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Show CONGRESS TO REDUCE NEWSPAPER POSTAGE WASHINGTON, May 2. Action favorable favor-able to reducing the increased econd-class econd-class newspaper postage rates, effective July 1, was believed to be forecast in consideration of the question today by the senate postoffice committee. A motion mo-tion of Senator Watson of Indiana to suspend the increases was lost only by a tie vote, and sentiment was said to be strong for modification, at least, of the newspaper rates. Final action was deferred de-ferred until tomorrow. Senator Watson withdrew his motion temporarily, but promised to renew his effort. Senator McKellar of Tennessee and others vigorously urged that instead of outright suspension a modified zone increase be adopted. Some committee members opposing complete suspension of the new rates, It was said, argued that even should the senate add an amendment to that effect the house would not agree. |