Income tax bill gains support in Pennsylvania House
The Schuylkill county delegation weighs backing a revived one half of one percent personal income tax. G Harald Watkins says five Dauphin members may not be solid opponents and could vote yes if leadership moves to reconsider next week. Rep Edward Swartz vows to oppose revival.
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Watkins
Capitol Hill
Schuylkill
John S. Fine
House
Schuylkill County
Edward 5. Swartz
Dauphin
Postwar birth rates rise worldwide after World War II
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company statisticians report a global postwar birth surge, with the United States showing a 1947 peak at about 1.5 times the 1937-39 average. Countries like New Zealand, France and Canada also see marked gains, while most nations peaked during the war and edged downward afterward.
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New York
Sun
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Statisticians
United States
New Zealand
France
Canada
Austria
Sweden
Switzerland
Nist Thom
Union of South Africa
Australia
England and Wales
Netherlands
Super Drug Values Item List
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Postwar Birth Rates Track National Patterns in France Japan Germany and Italy
Postwar France saw births jump 43 percent above prewar levels by 1947 with only a slight dip by 1949. Japan mirrored Western trends, 1947 births up 22 percent, 1947-49 decline about 9 percent, 1950 preview suggests return toward 1937–39 levels. Western Germany and Italy diverged as Germany rose then remained well below 1938, and Italy’s rate fell 15 percent below prewar by 1949 due to lingering postwar effects.
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Japan
Western
Germany
Italy
Pennsylvania bills would legalize horse race betting
In Harrisburg the House law and order committee chair said three bills to legalize horse race betting likely die in committee due to no demand, church protests, and past failures. Proposals call for a governor appointed three man racing commission, up to three Class A tracks, and county votes on site.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ray L. Riley
R-Lycoming
House Law and Order Committee
Chidsey Seeks High Court Post for 21-Year Term
Justice McKeen Chidsey 87 of Haston, Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, announced his candidacy in a memorandum from Easton. The seat opened after Justice William B. Linn's death. Chidsey had been appointed by Gov. Duff and previously served as attorney general.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
McKeen Chidsey
High Court
Haston
Easton
State Capitol
Supreme Court
William B. Linn
Philadelphia
James H. Duff
Duff
Grover C. Ladner
MacArthur In Row With Washington On Chinese War Role
The article discusses growing tensions between General MacArthur and U.S. officials over strategy toward China. It notes concerns about committing Nationalist forces to the mainland, potential military consequences, and logistics challenges within the broader Korean War context.
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MacArthur
Washington
China
Pentagon
Scranton Leader Eyes Supreme Court Seat After Maxey
Ladner, tied to Scranton, is expected to seek a full one-year term on the state's highest court to succeed the late Chief Justice George W. Maxey. The post offers a $23,000 yearly salary.
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Erat
George W. Maxey
Scranton
Ladner
HADACOL Relieves The Cause for Fatigue and Nervousness
An Apprentice pharmacist from Toledo shares a testimonial about HADACOL, noting improved energy, reduced nervousness, and better overall well being after two and a half months of use. He describes a rigid daily schedule balancing school work and family duties and claims HADACOL helped him feel mixed fatigue alleviations.
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Richard Krabill
Murfintd Road
Toledo
Ohio
Tan
University of Toledo
Tom
Hada
Senator Dudley J LeBlanc Father of the Old Age Pension
Senator Dudley J LeBlanc is praised for relief of suffering and public service in Louisiana. He championed old age pensions, advocated for veterans, and helped create the State Service Commissioner to ensure service members receive benefits. The text notes his long fight and influence in state and federal politics.
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Dudley J. Leblanc
LeBlanc
Koe
Louisiana
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Detol Announces Victory In Overseas Bout
Ben Bout from Jens SI claims victory in a Detol held event with victor cd har bith 1, marking a notable bout result and signaling a shift in the competition landscape for the participants and organizing body.
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Ae Ben Bout Jens Si
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