House Girds to Vote Draft Bill Tomorrow After Delay
Washington June 15 AP House leaders ditched hopes of a nightfall vote on a draft bill and aimed for passage tomorrow. Republican Halleck said the measure is too important to rush. Debate opened with Rules Committee pleas for defeat as Allen questioned coercion versus national security.
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Senate debates oleo tax repeal amid farm bill scramble
The Senate opened debate on a measure to repeal the federal oleo tax as part of a broader farm legislation push. Senators faced timing constraints with a noon deadline and possible linkage to a long-range farm bill, while Taft backers claim Gov. Duff could shift Pennsylvania’s votes toward Taft if the campaign stalls.
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Senate Finds Way to Pass Anti Poll Tax Bill
Washington reports Republican leaders found a method to push an anti-poll tax bill through Congress but remain unsure how they will use it. They fear triggering a broader civil rights fight and dislike the diluted form. They have debated with Southern Democrats to bring up the measure as a constitutional amendment submission to the states.
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Georgia Florida Weather Forecast Summary
Georgia part ly cloudy this afternoon with scattered thunder showers in the afternoon and evening. Northwest Florida similar conditions with light to moderate southerly winds and chances of brief showers through Wednesday.
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Threat of Big Maritime Strike Fizzles After Court Orders
The threat of a nationwide maritime strike collapsed after federal judges in New York Cleveland and San Francisco issued injunctions. The CIO National Maritime Union capitulated, obeying Judge John W Clancy's order to maintain the status quo for 10 days ahead of a June 18 hearing. U S Attorney McGahey noted a cooling off period began with the injunction.
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Southern Leaders Plan Caucus In Philadelphia
Southern governors announce a pre convention caucus in Philadelphia to oppose President Truman. Thurmond says the effort seeks a sovereign states stance, inviting some western delegates and aiming to influence the Democratic nominee. The bloc includes Jester Caldwell Tuck Clem ents Laney Wright with Dewey favored by many GOP governors.
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Georgia Waterways Boost in 573 Million Bill
Washington reports a 19 million dollar increase in a 573 million appropriation act for Georgia power flood control and navigation. Major items include 8 million for Allatoona Dam near Cartersville and 7.7 million for Clark Hill reservoir near Augusta. Additional funds cover Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint river works, Savannah harbor, and a Macon project.
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Arab Leaders Meet in Cairo on Palestine Question
Arab political delegates and army chiefs meet in Cairo for an exploratory discussion of the Palestine problem. UN mediator Bernadotte plans talks with Arab leaders and a possible round table with Jewish authorities in Tel Aviv. Truce holds with no reported violations, while Cairo papers claim breaches by Jewish forces.
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Truman Gets Brushoff As Scions Plan To Adjourn
The article reports President Truman facing Republican leaders who refuse to stay in session to enact his eight point program. It notes their plans to close Congress and opposes price controls while signaling possible movement on a housing bill and social security expansion amid ongoing debates on education, health, and welfare measures.
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Soviet Accepts U S Plan for Danube Conference
The Soviet Union accepted an American proposal to hold a ten nation conference on Danube navigation on July 30 to discuss free international use of the river. Moscow withdrew earlier opposition to Austria joining and invited Austrian representatives in a voting capacity, while Yugoslavia signaled logistical difficulties in Belgrade and proposed hosting in another Soviet bloc capital.
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Truman rails at Congress in Los Angeles price control demand
President says Congress must stay in session to pass price control, housing, and education measures as he tours California and heads to Kansas City. A crowd of about 10,000 hears him pledge continued pressure and jokingly thanks egg gifts while reiterating his bills.
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Hill Predicts Senate Will Sustain Truman Veto
Senator Hill of Alabama predicted the Senate will sustain President Truman's veto of a bill exempting railroads from antitrust laws in rate fixing by agreement. He noted the vote would be two thirds, with implications for labor act status under the Hartley framework.
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