despite the voyage costs, Thor charmed the crew by befriending the head cook and demanding top meals and vitamin rich food. The dog reportedly ruled the ship as the skipper followed his orders while Thor enjoyed the best cabin.
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Oslo
Trieste
London
Thor
Singapore
Baldwins
United States
Baldwin
The Captain Welcomed by Thor at Singapore Dock
The sailors nicknamed him the Captain and he was welcomed at the Singapore dock by Thor when the Baldwins arrived.
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Baldwins
Singapore
Thor
Freight cars and locomotives added in 1949 early period
More new freight cars and locomotives were installed in service in the first seven months of 1949 than in any corresponding period in about 25 years.
Local youths compete for $6000 garden scholarship
Avon Will iam Dcebker of Detroit road Fred Dorow of Stoney Ridge road and Charles and William Dechant of Detroit road are among the boys competing for a share of a $6 000 scholarship fund for the best garden products The competition is sponsored by the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association.
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Avon
William Dcebker
Detroit Road
Fred Dorow
Stoney Ridge Road
Charles
William Dechant
National Junior Vegetable Growers Association
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