Tax Fears Grow Over City Revenue Plans in Pa
In Wilkes-Barre area Pennsylvania officials debate proposed local amusements and income taxes to fund government and schools. A toll highway issue and FEPC politics stir wider state concerns about home rule and bureaucracy. A northern split in Dewey grounds debate on presidential nomination, while labor unions pressure for anti government actions draw limited public support.
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PTA opens summer series at Elizabeth Hall with tight win
Twenty years ago today the PTA opened a summer series at Elizabeth Hall, beating their rivals 13 to 3. The event featured a handbag draw at the Hope Country Cup, where a shooter hit 148 on the 36 hiatus. Mrs. A B Steen, owner of Eagle Foundry, sold the business yesterday to Frank R. O'Neal of Okmulgee, Glia, in the N. P. O'Neal band. Steen operated the busiest 3% years.
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Reds Call More Strikes Despite French Truce
In Pavis France a truce ended bloody Clermont Ferrand clashes but sympathy strikes spread to Marseille Lyons and eight other centers. At least 300 injured hospitalised and 10 at home. one percent of police blinded by acid. Strikes threaten to swell like 28 days episode as Communist call for action broadens.
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Bowery Queen Saved From Pauper Grave
New York on June 17 reported that Anna Palmer Wilson known as the Bowery queen was claimed from the morgue after her body lay unclaimed at Kings County Morgue. The former Metropolitan star and two time White House performer was to be buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery after Bowery officials intervened. Her career spanned vaudeville and theater with ties to the Bowery night scene and Chicago stages.
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Two Electrified Workers Die In Arkansas Plant Incident
June 17 reports from North Little Rock say two African American employees of the Temple Cotten company, Henry Williams and Gesier Johosai, were electrocuted while operating a loading machine at the plug can he de comiset with a high voltage line. The accident involved a faulty connection and dangerous wiring, with investigators called to the scene.
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Lewis Renews Offer With a Condition
Washington reports John L. Lewis renewed the offer to operate soft coal mines after duty if operators accept his $100 monthly pension plan. He pressed for funds from the 1947 welfare fund while a trustee faction fights over pension terms and court injunctions to block changes, amid stalled talks and legal challenges.
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Wallace Plan in Arkansas Falls Through
The Arkansas Democrat reports Wallace movement in Arkansas collapsed after a bulletin announced a meeting to place Wallace on the general election ballot in Arkansas. The meeting was in Little Rock at a CIO hall and involved two attorneys, both denying involvement with any Wallace movement.
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Salvation Army Collectors at Work in Hempstead
Salvation Army drive chairmen and volunteers planned fund solicitation in Hempstead for a local chapter. About 50 attended a breakfast with talks by Guy Basye Roy Anderson Mrs Alicia Jones and Mr Moss. $225 was received toward a $2400 goal. Workers will call on business houses today to reach the goal, otherwise the drive continues.
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Child Falls From Auto Seriously Hurts Six Year Old
Tony Putman aged six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kelsie Putman, fell from a moving auto on Mign Way 29 at South Main in Little Rock last night. She suffers a fractured skull and severe bruises and is hospitalized in serious condition after being rushed there by her parents. The speed of the vehicle and whether another child fell from the car are unclear.
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Fate of Draft Bill Still Uncertain
Washington reports the fate of the draft bill remains unsettled as Congress nears an adjournment. Senate leaders push toward action while the House revises the measure and faces filibuster threats. Gurney vows no adjournment without a draft bill enactment, Wherry predicts midnight adjournment if filibusters fail to stall. House members rush to finish debate on the Selective Service bill before fall recess, with opposition claiming a slim chance to defeat it.
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Children Teach Grownups by Example Not Law
HAL BOYLE argues adults ignore lessons from children about relaxation and fear. He cites a Bronx toddler’s fall as proof resilience comes from calm, not overthinking, and warns anxiety shortens life and harms performance.
GOP Platform Makers Split on Civil Rights
Texas delegate Orville Bullington protested South bias in the GOP civil rights subcommittee and urged Southern representation. He aligned with agitating for broader Southern input while opposing FEPC and anti lynching laws as unconstitutional. Mrs Agnes Jones Gifford swapped places to balance the panel.
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Stassen Sees Nomination On Ninth Ballot
Philadelphia June 7 Stassen concedes he will be third on the first presidential nominating ballot at the convention here opening Monday He remains confident he will win by the ninth ballot He says he leads the liberal and younger wings of the Republican Party and expects to be in third on the first roll call and first on the last He weighs Dewey Taft and Vandenberg as possible players and says Vandenberg is an outstanding Republican statesman He notes no deals in smoke filled rooms and indicates Chicago Tribune support if nominated
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Ex-Resident Dies in Texas at 52
Mrs Johunice Mearl Mitehell aged 52 died yesterday at Bay City Texas burial set for 4 pm at Anderson Chapel with Rev Silver and the late Mr Durham presiding. Survived by husband Hernap Lieve Mitchell a daughter Mrs Baynes and three brothers Verne Cato Disney Cato of Spring Valley and Roberta Greenhaw of Spring Hill.
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High drama over Reagan veto and rail anti trust ruling
Washington reports Congress overrode President Truman's veto for the third time in four days to pass a railroad anti trust measure. Senate 63 to 25 and House 207 to 102. law also includes social security and employment service transfers amid broad liberal Republican support. The series of veto overrides marks a historic run, with officials noting three bans toppled in one week.
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Masaryk Murder Claim by Ex Envoy Stirs Cold War Lens
Former Czech ambassador Juraj Slavik alleges Jan Masaryk was killed on orders from Moscow and says the evidence points to murder rather than suicide. He notes Masaryk died March 11 after a Moscow plot, while U S officials say there is no confirmation of the claimed circ umstances.
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Thompson to Launch Campaign in Little Rock Parade
Thompson plans a statewide campaign kickoff in Morgilan tomorrow with automobile convoys and marching groups. Campaign Manager Jim Sn paid the parade costs. Thompson will speak at 8 p.m. after a radio address. Local details list J. L. Williams and Olen Fulert among organizers.
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