GOP Leaders Junk Truman Tax Plan Slams Odds
Washington January 8 Republican congressional leaders rejected President Truman's tax program and pledged to push a new tax cut bill. Knutson's plan would cut personal taxes by 5.6 billion and end tax for millions, while Truman's proposal centers on credits and higher corporate taxes. Civil debate over exemptions and community property rules shapes potential veto override.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Mass
House
Charles A. Halleck
Knutson
Louis to defend heavyweight title in June 20th Century bout
Joe Louis signed to defend his title at a New York ballpark in June against Jersey Joe Walcott or another suitable contender. Sol Strauss hopes to stage the bout at Yankee Stadium on June 23 with Louis receiving 40 percent of all net receipts from gate radio TV and movies. Walcott had given Louis a close fight at Madison Square Garden on December 5.
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New York
Joe Louis
20Th Century Club
Jersey
Joe Walcott
20Th Century
Sol Strauss
Yankee Stadium
Louis-Walcott
Louis
Strauss
Walcott
Camden, N. J
Madison Square Garden
Nine Die as Transport Plane Crashes Near Algiers
A transport plane crashed and burned near Algiers killing nine people including two children. It departed Algiers at 7 a.m. bound for Biskra and Philippeville, with witnesses citing engine trouble on takeoff and the craft plunging into a hillside.
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Algiers
Biskra
Philippeville
Here
Maison Blanche
Marshall presses six point eight billion for Europe plan
Secretary of State George C. Marshall urged Congress to approve a 6.8 billion dollar down payment for the European recovery program. He warned that failure would risk economic distress, social upheaval, and potential drift toward dictatorship or war, urging a single executive agency and a united American effort.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Congress
Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Truman
Welders Collect Victories Here at Linton Gym
Linton Junior High Welders routed Switz City Junior High 74 to 7 in a home game. Icky Day Wilson led with 22 points in nine minutes, followed by Yount Holmes Prudhome Kline and Henkco with ten and six points respectively. The local B team beat Crossroads Reserves 41 to 15 behind Cooper Holmes and Hamlin. In the Fifth and Six grade game the Linton team edged Switz City 86 to ? Roof Stormes and Justus noted for the Switzers.
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Switz City
Linton Gym
Wilson
Yount
Holmes
Prudhome Kline
Henkco
Bogard
Inman
Crossroads
Cooper
Hamlin
Roof
Stormes
Justus
Linton Man Fined for Public Intoxication in Vincennes
Lloyd Goodman of Linton was fined $15 in Vincennes Municipal court Monday on a charge of public intoxication.
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Vincennes
Ind
Lloyd Goodman
Linton
Minor collision on South Main reported by Linton police
A minor collision occurred on South Main street at about 10:30 this morning. Autos driven by Lawrence R. Barnes and Charles Foneannen of Terre Haute, UMW International Board Member, were involved. Barnes backed from an alley onto Main street and collided with Foneannen traveling south. No arrests were made.
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Linton
Lawrence R. Barnes
Charles Foneannen
Terre Haute
UMW International Board
Barnes
Main Street
Foncannon
Arab and Jew rifle clash in Jerusalem Montifiore quarter
In Jerusalem the Montifiore quarter saw hours of exchange fire between Arab and Jewish snipers. Two Jews were killed and many wounded as Mount Zion positions fired toward the old city walls near the King David hotel. Casualties included Arabs and Jews, with British police also injured in linked bombing incidents.
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Old City
Palestine
Mahmoud Husseini
Haj Amin el Husseini
Mount Zion
Montefiore
Army
King David Hotel
Hassole Clinic
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
Jaffa Gate
Congress urged to outlaw the Communist party
American Legion National Commander James F. O’Neil urged Congress to outlaw the Communist party as the obvious solution to the Communist problem. He spoke before 1,500 Legion members and guests during a Hollywood meeting honoring 20 cinema figures for aiding the fight against Communism.
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U.P
American Legion
Congress
Communist Party
James F. O'Neil
Legion
O'Neil
O’neil
Gary Froebel High adds roller skates to drum majorettes
In Gary Indiana Froebel High School introduces a new element to its student band with acrobatic girls on roller skates joining the drum majorettes. The addition brings a lively, eye catching routine to school performances.
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Gary, Ind
U.pr
Gary Froebel
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Midland Area
Midland resident Mrs Alda L Ferry was admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Worthington resident Charles Doolittle and Lewis resident Roland Strahle were admitted yesterday and Wednesday respectively. Worthington’s James Howell admitted today for medical treatment. Mrs Metta Thomas of Linton submitted to minor surgery today. Mrs Joe Livingston and baby of Crane were dismissed today.
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Midland
Charles Doolittle
Worthington
Roland Strahle
Lewis
James Howell
Metta Thomas
Linton
Joe Livingston
Baby
Crane
Sherwood Rites for Clinton Sherwood Set
Funeral services for Clinton T. Sherwood 71 a former Linton postmaster will be held Friday at 2 pm at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. He died of a heart attack at his home near Linton discovered Wednesday. survived by his widow Pearl with two infant son deaths noted.
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Linton
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Welch & Cornett
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Fairview
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W. F. Craft
Mr.Sherwood
Greene County
Hugh
Molly Sherwood
Terre Haute
Pearl Sherwood
Bedford Firms Seek Agreement on Limestone Pay
In Bedford Indiana negotiations resume with 19 limestone firms and seven unions seeking new pay contracts for over 3 000 workers in the Bedford Bloomington belt. The Indiana Limestone Institute handles talks with the first union the International Association of Technical Architects and Draftsmen seeking a wage rise from 1 67 to 2 35 dollars per hour.
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Bedford
Ind
U.R
Bedford- Bloomington
Indiana Limestone Institute
International Association of Technical Architects and Draftsmen
Rescue work hampered as Dvina sinks off Japan
Coast of northern Japan sees rescue operations halted by heavy seas. The Russian motor ship Dvina, listing seriously and taking on water, remained afloat only with efforts by Russian patrol ships, a Japanese tanker, and salvage tugs as U.S. bombers and fighters hovered overhead, awaiting tow or further aid.
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Koleen Woman Dies in Freeman-Greene County Hospital
Mrs Helen Geneva Sullivan age 37 lifelong Koleen resident died after a week long illness. Survived by husband Vernon Sullivan mother Dolly Howell daughter Phyllis Jean Howell son Forrest Dwaine Howell two sisters Lola Bennett and Lois Buckner four brothers Estel Bloomfield John Linton Burrell Shoals and James at home Funeral services 2 pm Saturday at Ashcraft Chapel Church with burial in church cemetery Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield Funeral home in charge
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Koleen
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
Sullivan
Vernon Sullivan
Dolly Howell
Phyllis Jean Howell
Forrest Dwaine Howell
Lola Bennett
Lois Buckner
Linton
Estel Howell
Bloomfield
John Howell
Burrell Howell
Shoals
James Howell
Ashcraft Chapel
Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home
Gasoline Fountain Sparks French Rupture Of Nerac Legend
The spouting gasoline fountain at Nerac near the Franco Spanish border drew national attention as rationing French drivers grew weary. Once known for royal liaisons, the ancient spring suddenly erupted, with reports from Paris suggesting sensational exaggerations about the site’s fame.
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Paris
U.P
Fleurette
Henry IV
Nerac
France
Linton Gas Well Brought In as Producer Near Lyons
Sun Oil company reports a gas producing well near Linton in Greene County with an estimated 2 million cubic feet per day. The well at Richardson farm, drilled to the Devonian stratum, came in after acidizing and may spur further drilling in Stockton and Wright townships. Officials expect additional wells and sell gas to Kentucky Natural Gas Corporation.
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Sun Oil Company
Lloyd Richardson
Linton
Sallee Brothers Company
Evansville
Trenton
Richardson Farm
Sun Company
Kentucky Natural Gas Corporation
Kentucky Company
Richardson
Stockton
Wright Townships
Ford Bolton
Greene County
Lyons
Kaufman Farm
Policemen Plan Crackdown on Downtown Violations
Local and Indiana State police announce a campaign to enforce parking and traffic ordinances downtown. Violations at streets, alleys, bus stops, theaters, driveways, and yellow zones will be prosecuted to curb recent reports of infractions.
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Linton
Indiana
Homemakers Guild Meets at Community House for Dinner
The Homemakers Guild of Glenburn will hold a covered dish dinner at the Community house at 12 30 PM on Friday January 16 replacing the previously announced January 9 date. A covered dish dinner will be served at 12 30 oclock.
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The
Homemakers Guild of
Glenburn
Boston Moves to Boost Port Capacity with 20 Million Plan
The port of Boston would gain a 50 percent cargo handling increase if the Massachusetts legislature passes a 20 million dollar program. The plan aims to expand facilities and efficiency to support growing trade.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Adams House Echoes of Boston Hotel Anniversary
The note recalls President John Quincy Adams living in a house that later stood where a downtown Boston hotel now sits. For the hotel’s 50th anniversary a new music system was installed by technician John Quincy Adams.
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Boston
Beaneaters
John Hancock
John Quincy Adams
Warren
Bunker Hill
Paul Revere
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