Lobbyist Registration Act Prompts Ambiguity in Washington
Washington Aug 2. UP Congress passed a lobbying reform requiring all lobbyists to register with the Senate and the House. They must disclose funding sources and who they pay, with penalties of up to 10 000 dollars and five years in prison for violations. Officials dispute who must register and how to interpret the act.
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Duke Scott arraigned in murder case over Golden Arrow shooting
Duke Scott, a deputized peace officer, was arraigned in agias county court on a first degree murder charge for the January 12 fatal shooting of Charles Wright, a 26 year old Topeka man. Bail set at 5000 dollars. Wright allegedly caused a disturbance and resisted Scott ejecting him from the Golden Arrow cafe. A coroner's jury previously found Wright died from a gunshot wound while resisting an officer.
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Tragedy at Puyallup kangaroo court tragedy during pioneer day
Puyallup mourns when Roy Edwards Elks secretary dies after a fall during an escape from a mock trial kangaroo court held during the pioneer day celebration. He was 55 and died three hours later from injuries sustained tumbling about a dozen feet to ground. Proclaimed Model Plane Week in Topeka for late August.
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Tax Bill Advances Amid Social Security Compromise
Washington reports a tentative approval of a compromise social security bill that freezes the old age payroll tax, potentially raising about 0,000 for workers and employers. The measure, nearing President Truman's desk, clears a major barrier to congressional adjournment as both houses pass the proposal.
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Security HHL Vote Over Sheindngey
A brief item notes a security vote tied to HHL and mentions a decision process by vote related to Sheindngey. Further context is not provided in the fragment.
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HHL
Navy seeks Waves reserve volunteers for training and reenlistment
Washington reports the navy intends to form a Waves reserve from former members. The program offers on duty training opportunities to advance wartime ratings. The notice clarifies no enlistment promise but allows possible reenlistment.
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House Susta ins A Last Minute Veto
The House sustained President Truman's veto of the Tidelands bill 139 to 95, falling 17 votes short of the two thirds required to override. This marks a Truman victory amid a flare up with the 79th Congress over oil lands and federal claims.
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Lawmakers React to Presidential Veto at Session Close
Members debated the veto as the session ended with mixed views. Rep. Doyle said a two thirds House vote seems possible but the Senate unlikely. Justice Wedell visited the University of Kansas Memorial Corporation president on memorial business.
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Hugo T. Wedell
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