FHA Mortgage Rate Cut Aids Home Buyers As Truman Signs Bill
Washington reports the FHA top rate lowered to 4 percent for new mortgage applications received Monday, amid a $4 billion expansion of federal housing programs. Senator Maybank says the cut will save at least $5 million yearly and ease payments for new homeowners, with further provisions expanding FHA guarantees, direct loans to veterans, and extended loan terms.
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Budenz Lattimore claim sparks Senate hearing clash
The Budenz testimony accuses Owen Lattimore of belonging to a Communist cell, prompting Brig. Gen. Elliott R. Thorpe to defend Lattimore as a loyal American. McCarthy criticizes Reds and liberals while Congress considers tax cuts for manufacturers and excise reductions.
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U S Seeks West Germany in Atlantic Pact Talks
In Frankfurt informed sources say the United States plans to include Western Germany in the Atlantic pact framework when US British and French leaders meet in London on May 8. The aim is to bind Western Germany to Western Europe with protection against Soviet moves, without adding military manpower.
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Doctor Files Divorce Suit Against Ingrid Bergman
Dr. Peter Lindstrom files for divorce from actress Ingrid Bergman amid claims of mental cruelty and desertion around April 15 1948. The suit seeks approval of a custody arrangement for their daughter Pia 12 and a court order preventing removal from the United States. A property settlement is reported with no community property. Bergman’s Mexican divorce is cited as a nullity.
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Dewey Proclaims Israel Independence Day
Governor Dewey yesterday proclaimed Sunday as Israel Independence Day noting the young nation offers promise of lasting peace in the Near East. He described Israel as a new member of the family of nations and stressed stability as essential to regional peace.
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Witness Links Molasses Firm Payments to Maragon Scandal
Testimony alleges John Maragon, a Greek American with White House ties, received payments tied to a government contract scheme involving the Molaesss Co of North Atlantic. Prosecutors claim Maragon framed for favors for a Milwaukee firm and for lobbying political patrons in Washington.
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Foreign Aid Unity Urged In Senate
A Delaware senator urged bipartisanship to approve a 3.372 billion dollar foreign aid bill supporting European recovery and refugees. Testimony before Senate committees highlighted concerns about gambling information via telephone and the need for leadership to pass the administration plan amid partisan divisions.
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Seven Hour Steel Strike Called Off
United Steelworkers halted a threatened ten hour strike at Carnegie-Illinois steel plant Homestead, with 2,400 workers set to resume after an eight to seven local vote. Plant gates opened and the march to work began as union officials said the strike was over despite disapproval from international headquarters.
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Louisiana Fire Claims Mother and Three Children
A blaze at a Louisiana home in Bactland leaves Mrs Simeon Thitedeax and her three daughters Betty Ann, Rink, and Marie Ann dead. The husband and father reportedly fled as the fire started, with neighbors assisting and authorities investigating the cause.
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National League scoreboard garbled with team names
The text shows a damaged scoreboard with multiple garbled team names and incomplete game details across both leagues. It references implied matchups and scores but provides no clear results or readable identifiers for teams or venues.
Democrats Rap City Borrowing Methods
Democratic Minority Leader Ed ward M Cahill blasted city overspending at a Common Council meeting last night. Four borrowing ordinances totaling 1 030 000 were approved unanimously for Troy High School construction and Griswold Heights housing projects including water and sewer work. Cahill challenged a reported overspend figure and questioned missing funds from utility tax and water grants, while Majority Leader Henry E Smith urged council approval.
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Moscow says Italian peace pact violated
The Soviet Union pressed the United States Britain and France to immediately set up a civil regime in Trieste and to withdraw American and British troops and the Allied naval base. Moscow delivered a note naming steps to install a governor and provisional council under UN, and to define permanent status for Trieste.
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Republicans Fail To Cut Money Bill
Washington Republicans made no headway in trimming the $29 billion government appropriation. Attempts to cut State and Justice budgets failed. a 10 percent payroll cut for the State Department lost 113 to 107. Justice saw no amendments. its $14.23 million plus contract authority was trimmed to $15.54 million and $0.5 million in contracts. The debate continues as Truman budget forecasts shift toward red ink for the coming year and beyond.
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Dewey vetoes permanent status for five state institutes
Albany Governor Dewey rejected a plan to grant permanent status to five temporary state technical institutes in New York City Buffalo Binghamton White Plains and Utica. He urged careful review and said the decision should wait for the final recommendations of the commission and the completion of ongoing studies.
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Truman Tightens Press Conference Rules at State Dept
President Truman will hold the news conference in the old State Department building across from the White House. New rules require reporters to stand and identify themselves with their press affiliation before asking questions, with questions recorded by a stenographer. Some White House reporters oppose the change citing the single door and rush to phones for telephoning during conferences.
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