Broad Program Of Aid To Aged Given Congress
President Truman proposed a sweeping expansion of social security to include 60 million people with higher benefits and new taxes. The plan would extend coverage to farmers small business people self employed and federal workers and raise both employee and employer payroll taxes beginning in 1949. Two bills by Congressman Doughton outline direct federal aid for all needy persons plus permanent changes in retirement and disability provisions.
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Washington
Truman
Capitol Hill
Doughton
D-N.c
House
Ways and Means Committee
Gearhart
Labor clash over Taft-Hartley Act spurs protests in Berlin and U.S.
Senator Morse attacks Taft-Hartley critics as selfish and un-Christian while praising Taft's balanced view. The debate centers on labor law reform as demonstrations erupt in Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm area and in Cleveland over the film version of Oliver Twist, with police and safety officials intervening amid clashes between Jewish demonstrators and authorities.
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Washington
Morar R.-Ore
Senate Labor Committee
Morsey
Taft
R-Ghio
Morss
Senate Committee
Berlin
Taft-Hartlay
Lin
Morse
Ives
Senate
National Association of Manufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Representa
Kurfuerstendamm
Taft-Hartstheir
Kurfuers Itendamm
Germman Police
Murray
Cleveland
CSO
Philip
Ohio
Kurbel
Actant
Hignioworkable
Fagin
New York
Fear Retards Recovery At U N Told By Thorp
Assistant Secretary of State Willard L. Thorp told the United Nations Economic and Social Council that world economic progress is slowed by political uncertainty and fear. He spoke on the opening day of the general debate and urged international cooperation to study and remedy global economic problems.
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Russia
Serie Union
Hernan Santa Cruz
iS-nation Council
Thorp
NLRB Bans Secondary Boycott in 32 Decision
The National Labor Relations Board in a 32 decision bans peaceful picketing when used in a secondary boycott. The majority cites Taft Hartley Act aims to curb secondary boycotts over protecting the right to picket. Law targets strikes aimed at an employer through patrons and is expected to be rewritten by Congress.
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Washington
UPI
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
German Spy Trial Notes On Lost Atom Bombs Read
Trial in Munich examined five Europeans accused of espionage for an unidentified power. Prosecution read 25 documents about US and German military capabilities, including alleged references to atom bombs and soldier deaths. Defendant aliases were cited as evidence while a prior court sentenced Fronticek Klecks to twenty years.
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Munich
Germany
Teo
Atom Boind
Troysian Agrats
Cartroom
Atoa
America
Lundberg
Sidther
Theore Szendijejorz
Robert Eicher
Lamdberg
United Sites
Tran In
Frial Court
John J. McKee
Fronticek Klecks
Orient Express
Twen
Albany Boy Fatally Shot in Barn Firefight
Robert Smith fourteen was killed when a .22 bullet pierced the wall of an abandoned barn behind 199 Shaker Road Albany during an exchange of fire with air rifle users. Two 16 and 15 year old Albany youths were held on open charges and to be arraigned. The coroner and police investigations continue as autopsy confirms the fatal wound. Smith, a pupil at School 21, Albany, survived by his parents and two sisters and a brother. the family recently moved from Jersey Shore, Pa.
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Robert Smith
Second Street
Albany
Shaker Road
Edward Moore
Quail Street
Robert Weaver
Prospect Avenue
West
Smith
J. Gregory Nealon
Nealon
Young Smith
Albany Hospital
Howard M. Smith
Mary Lucille
Sandra
Clark
New York Central Railroad
Jersey Shore
Dewey Faces G.O.P. Rebellion Over Budget Plan
Westchester officials led by Supervisor Levin Ellrodt urge lawmakers to oppose tax increases while Governor Dewey defends a record-high 93 million dollar budget. He argues cuts are hard but expects no changes to welfare and education aid, noting opposition from Dewey allies and Westchester Republicans.
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Albany
Dewey
Westchester
Pliny W
Williamson
New York
Nif
Herbert AH. Lehman
Legislacie
Jonenn
Lehman
Peert Eet
Mallory Stephens
Assembly
Westchester Group
Hhis
G.O.P
Senate
Bedenkapp and Mylott Named to PSC Posts in Albany
Governor Dewey appointed Glen R. Bedenkapp and Francis T. Mylott to the New York Public Service Commission. Each salary is 16 500 dollars annually. Both must be confirmed by the State Senate. Bedenkapp replaces Neal Brewster. Mylott replaces Milo R. Maithbie. Both are Democrats. Mylott has long served the PSC and is from Jackson Heights.
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Albany
Dewey
Glen R. Bedenkapp
Francis T. Mylott
State Public Service Commission
State Senate
Bedenkapp
Neal Brewister
Syracuse
Mylott
Milo R. Maithbie
New York City
Rhodes
United Nationsmet
Pai al
Jordan
Ser
Maurice Bur
Rite
Ailtoe Serene
Ralph J. Borritt
PSO
Trans-Jordan
Armist Senate
Benijaice
Israel
Representatin F. Feinberg
Plattsburg
Egypt
U.N. Aus
A&a
Tel Aviv
Theoedenkapp
Niagara County
PSC
Cairo
Yesymott
Ome Sah Caneiers
Spencerly
Saratoga Rice
Eck. Springs
George A. Arkwright
Brooklin
Eedenkappe
G.O.P
Jane A. Todd
Bean Qtavior
Troy
Leon Swears
Johnstown
State Athletic Commission
Fernard W. Kearnes
Gloversville
Burdell Bixby
Hudson
PR. Macrhull
Schereway
Export Control Bill Sent To President for Signature
President Truman must sign to extend export controls through June 30, 1951. Congress completed action after Senate unanimous consent and House approval on February 17. The measure, part of Treman’s stabilization plan, includes exemptions for surplus farm commodities unless national security or foreign policy considerations require controls. The bill grants subpoena power and allows withholding certain information when public release would harm policy interests.
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Washington
Wall Collapse Kills 232 in Cape Verde Capital
A wall collapse in Praia capital of Cape Verde Islands killed 232 people who had gathered for a Tond dole. Many victims were women and children. Forty seven of the injured were removed from the rubble and hospitalized.
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Lisbon
Portugal
GPI
Jota de Ficaeriredo
Yugoslavia accuses Albania of border provocations
Belgrade alleges Albania is waging a campaign of border provocations since July. Borba, the official party newspaper, denounces Albania for refusing economic cooperation and lists alleged incidents as relations between the Balkan neighbors grow colder.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Albania
Balkan
Borba
Communist Party
Marshal Tito
Ten Express Terminals Hit By Strike
Ten Express Terminals in New York and New Jersey halted work in a spontaneous protest over contract talks. AFL Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks leader Daniel J. Sullivan cited a slow down at 54 additional depots in the metropolitan area. Key issues include a 40 hour week, a 7 cent hourly raise, consecutive days off, and 46 minor non money changes.
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New York
Railway Express
New Jersey
Daniel J. Sullivan
Express
AFL
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Metropolitan
Rea
Reds Deport U.S. Woman Reporter
Anna Louise Strong, American newspaperwoman, was deported from the Soviet Union on charges of espionage. Moscow confirmed her arrest and expulsion after Tass reported the news. she had been a pro Soviet writer facing accusations of subversive activity.
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London
Anna Louise Strong
Soviet Union
Miss Strong
Tass
Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs
U. S
Kanbessy
Moscow
Robert Magidoff
NBC
Russia
Izvestia
Associated Press
Regents Ask Legislature To Reject Dewey's Plans
The State Board of Regents urged the Legislature to deny the state university trustees control of 31 state aided colleges. Bills in both houses challenge Governor Dewey's move to give trustees power and delay the inauguration of the planned university system. Regents seek to keep current governance and block political interference.
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Wallin
Albany Upi
State Board of Regents
Dewey
Astrummer
Dewey Regenta
William 4
Differences With Senate Worked Out
A high United States official says assurances will be in the North Atlantic pact to resist aggression if any signatory is attacked. Norway's Lange announced Oslo will back the pact despite Soviet pressure to stay out. Acheson has an understanding with the Senate committee on assurances, with Congress to decide on war-declaration rights. The arms program plans to supply over 3 billion dollars in European armaments.
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Washington
United States
Norway
Oslo
Halvard M. Lange
Congress
England
Senate
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Acheson
Foreign Relations Committee
Canada
State Department
Europe
House
Western
States Department
Dewey Evades Direct Answer On City Probe
Governor Dewey avoided a direct reply on a possible New York City investigation. At a news conference he said all governments need continuous study and that he did not recall any Republican legislators requesting an investigation. He noted much speculation but called it unlimited.
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Albany
Dewey
New York City
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