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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1948
Page
1
The House approved a $6.5 billion tax cut bill by 297 to 120 with 63 Democrats backing the measure. The plan would raise personal exemptions, extend relief to all income taxpayers on 1943 income, and likely face Senate edits ahead of final passage.
Bulgarian Communist premier Georgi Dimitrov charged the United States with provoking a new war and trying to dominate the world through the Marshall Plan. He labeled Blum and Schumacher as false socialists and urged reorganizing the Fatherland Front into a one party state. He attacked the Athens government and expressed sympathy for persecuted Greeks.
Washington reports the GOP tax cut bill pausing in the House outlines increases in individual exemptions from 500 to 606, extends the community property split to all states, assigns tiered income cuts, adds 40 to personal exemptions for those six and older, raises blind exemptions to 600, and extends splitting of estates and gifts to all states. It details brackets from under 1,000 up to above 4,000 with varying percent reductions. The measure emphasizes joint income reporting, higher exemptions, and estate gift tax splitting between spouses.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs endorsed a meat rationing bill while the CIO opposed it as insufficient. AFL economist Berta Shiskin criticized meat packers for price hikes beyond cost increases since 1946. The Senate subcommittee heard that Mrs J L Blair Buck urged rationing if shortages arise, urging quick action to curb rising living costs.
The Stern gang threatened Arab state rulers with death for permitting mass violence against Jews as Palestine partition violence kills four Jews and two Arabs. They call up unmarried males 20 to 40 for service and warn heads of neighboring Arab countries to ensure Jewish safety. Sixteen people are wounded in dynamiting, ambush, and gunfire. high command vows action if attacks recur.
In downtown Harrisburg a wall under demolition collapsed killing 23 year old Donald Shaul of Duncannon and injuring five others. Delson Wrecking Co admitted lack of bracing though wall was deemed safe, blaming water frozen behind the structure. Bricks and debris spilled into Court Street near the old courthouse as bystanders rushed to aid victims.
Thousands in France queued at banks and post offices to turn in 5,000-franc notes that are now non tender. A finance ministry source says the cabinet will decide Wednesday how receipts will be honored. Some say repayments begin then but limited to 10,000 francs, with the rest delayed in weeks.
The piece argues that Soviet protests over U S postwar aid and military measures reveal the success of the American led effort to curb communism. It notes Truman era plans expanding in Greece, Turkey, Iran, and potential West European alliance, with Britain realigning Arab states and plans for China and Japan, hinting at broader anti-Communist unity.
New Delhi notes Prime Minister Nehru vows peace for India after Gandhi’s death. Government bans private armies and groups preaching violence. Great manhunt under way for Gandhi plotters. Patel and Azad also tagged for death. Calcutta and Bombay see anti Mahasabha violence targeting leaders and outlets.
Washington February 2 President Truman's advisors cleared a plan to release 1.1 billion dollars in frozen assets to Western European countries under US aid. Assets held by citizens of those nations would be turned over to the alien property custodian with unclaimed funds kept by the United States. The advisory group includes top officials from State Treasury Commerce Federal Reserve and the Export Import Bank.
The Gazette reports strong early demand with a four call in day for a POY Bull Terrier. A buyer from Gauley Bridge arrived to purchase, noting mall papers and child friendly dog traits. Advertisers urge readers to place Want Ads for sale rooms and help wanted through Want Ad Headquarters with direct lines.
Eisler, reputed No. 1 Communist in the United States, was arrested in New York on a deportation warrant. The action bars bond and could keep him jailed until he serves time, is deported, or both. He faces up to six years and $6,000 in fines. His New York attorney plans a habeas petition to challenge the action.
A 24 hour walkout began in Germany involving nearly 3 million workers from Hamburg to Stuttgart in protest against food shortages. The strikes affected the British occupation zone and Wuerttemberg Baden in the American zone while officials say the aim is to press for fair food distribution amid black market concerns. Leaders say communists are not driving the action though agitation is rising.
Brother groundhog in Punxsutawney reports his shadow after sunrise at 8 46 a m local time. The annual forecast, recorded by Groundhog Club officials, signals six more weeks of cold weather for the nation as lax observers note similar shadows and small celebrations across Pennsylvania.
The State Department answered four Soviet protests as false and distorted. It reaffirmed U S naval freedom in the Mediterranean and rejected accusations that America backs Iran against the Soviets. It also disputed notes on inspection of Russian ships in the Japanese Sea and the reopening of a wartime airfield near Tripoli in Libya.
President Truman urged Congress to enact anti lynching and fair employment practice laws. He proposed a package of measures to preserve civil rights, including a recommendation for a permanent commission to study equal opportunity and civil rights policy.
President Truman gives his summary of our American faith in a civil rights message to Congress. He states that all men are created equal and entitled to equal justice, freedom of thought and worship, equal opportunities for jobs homes health and education, and a voice in government with protections of rights rather than usurpation.
The President urged a joint congressional committee on civil rights and a civil rights commission in the Department of Justice. He called for a federal measure to deal with the crime of lynching, and said Congress should pass a law ensuring voting rights free of poll taxes.
The Penn Boiler and Burner Manufacturing Co in Lancaster announced a shutdown for an indefinite period due to a drop in demand for oil burners. During the shutdown the plant will remove its oil heat system and install a coal furnace. The spokesman said they will resume making oil burners when the market recovers, but coal will be used to heat the plant in the interim.
Residents of Charleston and the Kanawha valley faced more cold and clouds with occasional snow flurries. Temperatures ranged from 14 to 38 degrees as snow cleared streets and flights resumed at Kanawha airport. Eastern and Capital Airlines resumed flights. American Airlines also prepared to restart service. City buses operated despite the snow.
Arab volunteers flood into Damascus as Fawzi Bey al Kaukji says the Middle Easts finest army is moving in. Officials had warned of a direct frontal attack against Jewish forces within about a month as Arab forces prepare for action linked to Palestine partition.
Washington report states that the U S Atomic Energy Commission under David Lilienthal reports atomic weapons near mass production with postwar designs. It warns of future raw material bottlenecks and notes secure project protection and technology-based security. Isotopes aid heart dropsy and blood disorders. Over 100 radioisotopes available for research in medicine and industry.
John L. Lewis warned mine operators of possible independent action to force payments from a $50 million welfare fund as they dispute a method to distribute benefits under the 1947 contract. Trustees Lewis, Ezra Van Horn, and Thomas Murray have failed to agree on a payment plan, prompting Lewis to threaten steps to enforce the contract and payments.
The United States proposed that the Big Four foreign ministers meet in London on February 20 to review Soviet Russia's price for withdrawing occupation forces from Austria. Secretary Marshall named Samuel Reber to represent the U S at the talks. Russia seeks 209 million dollars plus oil field concessions and other payments. The aim is to consider Russia's withdrawal plans and any French proposals, amid longstanding disputes over German-owned assets in Austria and Nazi-era title transfers.
A fragmented news item notes an eastern union taking a popular talent amid workforce changes. Details are sparse but imply a strategic move affecting personnel and future plans within the union's ranks.
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