New Tax Hits Gamblers in Major Revenue Push
Washington reports a new government tax affecting gamblers as part of a broad revenue bill. The levy targets bookies and number runners already facing hardship, with an estimated $400 million of the $5.69 billion annual take expected from gamblers. Legal legalities exclude certain games and pools from taxation.
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CIO-United Steelworkers seeks new pact with steel firms
About 40 basic steel producers received notices from the CIO United Steelworkers announcing the union’s intent to negotiate a new contract starting December 1. The letters served notice of bargaining, but no specific demands were listed.
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Pittsburgh
Cio-United Steelworkers
Dig
Frank Wojslow 68 Dies at Farm Home in French Creek
Frank Wojslow, 68, died of a heart attack while picking apples at his farm in French Creek. He was found at 10 p.m. yesterday about 100 yards from his home. Born in Poland October 22, 1883, he lived in the area since coming to America 36 years ago and served in the Polish Army in World War I. Survived by wife Stell a two sons Frank and Renny a number of stepchildren and grandchildren. The body lies at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with services planned at St Mathias Church. Burial at St Mathias Cemetery.
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Expecant Mother to Be Released Ahead of Time
Judge J L Hook ordered Pauline E Warman released November 16 to ensure her newborn child is not deprived of a mother. Warman is serving an Indeterminate burglary sentence while her husband serves a long prison term on similar charges.
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Waynesburg
J. L. Hook
Pauline E. Warman
Fourth Atomic Blast Awaited At Yucca Flat
Las Vegas observers watched the third A-bomb test at Yucca Flat, measuring 30 000 feet of ice topped cloud. The fourth detonation, set for tomorrow, aims to test Desert Rock Army maneuvers with a nuclear detonation.
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Casualties Rise in Korea War Count to 95 892
Washington reports U N battle casualties in Korea climbed to 95 892, an increase of 2 595 since last week.
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Korea
Duff Stamping for Eisenhower in Vermont
Senator James H. Duff races through Vermont to bolster the Draft Eisenhower campaign. He addressed Republican women in Hartford and urged the GOP to rally behind General Eisenhower. He aims to carry the national push to stronghold Republican areas.
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Eisenhower
Vermont
Springfield
James H. Duff
Hartford
Wome
GOP
Wife Slayer Is Granted Respite
Daversa 38, convicted of shooting his wife in Greensburg, receives a reprieve from execution. Gov. Fine delays the Nov 5 date to the week of Jan 7 after counsel’s appeal to the U S district court. Federal Judge Burns grants a stay and schedules Nov 8 hearing on a possible new trial based on juror prejudice and interrogation during indictment.
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Greensburg
John S. Fine
Daversa
Fine
da- Versa
U. S. District Court
Pittsburgh
Owen M. Burns
Eisenhower Backed To Carry The South In 1952
A senator told a crowd of about 2560 supporters that Republicans must “drive out the smoothies” to halt corruption in government and warned against appeasement in the face of Communism. He argued for a firm foreign policy and emphasized appealing to Southern voters.
185000 bond referendum before Brocton voters
Brocton Central School District again asks voters to approve a 185000, twenty year bond for a single story addition. The referendum runs from 4 to 8 p m November 9 in the school building with a 32 vote margin reported earlier.
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Brocton
Brocton Central School District
Voters Reject Bond for School Addition in Leslie
On February 6 the electorate opposed a proposed 275000 second year bond issue for a school expansion. Of 1500 eligible voters, 804 cast ballots with 136 in favor and 168 against. Board President Leslie Rossiter commented on the result.
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Board of Education
Leslie Rossiter
Miner Killed in Fall at Johnstown Coal Mine
Joseph J. Kunko of Portage was killed after a fall from a tipple he was repairing at the EWE Coal Company mine in Johnstown Pa. The incident occurred yesterday as he worked at the facility.
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Joseph J. Kunko
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EWE Coal Company
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