Senate Labor Panel Debates Taft Hartley Strengthening
Washington February 18 The Senate Labor Committee opened another round of hearings on labor law after industry leader Charles E. Wilson urged strengthening Taft Hartley instead of repeal. Wilson former War Production Board vice chairman defended the act as Democrats press for limits on corporate size and concentration. Senator Murray attacked General Electric and urged affidavits from executives opposing rising ownership concentration and potential totalitarian trends. Pepper challenged Wilson on lack of evident abuses in the law.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Charlies E. Wilson
General Electric
War Production Board
Taft-Hartley
Murray
Montana
Pepper
Florida
Wilson
Special Life Plan Offers Low-Cost Coverage For Men
Due to rising costs men seek affordable protection. The Jefferson Family Provider introduces a special plan for preferred risks at less than half the usual price. For a 35 year old male the annual cost is $188.35, delivering extra income protection for families.
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Jefferson
Guaranteed family life policy figures and payouts
The notice outlines death benefit options across two periods. If death occurs in the first twenty years or before 66, payments include a $14,460 cash death benefit, with variations such as $5,000 cash plus $50 monthly for twenty years totaling $17,000, or $72.20 monthly for twenty years totaling $17,328, and $460.30 monthly for twenty years totaling $13,472 plus $5,000 cash. After the twenty-year mark or after age 65, a $5,000 cash payout is immediate. Cash values and related features begin at end of year two.
Taft-Hartley hearings push amid union debate at Capitol
Congressional wrangle over Taft-Hartley Act continues as House Labor Committee weighs hearings. Rep. John Kennedy backs proceeding and opposes rushing a repeal bill. GE seeks affidavits from union officers stewards and company reps while CIO United Electrical Workers lagging on compliance. Senate hearings on the Thom an Bi aim to repeal the act and replace it with the Wagner Act. Local 42 UAW CIO set for officer nominations at 2 PM Sunday February 30.
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House Labor Committee
Capitol
John Kennedy
D-Mans
House
Kennedy
House Committee
Wilson
General Electric
Thoman Bi
Truman
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Uaw-Cio
Transit strike escalates as unions push wage gain
Fists fly among rival factions as talks inch toward closure with six cents separating sides. TWU lowers demand from 17 to 13 cents while PTO boosts offer from three to seven cents. Gov Duff to announce a key statement. autoridades warn higher increases risk bankruptcy. Tax drivers resume work as Yellow Cab Co signals negotiation stalemate.
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TWU
Michael J. Quill
PTO
Charles Ebert
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Charles Pirell
Yellow Cab Co
Cold Weather Halts Floods In Nevada After 26 Days
Floods receded as 26 days of storms ended in Nevada with 25 Flying Boxcars returning to bases. Planes dropped 1,890 tons of hay to 300,000 stranded sheep and cattle. Missouri River ice packs were the heaviest on record and flood danger lingered along Missouri tributaries for a month or more. Nebraska hopes point to green pastures as snow moisture reserves promise a rich hay crop. Lincoln farmers praise Army roads aid and seek Navy assistance to evacuate remaining areas.
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Nevada
Ly, Nev
Federal Geological Survey
Missouri
Helena
Mont
R. A. Dightman
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nob
Army
Navy
Fire Hazards Noted in Court House Report
Grand jury praised Sheriff and Mrs. Baker for maintaining the jail in excellent order after inspecting the Court House. They cited recent painting and repairs but urged a lighting engineer to review artificial heating and recommended better quarters for the tax assessor staff and improved maintenance of the Court House cellar and city toilets on Summit Avenue. Judge Mish lauded county commissioners for steps to improve county-owned buildings.
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Baker
AMA raps doctors who protested assessment to fight legislation
The American Medical Association attacked doctors who protested a 325 assessment and backed a 12 point program for expanded medical care. It calls for a federal health department headed by a medical doctor, research facilities, more doctors and nurses, and state funding for the indigent. Campaigns are being mailed to state chairs to mobilize opposition to compulsory health insurance.
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AMA
Department of Health
Whitaker and Baxter
Clem Whitaker
San
Wallgren To Get Chairman Post
Washington Democrats cleared the way for Senate committee approval of President Truman's choice Mon C. Wallgren as chairman of the National Security Resources Board. Senator Cain promised a fight to challenge Wallgren's qualifications, citing limited national affairs experience despite Wallgren's defense of his 12 years in Congress and four as governor and President Truman's apparent confidence in him.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
Cain F
Cain
Armed Services Committee
Wallgron
Ceater
Wallgren
House
Hunt
D-Wye
Byrd
D-Va
Cadn
Tydings
D-Md
Turkeys Scarce But Fryers Cheap In Washington County
Poultry markets show dressed fryers at 73 cents a pound while eggs fall from 60 to 41 cents a dozen in Chicago wholesale. Washington County expects more turkeys this year as setting hens remain in short supply amid nationwide scarcity. The Wall Street Journal notes a record 44 billion eggs laid last month, boosting January production and omelet prospects.
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Washington County
The
Wall Street Journal
Chicago
Exams Announced For P D Position At Hagerstown Post Office
The U S Civil Service Commission posts an open competitive exam for a substitute clerk carrier at Hagerstown post office with $1.29 hourly wage. Applications go to Director of the Fourth U S Civil Service Region in Washington D C. Full info from Charles I Eyler at the Hagerstown post office. For the first time since before the war an exam for Treasury enforcement agent is announced with starting salary of $3727.20 annually, with some specialists earning $4479.60. Information from Mr Eyler at the post office.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Hagerstown
U. S. Civil Service Region
3Rd and
Jefferson Drive
Washington
D. C
Charles I. Eyler
Board of
U. 8
Civil Service
Treasury Enforcement
Mr. Eyler
Truman Critics Push for Power Split in Government
President Truman faced questions at a news conference about extending export controls and installing buying limits, with Rep Patman arguing they hurt business. He denied plans to modify controls and said he had not heard of any proposal to add relief funds to security recommendations. In Hollywood Olivia de Havilland and Marc Marcus Goodrich announce a May baby due next August after their 1946 marriage. In Buenos Aires, eight people are believed dead in a U S Army C 47 crash near Salta Argentina south of the Bolivian border.
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Senate
Truman
Rep
Patman
D.-Tex
Thin Wan Hin
Hollywood
Olivia de Stavilland
Marcua Goodrich
Buenos Aires
Americal
Salta
Argentina
Tax Deductions Guidance for Form 1040 Filers
The guidance explains itemizing deductions when they exceed ten percent of income on Long Form 1040. If deductions are under ten percent, use the automatic ten percent deduction on Form 1040A or Short Form 1040 if eligible. If Long Form 1040 is required due to income over $5,000, take the ten percent deduction shown on page 3.
Grand jury notes cooperation gaps and juvenile law needs
The grand jury questioned 103 witnesses and found 39 true bills of indictment while five cases lacked enough evidence. It criticized police cooperation across agencies and urged better interagency coordination. A new practice invited a Maryland reformatory visit proving educational and orderly, with recommendations for future juries to tour the institution. Finland granted women full political rights in 1906.
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Minora
State’Reformatory
Breathersville
Joseph D. Mish
Grand Jury
R. R. Raymond
Maryland
Raymond
Washington County
Seven Accused In Mass Incident In Martinsville VA
Seven Black men from East Martinsville are held without bail after being charged in a grand jury action over a mass incident involving a 32 year old white woman on January 8. Defendants Hampton Millner Grayson Hairston Hairston Taylor Hairston pleaded innocent. The witness Mrs Glenn Floyd described being struck multiple times in a department store story.
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Martinsville
East Martinsville
Circuit Court
Joe Henry Hampton
Booker T. Millner, Jr
Francis Desale Grayson
Frank Hairston, Jr
Howard Lee Hairston
John Claydon Taylor
James
Woman testifies after assault by four men then dragged into woods
The defendant’s witness recounts being attacked by four men then dragged into a patch of woods. She fled and tried to scream but was threatened with death if she called for help. She was released from Duke Hospital earlier in the week.
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