Tax Compromise Sought to Boost Copper Imports
Washington January 1 congressional efforts move toward a compromise on the two cent a pound import tax on copper tied to defense needs. Senator McMahon and a group of colleagues consider meeting with backers of lifting the levy led by Senator Hayden to ease the tax or potentially scale it based on copper prices. The metal is essential for the lease program, with civilian use cuts ordered in coming months. A preparedness subcommittee warns of a nickel shortage for defense.
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Congress
Truman
McMahon
Beaver
Senate
Armed Services Preparedness
Heart Attack Fatal to Japanese Noble
Morimasa Nashimoto a 76 year old member of the Japanese imperial family and a premier war councillor in World War II died today after a heart attack in Tokyo. He held high rank in postwar government circles and was regarded as a key adviser during the conflict.
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Tokyo
Morimasa Nashimoto
Sureme
Faith and Charity to Rebuild Georgia Orphanage After Fire
Ockmart Georgia January 1 Faith and charity drive rebuild of Mama Sarah orphanage after a blaze leveled the wooden home near here. One baby died and 20 of the 51 children were left homeless. Mrs Murphy, founder since 1834, rests in an abandoned schoolhouse across the road as volunteers and white trustees collect aid and plan a fundraising campaign. The Murphy family, including Marion, supports the home with salary and farm income from Polk County.
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Ockmart
Georgia
Sarah
Mia
Murphy
Marion
Polk County
Atlante
Representative to Ask Salary Kickback Oath
Rep Usher L Burdick proposes a congressional oath prohibiting salary kickbacks and calls for published pay rolls. Each member would list staffers on Capitol payroll with pay, sworn to no benefit to the member. False statements could cost seat loss and fines up to twice diverted sums.
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Washington
Jan
Usher L. Burdick
R. WN
Congress
Burdick
House Rules Committee
Senate
House
Capitol
Rep. J. Euthomas
Movies Telecast Over Phonevision Test in Chicago
CHICAGO January 1 Zenith Radio & Pare announce tests of a system to telecast movies to home TV sets using a $1 fee added to the telephone bill. The demonstration features Homecoming with Gable and Lana Turner and asks whether families will pay to view top films at home. Rent classifieds by phone 69666.
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Chicago
Zenith
Tedecs Telecantin
Alfield
Barry Fh
Mother asks Truman for rest leave for Korean War son
In Gumberland Ma a mother of 30 year old Sgt David Colomy tank commander in Korea says President Truman gave personal assurance her son deserves a rest after 170 consecutive days at the front. She phoned after receiving his letter asking UN delegates meet in the swamp and field now. She and her husband emphasize they are not criticizing the President.
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Gumberland
Korea
Truman
United Nations
Robert ‘Alamy
Chicago Boy Born Just After Midnight
Chicago report notes a newborn boy born 30 seconds after midnight at DInels General Hospital. First child of Richard J and Priscilla Anne, weighing seven pounds nine ounces, parents undecided on a name.
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Chicago
Diinels
Hos Pital
Richard J. Ei
Priscilla Annemei
Pontiff Receives New Year Greetings in Audience
In Vatican City on January 1, Pius held a special audience to accept New Year greetings from the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See. The briefing notes mention outreach and ceremonial exchange with ambassadors.
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Vatican City
Pape Pius
Vatican
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