Truman doubles U.S. armed forces after Korea invasion
President Truman announced to Key West that U S forces have grown to more than 2.9 million nine months after North Korean aggression. Telegrams with Defense Secretary Marshall disclosed the expansion as he traveled aboard the destroyer Sarsfield to Fort Jefferson and back for Easter weekend with Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret. The move signals a warning to Soviet Russia and a commitment to world peace with allied nations.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Truman
United States
Korea
Free Nations
Marshall
Fort Jefferson
Sarsfield
Washington
Maiden man returns buried money to bank for safekeeping
Maiden resident Nest A Minor, age 68, who ten years ago withdrew $500 to bury near his home for safekeeping, has returned to Orlando and sent the money back to a bank to keep it securely. The episode, linked to wartime years, ends with the man reburied no more, insisting banks are safer.
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Maiden
Mass
Ernest. A. Minor
United States
Hts
Orlando
Fla
Minor
Florida
HFINE PUSHES STATE INCOME TAX ENACTMENT
HFINE argues for a state income tax and outlines its features. He says the tax paid will be deductible in computing federal tax, reducing overall liability. He contends the corporate net income tax increase can be paid without undue burden due to defense production stimulus. The $169.5 million revenue aim funds large items, including $80 million for initial payments.
Government seeks funds for schools and defense
The text notes a civil defense reserve of 20 million dollars and 70 million dollars for higher education and local school aid with grants to colleges. The governor blames the Korean War for much of the commonwealth’s financial dilemma.
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Civil Defense Reserve
Commonwealth
Tax base widening via past administrations proposals
Financial commitments by earlier administrations push for broader tax base. The discourse mentions Peiping’s Tatar City and the Imperial City within the Forbidden City, highlighting the governance backdrop and historic urban layers.
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Commonwealth
Peiping
Good Friday Proclamation Urges Civic Prayer Suspension
Mayor Fred Kinley calls Corry citizens to suspend business from noon to 3 p m on Good Friday March 23 to join in spiritual guidance. Churches may hold services as they see fit and residents join in their own manner according to belief.
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Corry
D. Fred Kinley
Fire damages Bedgwick's Tavern kitchen in Edinboro
A blaze at Bedgwick's Tavern on Route 6N west of Edinboro caused about 1000 dollars in damage to the kitchen area. Firemen were delayed as the volunteers' siren was frozen, delaying first response while the electric water heater is blamed for starting the fire.
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Edinboro
Bedgwick's
Here
Findley Lake Girl Held In $235 Theft
A 14 year old Findley Lake girl is in custody charged with stealing $235 from a neighbor, admitted taking money on several occasions between February 23 and last Friday. She visited the Curtis home daily for milk and took cash from a jacket pocket while family members were away. She says she spent the money on gifts for friends and will appear in children's court at Dunkirk on March 28.
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Mayville
Ares
Richard K. Moynihan
Robert Edwards
Versel Curtis
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