Hunt for Billion in New Levies to Balance Excise Cuts
Washington April 29—House Ways and Means Committee seeks nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to offset excise tax cuts approved in the budget. President Truman warned Congress will veto any plan that loses revenue, while the panel trimmed travel, phone, and other levies to stay within his $967 million target.
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Associated Prose
Washington
House
Gnu Means Committee
Truman
Congress
Tru- Man
Escaped Rockview Prisoner Sought by Police and Warden
State Police and prison officials launched a search for Thomas DeArment, 87, of Huntingdon County, who escaped from the Rockview Prison farm. DeArment, serving two to five years for assault with intent to maim and burglary, is believed to have walked away from his post at night in the pig barn.
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Bellevonte
Rockview
H. R. Johnston
Thomas DeArment
Huntingdon County
Johnston
DeArment
U S Rejects Czech Protest Amid Air Escape Claims
London April 2 The United States emphatically denies a Czech protest alleging mistreatment of Czechs who fled to free skies. An American embassy spokesman dismissed the charge as unfounded, noting the incident followed a landing sighting and air service actions within Czechoslovakia.
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London
United States
Czechoslovakia
Bistolsay
Prague
Gxechonlovokin
GOP urges bipartisanship in foreign policy talks
The GOP presses for nonpartisan handling of foreign policy as Secretary of State Acheson meets the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Wherry Nebraska urges GOP attendance at closed sessions, aiming to bolster bipartisan support ahead of a final vote on the foreign aid bill. Connally Dow says committee members suffice. The issue follows Russian attacks on an unarmed American patrol plane, underscoring nonpartisan unity.
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Washington
New Republic
Beale
Wherry
Nebraska
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
London
Paris
Objectnel
Connally
GOP
Dentaoereatip
Lucas
Thinets
Connolly
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Unis
Buenas
Attaes
Congress
2 A.M. Tomorrow Brings Daylight Saving Time Start
City officials announce the start of Daylight Saving Time tomorrow at 2 a.m. Mayor Kinley issues the proclamation as the region joins the north central United States in the time shift. Railroads and schedules adjust accordingly. the post office also changes its clocks to BST.
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Colineil Task Week
Kinley
Northiemsteen
United States
Nike
Fourteen FILE FOR POST OF SCHOOLS SUPT
The Inca school system reports fourteen candidates have filed for superintendent of schools. Monroe, chairman of the screening committee, said no local applicants have been received. Pennsylvania educators abound, and the committee plans to screen again before the May board meeting to forward a recommendation. They aim to appoint a successor to David Swarts before the next term begins in July.
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Monroe
Board of Education
Tess
Pennsylvania
David Swarts
Free Exchange of News Feared by Red Nations
International dispatch details Communist fears of Western information flow. Satellite regimes expel reporters, restrict visas, and close information services. Western journalists face suppression and danger as more expulsions and censorship appear likely. Fire incident in Pittsburgh reports four residents escaping a blaze with minor injuries and $2,500 damage.
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Associated Press
London
Movl
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Guecnslovakia
Russe
Pittsgurgh
Charles J. McDermott
Babson Warns of High Taxes Weighing on Mood
Babson writes from St Louis that labor leaders and high taxes threaten business confidence. He cites artificial high wage levels, potential collapse from competing tender rates, and a lean toward layoffs as retail sales slow. He warns Russia could shock markets, predicting a gradual erosion rather than a sharp bust. Continued on Page Four.
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Babson
Roger W. Babsonst
Louis
Russia
T de Pot
Corry Memorial Hospital construction at 58 percent
The Corry Memorial Hospital building stands about 58 percent complete with the roof structure in place and waterproofing underway. Concrete pours continue for the basement floor while 40 workers from the contractors and subcontractors labor on plumbing wiring and heating as the project progresses toward early completion.
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Corry
Hint
Heenan Gebhardt
Henry Shunk Co
Dutty Me Grbiardi
Plier
York
Aube
Gubhardll
Mary HA Yille
Sible
Gebhardt
Dilworth to visit Corry Erie stops in county tour Wednesday
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dilworth will meet local party members at the Hotel Corry and Lawrence Hotel luncheon in Erie on Wednesday afternoon. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Dilworth and party leaders as he tours Corry Union City and nearby towns. The trip aims to introduce him to county voters amid growing statewide support.
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Jem
Corry
Richardson Dilworth
Will Visi Corry
Jess Juliante
Erie
Union City
Dilworth
Democratic
Juliante
Democratic City Committee
Pst
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
The
Bulletin
Atte
Duworth
Campaian
Tornadoes sweep Texas and Oklahoma killing ten
Extreme twisters raked Texas and Oklahoma last night, killing at least ten and injuring many as towns like Holdenville and Clyde faced severe destruction. Reports cite multiple fatalities including families and residents, with damage spanning farms, homes, and businesses across Hardie and surrounding counties.
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Amore
Oklinama
Rome
Lorient
Tess
Hall
Holdenville
Oklahoma
Senate probes slow on charging Field for contempt
Washington April 99 Senate foreign relations subcommittee led by Tydings will proceed cautiously on citing Frederick Vanderbilt Field for contempt after he refused to answer most questions. Chairman Margah called his conduct contemptuous while Hickelrooper said he might pursue action if legal grounds exist. committee awaits lawyers’ opinion before any concrete steps.
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Tydings
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
D-Mil Sais
Senate Foreign Relations
Tydjnes
Field
Carthy R-Wisi
State Department
E Committee
Edward PB Margah
Comeres
Morgan
Field Shold
Hickehlooper
R-Town
Belgian Regime Dissolved Today
Belgian parliament dissolved in effort to settle trials over exiled King Leopold. Caretaker Prime Minister Gaston Askens announced dissolution to the House of Representatives, with Regent Prince Charles signing. Elections expected within 40 days to decide Leopold’s potential return to the throne.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Gaston Askens
Houte
Prince Charles
Shaswa
Leopelt
Annual Clean Up Set For Next Week
City residents are urged to place winter rubbish and debris at the curb for pickup by Streets Department workers. Miss Helen Jones, chair of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that next week is designated for Glean Up, Paint-Up, Fix Up Week with city employees handling disposal.
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Syype Manawane
Streets
Carl Smith
Streets Department
Helen Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Sored
Stassen backs Cooke for governor in Pennsylvanians race
University of Pennsylvania president Stassen endorsed Cooke for governor, urging party unity and claiming Cooke can lead Pennsylvania through debt and tax challenges. He praised Cooke’s business insight, integrity, and lack of factional ties, noting his qualifications to boost jobs and state leadership. The report also notes school budget discussions and facility updates in minor local matters.
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Associate
Philadelphia
Old Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Day Gooke
Republian
Kayerrar Stassen
Republicat
Stissen Aid
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Wny
Stisen
Coke
Conke
Cooke
Btassen
Minnestoki Kovernoy
School Board Splits On Issue Of 3 New Taxes
The School Board divided over extending three one year taxes on retail and wholesale goods and clubs. Merchants on the board argued for continuance while others urged repeal as unfair to 218 merchants. The measure passed 5 to 3 with absences shaping the vote.
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Dhrry Board of Education
Atvinemene
Weller Jones
Arnold
Clarence Wallace
B Graham
Graham
Ones
Seasters
Moncos
Jones and Seastead
Wallace
Raye
H. W. Feidt
Corry school board cuts taxes and forecasts levy plan
Corry residents face a wage and income tax proposal as the Board of Education approves a 1956 81 budget of 328 700. Directors trim mercantile and amusement levies about one third and keep property tax and per capita tax, with a 1 mill on retail sales and a 8 mill on wholesale sales. The plan relies on state funds to cover most costs, while salaries drive the increase. The draft budget will be available in the library for public review ahead of final May 31 vote.
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Corry
Boneranemiboes Ti
Te School Board
Graham
Graban
Tome
General Assembly
Seastead
Jones
Wallace
Txing
Fecaneros
Unclear fragmentary report on a missing child case
Fragmentary OCR text references a missing boy, alleged threats, and a distressing family situation. Details are garbled with names and dates not recoverable, leaving only a stray outline of a police or vigilante search and a possible familial confrontation.
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Baird
Ballon
Sin Roget
Aon
Stassen
University of Pennsyvania
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Concord
Concord School
Rist Pleasant Street
Cory Board of Education
David Swarte
Harding /School 13
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Loveland
Karel Kneely
Butler
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Volintsen
Eliies
Mily Aegert
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