Truman Seeks Large Tax Reforms Through Senate Committee
The Senate Finance Committee signals approval of President Truman’s plan for a $3.0 billion annual individual income tax rise and a $1.5 billion corporate rate hike. Aimed at closing loopholes, the panel also proposes taxing unrelated business income of tax exempt groups and allows research by educational institutions to avoid unrelated business status.
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Senate Nnance Committee
Truman
Senate
Treasury
House
Three Yugoslav agents condemned in Belgrade trial
Three men were condemned to death and eight to prison terms from three years to life in a trial of 11 alleged Yugoslav army agents for Marshal Tito. The Soviet-licensed ADN reported the verdict.
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Berlin
Marshal Tito
ADN
House Debates Wage and Price Control Trigger Amendment
House members consider Rep McKinnon amendment to halt controls after five percent rise in living costs from June 15. President may gain standby powers over prices wages credit and allocations if final bill passes with broader production loan and rationing authority. Debates focus on credit curbs and exemptions for commodity markets and real estate financing.
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Rep. McKinnon
D.-Calif
D.kinnon
McKinnon
House
Labor Department
Eight East German police flee to West Berlin for asylum
Eight policemen from the Soviet zone escaped to West Berlin to seek asylum amid rumors they would be sent to North Korea. The report follows last month’s desertion of 167 members of the eastern militarized police force.
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Berlin
Soviet Zone
North Korea
West Berlin
North Korean Soldiers Fight US Forces, Some From Stalingrad
A Vatican note reports North Korean troops allied with Chinese and engaged American units. The letter from Korea to the Congregation for the Evangelization describes veterans who previously fought alongside the Russians at Stalingrad.
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Vatican City
Stalingrad
Korea
Vatican
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Propagation of the Faith
Fewer Forest Fires in Japan in 1949 Than Since Occupation Began
The report notes a decline in forest fires in Japan during 1949, marking the lowest annual total since the occupation started. Authorities attributed the drop to rainfall patterns and enforcement measures.
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Japan
Reds Press New Korean Front Near Taegu
North Korean units crossed the Naktong River with armor and new bridgeheads 15 miles northwest of Taegu and 30 miles south near Changnyong. U S troops launched a counterattack to clear the bridgehead as fierce fighting raged along the Nak tong defenses and Marines fought to relieve the Fifth Regiment near Chinju. Allied warships bombarded Tanchon and Inchon while carrier and land based air forces struck at targets around Seoul.
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San Diego Girl Sets Record in Marathon Ocean Swim
Shirley May Chadwick battles from dawn to dusk in a grueling endurance swim off the English coast. She swam eight to ten hours on days off and faced four more hours after reaching 14 strokes a minute near South Foreland light before being pulled from the water amid tears.
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South Foreland Light
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France Receives Warships and Navy Aid
Defense officials report France will receive a submarine rescue ship on August 15 and two submarines are being refitted for possible deployment to Turkey. Burman to receive patrol craft. U S aid to Southeast Asia to rise with small arms and light artillery. Britain to receive about 70 B 29 bombers as transfers continue.
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Grant Forbidden Ever To See Children Again
John Henry Grant, 32, an aircraft engineer, was forbidden by his wife Betty to see their two children Marie Ann and Robert Earle after being convicted of cruelty for attempting to murder them with a time bomb. He faces up to 120 years in prison. The bomb, in a suitcase, was found before an airliner’s departure on April 17. no one was injured.
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Soviets Face New Rebuff In Korean Crisis
The article reports on Soviet reluctance to back down in Korea and the UN Security Council standoff. It notes the possibility of peace talks if Russia ends its boycott, while Trygve Lie signals readiness to convene a General Assembly meeting on 24 hours notice if needed.
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Fire hero drives to alarm and back to fight blaze
Donald Russel saved his wife and six children from a house fire in Earllville New York then drove five miles to a volunteer firehouse to sound the alarm and returned to battle the flames. Fire Chief Frank Morgan estimated the loss at $2500 with other volunteers aiding the effort.
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Malik Leads First Security Council Session at Lake Success
Soviet delegate Jacob Malik presides as August president and faces sharp questions over his handling of the council. A motion to seat the Chinese Nationalist delegate was defeated amid charges of political posturing and propaganda.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Jacob Malik
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Unsettled Speakership Ties Royster and Taylor in NC
The article traces the 1949 1950 North Carolina speakership race linking Royster and Taylor to Governor Scott and the Scott program. It notes Royster backed Smith for the senate while Taylor favored Graham, and reports lingering uncertainty over which man will win the presiding officer role as Scott hedges his bets.
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Vance County
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Hudson Department founder W Hill Hudson Sr dies at 57
W Hill Hudson Sr founder of Hudson Department store in Shelby was found dead in his bathroom today apparently while seeking medicine. Funeral services set for 4 p m tomorrow at First Baptist Church where he was an active member.
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W. Hill Hudson, Sr
Hudson Department Store
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Belgium Plans 5 Billion Francs Defense Increase
Premier Jean Duvieusart told parliament Belgium will raise defense spending by 5 billion francs about 100 million dollars. The announcement was made in Brussels on August 8.
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Jean Duvieusart
Parliament
Weather records for Charlotte temperature and rainfall
Official weather bureau records report the temperature and rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7 30 a m in Charlotte. Measurements cover the latest day and provide comparative figures with prior readings.
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Waitress Dies After Car Struck By Train At Crossing
A waitress, Mrs Bailey, died after her car stalled on a main line crossing and was hit by a train near Thomasville. The collision delayed the train about 30 minutes. two other occupants were hospitalized. Coroner planned to view the body at noon. her husband Sgt. Robert F. Bailey, stationed at Fort Bragg, arranged funeral plans in Michigan.
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Daring Dance Duo Thrills at Chicago Fair Sky Act
Betty and Benny Fox perform a high wire routine on a 1 inch platform 110 feet up at the Chicago Fair. They dance the rhumba, waltz and Charleston staged without safety devices. Crowds shout warnings as the siblings execute daring acrobatics four times daily before Frontiers of Freedom’s pageant grandstand.
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