Peacetime Spending At New High
Alaska and Hawaii statehood debate looms as Congress readies a $41.9 billion fiscal 1950 budget. President Truman pushes for immediate statehood and tax measures to cut the debt while lawmakers weigh military, Marshall Plan, and domestic needs amid party shifts and committee work.
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Germans Urge Truman to Halt Ruhr Dismantling Plan
Frankfurt dispatch reports Germans pressed President Truman to block the dismantling of a major Ruhr Valley steel plant. Telegrams from plant managers and workers urged intervention as Allied teams faced renewed effort to remove equipment.
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Tax Cuts on Low Income Earners Proposed by C.L.O.
The C.L.O. proposed yesterday that four earning under 4200 a year be exempt from federal income taxes, relieving about 20,000 families. It would shift tax burden to corporate profits and high earners, aiming to promote full employment with broader exemptions and removal of excise taxes.
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Aim For New Labor Law Before May Deadline
Washington report says the administration aims to push four new labor law measures through Congress by May 1. Senator Lucas of Illinois predicts action to finish the package uniting Taft-Hartley repeal with Warner Act revisions. Lesinski favors a single-bill approach, while some Senate Labor Committee members back a two-step path restoring Wagner Act protections before Wagner changes.
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Taft
Ohio
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British Comedian Dies in London Home
London comedian Pi-Tomm, a top ranking act and favorite of King George, died at his London home yesterday. He was in his early sixties when he collapsed shortly after lunch, reportedly from a heart attack.
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Bipartisan Policy Seen Sure On Two Vital Issues
Washington reports bipartisan support for two key foreign policy proposals President Truman will push in Congress. A Western Europe North America security alliance and a new peacetime lend lease mutual aid program aim to bolster U.S. security. Acheson’s Senate confirmation could test bipartisan cooperation with a Democratic administration.
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Ching critiques provisions of labor law in emergencies
Ching attacked the Taft-Hartley Act strike stall tactics during national emergencies. He highlighted the need for impartial government mediators, but avoided committing to full independence versus department control. He offered to draft legislative recommendations if asked.
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Soviet claims Russian built first powered plane 27 years before Wrights
Pravda reported a Russian monoplane powered by three steam engines designed by A Fo Mothaisky flew on July 18 with Golv bev as pilot. The event predates the Wright brothers by 21 years, prompting debate about Kitty Hawk and earlier demonstrations.
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China Seeks Soviet Mediation in Civil War Amid Red Advance
Reports say China asked the Soviet Union to mediate and urged the Big Four powers to study the civil war. Communist forces near Nanking and Yangtze, with Taihsing and Huangchiao captured, threaten the government north of Nanking. Tu Lienming's army could fall within days as Communist pockets expand and air drops remain token.
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U N Delegates Seek New Plan For Indonesia
United Nations Security Council delegates sought a fresh approach to the Indonesian question before resuming debate. Discussions among high delegation sources aimed at a new resolution, after criticism from Australia, India, the Philippines, Egypt, and Indonesia over the council’s handling of the Dutch offensive and political detainees.
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State Publishers Open Convention Today
Syracuse GP A panel discussion on Tinkey cost of newspaper publishing will highlight the 20th annual convention of the New York State Publishers Association opening today. An estimated 19 to 200 publishers of daily newspapers will be in attendance. Addresses by Ervin D Canham of the American Society of Newspapers Editors and Mary S. Ruker, economic commentator, will head the program alongside discussions on advertising.
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Tugboat Union Granted Strike-Calling Power
A New York based tugboat union and oil tanker workers voted to empower the union leadership to call a strike if wage disputes remain unresolved. The action aims to pressure harbor authorities for an agreement, with a potential walkout planned if talks fail by next night.
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Britain Forces Land at Aqaba Amid Middle East Tensions
Allied thrust under British command landed at Aqaba to deter clashes with Israel as Britain seeks to quell unrest while Egypt prepares for peace talks. Royal Navy ships and a marine commando unit mobilize in the Mediterranean as both sides accuse the other of hostilities and violations.
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G O P to Decide Today on Acheson nomination
Senate Republican Policy Committee faces a vote on Dean Acheson for secretary of State with noted opposition from Wherry and uncertainty from Taft. Vandenberg and Smith hint at support if hearings reveal a solid record, while Connally as new Foreign Relations chair signals thorough review.
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Albany Legislature Opens Amid Political Tug-of-War
Albany New York lawmakers convened after a brief halt as Republicans control both legislative and administrative branches for two years. Key issues include education funding housing rent control taxes and state employee salaries amid partisan disputes and contract talks.
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Senator Ives Sees Poor Prospects For Housing Bill
Senator Ives offered a dim view of the housing bill prospects as Democrats and Republicans diverge on strategy. He noted Democrats appear unified behind Taft led proposals while some Republicans withdrew support to study the administration measure, citing concerns about partisanship and the bill being too partisan. The administration plan aims to fund public housing and reduce home costs, with estimates of 290,000 arm homes and a total federal cost near 14 billion dollars, though critics label the bill too expansive.
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U S Polio Year Hit By Second Worst Outbreak
New York report cites 27 363 cases for the year with the March of Dimes funding about 17 million dollars. The National Foundation notes 1 8358 cases, second to the 1916 epidemic, with South Dakota California and other states bearing high burdens.
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