Britain to repeal excess profits tax in new budget
London reports Chancellor Hugh Dalton said the 60 percent excess profits tax will be repealed by December 31 1945 as part of a budget built on the expectation of a $4.4 billion US loan. He stressed restraint to avoid inflation and urged production growth to increase goods in shops. He warned a failed loan would force rapid policy reversals and cuts in imports.
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TTP
Hugh Dalton
Britain
United States
Dalton
Commons
Congress
National Defense
Adventures in Space The Story of Radar Noted Science Writer
A radar focused future war is described as a push button conflict with rockets and atomic bombs. Stations deep underground house scientists and engineers. above ground rocket emplacements defend nations. Command centers coordinate with vast radar scopes and long range communications. Tomorrow: A Duel of Rockets.
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Poker Wins Ballot Test
Gardena voters upheld a 4 year extension allowing legalized draw poker in six parlors. The six venues with 173 tables paid 425 dollars per table annually, generating over 73500 dollars last year. An election Tuesday sought repeal with opponents calling the par loirs undesirable. Proponents cited lower taxes and business benefits. Unofficial results awaited.
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Gardena
Calif
Notice of Administration for Ray L Sheffie Estate
Christina J. Shept ic appointed administratrix of Ray L Sheff ie deceased of Linn County Iowa on April 1946 and requests all debts be paid and claims filed with the Linn County Clerk of Court through attorney W Howard Smith.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Ray L. Sheffie
Iowa
Christina J. Sheptic
W. Howard Smith
Fashion Suit Dress and Skirt Set by Sporteens and McKettrick
The KIALIAN COMPANY offers a black wool skirt with a kick pleat in front and a navy version in sizes 16 to 24. Greet Spring with a McKettrick sheer rayon crepe dress featuring deep set armholes and a trim tied front and a six gore skirt with soft fullness in black or navy sizes 12 to 20 at a budget price.
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City census shows population rise by 1944
The record notes 921 in favor of repeal and 1 against with 180. It states the city’s population grew from 5,909 in 1940 to 9,313 in 1944 during a special federal census.
Canada offers France loan of 242 million dollars
Ottawa announced a 242.5 million dollar credit loan to France. Finance Minister Isley said repayment spans 30 yearly installments starting at the end of 1947 with interest set at 3 percent.
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Canada
France
Ottawa
INL
Isley
Eight Die in Back Bay Apartment Fire
A four story Back Bay apartment blaze killed eight people including a five member family and a policeman. Five others were injured, two critically after jumping to an alley. The article notes additional residents injured while escaping but continues with details of the family members.
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Boston
Back Bay
Unclear Names Identify Victims in Tragic Loss
Perished were identified as Mr and Mrs Anthony Wassell and their children Suzanne aged 5 Linda aged 1 and Peter aged 2. The report mentions surviving relatives and ages in a family tragedy.
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Suzanne
Linda
Anthony Wassell
Peter
Pacific Officer Discharge Rules Set for 18000 North Pacific Officers
General headquarters of the armed forces in the Pacific announced rules lowering service eligibility from 42 to 24 months. About 18,000 officers in the Pacific including the China theater will be discharged or placed aboard ship between June 1 and August 31. Availability of replacements is uncertain, but past supply delays are noted. one third to depart monthly if possible. Air transport is urged where feasible and some personnel may be extended six months beyond eligibility.
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Tokyo
Pacific
General ‘Headquarters
Armed Forces In
China Theater
Viscount Southwood Publisher dies at 73 in London
Viscount Southwood, 73, head of one of Britain's largest publishing houses, died Wednesday in London. The prominent publisher led the company for decades and was a key figure in British literature and media.
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London
Viscount Southwood
Britain
Wealthy Gambling King Returns to Macao After Kidnapping
The Hongkong Morning Post reports Foo Tak-Yam, Macao's millionaire gambling king, has been returned to Macao two months after his abduction from a Buddhist temple. No ransom details confirmed. Foo reportedly lost weight but is in good condition. Family declined visits.
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Hongkong
Macao
Foo Tak-Yam
Hongkong Morning Post
Foo
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