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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1952

Page

11

Heavy Cut in Liquor Taxes To Be Sought

Washington report notes distillers plan a big cut in the liquor tax in the new Republican Congress. They seek lowering from 10.50 to 6 per gallon to revive lagging sales and curb bootlegging. Government data show 767.59 million gallons backlogged in warehouses as of June 39 1952, an eight year supply at normal use.

Washington (Lp Congress Alcohol Tax Division Internal Revenue Bureau Office of Price Stabilization Nho Truman Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Stevenson U.S House J. William Fulbright D-Ark

Treasured U. S. Archives Move to New Shrine

Original copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence moved from the Library of Congress to the National Archives in a bomb proof ceremony. An armed guard and formal procession accompanied the crates as soldiers, bands, and state flags joined the display and public ceremony planned with President Truman.

Washington Library of Congress National Archives Pennsylvania Avenue Archives Fnhead Truman

Meat prices ease as supply climbs and demand cools

Market watchers say production boosts and a large cattle herd drive a broad price drop across beef and pork. Despite lingering questions, analysts note higher supply, lower feed costs, and strong processed-item demand, with prime and choice cuts slower to fall.

Sam Ceder Rapids Packer

Chicago Housewives Rejoice Over Lower Meat Prices

Chicago shoppers cheered as pork roasts sold for as low as 29 cents a pound and middle grade beef prices fell in numerous stores on Saturday.

Chicago

Electors Cast Votes Monday For President

Washington reports the Electoral College will formally elect Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon on Monday as voters’ choice is counted toward the official tally with January 6 set for the joint session to certify.

Washington Electoral College Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Senate House New York Nevada

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