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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1947

Page

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Night Session Falls Short on 4 Billion Tax Bill Action

Republican sponsors failed to push the 4 billion dollar income tax bill through the Senate tonight. An informal agreement delayed final action to Monday. President Truman’s likely veto and a ten day window were debated as the chamber adjourned after eight amendments were considered.

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Holmboe Wins 10th Soap Box Derby Championship

Kenny Holmboe of South Hills secures the 10th anniversary Derby Downs Soap Box Derby title in West Virginia amid two rain delays. He powers to victory over Calvin Wilson before an estimated 2,200 spectators, finishing the race as the class B champion in a tense final.

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Gunman Tries Twice to Kill Ohio Senator

A gunman fired twice at Senator Bricker in a Capitol subway incident. William Kaiser, charged with assault with intent to kill, was arrested after the shooting during a Saturday Senate session. The shooter claimed Kaiser sought to refresh his memory, linking the act to a local dispute.

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Kaiser Arrested After Capitol Shooting Near Massachusetts Route

Police arrested Kaiser hours after a shooting near the capitol on Massachusetts Road. Beicker and two others, all 19, faced charges of intent to kill. The incident left wall pricks and possible bullet marks, though some claimed the shots were blanks. Kaiser, a World War I veteran, was identified by J H Macomber and others, with subway operator Jerry Albright present.

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Mayor to Ask Charter Vote At Aug 4 Council Session

Mayor Andrews plans to seek voter approval for a nonpartisan city manager charter at the August 4 council meeting. He pledges to act as a transition sponsor if approved, and to serve his full term as mayor unless the new system starts sooner.

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Truman Drops Biddle Nomination After Five Month Deadlock

Washington July 12 President Truman withdrew Francis Biddles United Nations nomination amid a five month stalemate. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Vandenberg pressed for a new name while critics questioned the delay. Thorp, Oswego native and former U S commerce official, emerged as a potential replacement for economic affairs duties, possibly serving without extra pay if confirmed.

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Schwellenbach defies resignation to rebuild labor department

Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach, 62, indicated he would fight to restore the shrinking Labor Department in the wake of Taft Hartley law and tight appropriations. Aides described his plan to implement a long term program to recapture power, despite his current setback.

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City Manager Plan Grows Rapidly in Postwar Era

The city manager system spreads in the postwar era with 748 cities and 12 counties in 42 states adopting the plan within 17 months. Clarence Ridley of the International City Managers Association notes voters elect councils that hire a professional manager to run day to day operations, keeping political leadership in the council and mayor. The movement, dating to Staunton Virginia in 1908, now covers about 22 percent of cities with 10,000+ population, including San Diego Miami Kansas City Cincinnati Dayton Oklahoma City Fort Worth Dallas and Norfolk among leading adopters.

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Red Barter Pact With Czechs Seen As West Aid Rival

In a July 22 diplomatic development, Czechoslovakia and Russia announced a five year barter accord exchanging Russian wheat and industrial goods for Czech machinery and chemical products. Informants said major Western European nations may pursue parallel barter pacts to offset reliance on Western aid. The communique lists 209000 tons of wheat and other commodities to be shipped to Czechoslovakia in 1943, while Czechoslovakia would supply engines, railway equipment, factories, and industrial gear to Russia.

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Scientist Reports 8,060 MPH Rocket Development Noted

Walter Orr Roberts says Harvard and Colorado University high altitude solar observatory officials report a rocket capable of 8,060 miles per hour with potential range of 9,000 miles. He describes the Neptune missile as a piloted, impossible dream to be tested at White Sands after recent travels.

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MacArthur urges non punitive Japan peace terms

General MacArthur warned against punitive and arbitrary provisions in Japan's peace treaty. He said the framework should guide future peace efforts, with unity of purpose and careful handling of details. No date set for the Japanese peace conference. delay cited in asset issues outside home islands.

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Senate Official Questions Man About Shot At Senator

Senate officials questioned a man following a shooting near the Senate office building. A firefighter named William Waiser is reported in custody as authorities review charges and the incident details.

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Bevin Leads Talks On Europe Aid Unit At Marshall Plan Conference

In Paris on July 12 17 Britain France and Italy pressed for European recovery aid under the Marshall plan while Russia and eight Eastern European states stayed away The conference discussed forming a non permanent coordinating body and sought broad cooperation with the United Nations and the United States The working committee met without resolving the organ izational issue and will reconvene to consider compromises involving smaller nations The absence of the Soviet bloc and the presence of observers marked the balance of cooperation and tension in the session

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Murray Defies New Labor Act Endorses Democrat for Congress in Maryland

President Murray of the CIO declares he endorses Edward Grimante of Baltimore for Congress in a Maryland district race defying the Taft-Hartley Act ban on expenditures by unions. The CIO News editor says the move aims to counter the anti-union GOP candidate and urges repeal of the act.

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Romania Rejects U S Note as Interference

In Bucharest on July 12 Romania rejected a United States note responding to British protests over recent political arrests. The government called the U S protest interference in its internal affairs, noting the June 20 message and similar British reply. The notes denounce arrests of opposition members as suppression of democratic elements under a Communist regime.

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Two Army Veterans Jailed In Theft Of Atomic Data

Two former Army sergeants Alexander von der Luft, 29, and Ernest D. Wallis, 34, were jailed after FBI agents seized notes and photographs said to include top secret atomic data from Los Alamos. Authorities said no evidence showed the documents were viewed by others and charged them with removal of classified materials.

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Britain Drafts Reply to Egypt Over Sudan Tensions

LAKE SUCCESS July 12 British officials charged Egypt seeks to assert dominance over Sudan and force immediate British withdrawal. Sir Alexander Cadogan prepared to counter the Egyptian demand to bring the issue to the United Nations Security Council. The case, tied to revising the Anglo Egyptian treaty set to expire in 1986, may not be taken up soon amid a crowded calendar.

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President to Plead For Flood Control Plan

Washington July 12 The White House to send Congress a flood control bill for river systems from the Rockies to the Appalachians. President Truman will urge a large program with an estimated 2 billion dollars, aligning with Missouri Valley Authority supporters who favor a comprehensive river and flood plan. Senator Murray notes assurances favor recognizing MVA as the proper solution, while the administration signals cooperation with levee and dam strategies.

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House Body Okays Arms Unification

Washington July 12 The House subcommittee approved a plan to unify armed services into a National Security structure. It would create a national security council to advise the President, replace the War and Navy secretaries with a secretary of national security, and establish a National Security Resources Board to oversee mobilization and industrial policy. A central intelligence agency would be headed by a director chosen by the President. The Senate already approved the measure in a slightly different form.

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Paris Conference Seizure Claims Stir Stalin Remarks

Fragmented OCR text hints at a Paris talks scene with Stalin referenced and mentions of money and a Greek connection. No clear events, dates, or named people beyond Stalin appear readable.

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