House Nears Approval of Wages and Rationing Bill
Washington Aug 10 A bill granting President Truman discretionary powers over wages prices rationing and credit moves toward House approval with debate at the Senate to limit real estate and consumer credit while backing broad credit controls. Republican amendments seek to curb authority on commodity speculation and credits, but most Democrats oppose limits as the measure outlines broad executive power to fight inflation.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
Leon Keyserling
President's Council of Ecengine Advisers
Keyserling
Russia faced price controls debate on wartime output
Keyserling supported controls as a tool to boost production while not opposing them outright. He argued a high output would demonstrate the folly of Russia's aggressive actions and urged viewing controls as a means to push greater production.
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Keyserling
Retired Judge Huster Dies At 71 In Cumberland
William Alden Huster a former chief judge in Western Maryland died at his desk at the law building of a heart attack. He was 71 and had retired from the bench in 1945 after serving as associate judge and then chief judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit which covers Allegany Garrett and Washington Counties. Huster born in Pennsylvania worked as blacksmith teacher and railroad clerk before entering law at the University of Maryland and joining the Allegany County bar in 1916. He was active in Republicans and served in the Mexican War era and World War I. Funeral arrangements were being made and surviving relatives include nieces and nephews.
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William Alden Huster
Llerk
Marsland
Fourth Judicial
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Allegany
Garett
Washington
Nuster
David A. Roh
Ciel
Huster
Tedford County
Pennsylvania
Centerville
Cumberland Valley
Bedford County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Connellsville
Ife
Cumberland
University of Maryland
Allegany County
Yanks Catch 1 000 Reds In Armored Trap
Allied report from the Korean front describes heavy US led attacks near Taegu and Chinju. North Korean forces retreat with significant losses as South Koreans seize tanks and repulse assaults along the Naktong corridor, while U S Marines push toward Kosong and prepare positions near Chinju.
Marines Push Toward Kosong amid Tank Destruction
American reserve units advanced on Wednesday destroying two 60 ton tanks as Marine fliers drew heavy fire while low passes over hills. Left flank forces seized Kosong with light resistance as the main Red effort pressed Thursday against the 124th Division at the Naktong river bridgehead near Changnyong. The Communists added a battalion, increasing their east bank strength to about 3,000 men minus casualties.
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Unitted Nations
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Chinju
Kosong
Chinese Bay
Lambert
35Th
U. S
Chinju Thurs
Yongdok
Stedls
8. Fifth
Sth
Regina
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Reda
Naktong
Chansayong
Felemnuta
Senmad
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Nam Myer
Ching
Chinn O
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Chinin
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Eden
Werea
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McKeldin Seals GOP Governor Nomination as Davis Withdraws
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, Baltimore’s former mayor and famed orator, becomes the GOP nominee for Maryland governor after Senator Roy Davis of Montgomery County withdraws. Davis announced at a Washington County Republican picnic that he would exit the September 18 primary to promote party harmony, leaving McKeldin as the party’s clear candidate with strongest chance to win in November.
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Baltimore
Republcan
Roy Tasco Davis
Montgomery County
McKeldin
Davis
Washington County
Ellsworth
McKellin
Repubiican
Ife
D. John Markey
Frederick County
CS. Senate
McKetchin
Picknickers
Baltimore City
Lane
Herbert BR
Tanther Broom
Eldred Minehart
Winslow Thurhans
U.S. Senate
Hagerstown
Mills
Jolie Hintler
Gene Markey
Six Applies Here For Enlistment At Army Navy Stations
Six recruits, plus one veteran, filed enlistment applications at Army and Navy recruiting stations yesterday. Several applicants were rejected for health or other reasons. A Navy recruiter logged two applications, with one aged 28 also awaiting a physical exam. Others will undergo medicals in a few days.
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Navy
Jimsburg
Lonarray
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Military Clause Tentatively Ok'd
Baltimore news reports tentative approval by the State Insurance Department of a restrictive military clause for WWII era fire insurance policies. The clause would refund only premiums paid if death occurs while in active military or naval service abroad or within six months after returning home. Some insurers seek to apply it to new policies covering men who might be called into service.
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Baltimore
State Insurance Department
Rail Strike Looms Again With Korean War Crisis
Washington reports a fresh bid to avert a large railroad walkout as 300,000 conductors and trainmen press for a 40 hour work week with no pay loss. President Truman's aide John R. Steelman met privately with railroad and union reps for two days. Talks to resume amid White House mediation and Railway Labor Act officials.
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Washington
White House
Truman
John R. Steelman
Isbor
National Mediation Board
Railway Labor Act
Seven New Buses Planned for Local Schools
The Vocational Center will review seven new school buses with a pre trip inspection and later checks in November and March. Buses will receive tests on brakes lights doors exhaust and other vital parts. Martin Drivers face medical exams before school starts and most have completed a bus driving course by the American Automobile Association.
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Martin
Board of Education
Otake O
American Automobile Assatien
Security Council to press Malik on blockade at informal session
Security Council members planned a closed meeting with Russian president Malik to persuade him to end the procedural blockade. If no concessions are won, a heated speech campaign is expected at the regular afternoon session. Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb chaired the premeeting discussions in New York.
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Yugoslavia
New York
Gladwyn Jebb
Britain
Bel Council
Arne Sunde
Norway
Malik
U.S
U. S
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