Surplus Seen If Spending Tops Income In Treasury
Government analysts say higher spending and rising revenues could yield a budget surplus up to 2.5 billion for the current year, altering plans for debt reduction and tax cuts. They note 39.5 billion federal outlay for 1949, with revenues likely to dip next year, depending on tax relief and policy. The debate centers on whether Congress can trim spending or expand tax relief without delaying debt reduction.
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Washington
Fuite
Tod
Ruman
Congress
Yom
Conress
Rep
Knutson
Minnesota
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Truman
Trenan
Governor campaigns on amendment and tax fate
A gubernatorial campaign scene centers on a speech opposing the amendment allowing a legislative self-session. Folsom defends limited tax plans while critics warn of home owner taxes and increased assessments. Debates touch on fiscal policy, state checks and balances, and potential revenue changes amid election-year pressures.
Funeral Rites Set For K A Griffin
Funeral services planned for K A Griffin 70 at Renobe church. Officiating ministers include C C Balkcom and others. Burial at Rehobeth cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Survived by widow five daughters in Dallas and one son in Dallas, plus siblings and five grandchildren. Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge.
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C. C. Balkcom Ang Hi BE
Diaugha
Rehobeth
Griffin
Aleen Owens
Inez Jones
Eunice Thomas
Nannie Peal Campbell
Hester Hurry
Dallas
Tex
Kary A. Griffin
Herbert
Sam Griffin
Lineville
Ala
J. 3. Badson
Pharrmnan Woodruff
G. C. Norrod
Birminstein
Arthur Crain
Sudan
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Untitled case notes from town records
Fragmented OCR text recounts police notes on Hartley and Calhosin residence, notes escaped suspects from Atmore Moartles and Carnage, mentions officers and a Yad Laer ex. unclear actions. The garbled lines reference detainees, dates, and alleged safe passages, with no coherent narrative or verifiable names.
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Attocnes
Kener
Howe Hese
Yad Laer
Hartley Sala
Calhosin
Bas
Atmore
Wallace and Wallaceite debates shape postwar party lines
Fragmented OCR summary notes Richard Wallace and various 1940s party figures debating the presidential race. It mentions a seven point plan for European recovery, UN rehabilitation funding, and potential shifts in support among Progressive and Republican blocs.
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions People and Places
A jumbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and terms such as Shah Vos Kay Oat and Frankie Bethet with unlabeled contexts. It lacks coherent events or full sentences to define a clear news item or outcome for a proper summary.
President Truman Addresses 1948 Outlook and Market Questions
President Truman comments on a stock market episode involving his physician Mr. Wallace Graham and broker dealings. He notes he learned of the matter after a congressional inquiry into Edwin W. Pauley and hints at plans on fuel shortage response. A Memphis note mentions a small accounting issue and a bizarre science detail on string vibrations.
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Bros
Wallace Graham
Graham
Truman
Grahams
Edwin W. Pauley
Pauley
Duc
Trauma Asiad
Philip Byeruna
Svorkinge
Tennessee Valley Authority
Wothis
TVA
Wess Callnae
St. Lawrence Seaways
Tinos
Prison Farm Attack Leaves Guards Hurt Near Canon City
A prison farm guard and four other officers were badly battered when two convicts attacked the Canon City area farm, later escaping amid a storm. Police recovered four stolen cars. convicts may be at large on foot. One guard and two others were seriously hurt, with names including A C Clark and Joe Gray among the injured.
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Canon City
Best
A.C. Clark
Clark
Joe Gray
Bill Davis
Covel McLean
Wineston Williatos
Plien
North Pate
Guna
Chet Yoo
AL M. Smith
George Trujillo
Denver
Tig
Gammon
John Rilingser
Rovber
Adam
Millnant TN
Downtows
Burrage Dteets
Benitentiay
Light Tax Penalty Effective Tomorrow
Houston County property owners who did not pay taxes on real and personal property must settle within two weeks to avoid penalties. After the third Monday in January, homestead exemptions will be canceled and a 10 percent penalty added, County Assessor Elton G. Collins announced.
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Houston County
Elton G. Collins
Romanian King Michael Abdicates Amid Republic Birth Rites
King Michael abdicated after pressure over a potential marriage to Princess Anne. Parliament moved to appoint a constituent assembly to draft a new Romanian constitution. A five member council of the republic was sworn in to replace the monarchy, with Ion Nicure as deputy speaker and a key figure.
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Michael
Copenhagen
Anne
Sove
England
Switzerland
Romania
Council of the Republic
Ion Nicure
Marshall Blames Molotov For London Conference Failure
Secretary of State George C. Marshall told a broadcast Dec 19 that Molotov bore responsibility for the London conference's collapse and that the Russians showed no real will to settle. Molotov admitted failure but said it was not fruitless as Soviet delegates helped move four governments toward coordinated attitudes. He cited progress on treaty procedures with Germany.
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Future
George C. Marshall
United States
Moelotov
Molotov
Criefly
Germany
Molotov Signals Possible German Accord At Big Four
Moscow radio carried Molotov's 3500 word broadcast saying an agreement on Germany is possible if the United States and Britain honor the Yalta and Potsdam accords He urged a new Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting while noting US reparations stance and blaming Washington for London talks failure The statement hinted at Western plans to use Germany as a base for American influence while urging renewed focus on German and Japanese peace treaties.
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Milowaukee
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Livestock Arrivals Across Several Plants Reported
Livestock arrivals totaled 400 cattle 200 calves and 2500 hogs at eight major packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog prices ranged from 17 to 26 dollars per hundredweight with variations by weight class and quality.
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USDA
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Fla
Cattle and hog market mixed at Montgomery Union Stockyards
Cattle receipts around 600 with bids steady to higher. Best 1305 lb steer set a new high at 32.50 while light slaughter yearlings moved 23.50 to 27.00. Calves priced 18.50 to 25.00 in top grades, hogs 180 to 270 pounds 25.00 to 26.00, various weights 14.00 to 23.00. Stockyards closed New Year’s Day with no reports.
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Montgomery
Fed- State
Mkt News Soc
Union Stock Yards
Montgomery Union
New Year Eve Prices Rise Across Major Cities
Capacity crowds predicted in Washington DC with cover charges around 5.90 to 6.00, Chicago clubs charging up to 20 per person while last year’s Cameo peaked at 100. Hollywood packages at Cocoanut Grove up to 26 include cocktails, dinner, dancing and breakfast. Hotels and private parties advertise New Year events from 20 up, while Atlanta spots list 7.50 to 4.60 per person for tables and amenities.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Hollywood
Cocoanut Grove
Tovnny Sami
Rush Estates
Atlanta
Farm sale prices from Jeduer farm auction
In Bethany Missouri UP reports quirky historic prices from the Jeduer farm auction run by Joseph A Brenton. A fat hen commanded 26 events while a hen turkey sold for 79 cents and a duel went for 15 cents. Foose brought 6 cents.
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Bethany
Jeduer
Joseph A. Brenton
Greek Forces Close on Konitsa Besieged by Guerrillas
Athens dispatch reports Greek army relief columns nearing Konitsa as a 1000-man garrison holds out since Christmas against about 5000 guerrillas. IOANNINA says forces meet near noon near Bourogrand bridge, with rebels poised to blow it as engineers rush fording boats and bridge parts.
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Konitsa
Ioannina
Athene
Bourogant Bridge
Kalogeropoulos
Second Army Corps
75Th Brigade
Epirus
War Ministry
Eft
O Fieal
Albania
Teskiie
Fronsit
Banrazani
Dffense
Konitea
Cotton Trade Brisk As Year End Comes
New York cotton futures ended the session little changed with gains to five cents a bale. May and other futures showed marginal moves while open highs lows reflected a brisk end of year trade. In New Orleans spot prices fell about three quarters of a cent with middling 15 16 quoted around 35.75 cents per pound.
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New York
New Orleans
Garfield Daughter Dies In California
Mary Garfield Stanley Brown daughter of the late Press James A. Garfield died yesterday in her Pasadena apartment. She married Joseph Star Brown while he was a private secretary to President Garfield.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mary Garfield Stanley-Brown
James A. Garfield
Joseph Star Brown
Garfield
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