Senate Finance Committee OKs 3 Billion Tax Increase for 1950
The Senate Finance Committee approved an about 3 billion dollar rise in personal income taxes to begin October 1, withholdings increasing from 15 to 18 percent after exemptions. The panel also backed a 1.5 billion dollar corporate tax rise and seeks loophole closures, as part of President Truman’s 5 billion dollar first installment for wartime armament.
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Army calls up 7,862 Reserve officers for active duty
The Army announced involuntary active duty for 7,862 Reserve captains and lieutenants not in Organized Reserve units. They must report by October 6 for 21 months, plus 1,582 medical dental veterinary and Medical Service Corps officers recalled. Officers come from all parts of the country to fill National Guard and ORC officer needs.
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Reds Seize Pohang Port As US Airbase Comes Under Threat
In Tokyo a Red assault captured the east coast port of Pohang with the Eighth Army reporting the city in flames as American forces withdrew after a intense night battle. Pohang lies 65 air miles north of Pusan with small US units defending the airfield nearby.
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Korean War Front Turns Grim Near Taegu and Pusan
U S tanks and infantry press to rescue Pohang as a surprise Red push breaches mountains near Taegu. General MacArthur reports most Communist bridgeheads across the Naktong eliminated except one near Changnyeong. In the south, about 1,000 enemy troops fight to escape a coastal trap near Chinju while Kosong is captured. The situation remains grave.
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Touch Of Fall Creeps Across Midwest Weather
A cool Canadian air flow brought autumnlike conditions to the Midwest with near freezing temperatures in Michigan and Wisconsin. Readings dipped to 33 degrees at Grand Marais Michigan and near that mark at Land O Lakes and Grantsburg Wisconsin as the air moved east and south into the Ohio Valley.
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Churchill urges unified European Army to defend West
Winston Churchill pressed for an immediate unified European Army at Strasbourg to shield the West from the Soviet Union. The motion called for democratic control and full cooperation with the United States and Canada in support of the United Nations Security Council.
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Promoter Reinstates World Scores After PGA Call
Chicago AP report: Promoter George S May reverses cancellation of all first round world tournament scores after pressure from PGA players committee led by Lawson Little. Scores will stand as of yesterday.
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GIs Told to Battle Fleas Flies Lice in Korea
Army doctors list disease risks for troops in Korea including dysentery typhus dengue trench foot frostbite and waterborne hazards. They warn water sanitation gaps and food risks while detailing diseases of greatest and potential military importance and noting tapeworm risks from freshwater fish.
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Bank Robbing Trio All Now Under Arrest
Denver AP report says two Kentucky brothers John W. Nolen 22 and Ballard F. Nolen 20 were arrested near Rocky Ford after a pursuit ending the search for the three Nolen brothers. Joseph W. Nolen 25 was captured near Baltimore and extradition set for next week. The trio, from Whitely County, Ky, faced charges for a July 26 robbery of the Corryville branch of Fifth Third Union Trust Company and were sought in a Dayton sporting goods store robbery.
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Kids Get Free Toys in Springfield Drop
The Robertson Sign Company accidentally gave away toys to Springfield children. About 1,000 toy houses were dropped from a truck and quickly collected by kids. Police said roughly 60 toy houses were later returned.
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UN delegates clash in war of words over Korean crisis
Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb led Western attempts to outtalk Soviet backed Malik on Korea at the UN Security Council. Warren Austin opened with a lengthy attack accusing North Korea of aggression while Malik defended Soviet supplies and refused to rule on South Korean seating, leaving the council deadlocked.
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Soviets Use U S Lend Leased Ships For War Says Ohioan
Rep. Weichel of Ohio alleges Russia uses American lend lease vessels to ship military supplies to Korea. He cites hundreds of U S warships and merchant ships still held by the Soviet Union and says a state department response is overdue. Weichel plans a House statement and letter seeking recovery actions.
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All London Awaits Elizabeth's Baby
London crowds gathered around Clarence House awaiting the birth of Princess Elizabeth's second child. Extra police were deployed to manage the crowds. A royal spokesman said the wait would not be long, while Elizabeth's physician Sir William Gilliatt left the princess at midnight and did not return during the night.
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Cleveland Man Named To AEC
President Truman nominated T. Keith Glennan of Case Institute of Technology to the Atomic Energy Commission, filling the vacancy left by Lewis Straus. He joined three advisory committee appointees: William Libby, Eger Murphree, and Walter Whitman, none requiring Senate confirmation.
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Military steel needs expected to be low
The military expects steel requirements under the new rearmament plan to be no more than five or six percent of U S production. A Munitions Board official says civilian economy can be protected while meeting weapons needs for Korea and the broader program. He notes steel can be diverted from nonessential items and stresses stockpiles remain intact for a potential World War III scenario.
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Truman Won't Seek Universal Military Training Now
The White House stated President Truman will not seek passage of a universal military training bill this session. Ross said he remains strong for UMT but current Korea war needs and defense costs create pressure. Some former supporters oppose UMT, arguing the nation cannot afford it while mobilizing for Korea.
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Junior's Diet and a Dad's Mealtime Trial
A parental duty tale shows a father forced to eat greens and carrots to set a healthy example for Junior. The humor centers on shared meals, family advice, and a vow to switch to tastier foods after the child stops growing.
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GOP Senators Aid McCarran on Red Curb
Senators Mundt Ferguson and McCarran joined in backing an internal security bill aimed at tighter controls over subversives. The plan, awaiting a Truman recommended framework, could require Communist party members to register with the Attorney General, though the White House had not proposed this in its message.
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Meals May Rise in Dayton Says Restaurant Head
Richard O. Kearns of Dayton, secretary of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, predicts meal prices will rise due to increases in wholesale prices and wages.
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Kefauver aims for Florida gambling interim report
Senator Kefauver leading Senate crime inquiry promised an interim Florida gambling report and plans to map California operations next week. He aims for public hearings in Missouri by month’s end. Miami Beach hotelier Meyer Schine testified about a 1947 $45,000 bookie concession at the Swank Roney Plaza, saying detective Pat Perdue urged gifting it to locals to avoid outside interests.
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Navy and Marine planes bomb North Korea in two-day strikes
The Seventh Fleet reports extensive damage to North Korean communications, troops, and installations in an Inchon Waegwan and Seoul area campaign. Bombs including 500 and 1000 pound shells hit factories, warehouses, transport plants, and a railroad tunnel near Yosu.
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Akron Strike May Be Ended By Court Injunction
Akron city officials expect a court injunction to end a 600 member service department strike and resume garbage collection. Judge Bernard J. Roetzel planned to issue the order, with limited restrictions on mass picketing, as health concerns rise with overflowing garbage.
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Remembering VJ Day Sunday in Middletown World War II Ends Five Years Ago
The Sunday lead recaps the end of World War II five years past, with photos of servicemen resuming life and uniforms, plus a feature on VJ Day in the sports section. Franklin's Lions and Beasts receive local focus with portraits and new coats. A Seoul native visiting Middletown shares a tragic separation. The Middletown Music Club plans many concerts for 1950 51 season.
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