Tax relief fading as Congress stalls on excise cuts
Hopes for a wartime era tax relief bill fade under June heat as the House Ways and Means Committee delays, Doughton opposes key provisions, and Senate action lags. President Truman warns of veto if revenue losses aren’t offset, making override unlikely amid broad business losses.
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Britain braces for new Conservative attacks in Commons
In View Of News Of The World J C Oestreicher reports that Britain faces another likely Conservative drive in the House of Commons. Amid a five year wartime social program, labor calm grows as rationing eases, exports rise, and a tentative relaxation of controls is seen possible while debates over tax, fuel, and the Schuman plan loom. The article suggests Labour could be defeated in the coming session.
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Lady Defends Sweet Adeline Against Barbershop Ban
Mrs. D. Leigh Colvin, national president of the WCTU, argues against banning Sweet Adeline from barbershop contests calling it not an alcoholic song. She notes Adeline’s fame with milkshake drinkers and cider drinkers and questions singalcohol implications.
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Fathers Day Reverie and a Nation’s Newspaper Nitery
Observations on Fathers Day with humorous snippets about personal duties and family rituals. The piece contrasts one day for fathers with other holidays, notes chores, picnics, and sermons about safety, while jabbing at media uniformity in Russia and the idea of a perfect driver behind the wheel.
The Parent Problem from Garry C Myers PhD
A survey of seventh and eighth graders by Mrs Myers shows youths seeking greater independence. Quotes reveal desires for self choice in dress, chores, finances, and privacy, balanced by parental boundaries. The piece argues parents should grant age appropriate responsibility to foster moral and personal growth.
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Mlyers
Wes
Mather
Sam
Voices on the Economy From National Figures
Secretary Snyder warns the wholesale price index is up barely a half percent from last year. General Electric head Wilson urges industry growth to deliver goods to more people. MIT president Killian foresees science driving future health gains and living standards. Dewey notes rising costs for every farm item due to inflation.
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James R. Killian, Jr
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Thomas E. Dewey
Just Folks By Edgar A Guest Flag Day Poem
A compact verse celebrates flag day with imagery of liberty and national pride. The speaker admires the flag’s rippling folds and banners, invoking themes of consecration and devotion to country.
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Poetic fragment from 1350 by Edzat A Guest
Fragmentary verse reflects on inspiration and freedom under God. The lines evoke eyes turned toward a cherished person and scenes of love mirth and contentment seen in passage. Text appears as a decorative early note or literary snippet with archaic diction.
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Bible Thought My Son Despise Not The Lord's Chastening
A short devotional verse reflecting on Proverbs 3 1 urging acceptance of divine correction and training as part of spiritual growth. The text emphasizes humility, obedience, and trust in the Lord's discipline for wisdom.
Washington Faces Truman Over Basing Point Bill
Washington dispatch reports President Truman weighs the basing point bill, a clash between price competition and anti trust concerns. Supporters argue it ends legal confusion by standardizing base prices, while opponents warn of higher costs and reduced competition amid a split Democratic party. Senators from the south and west push to attract industry, with figures like O Mahoney and Kefauver active on opposing and supporting sides.
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One Man's Opinion By Walter Kiernan IBy Informational
A fragmentary column discusses a mail carrier who stacked 4000 testers to improve efficiency while maintaining timely ACL bills and circulars. It notes Congress seeks twice daily delivery and comments on the change from receiving many items after lunch.
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Nema Serricey
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Community duty in fire safety and driving near fire trucks
The writer urges local residents to assume responsibility for fire prevention and equipment. It stresses that motorists are not firefighters and that blocking or slowing fire trucks endangers lives and property during blazes.
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Ahi
Mitorist
Looking At Life By ERICH BRANDEIS
A nostalgic column blends humorous anecdotes on debt borrowing and a flirtation with crime, noting a California arrest over a $1900 shipboard theft, a jail inscription idea, and a critique of debt bondage. It recalls a San Francisco car repossession tale and warns about fire emergency procedures and downtown traffic during alarms.
G O P In Midsteditt Collapse Debate Highlights Rift
Washington column surveys GOP factions debating strategy for off year elections. The piece discusses how a soft victory in 1950 could fuel a weak candidate in 1952, the push for a unified party spokesman versus letting candidates run locally, and reactions to McCarthyism and foreign policy notes. It cites Senator McMahon, Hickenlooper, and Remington cases as examples shaping party stance.
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Fame of English Poet Grolfrey Chaucer
English poet Grolfrey Chaucer, born in London in 1340, served in France in 1399 and was captured and ransomed. He translated French and Latin verse and his works reveal language borrowings. His known book titles include Duchesse and Death of Blaunche, though he is best known for The Legend of Good Women and The Canterbury Tales, using the best English of his day. He died October 25, 1400.
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Deth
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Wales
State Police Argue Driver Primary Cause Of Accidents
State Police say the main fault in traffic crashes lies with drivers. Their charts show few accidents caused by faulty equipment or highway defects, with about 78S charged to the driver. They warn negligence or thoughtlessness often triggers crashes.
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Nye Fillesse
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