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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
1
Charles Molony reports that taxpayers received refunds averaging fifty dollars for the 1948 income tax. The article notes the refunds reflect federal adjustments and processing outcomes for the previous year.
Refunds for overpayment of 1948 income taxes are streaming out at a record pace. Officials estimate 40,000,000 filers may receive about $2,000,000,000 in refunds, driven by retroactive rate cuts and withholding that exceeded tax due. Early filers and seasonal workers boosted the surge, with many awaiting refunds while debates over rent controls and filibusters unfold in Congress.
Union drivers of Yellow Cab Division Cincinnati Incorporated voted three to one to accept a new contract covering wages and working conditions.
Washington AP congressional allies of the penny postcard oppose a plan by the Post Office to raise the rate to two cents. Lawmakers call it a burden on the poor and warn it could end romance and raise overall costs. Postmaster General Donaldson cites a $550 million deficit and says the penny card is big business yet costly to print and handle. Continued on Page 3.
The states rights question figures in Congress as the Supreme Court allows states to enforce stricter union shop rules than Taft Hartley. Rep. Lesinski urges federal override. Rep. Kelley doubts a nullification vote. Witnesses from NA of Motor Bus Operators, Chamber of Commerce, Paterson Parchment Paper, and Foremen's League testify. The Administration bill would repeal Taft Hartley and base a new law on the Wagner Act. The Senate panel approved it last week.
Officers from Cincinnati and Norwood planned to question three men in Wilmington about armed robberies including the Hub Federal Savings and Loan heist in Columbus on February 16. The trio, held on auto theft charges, were identified by Lt. A. O. Smith as suspects in the $9,903 loot. Named are Edward J. Mischipi 42 of Cincinnati Francis Zeniski 40 of Ripley and Walter R. A. Maley 45 of Cincinnati. They were nabbed at a roadblock nearby.
In Crete Nebraska the Big Blue River crested, flooding blocks as students and National Guard units aided evacuations. Sewage backed up the high school gym and a creamery. families were moved to Swokhall and city records shifted to higher floors. Mayor Thomas J Avorn called the situation extremely critical as four Army engineers headed from St Joseph Missouri for rescue.
Southern Democrats press a day long filibuster over President Truman's nomination and a proposed two thirds gag rule while Western Republicans back the measure. Major figures include Cain Johnson Jackson Hayden Wherry Barkley Taft and Congressman Russell in a tense showdown over Senate rules and Civil Rights action.
Bill Odom, 29, former WWII ferry pilot, set a 5 000 mile world non stop record for light planes arriving at Teterboro from Honolulu after 36 hours and one minute. He flew a Beechcraft Bonanza Waikiki Beech, endured Rocky Mountain weather, and described the trip as an easy homecoming despite a dry tank incident.
V. M. Molotov, approaching 59 tomorrow, is still a top Soviet leader. He serves as vice premier and a senior politburo member despite being replaced as foreign minister by Andrei Vishinsky last Saturday. Long viewed as Stalin’s chief aide, Molotov maintains influence over five year plans and international policy.
President Truman arrived at Orlando Air Force Base at 10 29 a m en route to Winter Park to receive a degree from Rollins College. Traveling in the Independence from Key West he was greeted by Rollins President Dr Hamilton Holt and other officials. En route to Winter Park he dedicated the Mills Street causeway in honor of late Senator Charles O Andrews.
Charles Less, seven, missing since December 17, was found under a porch about ten blocks from his home. Police say exposure likely caused his death.
Sol Bloom longtime New York Democrat and House Foreign Affairs Chair died at Naval Hospital Bethesda near his 79th birthday. A founder of the United Nations, Bloom rose from poverty to prominence with ventures in song writing acting and business. Tributes from Truman Rayburn and Acheson called him a bulwark of U.S foreign policy and a cherished friend.
In Columbus AP report the Ohio Senate revived the oleo bill and sent it to the House amid uncertain fate. The final vote was 18 yes to 14 no after last week’s setback. Several votes shifted with Sen William Boyd switching to support then reconsidering. Urban senators largely backed the measure while rural members opposed it.
In Washington AP reports final pleas for acquittal and conviction are lined up for the Axis Sally treason trial. Defense lawyer James J. Laughlin and prosecutor John M. Kelley Jr. prepared three hours of oratory after three and a half hours yesterday. The judge will give instructions tomorrow morning, and jurors may begin deliberations at noon.
Lorain Ohio AP reports Fruehauf Trailer Company at Avon Lake discharged more than 50 employees after a wildcat strike at the plant last Friday.
In Sofia AP reports Bulgaria's top four defendants in the Protestant church spy trial were sentenced to life imprisonment. Vassil Ziapkov Yan ko Ivanov Nik ola Naumov and Georgi Chernev received fines of 1 million leva each and civil rights loss with property confiscation. Additional verdicts were handed to 12 other churchmen on spying and related charges.
Premier Sun Fo quits the Nationalist government in Nanking, clearing the path for a Communist-friendly premier. Gen Ho Ying-Chin, ex-defense minister, quickly seen as likely successor and potential compromise candidate to sway factions and the Whampoa military clique.
Columbus AP reports Governor Lausche warns Ohio must live within current income. He expects 1949-50 revenues at about 519.09 million with budget needs and major requests totaling 133.5 million above outlook, including welfare, schools, local governments, and state employees. No new taxes planned.
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