Rural Oligarchy Casts City Foes as Frustrations Rise
Chicago dispatch reports Grand Rapids mayor George W. Welsh, also head of the US Conference of Mayors, condemning a rural oligarchy he says dominates state legislatures and cities. He laments limited city taxing power and looming financial straits, urging democracy at home as abroad.
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US Conference of Mayors
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Congress Fusses Over Atomic Information Publication
Congress debates publication of atomic information focusing on official statements more than leaks. Experts weigh secrecy versus public disclosure to aid research and signal national strength amid breeder reactor plans in West Milton and broader atomic energy issues University of California.
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Associated Press
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Conviction of Gossett aide sparks Virginia tax row
The Arlington Va circuit court convicted Stella Merrill secretary to Rep Gossett D Texas for failing to file 1947 Virginia income tax return. Merrill fined 50 dollars and says she is Texas resident. Gossett attacked Virginia officials and politics while noting Merrill’s case contrasts with Texas.
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Virginia
Texas
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Representative Gossett
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Arlington County
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Doctors Deaths Rate Compared To Other Professions
A historical note claims doctors suffer a higher mortality than lawyers or clergymen, suggesting danger or strain associated with medical work. The remark frames doctors as facing greater risks than peers in other professions.
Sears Cuts Denim Prices Nationwide
Sears Roebuck and Co announced a nine percent price cut on all denim wear, effective immediately in stores and mail order. Executives said the move reverses postwar trends and targets basic cotton garments worn by many Americans including students. Earlier, Sears trimmed prices on refrigerators and auto batteries.
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Chicago
Sears Roebuck and Company
Sears
Hog Cholera First Found in America Over Century Ago
A historical note states hog cholera first appeared in America a little over 100 years ago, marking an early milestone in swine disease history and agricultural research in the United States.
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