Truman Must Produce On Platform In Next Three Months
President Truman faces a tight three month window to push his party platform through Congress. Senate Democrats shift between civil rights and labor reform, while Republicans may balance power. Tax reform and deficit fears drive cautious calls to avoid broad increases. Byrd of Virginia hints economy could spare tax hikes.
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China Peace Hopes Perk Up
Li urged Mag to seek a peaceful settlement between Nationalists and Communists. He described both sides as pursuing a peoples' revolution and urged negotiations to end the civil war. Li stressed avoiding further actions that would multiply crimes and sought early peace talks.
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Sun Yat-Ben
Republic
Peace Talks Tentative As Mao Presses Eight Points
Li declares sincere meeting may yield agreement while Mao backs eight points as basis for talks. Government accepts the plan to tear up the constitution and try leaders. Communists say they could forgive Li if he detains Chiang Kai shek and others, but Li offers no promise. Li warns that moving the capital to Canton could derail peace efforts.
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Attorneys Seek Harlem Negro Witnesses In Communist Trial
An attorney for 11 indicted top U S Communists vows to call every qualified black Harlem resident to testify if needed to prove the federal jury pool in New York is discriminatory. Judge Medina questioned the plan as the conspiracy trial adjourned. The defense claims the jury selection method favors the rich and minorities, challenging indictments of the National Committee members.
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Congress Pushing Work On Controls
The House and Senate debate broader price and wage controls under the Truman program. Spence foreshadows a unified long-range plan with stand by authority if needed, while Republicans push to limit powers. The BLS notes December living costs fell 0.5 percent from November, arguing against constant control threats.
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Olivet College faculty offer to form new liberal arts college
Lansing reports a group of Olivet College faculty members advertised in the Lansing State Journal offering to provide their own student body and alumni to found a new college. The move follows dismissals and a campus dispute over President Aubrey L Ashby policies.
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Olivet College
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Detroit
Federation of Olivet Alumni
State Income Tax Rate Still Much Up In Air
Debate over a bill linking conviction and a three year sentence to divorce grounds. Delegates clash on necessity, with McGrath guiding amendment to delay operative terms until 18 months served. Eleven House measures with Senate approval involve minor legal code changes.
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Prince George's
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Seafood Union
Harry Cohen
American Federation of Labor
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Wages Near Postwar Peak Amid GM Pay Cut Worries
Signs point to wage levels near postwar highs as General Motors tied raises to the government cost index. A planned two cent hourly cut on March 1 follows a prior three cent increase. If the index falls further, workers may face larger cuts. Labor experts foresee wage talks in spring shifting toward benefits like vacation and insurance.
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General Motors
Lane To Welcome Thank You Train
Governor Lane will welcome France’s Thank You train on Feb 5 in Baltimore. The train, France’s reply to the Friendship Train, carries gifts for Maryland including a serres case from the President of France. Gifts shown at Enoch Pratt Free Library for a week, then distributed by a governor appointed committee.
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Governor Lane
France
French Republic
Maryland
Enoch Pratt Free Library
German Woman Writes Countian Struggling After Dole Cuts
A German immigrant laments hardship from reduced relief payments, high school fees for her two older sons, and clothing costs. She notes the impact on her family and future generations, blaming political actions and hoping for lasting peace. Weather sentence appears as stray text about rain.
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Madame
Defense Budget Safe From Cuts
Washington reports President Truman’s 14.268 billion defense budget for the next fiscal year remains largely intact as Congress debates funding for a larger Air Force. House panel members hint at shifting 800 million from universal military training to bolster air strength, while Army chief Bradley urges a bigger ground force.
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Truman
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Armed Services Committee
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Forces
10000 Navajos Snowbound With Coal and Fuel Aid
In a rescue effort, a party of 20 men carried 18 tons of coal and 7000 gallons of fuel oil to Navajo communities, traveling 50 miles over more than 24 hours. A linesman reported deep snows, with conditions worsening. Trader K W Richardson joined a second air rescue flight and warned that the heavy snowfall may threaten livestock and grazing lands this spring. Hummingbirds are noted to feed on nectar and small prey.
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