Six Congressmen Drive Tax Wherewithal Relief For Women
An editorial lauds six members of the House Ways and Means Committee Howard Baker James Frazier A S Herlong Frank Ikard Eugene Keogh and Stephen Derounian for proposing to repeal the WWII luxury tax on toilet preparations. It argues repeal would boost manufacturing and sales, create jobs bring in more revenue, and ease the burden on women seeking fair grooming costs. It urges women to thank them for defending relief and the public’s purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means Committee
Howard H. Baker
James B. Frazier Jr
Tennessee
A. S. Herlong Jr
Florida
Frank Ikard
Texas
Eugene Keogh
Stephen B. Derounian
N. Y
Washington
Help From U S Railroads A Magna Carta for Transportation
Michigan official urges a federal Magna Carta for Transportation to free railroads from unequal rules. He says equal rates, tax reforms, and depreciation changes could put 400,000 unemployed back to work and inject $2 billion more into the economy without taxpayer cost, strengthening the rail system and economy overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
J. Hardly Wright
Association of American Railroads
Wright
Foreign Aid Debate Spurs Attention in Congress
The column discusses growing congressional interest in foreign aid, contrasting U S insistence on no strings with Soviet practice. It highlights Adlai Stevenson’s Quito visit, requests for over 200 million in credits, and debates over aid as poverty relief versus profitable private investment and potential socialistic drift.
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Washington
Congress
United States
United Press International
Quito
Ecuador
Adlai Stevenson
U. S
Ibarra
Khrushchev
Levenson
Stevenson
Inter-American Development Bank
Export- Import Bank
Congress of the United States
RFC Abolished In 1957 Still Receives Funds
Senator John J. Williams of Delaware fights to stop Congress from funding the now-defunct Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Despite abolition in 1957, over a million dollars has been appropriated for liquidation, with a $65,000 request for five employees. Williams notes no loans since 1957 and urges full shutdown.
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Washington
John J. Williams
Delaware
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Defense Lending
Senate
Williams
Treasury Post Office Department
House
Sen. Williams
Treasury Department
Small Business Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
General Services Administration
United States Spruce Corporation
U. S
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Federal Land Banks
Democrats Renominate Roosevelt by Acclamation
The Democrats renominated Franklin D Roosevelt for president by acclamation with Vice President John N Garner slated for renomination in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Veep
Retail Merchants of Monroe Plan Monroe Day
Monroe merchants observation named Monroe Day announced by M. C. DeLarot president of the Chamber of Commerce Merchants division urging local business support and civic participation.
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Retail Merchants of
Monroe
M. C. DeLarot
Merchants’ Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
Heat Topples June Records As Thermometers Soar
The mercury rose past 100 degrees again with a June record of 107 degrees last week. Weather officials warned of continued heat and advised extra precautions for residents.
Charleston editor praised as a rare bold voice in journalism
The Charleston News and Courier editor Tom Waring is celebrated by peers as a disciplined critic and Southern Resistance figure. The piece contrasts his integrity on segregation with harsh Northern critiques and notes Charleston’s quiet, iron-willed character amid inflation and looming war fears.
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Charleston
S.C
Waring
James Jackson Kilpatrick
Richmond News
Don Ewing
Shreveport Times
James Ward
Jackson News
New York
Radio - Teevy
Sewanee
Ghq’s
Manhattan
Carleton Putman
Princeton
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Warren
Tucson
Park Avenue
Sinatra
New York Blackout Leaves City in Darkness Across Manhatten
A major electrical switch failure on West 65th Street triggered a citywide blackout. Central Park area plunged into darkness as relays failed and channels, elevators, traffic lights, and air conditioning ceased. Police, fire units, and emergency crews restored order while the public sought safety amid chaos.
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New York
West 65Th Street
Central Park
Channel 7
Broadway
Amsterdam Avenue
Independent Subway
Consolidated Edison
Coliseum
East River
Times Square
Hudson River
New York Times
Channel 5
Roosevelt Hospital
Esso
Hook
The Lord as Wall and Peace Hope in a World of Alliances
Dr Graham argues peace cannot come from alliances and the UN. He cites Martin Luther and Jehu to emphasize peace is spiritual and grounded in faith in God. He warns that nations without God lack assured peace, noting blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.
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Dr. Graham
G. L
United Nations
State Department
Martin Luther
Wittenburg
Europe
Jehu
Joram
Overview of the live oral polio vaccine and its approval
The oral polio vaccine uses weakened live viruses to trigger intestinal immunity. Dr. Sabin reports tens of millions vaccinated with no issues, alongside supportive results from Ko progowski and Cox. In the U S the NIH division of biologics delays licensing until five safe consecutive batches are produced, with a three to four dose schedule and potential fourth dose.
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Albert Sabin
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Hilary Koprowski
Harold Cox
United States
Division of Biologics
National Institutes of Health
Can a person with mild heart condition donate blood
The note asks if someone with a slight heart condition sinus trouble and hay fever may donate a pint. Medical guidance typically requires evaluation by a clinician. blood centers screen donors for heart conditions allergies medications and recent illnesses to determine suitability.
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T.M
Blood Bank Permission Question Raises Access Concerns
A discussion questions whether a blood bank will grant access for a needed donation. The speaker suggests avoiding trouble unless a rare blood type is critically required.
UnbornBaby Crying Near Term Possible Question
A reader asks if a fetus in the final weeks of pregnancy can produce audible crying. Medical guidance explains fetal crying is not audible to listeners, but crying-like movements reflect developing respiratory activity and neural control.
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A. G
Uncertain Sounds Heard During Delivery From Abdominal Cavity
The text notes possible whimpers heard by mother and physician from the abdomen during delivery. It questions whether these were true cries or other noises, and mentions they are more common when air enters the uterus during labor.
Exercise After Abdominal Surgery Advice for Women
A columnist answers a reader asking if stretching and knee bending after multiple abdominal operations could harm a woman. The guidance: most women resume such exercises through daily tasks like housework and are encouraged to get back into routine activity.
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O. G
Smoking and Hypertension Outlook in Daily Life
M. L. D. asks if a pack a day worsens high blood pressure and suggests testing blood pressure several hours after a smoke and again immediately after to compare readings. The note implies smoking may elevate readings and recommends measurement timing to assess impact.
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M.L.D
Tuberculosis Not Inherited Warns Against Transmission
Health guidance states tuberculosis is contagious and acquired from an infected person rather than passed through inheritance. Authorities urge identification and treatment of cases to prevent spread within communities.
Be Saved Through Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ
A Bible Digest note cites Acts 16 30 31 presenting the timeless question what must I do to be saved and the direct answer Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus Christ
Monroe News-Star Historical Publisher and Staff Note
The Monroe News-Star is described as an independent local newspaper founded in 1891 with offices in Monroe. It lists past publishers John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing and staff including Robert M. Terman President William H. Bronson and Richard Hale as General Manager. It notes reproduction rights for Associated Press dispatches and a statement of editorial independence.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star~ Worldublishing Corporation
Olive
North Fourth St
Robert m. Terman
Wiliam H. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
Jack Gates
Walter B. Hatten Mann
T. Phen Ed P
Sted Reen
Associatess
Ews
Branham Company Nation
al Ad York Ducer
Manasotta
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Monroe News-Star
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