Korea’s bid for democracy faces 38th parallel split
Dr. Syngman Rhee, returning leader of the provisional Korean government, urges U S support for a national election and freedom in the American zone of Korea. He cites Yalta and Atlantic Charter tensions, and criticizes Soviet and Communist blocks that prevent a unified Korea. He vows to press for a democratic Korea despite decades of exile and geopolitics.
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Senate Rule Sparks Lincoln Birthday Debate in Congress
A Congressional Record exchange shows Republicans and Democrats quibbling over a Monday Wednesday Friday rule for senate sessions. Leaders reference Lincoln Washington Jefferson and Jackson Days while claiming adherence to Jeffersonian liberal principles and Lincoln era decorum.
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Congress Loans Tax Cut and Ford Slashes Car Prices
Congress considers a 3 to 4 billion dollar budget cut tied to a 20 percent personal income tax reduction. Ford Motor trims prices on nine models by 15 to 50 dollars to spur demand as industry argues for higher wages tied to production gains. Britain and France renew a Western alliance to counter Germany and Soviet influence, aiming for coordinated economic growth and trade harmony. In Georgia politics, Herman Talmadge asserts political leadership, challenging incumbent Arnall in a dramatic succession saga.
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Hope for Homes Plans Million Houses in 1947
The Commerce Department estimates 1 million new permanent dwellings to start and 900 thousand completed by private builders in 1947, with 675 thousand started and 450 thousand completed in 1948. John L. Haynes says the construction industry goal of 15 billion dollars should be met, aided by 6.5 to 7 billion for repairs. Private residential spending leads with 4 billion, while total private construction rises to 11.7 billion, up 49 percent year over year.
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Don't Get Upset as Winter Driving Toll Rises
Chicago report on winter traffic hazards shows two thirds of cold weather crashes occur on snow or ice. Four states Connecticut Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin join safety council in urging caution and equipment like tire chains wipers defrosters and better lighting. Prof. Ralph A. Moyer cites rising deaths in northern states and calls for improved road maintenance and stricter driver rules based on tests on frozen Michigan lakes.
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Safe winter driving tips from an old road manual
Start slowly to feel the road and brake lightly to avoid skidding. Ice lurks on bridges and shaded patches. Use chains on ice for 40 to 50 percent shorter braking distance. Synthetic tires may not stop as well on snow or ice. Drive in daylight when possible. Do not warm a car in a closed garage due to carbon monoxide risk.
Majorities of War Veterans Seek Jobs or Education
Washington report shows 13 030 000 veterans discharged in 16 months. 700 000 unemployed, 550 000 on vacation or retired. About 12 million are employed, training, or in school with 1 100 000 WWII veterans enrolled. Priorities: secure better jobs for many and place student veterans as they graduate.
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Woman Studies All Courses At Pittsburgh Night School
Mrs. Margaret Dick, 62, a longtime Pittsburgh resident, has studied every course offered at two night schools since moving from New Jersey twenty years ago. Her pursuits include book keeping chemistry dressmaking cooking public speaking millinery and commercial law.
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Operation Photography by New Orleans Artist
W Branks Stewart of New Orleans photographs operations for doctors and LSU medical school. He films movies stills or paintings of appendixes and other operative cases. He uses special equipment including stereoscopic eye photography and photomicrography through a microscope.
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Real Salesman Robinson, III Surprises Hospital Billing
Marley Harrison reversed procedure by leaving hospital after surgery and presenting a bill to the hospital. An appliance dealer, he used recuperation time to persuade a patient to buy a deep freeze unit.
Vet Quotes Bible in Plea to Truman
Charles Quatt, a former soldier from Hawthorne New Jersey, appeals to President Truman by quoting scripture to help his German wife enter the United States. He married in Regensburg Bavaria in 1945 and says the Army forbade fraternization then. Quatt notes the State Department allows their infant son to become a citizen but would not admit his wife.
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