A New Look at Taxation by James Thrasher
In Collier's this week the Committee for Economic Development outlines a tax plan aiming to base revenue on rising population and productivity. It proposes a $30 billion government cost with a $93 billion tax intake, yielding a $3 billion annual surplus to fund growth or debt reduction.
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Saenger to Show Film Tonight Despite Rialto Closure
The Saenger will present It Happened on Pathh Avenue tonight while Rialto remains closed due to delayed film delivery. Both theaters will reopen Thursday with the same advertised films as today.
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Educational potato production display at Arkansas Bank
An educational display on proper production of Irish potatoes is shown at Arkansas Bank and Trust Company in Arkansas. Bargall of Calum bus entertained guests at a stag dinner in honor of J. D. Barlow with attendees including Dr L M Dile J L Stuart Crit Stuart Otis Johnson R C Stuart T H Stuart Jum Wilson Jr and Dr Darnall. Local railways report more trains to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Don Smith announced for alderman Ward One with Vice President O A Graves presiding over the Chamber of Commerce. Jack Holt is in The Tigers at local theaters.
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Tigers
Friction With Russia Pushes U S Defense Bill to 26.5 Billion
Washington reports quote Senate Armed Services members after closed door talks with Gen. Eisenhower and top military leaders. They say the Army Navy and Air Force must be modernized quickly and universal military training may be demanded to prepare for future conflict.
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GOP declares tax cuts possible while debt grows
Washington reports Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee say tax cuts totaling 6.3 billion dollars can occur while the government can borrow 11 billion more over the next two fiscal years. Democrats warn of deficit spending and risks to solvency and national security. Debate to start tomorrow with a vote set for Monday.
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Fire damages Christ King Catholic Church in Fort Smith
A fire at Christ King Catholic Church in Fort Smith around 3 30 p m caused extensive damage inside the building. Three altars an organ sanctuary rail tabernacle and most statuary were destroyed or damaged but the roof and exterior walls remained intact. The church was valued at about 1500 00, says M J Miller. chalice inside the tabernacle remained undamaged. Police and fire units responded in bitter 10 degree weather. the origin is under investigation.
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Rice Markets Firm as Supplies Move to Consumers
Rice markets remained firm last week as supplies moved to consumers. Southern mills nearly finished their season while much rough rice still needs to be filled in the southern belt and California. Government purchases rose to 1,193,718 pockets. exports remained small due to limited licenses. Rain and snow slowed field work for the next crop in the south.
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California
Frauleins Scheme for U S Money in Frankfurt
German Frauleins and others accuse American soldiers of rape manslaughter assault and theft to profit from occupation payoffs. Army investigators call many charges fantastic and note a rise in anti American sentiment. A German girl claimed 1000 demnity for rape. a nurse alleged kidnapping and assault tied to a night out, later untrue. Investigators traced a hit and run to a single German truck, not six Americans.
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Detroit Gas Cut Leaves 200000 Idle, Big Three Affected
Detroit gasoline shortages idle 200000 workers as Michigan Consolidated Gas cuts industrial deliveries for at least a week. General Motors Chrysler and Ford face impact along with Briggs Manufacturing and smaller plants. Bus deliveries suspended until next Tuesday as cold weather worsens supply. Panhandle pipeline reduced natural gas supplying 125 million cubic feet daily, artificial gas unavailable due to oil shortages. Authorities urge households to conserve gas.
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River Rattle
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Panhandle
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Independence Threatened Says LaFollette
Washington January 28 Former Senator Robert M LaFollette Jr said Western Europe risk falling under Communist control and that recovery depends on U S aid and European action He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Europe must curb inflation and act vigorously to save itself while the U S can provide goods without crippling its economy The House Foreign Affairs Committee heard NAM official Herbert Schell support the Marshall Plan with safeguards LaFollette noted U S responsibility as an occupying power in Germany and criticized hesitations over aid which could delay European recovery
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Senate confirms nomination of Gen Omar Bradley as army chief
Washington confirms Gen Omar Bradley as army chief of staff. He will assume over the post held by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower this spring. In Arkansas, Little Rock reports the Arkansas River frozen over today for the first time since January 1940.
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Little Rock
Grain Rationing to Distillers Ends Saturday
Washington jan 28 the government will end grain rationing for whisky this Saturday The house banking committee voted 12 to 0 to kill a bill to extend the curbs through February The rationing authority dates from the anti inflation law adopted in the special session The senate voted last Friday to extend it another month
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French Cabinet Tottering Over Gold Policy Crisis
Premier Robert Schuman faces a potential fall of his government if the national assembly rejects the gold program. Socialist deputies oppose the measure, threatening defeat as Schuman pleads for cross party support to devalue the state and set up a free money market.
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Rene Mayer
Didault
VFW Meeting Tonight Feature 4th Army Chaplain
The VFW holds its regular meeting at 7 30 p m at the hall on Highway 67. All members and Legionnaires are invited to hear Capt Burgess 4th Army Chaplain speak tonight.
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March of Dimes Dance Postponed at Hempstead High
The Lions Club announced the March of Dimes benefit dance at Hempstead High School Guavinasium postponed a week. The new date is Friday night February 6.
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Kashmir Crisis and the United Nations Mediation
The Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan could erupt into broader war, but the United Nations mediation offers a path to ceasefire, troop withdrawal, and an impartial interim administration leading to a possible plebiscite. Yet observers warn the Kashmiri people, with low literacy and education levels, may not be able to decide alone. Final resolution likely requires input from both dominions, Kashmir authorities, and the UN framework.
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Fatal Accident Near Gurdon Involving Donald Gunter
Donald Gunter aged 33 of Hope died when his truck collided with another vehicle and plunged off Highway 67 two miles north of Gurdon. Strickland Transport Co. driver Gorman F P Smith of Texarkana was uninjured. Inquest set for Gordon at 2 p.m. as body to be returned to Hope for burial. State police investigated. funeral plans incomplete.
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Clark County
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Patel
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Curtis Brashier
Lois Duke
Prescot
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Center
Texas
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Ark
Two More Seek to Enter Oklahoma U
Norman Oklahoma January 28 A new test of racial segregation in Oklahoma public schools was awaited today at the all white University of Oklahoma It was the latest outgrowth of Mrs Ada Smith Fisher s supreme court fight for Negro educational opportunities The Daily Oklahoman said it had reliable information that two graduates of the state university for Negroes at Langston plan to come here today to register for graduate work in engineering and social science A third may seek to enter the school as business administration but disclosed neither its sources nor the students names Mrs Fisher 23 was refused admission to the university Monday The refusal was based on the state s decision that a new Negro law school created last week in compliance with a supreme court ruling is substantially equal to the university s and that Mrs Fisher should register there Langston s Negro president Dr G L Harrison denied he gave lavish praise last Saturday to the new Negro law school officially a Langston branch setup The board chairman R B L Stewart insisted Dr Harrison made the full statement as prepared by the regents for agriculture colleges
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Steel Workers Prepare New Wage Proposal
Pittsburgh Jan 28 CIO United Steelworkers announced its firm plan to demand a third postwar wage boost. A February 18 meeting will map a program to press for higher pay as a condition for renewed contract talks. The union may reopen wage talks April 1 1948 and hinted at seeking a substantial increase amid high industry profits.
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Subzero Arkansas Ice Freeze Paralyzes State Transport
Arkansas endures sub zero weather with three to six inches of ice, isolating cities and halting highway travel. Harrison and Gilbert report minus one degree, Blytheville five above, Batesville eight above. Five public schools closed through Feb 2 per James H. Jones.
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250 000 Idle From Severe Cold Across Nation
A brutal cold snap freezes industry and households from the Rockies to the Gulf, leaving about 250000 idle in auto factories and plants in Detroit and across the Midwest. Gas and power shortages force closures and shifts, with schools and businesses in Texas Arkansas and New Mexico hit hard. Barges and trains stalled on icy rivers as officials struggle to keep supplies moving.
Pravda Opposes Eastern European Federation Plan
Pravda editorial board declared opposition to Georgi Dimitrov’s proposed federation of Eastern European states. It urged consolidation of independence through internal mobilization rather than a federation or customs union at this time. Dimitrov in Bucharest said federation plans were premature and that customs union should come first among Bulgaria, Albania, Romania, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Poland-Czechoslovakia, and possibly Greece.
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Woman travels to Arkansas in homemade wagon with goats
Fairhaven Vermont January 28 a 31 year old woman travels in a horse drawn covered wagon with 31 goats and two dogs toward Arkansas to start a goat raising farm. She plans to cover about 35 miles daily aiming to reach Clarksville Arkansas by March. Her husband, injured by a snowplow, stays behind to sell belongings and join when possible.
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Lament
Shipwreck Toll Rises in Inland Sea Disaster
Tokyo reports 38 fatalities in the sinking of the 400 ton Maru bound from Kobe to a Pacific island. The ship blew and sank within 20 minutes off Knas Island, with 120 to 306 people aboard including 26 passengers. No clear list of nationalities yet.
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