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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
6
Sacramento May 10 UPI reports Senator Fred Kraft Republican of San Diego introduced a bill in the Senate to exempt drugs from the state sales tax. The proposal seeks to ease the tax burden on prescription and over the counter medicines while lawmakers weigh broader tax relief.
SEATTLE Wash May 10 Dave Beck vice president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters resigns from the University of Washington board of regents in protest of a proposed increase in student incidental fees Beck was appointed to the board in 1946 by then Gov Mon Walgren
Bids invited by County Sanitation District No 3 for five lots acquired years ago for right of way. Four 25 by 102 feet lots on Henderson Ave between 45th and 17th Streets Nos 13–16. One 45 by 130 foot lot at southeast corner of 11th St and Grand Ave. Directors include Mayor Burton W. Chace Councilman Raymond C Keeler and Supervisor Roger Jessup. Opening date to be announced.
In Tucson a clash over hospital benefits for veterans of Korea prompts calls from Truman and lawmakers to extend VA care. Col. J E Gaines explains current rules bar hospitalization unless duty disability or service connection is proven. VA Phoenix official Hardaway notes Korea is not a declared war, complicating eligibility amid a land mine incident that wounded a tracer unit.
President's aide testifies that he did not dominate or influence RFC directors and that he referred inquiries, not pressed for loans. He distances himself from a $1.3 million Saxony Hotel loan in Miami Beach and recalls no details of other beneficiaries or negotiations.
General Ridgway reports the Red army showing a weakened backbone as U.N. forces advance along the 100 mile front. Chinese supply shortages hinder their defenses while U.N. artillery and air power press the line near Seoul and Inje.
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