Truman faces renewal bill over tariff powers and veto
President Truman would be handed a renewal measure limiting tariff concessions after hearings by the Tariff Commission. The plan would require Congress to approve any new concessions outside set limits, or else the President must seek congressional approval within 60 days. House passage fell short of a veto override, raising questions about who bears responsibility if authority lapses.
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United States
Project Torah Titernational ‘Trade Organization
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I.T
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Vandenberg
Taft
Deaths and injuries reported in late 20th century city items
Word reached the city of the death of Reuben Bernstein a prominent Baltimore businessman from Sinai Hospital with his sister present. Charles E Goodrich a 19 year old near Bear Lake was seriously injured when struck by a farming implement at a field and rushed to Corry Hospital. Tony Jackson and family return to the United States on June 12 after touring Italy and southern Europe. Williams and Nichols move offices from Grand Theatre to G. Thomas Construction building. new office on Allen Street nearing completion. Willis D Heath son of Mr and Mrs Will Heath of Concord Street, Gary High School graduate and University of Pittsburgh junior, elected president of the School of Mines Association and head of Alpha Lombard honorary engineering fraternity.
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Bbrstein Hrotilers
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Charles H. Goodrich
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Corry Hospital
Tony Jackson
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Italy
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Journal Today
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Nichols
Grand Theatre
North Center
G. Thorias Construction Company
Firth
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Will Heath
Concord Street
Gary High School
University of Pittsburgh
Heath
School of Mines Association
Hls
Alpha Lombard
Kite flying dangers and historical notes on Benjamin Franklin
The article discusses kite flying as an old pastime with scientific uses such as Franklin’s 1752 electricity test. It warns of dangers from wind, road traffic, falls, and especially using wire as a kite string that can conduct electricity to the flyer. It notes cultural origins and healthful excitement of the sport.
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Benjamin Franklin
Mixed historical trivia and garbled questions from a page
A fragmented OCR item presents multiple questions on figures, places, and terms. It asks who earned nicknames for generals, where a health assembly was held, the meaning of German verboten, and the composer of an era piece, among other unclear prompts.
Roosevelt’s Doctor to Speak at Chautauqua
The late President Roosevelt’s physician, a retired U S Navy surgeon general, will deliver the main address at the Chautauqua Institution July 6 to 23 as part of Red Cross training programs. Miss Neil Waldrath announced the courses, expected to draw over 200 attendees, under the theme Community Service.
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Persis Nyaleion
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Amtheater of
Chattauqua
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Red Cross
Global trade policy clash from Truman veto and Congress
A fragmentary report outlines U.S. foreign trade issues around the Geneva accord and new reciprocal agreements. It notes Truman vetoes, price controls, and partisan battles over congressional control, with Taft and Vandenberg debating tariff reductions and tariff commission limits.
Franklin school board votes to raise property levy
Franklin real estate levy increases two mills to 25 and adds four mills on personal property. A ten dollar license fee for pinball machines is imposed as amusement tax. The 369,530.81 dollar budget funds a planned high school cafeteria conversion in the old building, with work expected before the new term in September.
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Franklin
Gas poisoning incident in Union City
A woman was overcome by fumes at her sister's home in Union City and rushed to Hamot Hospital Saturday. Her condition was reported satisfactory today.
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Union City
le Bene
Hamot
Brie
Jbyee Drake
Bear Lake Veteran Leo Perkins to be buried Sunday
The remains of Electrician's Mate Leo Duane Perkins, son of Mr and Mrs Alec Perkins of Bear Lake, killed in action April 11 1944 aboard USS Holden in the Mediterranean, will arrive at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer and be moved to the Perkins home Friday for calling hours. A prayer service will be held Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clock followed by rites at Bear Lake Cemetery with Rev A Lo Pang officiating. attendees span 20 states plus Canada and the Philippines, with over 150 from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Leo Duane Perkins
Alec Perkins
Bear Lake
Holden
Mediterranea
Bear Lake Cemetery
A. Lo Pang
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