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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1951
Page
10
The revenue commissioner was removed on August 1 for health reasons. His predecessor was Joseph Nun an. Caudle served as assistant attorney general in charge of tax fraud prosecutions until November 16 when President Truman fired him for outside activities deemed incompatible with government service.
Wealthy Chicago attorney Abraham Teitelbaum testified that two men tied to Washington figures offered a $500,000 payoff under threat of tax trouble or prison. He named Bert K. Naster of Hollywood Florida and Frank Nathan of Pittsburgh as the proposers in Miami Beach last winter. Teitelbaum implicated a “ clique in Washington” seeking soft touches as he was targeted, prompting House tax investigators to convene a night session. Chair King and witness Jess Larson defended officials. Larson pleaded for action to stop such allegations from harming public trust.
In Paris the UN Special Political Committee voted 50 to 6 to invite both East and West Germans to join debates on forming a UN inquiry commission into German elections. Soviet bloc and Israel opposed, arguing Germans must prove denazification and maturity before participation. Pakistan proposed inviting East and West zones and Berlin with allowance for factual statements.
In Baltimore on December 4, Harold H. Kolmer of the Maryland Department of Game and Inland Fish said federal agents have ordered the closure of several duck hunting blinds for illegal baiting. He noted baiting within half a mile of a blind violates federal rules and planes are used to spot baiting with torn or wheat. In some areas where blinds are close together it is hard to identify the responsible owner. The season runs from November 22 to January 5.
Herschel D Newsom tells Ki wenians in Frederick at the Maryland State Grange 77th annual session that a military man should not hold the top civilian post. He criticizes Defense Department delays in national defense planning, calls for economy in federal spending, and urges farmers to lead in reducing government costs. He notes shifts in Walter Reuther’s views and influence within labor circles.
In a talk linking Marxist and Leninist ideals with democratic capitalism, Mr. Newsom warned of a global civil war between benevolent government and self rule. He urged keeping price controls in check while reforming agriculture to spark broader economy measures. Inducted speaker Glass and notable attendees included Edward Holter and Kiwanis members. A December 18 Christmas party was announced. Eddie and Ruth Bratburd were sentenced to six months in jail and fined $500 each for gambling paraphernalia offenses in Montgomery County.
The government disclosed that only 7,706 gamblers have applied for the new $50 annual tax stamp and ordered a nationwide crackdown by 2,400 special revenue agents. 117 racket squads will pursue bookies punchboard operators policy writers and other bet takers with vigorous action. Willful evasion may lead to criminal prosecution and referrals to the Justice Department.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue reported 7,706 tax stamp applications received with 1,556 granted, 4,266 processing, and 1,884 returned for further information. Officials estimated at least 17,750 people are subject to the tax, with higher unofficial figures. Commissioner Dunlap said 64 IRS offices nationwide have gamblers lists to guide enforcement. The law requires gamblers to register.
An Anne Arundel County tavern owner says he was illegally arrested on lottery charges and will sue. He demands investigation into county police spending and notes many gamblers have gone underground or shut down, despite the occupational tax and 10 percent wager payments to the U S Treasury.
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