President Truman shifts on wartime tax plan and deficit
The piece argues the Truman administration abandoned a planned four billion dollar tax increase, warning that without significant federal expense cuts the 1949 deficit could worsen into 1950. It compares U.S. prospects to Britain, notes postwar tax declines, and urges Congress to reduce spending to restore confidence and resume progress.
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Great Giles
Truman
Busiess House
Congress
Con
Gress
Great Britain
Grucin
John
America
Federal House
U.S
Pointers on Polio and Preventive Steps
Health officials report rising polio concerns with 2,308 national cases so far this year. Expert Helen Robinson urges precautions for travelers and families, including avoiding crowds, monitoring news reports, ensuring clean water, proper waste care, mosquito and insect control, and maintaining good nutrition and rest.
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Arkansas
U. S. Health Service
Helen Robinnson
Lowpine Blackwood
Walter
Negro Involved in Shooting Arrested
Nathan Harris was shot by a woman who fired four shots as he approached her in Dinas. The assailant was arrested yesterday and returned to Hope for Gish A Negi Womin, with the incident described in fragmented terms from the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Harris
Negro
Dinas
Womin
Harris
Shi
Arkansas Weather Forecast Shows Cloudy with Showers
Arkansas forecast calls for cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with showers mainly in the afternoons. Temperatures remain steady with little change as a trough lingers across the region.
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Arkansas
Unemployment Figures Signal Return to Normal Buyers Market
New York July 12 Unemployment figures show a return toward normal buyers market conditions though job seekers remain high at 3,779,000. A Twentieth Century Fund study estimates an average minimum unemployment of 3,000,000 to 3,500,000 under normal conditions. President Truman warns against higher unemployment and emergency measures, while experts weigh the danger line and personal suffering beyond aggregate totals.
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New York
Dnal
Twentieth Century Fund
Truman
Congress Esterday
Summer Diet of Economics Delivers Mixed Outlook
Washington notes a summer near certainty of economic debate as Truman reports to Congress on economy, British crisis, and looming strikes. Congress mulls monopoly inquiry and renewal of trade pacts while arms aid for Europe may be funded. Public readjustment and long debates loom as economists’ jargon and politicking fill the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Econom
CIO Auto
House
Family of Girl Sorry for Soldier Faintly Forgives Trooper
The family of 25 year old Marion Apna Noreen of Brainard Maine expresses sympathy, hoping authorities do not indict Corporal Dallas Thompson for the fatal shooting of Noreen near a wrecked air force plane. Thompson, 24 of Westover, Mass., faced second degree manslaughter charges and grand jury action after the incident. The event occurred as Noreen and companions approached the crash site near a jet fighter from Georgia to Stewartsfield, West Point, N.Y., when a misfired shot struck her in the neck.
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Nassau
Marion Apna Noreen
Brainard
Dallas II
Thompson
Westover Ficks
Mass
Palice
Nirveen
Wolterswreck
Maul Sly Thompson
Nareen
Marine
Nathan Schwartz
Nissan
Bo Hau
Lieetenant
Philip W. Tridge
Gorgia
Stewsfield
West Puint
N.Y
Dodge
Schenectady
Be Sure Vegetables Are Not Too Old to Can
Old vegetables require caution in canning says the home canning advisor from Clarkwood. The note warns that shelled peas and green beans store poorly when mature, causing slower packing and potential spoilage. Advice emphasizes headspace and proper processing to prevent unsafe seals and uneven texture.
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Canutiy
Cesvans
Psitvanestras
Bens
Vallow
DDT Spraying Takes Care of Pests
Home demonstrations advise flea control in Hempstead County homes with dogs and cats. Treat infested pets and bedding, burn old beds, and dust with DDT or rotenone. Eliminate breeding sites, vacuum thoroughly, and wash rugs and furniture. Regular pet checks curb reinfestation. use Derris or cube powder as an alternative. Exercise caution due to DDT risks, especially around cats.
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Hempstead
Lorraine Jackwood
Congress Hands Possible Boost Out to Business
Washington July 12 1950 Congress signals possible excise tax cuts to ease business downturn as Truman’s 11 point program meets mixed reception. Lawmakers predict partial measures before pre labor day adjournment and consider suspending wartime excises including on furs powder transportation fares and communications. Senate and House leaders weigh revenue impacts and alternative tax relief plans amid debate over broader tax policy and financing.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate
Johnson D-Colas
McGrath
Rhode Island
Dierks Men Awarded for Finding Plane Victims
Leon Garrison and Aubey Slr men of Dierks receive a $1000 reward from Stephensville residents for locating the Elsins plane wreck and recovering the two occupants T. C. Elkins and Den Ferguson after a four week search in the area last month.
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Leon Garrison
Aubey — Slrmin
Near Dierks
Elsins
Resdents
Stephensville
Texas
Dierks
T. C. Elkins
den Ferguson
Pvt Claude W Davis to Be Buried at DeAnn Cemetery
The body of Pvt. Claude W. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solh M. Davis, will arrive in Prescott Wednesday at 11 p.m. for reburial at 3 p.m. Thursday with Rev. H. G. Burch officiating. A short military service will be held at 4 p.m. at DeAnn Cemetery.
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Claude W. Davis
DeAnn Cemetery
Solh M. Davis
Prescott
H. G. Burch
The American Husband Elevates to Eighth World Wonder
A spoof observed in New Yaes notes the husband as the modern age heroic figure, listing seven absurd “wonders” and praising the husband for household mastery. It lampoons gender roles with humorous exaggeration about fashionable clothing, decorating, shopping, and domestic power.
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Sophie Tucker
Tucker
Empire State Building
Texas
California
Joseph Paul DiMaggio
DiMapg
Calor
Aly
Lump
Cig
Red Terror Eyes Japan as Cold War Grows
James BD reports on postwar Japan where occupation officials confront rising unrest. Government cuts, mass government workers, and leftist influence threaten budget balance. Police power debates heat as Yoshida weighs emergency measures and secret policing amid Communist agitation and postwar friction.
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James BD
White AP
DeWitt MacKenzie
Japan
Yashiéa
Russia
VJ Cay
Reuther Favored for Reelection as UAW President
Milwaukee July 12 A Red-baited Reuther expected to rout left opposition and win a third straight term as president of the United Auto Workers at the 2,384 delegate CIO convention. Mazey and VPs Gosser Livingston slated for landslide reelections as 2,354 delegates endorsed the Reuther slate while 100 attended a leftist progressive unity caucus. The convention also backed a resolution to expel Communist-led unions and reorganize them along right-wing lines amid heated floor clashes.
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Milwaukee
Waller P. Reuther
CIO United Auio Workers
iVel Jeader
Erall Mazey
Richard Gosser
John W. Livingston
Ruther
Ieftwing
Progressive Unity
Tracey Doll
Sam Sage
Detroit
UAW
J Reuther
Hal
Reuther
CIO
Cainiuiiain
Death of Mrs Wylne Mudgett in Luckney Texas
Mrs Wylne Mudgett aged 72 mother of Bit Mudgett in Lope died yesterday in a Luckney hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p m today in Luckney Texas.
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Luckney
Texas
Wylne Mudgett
Bit Mudgett
Laskney
General Services
Ind
Alaska plane crash survivors refuse eggs after perilous voyage
In Vairbunts Alaska July TL UP a Louisiana man Danielhlawikt and bush pilot survived a forced landing after their single engine plane failed near Christian Village. Dr Melville Yt Cook 78 and his wife aboard a Currington pilot 41 endured bruises and scrambled eggs while awaiting rescue. A B-17 sighting and airlift from Laskiap led to a long Arctic rescue with 25 civilian aircraft aiding the search.
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Vairbunts
Alaska
Hlawikt
Melville
Cook
GI Currington
Tie
Chrislivan Village
Hlicoptar
Laskiap Tase
Hhly
Abel Jourains
Wien Alaska divTinus
Jplane
Louisana State University
Fort Yukon
Arctic Circle
Mrs Young Goes to Memphis to Be By Brother’s Bedside
Mrs E P Young left yesterday to reach Memphis and stay at Baptist Memorial Hospital Reems 830 4 for Kenneth Kinard Kin Derady who was seriously injured last week when struck by a train car His condition is reported somewhat better and she will be at his bedside at the hospital through his recuperation
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E. P. Young
Memphis
Young
Kenneth Kinard
Ken Derady
Na Yegeweee
Missing American Newsmen Plane Crash Near Bombay
A mixed group of 14 American newsmen and 2 others died when a Royal Dutch Airlines flight crashed in a rainstorm near Santa Cruz airfield, Bombay. Parties searched the wreckage as officials noted tensions between the Dutch government and Indonesian representatives over landing restrictions. Nehru facilitated a special request to ease restrictions so survivors or remains could be landed in India.
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Bombay
Tada
Jul
Royal Dutch Airlines
Santa Cruz
Ghatkopar
Opposithe
Island Cruz
Ambasse Henderson
Toda Pianu
Holland
New Delhi
Sat
India
Maurits
Murry to Push Strike Action for CIO Steelworkers
President Philip Murray ready to urge a nationwide strike by CIO United Steelworkers totaling about a half million members. He plans to present recommendations to the steelworkers policy committee in Pittsburgh as talks with federal mediators remain deadlocked. A White House intervention was hinted as possible to avert the walkout.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO- United Steelers
Murray
Serge
Speeial
Cyrus S. Ching
Federal Ciliation
U. S. Stockl
Scotsman
Chiang
White House
Wirmaklug
John R. Man
Steelers
Hope Youth Accident Leaves Rider Critical at Third and Hervey
George Pack Jr. injured in a water scooter collision with a States Grocery truck at Third and Hervey. The rider was thrown. the scooter wheels struck the truck. At 1745 hours he remained unconscious in critical condition at Branches Hospital. Elbert Watson, driver of the truck, was held pending investigation by police. The truck was on Highway 67.
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George Pack Jr
States Grocery
Hervey
Youn Pees
Hira
Allents
Branch
Elbert Watson
Kana
Opel
Highway 4 Traffic Routed Through SPG Proving Ground
Traffic along Highway 4 is being routed through the SPG area toward the Proving Ground. West road access is being adjusted as highway departments manage the detour with contractors active.
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SPG
Proving Ground
Industri
Alr
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