Senate approves $5.5 billion tax hike plan
The Senate backed a $5.5 billion tax increase raising personal and corporate rates and adding taxes on cigarettes gasoline liquor and other goods. The bill steps up individual rates to 11 percent and corporate rates to 52 percent with an 11 cent cigaret tax per pack a gallon tax on gasoline and beer and whisky levies. It awaits a House Senate conference and final approval before reaching the White House with effect targeted for Nov 1.
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Reds Continue Big Attack on Korean Front
Tokyo report says Communist forces renewed sharp attacks across the 100 mile front early today in the third day of a major Red push. U N troops were driven from a hill on the east central front as the fighting intensified.
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Barbara Payton and Franchot Tone wed in Minnesota
In Cloquet Minnesota Barbara Payton and Franchot Tone married after a day of upheaval linking a public brawl with actor Tom Neal. The civil ceremony was performed by Carlton County Probate Judge Edward Johnson at the Payton family home as curious residents looked on.
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Tonight's Night To Turn Clocks Back
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Set clocks one hour earlier before bed to gain an extra hour of sleep tomorrow morning. The piece notes junior may ignore the change and stay on his own awkward time.
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Bradley and Ridgway discuss Korea war talks in Tokyo
Gen Omar Bradley chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen Matthew Ridgway met in Tokyo to review the Korean war progress and stalled armistice talks. Bradley and Ridgway conferred on military operations and diplomatic efforts to advance a ceasefire.
War Picture Has Changed Editorial War Plane Battle Over Korea Air Skies
Hundreds of jet planes clash over MIG Alley in North Korea as communists push to seize air dominance on the supply route to the front. The editorial warns of a turning point if Communist forces gain air superiority and notes that our planes are outnumbered by Russian-made jets.
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70 Rebels Flee Argentina After Abortive Revolt
In Montevideo Uruguay on September 28 AM, authorities reported more than 70 rebel Argentine officers fled to Uruguay after their failed attempt to topple President Juan Peron. Navy Capt Vicente Baroja said the revolt’s plan collapsed when the planned synchronized ground action and air drop did not occur.
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Mt Etna Erupts With Lava Flows In Sicily
Mt Etna erupted tonight sending red hot lava down 360 feet on its eastern slopes. Huge smoke plumes rose from the crater as investigators note this is Etna's most serious eruption since April 1047, with damage estimated in the millions of dollars.
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