Our Tax Burden And What To Do About It
The American Banker endorses Hoover Commission reorganization to curb federal and local expenses amid a mounting tax burden. It cites per-family contributions, compares 1948 to earlier years, and urges citizens to write Congress to implement reforms, warning of a tight margin for error and the rising national debt. It highlights bipartisan banker support and a Citizens Committee effort to push for efficiency and fiscal restraint.
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Truman cabinet split over pound devaluation and de facto U S pressure
Drew Pearson reports a split in the Truman cabinet over devaluing the British pound with Snyder seeking a devaluation plan backed by Hoffman and Harriman. Acheson Brannan and Tobin oppose devaluation citing reduced buying power, Cripps counters with import strategies, and Cripps and Franks maneuver as Washington pressure is applied.
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Dewey
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Washington
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Europe
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Brannan
Tobin
Stafford Cripps
Cripps
Argentina
U.S.A
Paul Hoffman
ECA
Averell Harriman
Oliver Franks
London
Dewey weighs options for filling Wagner Senate vacancy
Governor Dewey spoke with Senator Irving Ives in Albany about whom to name to the temporary seat left by retiring Robert Wagner. Ives pressed for a strong populist pick who could boost chances against Democrats next November, naming Donovan or Curran as preferred options.
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Irving Ives
Albany
Senate
Robert Wagner
Washington
Ives
John Foster Dulles
Roger Strauss
Wild Bill” Donovan
OSS
Tom Curran
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Kentucky
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Maine
Henderick
Molotov
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You Can Be Great A Message From Arlier Davidson
You have within yourself the power to become great and you may not need mass votes to succeed. Focus on how you view life, handle daily conditions, treat others with respect, and contribute to the world. Despite challenges or humble origins, rise to higher achievement through character and effort.
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As Pegler Sees It on Bridges Deportation Row
New York July 7 Harry Bridges labeled a communist and alien enemy of the government is saved by a Supreme Court decision that critics say ignored evidence and justified Bridges continuing CIO longshoremen's blockade. Justice Murphy's separate opinion attacks the ruling as biased and charged with anti union crusade while defending the rights of individuals and agencies to pursue deportation of an alleged enemy.
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Litice
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Hawaiian Islands
CIO
Berlin
Frank Murray
Alaska
Russia
Pearl Harbor
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Douglas
Herry Bridges
United States
Michigan
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Public housing rents and eligibility under new program
Washington July 8 government experts outline how tenants are selected for public housing and how rents are determined under the program. Veterans may get priority and rents vary by city and project with minimum and maximum caps. Average initial rent is projected around 23 dollars plus utilities, with 20 percent of income plus 100 dollars per child under 21 deductions.
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Washington
James Marlow
Jones
Smith
Congress
Dewey May Nominate Elder NY Lawyer To Senate
Discussion among John Foster Dulles' New York lawyers centers on Gov. Dewey possibly appointing an elderly New York attorney to the senate. They recall drafting plans and joke about sharing profits if Dewey joined the firm after election.
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Dewey and Dulles
John Foster Dulles
New York Law Associates
Dewey
New York
Senate
Dulles
Asia spans from Arctic circle to near the equator
A described region Asia extends from about 13 degrees north of the Arctic circle to within a short distance of the equator, covering vast latitudinal range and diverse geographies.
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Asia
Arctic Circle
Equator
Democratic Convention Ballot Leaders Lead 93rd Round
Tuesday July 8 1924 report shows McAdoo fading to 310 Smith at 362 and Ralston rising to 196 1 4 votes in the national democratic convention. Calvin Coolidge Jr. dies after a five day battle with blood poisoning. Mizpah lodge installs officers led by W M Mrs Charles Pfaff and a slate including Mrs E B Wright and Miss Bes sie McKain with many named appointees. Sam Austin L&N engineer plans a West tour.
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Smith
Ralston
Mizpah
Charles Pfaff
W. M
E. B. Wright
W. P
Charles Sittason
A. M
L. W. Warner
Bessie McKain
Syd Dublin
Grandy Wiggins
Billy McKnight
Marshall
Sam Blackwell
H. H. Hauk
Fanny Mae McKain
Ada
J. D. Bush
Rush
Hazel Thompson
Esther
Mary Brooks
Martha
Thelma Chenault
Electa
C. D. Lamon
Warden
Motor Scooters Must Also Have Driver License
Montgomery July 8 The State Highway Patrol has begun a crackdown on persons driving motor scooters without a license Director Bates said yesterday he ordered patrolmen to arrest all operators of scooters without a license. He noted the minimum license age is 16, predicting hardship for youths using scooters to earn vacation money, but affirmed the duty to curb the traffic problem.
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Montgomery
State Highway Patrol
Bankhea
Bates
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