States Rights and Rent Controls Split in Washington
In Washington on March 3 a Democrats and Republicans coalition urged limiting federal rent control power. Senator Maybank opposed Truman’s two year extension, urging more state authority. Senator Flanders urged washing hands of the issue, citing local rent levels as a local problem. Public hearings on extending wartime controls were announced.
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New England
Maybank
D-S.c
Truman
Flanders
R-Vt
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
Sen
Tor, Sparkman
D-Ala
Tighe Woods
Lawmakers weigh extended federal rent controls and plan
Witness reports that the House Banking Committee is urged to extend and tighten federal rent controls in line with President Truman. Maybank and Flanders suggest state limitations, with possible automatic removal over time and optional landlord tenant contracts allowing unlimited increases if bona fide and non duress.
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House Banking Committee
Truman
Maybank
Flanders
Russians Denied Water As Mission Tension Escalates
The clash around the Russian mission in Berlin intensified as water and other services were cut off. General Clay said orders existed to shut off water, while the Soviet note insisted the mission must stay. The eight member team staged a sit down awaiting higher orders amid a surrounding blockade and disputed duties.
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Wood
Lucius D. Clay
Russia
Clay
Berlin
Vasaliy D. Sokolovsky
Southerners Win First Rounds In Filibuster Scrape
The Senate seen early next week may consider a petition to force Vice President Barkley to judge if debate can be halted. A proposed rule change would require a two thirds vote to end debate, a move by Southern opposition to civil rights measures. Senator Russell Long defended unlimited debate while blasting any restriction as harmful to minority rights and hinted at February 24 hour speeches to test stamina.
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Barkley
Senate
Truman
Missouri Valley
Long
Huey Long
Johnson To Get Forrestal Post and Publicity Sparks
Johnson moves toward Forrestal in a reshuffle chain with Forrestal possibly resigning soon. May L had been tied to a date but Forrestal wants to depart earlier. White House aides expect Kenneth Royall to leave next, while W Stuart Symington is likely to stay on. Johnson, a Clarkeburg veteran, served as assistant Secretary of War in 1937 to 1940.
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May L
White House
Kenneth Royall
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
Truman
Johnson
Clarkeburg
W. Va
American Legion
Panhandler Given 60 Day Suspended Sentence
George Pilgram, 45, without a listed address, was convicted of disorderly conduct after panhandling on a downtown street. Magistrate Martin V B Hostetter suspended the 60 days, warning Pilgram not to be charged again within 12 months or face 120 days. Coach Roy Simmons has produced 40 champions since taking Syracuse boxing helm.
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Martin V. B. Hostetter
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Victor Reel
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Independence Day Interrupts Trial of 15 Clergymen
A Bulgaria court recessed for Independence Day, interrupting the trial of 15 Protestant pastors on treason charges. After defense testimony and a defense witness, former foreign minister Georgi Kulishev testified that Rev. Vassil Ziapkov was not an official Bulgarian delegation member to the 1946 Paris Peace Conference, a claim the prosecution says he shared information with Western delegations. The death penalty looms for divulging state secrets, and a private member status could lessen punishment.
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Bulgsky
Bulgaria
Vassil Ziapkov
Georgi Kulishev
Ziapkov
Zlapkov
Salesmen Back and Hotels Happy in Postwar Trade Surge
Retailers face a flood of traveling salesmen as department stores and clothing shops cope with an influx of samples and in-room showroom requests. Hotel managers note a wartime rush has intensified as buyers demand quality, forcing retailers to be pickier and streamline purchases.
Hawaii Statehood Approved by House Subcommittee
Washington March 2 The House territories subcommittee today approved statehood for Hawaii.
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Washington
House Territories
Hawaii
Interior Decorator Betty Moore Color Advice on Radio
Betty Moore hosts Your Home Beautiful every Saturday at 10 30 on WJEJ offering a new room color scheme. She provides a free Color Scheme Folder with full color illustrations and invites listeners in the Hagerstown area to request a copy from Betty Moore or Hagerstown Lumber Co.
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WJEJ
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Hagerstown Lumber Co
Adv
Maryland legislative actions and University budget debate
Lawmakers consider several bills including a budget measure for the University of Maryland and a raise for circuit court and appeals judges. The Senate approved a prohibitive veterans preference bill, while a Ways and Means backed plan to force detailed University budgets faces a possible House floor clash as Dr. Byrd negotiates behind closed doors with key committees.
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Senate
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Bowie
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Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland
H. C. Byrd
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D-Allegany
Byrd
Ways and Means
Meana
Senate Finance Committees
Sotheron
D.prince George's
Dr. Byrd
Trial nears end for Mildred Gillars Axis Sally
The treason trial of Mildred E Gillars known as Axis Sally moved toward final stages in Washington. Only a few more witnesses remained before attorneys present final arguments as Judge Edward M Curran instructs the jury on points of law. Michigan State College has produced 10 national wrestling champions since 1941.
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Washington
Mildred E
Axis Sally) Gillars
Edward M. Curran
Michigan State College
Auto Makers Welcome Easing of Credit Controls
Senate leaders hailed the easing of wartime credit controls as a boost to industry and consumers. Rep. Patman criticized the move as discriminatory and urged renewed presidential power over rules. Ford said price hikes could follow if employee pension plans raise costs, urging wage peace to keep prices down.
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Senate House Economic Committee
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
Monroney
D-Okla
Patman
House
Small Business Committee
Wolcott
R-Mich
Credit ‘Control Authority
Truman
Reserve Board
Rency Committee
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
United Automobile Workers Union
Lamb Raisers Face Slim Returns as Slaughter Drops
Lamb raisers expect 15 percent lower 1949 lamb and mutton marketing than 1948, with only about 15 million sheep slaughtered, the lowest in over 80 years. Meat output rises 3 percent, while live animal prices rise. lamb value in Chicago jumps from 22 to 26.75 per hundred pounds as steer prices fall about 13 percent and hog prices drop over five percent.
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Chicago
Fire Siege Kills 11 in Lakewood Club Fire
In Lakewood Mich a large wooden building known as the Lakewood Club burned killing a widowed mother at least nine children and a roomer. Fire Chief Fred Wejr said 14 persons were inside and deputies counted eight bodies in the ruins. Two survivors including 17 year old Howard Clover described the scene.
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Muskegon
Mich
Lakewood Club
Lakewood
Here
Fred Wejr
Mumkegon’s Mercy Hospital
Howard Clover
Clover
Trial recess in Budapest linked to Cardinal aid case
Budapest March 3 the trial of 14 defendants charged with aiding Josef Cardinal is recessed for two days and will resume Saturday. Final statements from the accused are expected when the People’s Court reconvenes.
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Hungary
Josef Cardinal
Mindsterty Ib
People's Court
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