Middle East tensions and New York state spending clash
The analysis weighs Britain's treaty obligations against United Nations authority in the Middle East while outlining Israel Arab risks and urging restraint. It shifts to New York state Governor Dewey's budget agenda, flagging costly projects, highway expansion, and a likely surge in taxes to fund education and housing.
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Britain
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United Kingdom
Middle East
Israel
Arab League
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State of the Union critique and Truman policy bets
A 1948 editorial argues President Truman’s State of the Union is a political document echoing a 21 point campaign program. It contends Congress will resist much of the plan while Truman crafts blame and credit amid a split Democratic Party and planned coalition tactics.
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Israel Moves Slowly Amid US Protest Over Egypt Incursion
The report says Israel withdrew troops from Egypt as diplomatic tensions rise. Analysts note disputed facts about whether Israel invaded or merely crossed borders. If intentional attacks on Cairo occur, the Middle East could flare. Britain’s treaty obligations and Egypt’s status complicate the crisis.
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Israel
Egypt
Middle East
Cairo
Palestine
Britain
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Jordan
Drag
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Partition
Beitaim
Urgency Fading For Farm Price Support Reform In Congress
The new Congress shows little urgency for farm price support reform as debates swirl over keeping or repealing the 60 percent sliding scale while 90 percent parity is pressed by Rep Pace. Critics warn high supports cause surpluses, higher taxes, and rising living costs, urging balanced policy protecting farmers without overpricing goods for consumers.
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Pace
Georgia
Governor Dewey’s Budget Push Faces Tax Burden Rise
Citizens seeking tax relief hear no encouragement as Governor Dewey outlines a nine point program. The plan urges building and expanding state facilities, institutions, and services, risking higher expenditures and taxes beyond previous levels.
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Dewey
The Vagaries Of The Weather In A Winter Flood Tale
Midwinter floods hit the region as the river rose rapidly and the rainstorm continued. Thousands faced outages and marooned villages, with 40,000 in Rensselaer County affected and 2,000+ phone lines down. The piece laments unpredictable nature and civic limits in facing such extremes.
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Rensselaer County
Anonymity urged in letters to The Record Newspapers
Readers urged to sign letters to The Record to preserve anonymity while proving good faith. The paper will edit and shorten letters, and will not publish unsigned communications. A separate letter advocates a $25 coyote bounty and cites rabid cattle losses and deer predation.
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Notover
Chicago
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L. A. Rose
Senate Civil Rights Clash Shapes Capitol Battle
National Whirligig by Ray Tucker reports a fierce Senate battle over Truman civil rights plans. Dixiecrats revolt blocking measures on lynching segregation and voter protections as Senate leadership plans to keep reform on track amid aging, caustic maneuvers and party infighting.
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Washington Roundup on McKellar Kefauver Feud and White House Calls
The Washington column reports a Tennessee Senate feud between Senator McKellar and Senator Kefauver Escalating tensions as McKellar blasts Kefauver over federal appointments and cooperation While Truman navigates White House access favors for Rosenstiel Ickes and the Turkey Growers Association are noted plus a look at keeper of the presidency and unspoken advice dynamics
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Run for Office Origins Traced by Violinist Szigeti
Frank Colby reports Jo seph Szigeti emails from New York on running for office. The piece cites Sir James Frazer and the Dictionary of American English for the phrase origin in the United States with earliest 1845 citation from Texas. Colby urges readers to request his C-1 leaflet for copy help.
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New York City
Szigeti
Alfred A. Knopf,Inc
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Macmillan
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Dictionary of American English
University of Chicago Press
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Texas
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Hungarian Reds Say Negotiations On With Catholics
The Communist led Hungarian government said officials are negotiating with Hungary's Roman Catholic bishops in a Tuesday started talks described as in an atmosphere of understanding despite difficulties. Cardinal Mindszenty faces charges including plotting against the government.
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Mindszenty
Padio
Holy See
Vote Inquiry Ordered by New York Assembly
The New York Assembly opened its session with an investigation into alleged election fraud in UGem. The majority Republicans introduced and rapidly passed a measure authorizing the inquiry to examine potential irregularities in the voting process.
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