Rent Control Bill Would Extend, Tighten Housing Rules
James Marlow reports on a new rent control bill introduced by Democratic leaders in Congress to extend controls to March 31, 1951 with expansion of penalties. The measure keeps a housing expediter, adds criminal penalties for violators, and broadens coverage to hotels and veterans housing while outlining eviction, sale, and lease provisions under the anticipated law.
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Big Turnout Forecast for Hagerstown Elections
Voters turnout described as high as candidates for mayor and council addressed concerns of public trust. Oswald pledged to be a good mayor, Elgin insisted on staying in Hagerstown and cited twenty years in public office. Mille touted administrative plans, housing for veterans, and city light plant upgrades including a new generator delivery next month. Supporting speakers Hoff man and Vernon Miller backed Elgin’s nomination.
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Israel plans bid to join United Nations amid Security Council deadlock
James will renew her bid for United Nations membership this week despite the deadlock at Rhode Informed quarters said today. An Israeli spokesman cited growing recognition of Israel and expressed confidence the 11 nation Security Council is ready to approve admission.
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Israel Holds First Election in Jewish State
Israel votes in its wartime first election to choose a 120 member constituent assembly. About 400000 voters, including 400000 Arabs, will help set a provisional government and future constitution. France and Britain move toward recognition as Rhodes armistice talks stall over Negev issues. About 750 polling places opened at 8 p.m. and stayed open until midnight.
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Margaret Truman In Demand For Summer Recitals
Margaret Truman faces a delay before booking recital dates as manager James A. Davidson says she may take several engagements in summer ahead of a 1949-50 concert tour. She will begin voice training in New York next month with October start for the tour. requests have come from managers in Washington San Antonio El Paso Louisville Toledo Omaha New Haven and Springfield for soloist appearances with symphonies or in recitals.
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Reds Launch Economic Mutual Assistance Council
Moscow hosts a meeting of the Soviet Union and five Eastern bloc nations outlining the Council for Economic Mutual Assistance. The group aims to rival the Marshall Plan, with aims to trade and aid among member states and potential external entrants like Finland.
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Taft Hartley Act Repealer Heads For The Senate
Senate action moves toward repealing Taft Hartley with amendments to restore Wagner Act terms as of its original enactment. The plan ties repeal to Truman era improvements and a broader labor act reform package. Republicans warn the move aims to influence the fall campaign, while the committee weighs President Truman’s recommendations.
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Brewster Proposes $100 Monthly Pensions for Seniors
Senator Brewster of Massachusetts plans a $100 a month pension for everyone over 65. He argued on a radio debate with House Majority Leader McCormack that the program would not cost more than Truman administration excesses, while McCormack estimated about $15 billion yearly.
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Ex Boxer Seeks Damages Over Groucho Marx Reference
Samuel S. Cohen, ex boxer now a Los Angeles postal clerk, sues Groucho Marx and American Broadcasting Co. for invasion of privacy claiming Marx's January 12 radio show used the nickname Canvasback Cohen. Cohen says the remark revived his unhappy past and left him physically and mentally distressed seeking substantial damages.
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U S Plans Backward Area Loans With Private Backing
The article outlines a proposed U S program to loan foreign nations for resource development only after private firms and the world bank cannot meet needs. It envisions partners in development with the borrowing country providing labor and materials and repaying credits over time. Key questions include repayment viability and private guarantees for ventures in the Middle East Africa and Latin America.
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Scott Critics Look For Successor In Omaha Meeting
Washington January 25 The effort to remove Hush L. Scott Jr as Republican national chairman hinges on consensus for a replacement. Scott claims majority support on the 105 member national committee meeting in Omaha, while critics grow. Garrell Reece Tennessee said he quit the House to dedicate time to GOP leadership and voiced his view. Tiarrixon FE. Spangler of Jaws jeered that the chairman will be linked to campaign errors. Scott said sweetness and light prevailed as factions argued by long distance calls over the move.
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GOP Bigwigs To Open Sessions In Omaha
In Omaha on January 25, Republican National Committeemen debated party leadership rather than policy. The meeting centers on Rep. Hugh B. Scott as GOP chair while Spangler and Reece deride his dual role. Possible successor Ralph F. Gates is discussed with Taft and Stassen backers.
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Leaders Set To Speed Housing And Rent Laws
Leaders plan quick hearings on a new housing and rent control bill to replace the existing law before it expires March 21. Support exists for a 15 month extension, with openness to arguments for a two year period in the administration bill. The proposal would extend controls to additional housing types and allow the Housing Expediter to reimpose controls on decontrolled areas.
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Voters to Decide on State Veterans Bonus
Annapolis Md January 25 Maryland voters should decide if they will grant a veterans bonus. Senate Minority Leader Kimble R Allegany filed petitions with 1657 names, signaling next three weeks of demand for a bonus bill. Republican Senator ONeill Harford opposes handouts, noting soldiers do not want a cash grant. Any bill would require a referendum at the 1950 election.
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Officials Seek Quick Primary Result Call
After tabulation of Democratic and Republican primaries on Tuesday night, officials request Herald-Mail Company be reached at 104 105 106 4294 5024 to expedite release of results. Citizens will call in large numbers seeking updates and timely information.
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Nationalists Moving South Amid Talks and Flight
Nationalists begin retreat to the south as Communist broadcasts push for peace talks in Peiping under Maoist terms. Li Tsung Jen acts as interim president while Chiang Kai-shek’s absence leaves Nanking in chaos with mass evacuations and troop movements toward Chekiang.
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Congress Asked For Relief Aid For Storm Areas
Resolutions seek 500000 emergency funds for the storm area covering more than 20000 square miles. The Bureau of Indian Affairs would spend most of 50000 in the Dakotas and Nebraska while 50000 goes to the Bureau of Land Management for western Utah and eastern Nevada. The region includes 25 communities and 38 mining operations cut off by deep snows amid continued cold weather.
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Britain Anxious To Buy U S Superforts
Britain aims to purchase 150 to 180 American B 29 Superfortress bombers with negotiations starting in London between Maj. Gen. Leon W. Johnson and Air Marshall Charles E. H. Medhurst. No final decision was announced and officials declined comment.
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