Union of Military Training Bills Faces Senate Delay
Washington August 17 Reuters reports Congress is likely to shelf the defense department request for universal military training this year. President Truman backs prompt approval of six months training followed by six months related activity for 17 to 20 year olds. Johnson says costs may reach about two billion dollars and the bill would place supervision in a three tier system with advisory board. Separate dispatch notes U.N. power build up in Korea and possible Soviet and Chinese actions loom. About 145 warrants for delinquent second-half property taxes totaling 2500 dollars are issued. undersheriff sends notices.
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Approve Tax Boost Pushes Wartime Revenue Plan
Washington reports the senate finance committee unanimously approved President Truman’s first installment of a five billion dollar tax boost to fund the Korean War. The plan raises individual income taxes by up to 20 percent for over 50 million taxpayers and adds 1.5 billion to corporate taxes, with full GI service pay exemption and incentives for rapid industry retooling. No excess profits tax is included but a later proposal is planned for 1951.
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Lake View Church Chicken Dinner Friday Night
The Lake View church will host a chicken supper Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Williams 1741 Tennessee Street.
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