Feud in Congress Deepens Over Senate Chairmanship
The North South feud resurges as Senator Guffey resists ouster while Byrd and other southern Democrats push for his resignation. Debate centers on the administration's war and relief measures and a proposed federal voting bill for armed forces.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
D-Pa
Byrd
Guffey
Democratic Court
Barkley
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Presit Wallace
Federal Commission
House
Rankin
D-Miss
Murray
D-Tenn
Army flyer drowns after parachute jump into sea near Hoopers Island
Four of ten crew members jumped when engine trouble hit the craft over the Chesapeake Bay. Six men remained with the plane and reached Camp Springs Air Base. Lt. Matthew R. Martin, bombardier, was found in shallow water off Hoopers Island and later died. Tech. Sgt. John R. Somers, unhurt, was hospitalized for exposure. The search by land police and Navy volunteers continued for the remaining missing crewman.
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Ley Field
Sea
Hoopers Island
Cam
Aften
Navy
Navy Death Toll Mounts Beyond All Prior Wars
Navy losses in World War II surpass 12 thousand dead, with Pearl Harbor casualties alone at 2 729. The report notes total U S Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard deaths exceed prior wars, plus 31 000 total casualties including POWs. It contrasts 19th century conflicts and Civil War figures with current sea war toll.
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Navy
Joseph A. Bors
Central Press Association
Washington, D. C
Unit States Navy
Paci
Marine Corps
Pearl Harbor
Coast Guard
United States
Japan
Aegis
Guadalcanal
America
France
Campaida
Mexico
U.S
Mediterranean
Senate plan calls for moderate income tax boost in 1944
Washington December 20 The Senate Finance Committee revision to the 1944 federal income tax would erase the earned income credit and keep the normal rate unchanged while applying a flat 3 percent victory tax over $624. The change would lower credits for singles and raise dependents slightly, with final 1943 taxes and March 15 1944 filings unaffected. The treasury plans to issue 1943 forms after Jan 1 and delay 1944 worksheets until Congress acts.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Treasury
Puberty and Menopause Natural Life Changes
In Natural Changes Dr Clendening explains puberty as a natural cycle affecting reproduction and intellect. He notes height growth shifts and voice changes in boys and the onset of menstruation for girls, advising minimal treatment and stressing psychological support over endocrine therapy.
Medical Q and A on cancer arthritis and writer's cramp
A reader asks if shoulder pain signals cancer and about cancer rates under age 20. Answers: shoulder pain is more likely arthritis. few under 20 have cancer. Another query on writer's cramp explains it as a hand spasm of unclear nature, often seen in diligent writers.
Ration Roundup: Stamp Validity Across Goods
Ration bulletin lists A B C D E F and 4 green stamps valid through December 20 or January 1. Meats fats sugar shoes gasoline fuel oil periods specify regional limits and gallon values. notes 10 gallons per unit for all coupons with varying units per item.
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Associated Press
Rocky Mountains
Far West
South
Midwestern
Middle West
East
Dates Set For Annual Golden Gloves Tourney
Charlotte officials announce the 12th annual Carolina Golden Gloves boxing tournament February 17 to 19 as the official championship of the Carolinas Amateur Athletic Association. Winners advance to the tournament of champions in New York.
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Charlotte
Carolinas Amateur Athletic Association
Charlotte Observer
Fresh Air Fund
New York
Shortstop Classified In 1-A From Abbeville Notice
ABBEVILLE, S C December 20 The Abbeville selective service board has classified Martin W Marion of St Louis Cardinals as 1 A He is married with a five year old daughter Martinna now living near Abbeville Subject to draft rules and exemptions via local board records
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Abbeville
S.C
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