Tax bill amid filibUSTER shapes Civil Rights scene
A long battle over a civil rights tax measure unfolds as the House passes a bill after repeated Senate filibusters. The plan would let those who pay a poll tax receive federal ballots in primaries and some elections, while others would vote only locally. Debate centers on timing and broader impact on southern voters.
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Ehate
House
Ithern
Lkely
Ku. Klux
Atenad
Hades
Wheeler
D-Ga
Senate
Milliner Joseph Gurdin Dies in Baptist Hospital
Joseph Gurdin forty one year old milliner formerly of Hot Springs and Little Rock died last night at Baptist hospital. He moved here last March and funeral services will be held in Little Rock with arrangements pending.
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Joseph Gurdin
Hot Springs and We Ry ‘Milliner
Memyhls
Little Rock
Baptist Hospital
Je Rock
Local Community Notice of Meetings and Social Events
A dense OCR filled with scattered items notes a Wednesday evening meeting for teachers at the Lipshire area, a prayer service, and various social gatherings. It lists residents visiting relatives, travel to Germany for Capt. Scott, and weekly church and family events across towns including Texarkana, Nashville, Tulsa, and Worshin.
Emergency Nurse Appeal Amid NYC Police Crisis
An official health briefing reports 19 new police cases in New York City amid an epidemic scare. Brooklyn records multiple causes while city health head notes July counts: 3 407 cases, 620 deaths, with ongoing appeals for nurses to assist in emergency response.
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Reyel
New York City
Health Department
Pokmissionel
Brookly
Mrs Roosevelt on Education Controversy Sparks Catholic Debate
The article covers Mrs Roosevelt defending parental choice in education amid religious funding battles. Cardinal Spellman questions privileges for Catholic youths. Roosevelt stresses freedom to educate in any faith while public schools teach spiritual life. Rep Martin pursues a bill to remove parochial restrictions, as leaders urge compromise.
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Senate
Cardinal
Roosevelt
New York State
Herbert H. Lehman
Bernard Baruich
Charles K. Gilbert
New York
Repeue
Levaald
Cardinal Spellman
America
Beve
Cotton Acreages Up 14 Percent in 1949
Memphis reports 1949 cotton acreage 14 percent higher than 1948, with E D White stating the rise and noting a higher yield last year by about 18 percent. West Tennessee Farmers and Homemakers Institute in Jackson discusses renter trading with nations needing cotton.
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Memphis
E. D. White
Arkansas Calmly
Secretary of Agriculture
Jackson
Tenn
West Tennessee
Homemakers Institute
Poland Defies Vatican Edict Amid Church State Talks
The Polish government rejected the Vatican decree calling excommunication and declared it a violation of national law. It said it accepted a joint proposal with Catholic hierarchy to begin talks toward a church state settlement while demanding no religious restrictions on Communists. The regime accused the Holy See of political aggression and urged clergy to adopt patriotic policy.
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Warsaw
Poland
Jandy
Teldley Toyal
Catholic Prisis
Communist Party
Vatican
Radio Alcot
Petite Adiministrasion
Holy See
Foreign Arms Debate Narrows as Senate Divides
The article reports a split in the Senate over President Trusnan’s proposed arms program tied to the Atlantic pact. A coalition of 26 senators appears ready to oppose the 51 440,000 plan, favoring cheaper weapons and a coordinated defense assessment by the North Atlantic Council. Senators Byrd and Byrnes oppose the proposal, citing concerns over cost and procedure.
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Tonarrow
Trusnan
Atlantic Pack Si
Senate
North Atlantic Council
Europe
Byrd
D-Va
Byes
Rane
Ihoge
Armed Services Committee
Bridges
Oridaes
Pepe Tay
Steel Union to Certify Non Communist Affidavits
New York July 27 The international executive board of the steel workers union unanimously directed officers to file non Communist affidavits under the Taft Hartley act. The move follows a closed meeting by President Philip Murray who argued against certain affidavits but supported safeguarding members and aiding unorganized workers within jurisdiction. Union officials said compliance is needed to use union election procedures.
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CTO
Sfseiworkers Tnion Today
Watt-Hartley A
Unio
Philip Murray
Tion
Safeduard Labor
Murray
Ipsister
Ali Akmhat
Steel Workers Union
Seaman Held in Death of Socialite
An 88 year old seaman was held at the northeastern Holige station after the death of socialite Miss Watts in Baltimore. Police report say she and Morris, a merchant, drank heavily before she fell ill on Monday and died later that day. The medical examiner will determine the cause as the inquiry continues.
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Troan
Laurin Wiels
Miss Watts
Nan Folyle Macon
Snnth
St. Wins Neveral
Megin Morrig
Bliss Watts
Sine Jost
Medlcal
Marrte
New Orleans
Robert Crenshaw
Watts
Lynchburg
Kaieey
iLeurie McLuchin Watts
U. S
Anselm McGaurin
Assissinpi
Virginia Morris
Miss Wats
Morris
Largest poultry plant in world to liquidate assets
The Wagle Poultry Packers Inc plant in this town, employing 630 people, processes nearly 2,000,000 poults or dressed poultry and carries a $20,000 payroll. Owners led by John Israel of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, announce retirement and plan to close, warning of economic impact on the town and Delmarva poultry raisers.
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Wagle Poultry Packers Inc
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Israel
Rehoboth Beach
Det
Delmarva Peninsula
Career Girl Desire: A Portrait of a Modern Woman
A brief feature outlines a career minded woman described as seeking a man with a solid profession. The piece notes evolving social norms and the shift toward placing personal ambition alongside traditional roles.
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