House Rejects Tax Increase
The House defeated a $5.732 billion tax increase bill 203 to 157 after a conference committee plan would raise individual income taxes by about 11 percent with changes benefiting high earners. The upset split lawmakers along anti‑spending and relief for low income groups lines, delaying adjournment and casting doubt on further revenue measures this year.
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Washington
House
Big City
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate
Congress braces for another tax bill conference
The House asked the Senate for a new conference on tax legislation. House conferees Mills and others expect weeks of talks, while Senate Finance Chair George D-Ga) hints at a possible end if talks fail. A note recalls that clay tiles were set in 18th century Vienna birdcage floors.
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House
Senate
Rep. Mills
D-Ark
Rep
Martin
Mass
Capitol
George D-Ga
Finance Committee
Vienna
Apples That Market, Congressman Reports
Rep Ostertag reports 3200 Western New York and Appalachian apple growers face severe losses without USDA market action. Banner crop plus last year’s processed fruit backlog depresses canners who offer as little as 50 cents a bushel while production costs run 1.07 to 1.81 dollars. He cites a proposal to guarantee purchase of 25 percent of the 1951 crop under conditions.
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Washington
Ostertag
New York
Appalachian
Agriculture Department
Carroll Seniors Meet Westminster in County Assembly
Carroll County nine high schools sent 24 seniors to a statewide assembly at Westminster High School. Dr. Wilbur Devylbiss urged students on Doors To Opportunity, with Dr. Lowell S. Ensor delivering a benediction. The report notes Sirius lies 8.6 light years away from New York latitude.
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Carroll
Westminster
Carroll County
Westsinster Thigh School
Wilbur Devylbiss
State Department of Education
Lowell S. Ensor
Western Maryland College
Maryland Teachers Plan State Convention Salary Increase
Baltimore Md Jan 16 public school pupils will have a long week end as 10 000 teachers gather in Baltimore Thursday for the 40th annual convention of the Maryland State Teachers Association Ulysses will be dismissed today to permit attendance The resolutions committee calls for a 500 across the board increase in present minimum salary scales with the cost to be supported by the State
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Baltimore
Maryland
Ulysses
Maryland State ‘Teachers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
Teachers seek state funding and gifts in wake of veto
In a legislative report the resolutions committee urges higher state aid for schools and libraries, calls for sabbatical leaves and improved construction materials, and proposes opening union membership to Negro teachers while lowering dues. It warns counties would bear tax burdens if funding stays local. Complete color blindness cases cited in scientific literature.
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Negro Teachers
Monocacy Oil Company
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Chapline Bidg
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Zenith
Melvin M. Engle
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Harry Footer & CO. Cleaners
Market ST
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Sport
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Lesia
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