Rent Control Bill Passes in Senate and White House Shift
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill to extend rent controls through February 29 next year. It allows 15 percent increases with tenant landlord agreement and carries through August 8. President Truman sought a flat one-year extension beyond June 30. If vetoed, rent controls face ending at month’s end. The measure is a compromise of house and senate versions.
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Idaho to centralize unemployment claims processing
After August 1, claims for unemployment compensation and servicemen's readjustment allowances will be accepted for processing at 20 Idaho local employment offices. Morgan Grover, Idaho claims chief, outlined the plan to employment service managers, noting the current permanent staff will continue processing in seven cities while a roving panel is eliminated.
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Idaho Falls
Senate OKs railroads to confer on rates and claims
The Senate voted 60 to 27 to let railroads confer on rate making and claims, sending the Reed-Bulwin bill to the House. It exempts such conferences from anti trust prosecutions while requiring rate procedures to be approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Democratic Leader Barkley called it vicious legislation and urged a presidential veto.
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Pioneer Sweetheart Will Represent Ogden in Centennial Events
In September she will again ride with Autry. A chaperone of her choice will be paid. The second and third place winners in Ogden will each receive a year scholarship to Weber Junior College. The Pioneer Sweetheart will parade in Ogden’s centennial events July 23 and 24 and attend multiple programs. A $200 western outfit is awarded. While in Ogden, she will visit Snow Basin, Ogden Golf and Country Club, and other contest venues.
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Chivalry Modernizes in Nebraska Hat Rescue
In Grand Island Nebraska a gust snatched Mrs Willard Palmers hat as she crossed a street. A Jeep driver quickly retrieved the hat and returned it to her at the curb saying chivalry is not gone only changed.
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Pocatello Student Seeks Queen Title at Pioneer Sweetheart Contest
Miss Ruth V. Bilyeu of Pocatello high school enters the Pioneer Sweetheart contest in Ogden Utah on June 27 28 competing against 29 high schools from Utah Idaho Wyoming and Nevada. The winner becomes Pioneer Sweetheart of Ogden Centennial Days July 18 24 and will ride in rodeo grand entries with Gene Autry and later join Autry at Madison Square Garden rodeo shows.
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