Tax Boost Proposal to Reach Truman Tomorrow
Congress aims to place a 4.7 billion dollar tax-boosting bill on President Truman’s desk by tomorrow night to raise payroll tax deductions 19 days ahead of an October session. A House Senate conference settled a deadlock late yesterday, with Truman pleased as both chambers expect quick approval. The package pledges a second installment tax on corporations with a July 2 or October first effective date, boosting 1959- and wartime-era revenue to record highs.
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Patrol Still Seeks History of 5 Here
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it has not learned whether any of the five people held in Cole County jail on vagrancy and confidence game charges are wanted elsewhere. Four men and one woman from outside Jefferson City were detained days ago. only Francine McKinney, 17, has appeared in court, pleading not guilty, with a preliminary hearing pending. The others are Shmuel Lytie, 67, Paul E White, 53, Harry Gray, 53, and Harry Kepler, 42, with home addresses unavailable.
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Wolves and hyenas kill 23 Indian children near Allahabad
Calcutta dispatch reports 23 children slain by wolves and hyenas in villages near Allahabad United Provinces. Authorities have sent armed men to wipe out the beasts.
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Traffic Tieup From New Twist in Gas War
Lewiston and Auburn stations escalated price war tactics causing a 20 minute traffic tieup on Main Street. Ellis at Main Street station sold gas at 23 cents a gallon and paid customers with ten and five cent coins, many from rival operators who tipped they were coming.
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Taft Stumped on President's Pay at Somerset High
U S Senator Robert A Taft faced questions from Somerset High School students in Somerset QC on Sept 21 including a seventh grader asking the President's salary He admitted he forgot the exact figure noting it is a large sum Watermelon production rose to 77 million in 1949 about six million above the 10 year average
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Local news briefs highlight military service and community events
Donald Brown departs for Fort Wars ten Wyoming for a pre entry physical. Navy and Marine service members Cited include George Means and Norvin Raithel. Ed Fischer returns after minor surgery. families welcome new babies Alois Haslag and Roy Campbell. Marguerite Clayton named acquisitions librarian. Johanna Zarkos enters Kansas City nursing program. Community leaders attend Legion installation in Columbia.
Sees No Effect on Basin Development
Brig. Gen. S. D. Sturgis Jr. said there is no immediate danger to the international situation causing a complete shutdown of Missouri River basin development. The comment notes a slowdown of progress rather than an abrupt halt.
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Kansas City Public Service Clears Fare Hike Plan
Missouri Public Service Commission will issue approval for an extended and higher fare schedule for Kansas City Public Service. The plan raises bus and streetcar rates to 15 cents per ride or a nickel with a weekly pass, replacing an earlier schedule expiring Oct 8 and running through Dec 31. Kansas approval followed the Missouri action as the company seeks relief from ongoing financial losses.
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Highway 54 Group Plains Campaign
The Cole County branch of the Highway 54 Development Association met with the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce to plan a full membership drive set to begin next Wednesday. State president George C. Vanesdoll said the group aims to boost travel on Highway 54, calling it the shortest Chicago to El Paso route, noting traffic has risen about 2,000 cars daily since 1947.
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Death of Ruton W. Sarman in California
Ruton W. Sarman, 69, longtime resident, died at his sister Mrs. E A Jacobs home after a lingering illness. Born October 23 1881 he spent the last decade in local business. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Willam Sarman. his widow Myrtie Reichel died in 1921. Surviving: sister and brother William Sarman of Kansas City.
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Toes for London: giant toads ship to England research center
An export license allows air freight of giant toads to a medical research center in England. Scientists value the toad for nervous system research. The note ends with a line about Helmstedt in Germany being founded around 900 according to the National Geographic Society.
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Cardus Monthly Pass Promises Relief for Women
Denet from Monthly Pass presents Cardus as a new sensation for women to ease cramps and functional distress. It claims a month by month benefit without pain or dulling side effects, urging readers to ask their dealer for Cardus today and noting widespread use.
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