State Dem bloc split on tax revision bill in House
The Pennsylvania delegation split along party lines as 9 Republicans joined the majority to pass the general tax revision bill and send it to the Senate. Democrats Barrett Byrne Chadoff Granahan Morgan Rhodes and Walter supported the measure while Buchanan Eberharter Green and Kelley opposed. An earlier vote saw 17 Republican congressmen back the bill after defeating a Democratic push to raise the personal exemption by 100. Van Zandt and Saylor joined 11 Democratic peers in backing that move.
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Pennsylvania
House
Senate
V Anda
Barrett
Byrne
Chadoff
Granahan
Morgan
Rhodes
Walter
Buchanan
Eberharter
Green
Kelley
Keystone State
van Zandt
Saylor
Drunkenness arrests and club room move reported in 1934 notes
Police reported several drunkenness and disorderly conduct arrests after a weekend of heavy liquor flow. A drinkery was cited for violations. The Italian American Independent Club announced new rooms at 223 West Main Street and plans to set up a comfortable address. A Hi Times contest among Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors ended with the Junior class winning for the first time. Born a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gordon Brynolison at Cory Hospital. Corry’s Golden Rule Club sale drew strong outside interest, with most stores participating and offering a day special.
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West Main Street
Unat
Hi Times
Corry
Tax Money Sparks Rift Over Unemployment Funds
A House bill seeks to use excess federal unemployment tax receipts to build a $200 million reserve for emergency state loans and then return the remainder to states. The plan targets administrative costs and prospective state payouts, with New York, California, and Pennsylvania among the states slated for sizable shares.
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Mage
Labor
Reed
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Treasury
Senate
U. S. Labor Department
New York State
California
Pennsylvania
North
States to Receives Excess Tax Funds Debate Delays Plan
The debate over excess tax funds for Dakota states stalls on how to return proceeds. In July 1953 House debate, Rep Forand proposed limiting use to unemployment payments, but the amendment failed. Senate testimony showed divisions among administration officials and labor leaders on earmarking versus flexible grants.
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Dakota
South Dakota
House
Rep. Forand
D-Ri
Rocco ©. Siciliano
Labor
Senale Finance Committee
Lothair ‘Teetor
Commerce
Teeter
Siciliano
Star of Five Year Hoax Revealed Ends in Identity Switch
Fred Williams of East St. Louis was exposed as the man behind a long running five year song and dance hoax claiming Watusi royalty in the Belgian Congo. Williams and his wife Margaret Cabelle of Los Angeles toured the United States and Canada on Ed Sullivan and TV programs, later appearing in King Solomon's Mines. Immigration officials questioned the apparent Congo prince after the Belgian consul general sought an official contact. Williams disclosed details to officials and then to newsmen.
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Edn Kranuibuu
Onaga
Belgian Congo
Fred Williams
East St. Louis
Fred
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Margaret Cabelle
United States
Canada
Ed Sullivan
King Solomon’s Mines
Williams
Legal challenge to cemetery burial rules in Jamestown
Sunset Hill and Lake View Cemeteries contest New York Cemetery Board authority over rules requiring permanent outer containers for burials. They argue the 1949 board created policy, aimed at preventing grave sinking from wooden boxes, imposes undue constraint and seeks a venue change to New York County for reconsideration.
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Commissioner of Health
Secretary of State
Sunset Hill
Lake View Cemetery
Supreme Court
Cemetery Board
Erie County
Chautauqua County
New York County
N. Y
Jamestown
New York State Cemetery Board
Sunset Hill Cemetery Association
Lake View
How Smart Are You A Readable Quiz On Current Events
A reader quiz tests knowledge of the vernal equinox Ford leadership state with largest Black population rural road types and tax revenue sources plus questions on Senator McCarthy party and child schooling status.
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Ford Motor Co
Spn
Henry Ford
Georgi
New York
Mississippi
Texas
Virginia
McCarthy
Prices for beaver pelts in colonial times discussed
Voice of the People notes beaver rappers disappointed by spring pelts prices. It cites the Holland Land Company history stating fur traders bought 6401 beavers and 1085 otters in 1630 across Pennsylvania and New York at about four dollars each, with one dollar then equal to a unit of money. The Holland Land Co purchased 1,800,000 acres in Pennsylvania alone.
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Holland Land Company
Holland
Pennsylvania
New York
Holland Land Co
Three Americans Die as Marine Helicopter Crashes Near Yokohama
A U S Marine helicopter crashed on a field north of Yokohama today killing three Americans. A Japanese eyewitness said a rotor blade shattered before the craft plummeted and exploded on impact. Victims' names were withheld.
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Yokohama
Here
Union Asks Boycott of Struck Stores
The AFL Pittsburgh Central Labor Union urged 200000 district AFL members and families to join an all-out boycott of five struck department stores. A packed delegates meeting backed a broad economic pressure plan to hasten a settlement of the 112 day old strike begun on November 21. About 12 AFL unions are involved in the strike over wages, working conditions and welfare benefits. Stores stay open but truck deliveries are halted. The program seeks CIO and union support from several major unions including United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
AFL
Pittsburgh Central Labor Union
CSO
CIO United Steelworkers
CIO United Auto Workers
OTO International Union of Electrical Workers
Railroad Brotherhoods and
United Mine Workers District 5
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Colliers Radio & TV Service
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Leoul CO
Sylvania
Sylvania TV
Sylvania TV Photo Power
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