Tax course back on upward trend
Washington notes a proposed tax plan aims to recoup part of a multi‑billion postwar revenue loss while restoring the long term tax trend. The piece reviews history of individual and corporate tax changes since 1932, highlighting exemptions shifts, rate changes, and the 1945 and 1948 acts shaping postwar receipts. Names and precise figures anchor the discussion as policy evolves toward higher totals amid a peacetime economy.
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Washington
Toicnans
Republic
Europe
Japan
Truman
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
To Study Steel and Oil Needs by National Petroleum Council
The National Petroleum Council formed two committees at Secretary Chapman's request. One will survey oil industry steel needs amid rising military production, chaired by Walter S. Hallanan with members K. S. Adams, A. S. Ritchie, H. E. Zoller, and L. O. Wescoat heading the storage capacity study with Roland V. Rodman among members.
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Washington
National Petroleum Council
Walter S. Hallanan
Hallanan
Chapman
Interior Department
Russell B. Brown
Independent Petroleum Association
K. S. Adams
Bartlesville
Okla
A. S. Ritchie
H. E. Zoller
Wichita
L. O. Wescoat
The
Pure (i) Co
Chicago
Roland V. Rodman
Oklahoma City
Young Wife Electrocuted Saving Husband in Texas
In Jichita Falls on July 27 19 year old Mrs R J Cox died trying to rescue her husband R L Cox 25 who planned to electrify a frame around a grease patch and had strung a wire from a garage line The wife tripped the live circuit as he clutched it while descending a metal barrel His scream drew neighbors and a planned Solemnnettes barbecue was postponed to a later date.
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Jichita Falls
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Pil
R. J. Cox
R. L. Cox
Cox
War effort mobilizes Australian industry and Korea force
Australian Supply Minister H. Beale urged mobilizing industry for an all out war as Korea recruitment begins. Josiah Francis reported about 100 men applied in Sydney for immediate action. Officials expect a division sized force, likely infantry, with New Zealand contributing artillery. World War II veterans predominately to Korea, with more naval units to follow.
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Sydney
Tralia
H. Beale
Australia
Coun
Korea
Beale
Defense Air and Planning Committee
Melbourne
Army
Navy
Josiah Francis
Francis
Robert G. Menzies
United States
Truman
New Zealand
Canberra
Senate crime probes warn sharp lookout for war era black market
Washington July 27 Senate crime investigators pledged vigilance against racketeers and criminal gangs likely to profit from scarce goods as Korean war shortages pause. findings show racket money funded WWII era black market activity and that major players seek legitimacy by investing in lawful ventures. Also, the Senate approved a bill to add eight acres to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery and sent it to the House.
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Washington
Up—Senate
Special Senate Committee To Study Crime
Senate
House
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Fort Leavenworth
Jaycees President Plans City Democracy Beats Socialism Program
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce president John Crown prepares a city lecture series titled Democracy Beats Socialism Communism aimed at business and industrial groups. The talk cites Socialists and Communists in government, with references to H Stephen Raushenbush and his career in public service and advocacy.
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Wisconsin
Joe McCarthy
John Crown
Lawrence
Farding College
Searcy
Ark
Kremlin
Red
America
H. Stephen Raushenbush
Crown
Raushenbush
Naval civilian technician in London aids submarine warfare
Raushenbush served 11 months in London as a civilian technician linked to submarine warfare during 1942-43 before resigning government service in 1947. J A Krug praised his work on resource development, noting his significant contribution and trusted judgment, while acknowledging his socialist leanings and alignment with some communist ideas.
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U. S.navy
London
Raushenbush
J. A. Krug
Interior Department
Cach of the largest fist topped Woenetaing into world 16
Southwestern Colorado reports a striking incident as a large crowd gathers for a regional event. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the moment centers on a dramatic display involving a crowd favorite and a prominent location in the region.
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Colorado
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Bureau of Industrial Relations
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