Senators Probe Crime in Capital Ends Era of Inquiry
The Senate crime committee, led by Senator Herbert R. O Conor, calls for a inquiry into crime in Washington and hints at contempt citations for witnesses. The 15 month probe into national gangsterism winds down as a Senate report nears completion and funds dwindle. The panel plans to hand over unspent money and records to a successor committee while awaiting final action.
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Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Senate
Herbert R. O’conor
Commerce Committee
Edwin C. Johnson
Colo
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Congress Oversees District of Columbia Crime Hearings
Hearings reveal a pattern of gangster narcotics peddling and hoodlum activity within the nation’s capital. Lawmakers note that Congress governs the District of Columbia and must address the safety and governance concerns raised by witnesses.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Tax totals by IRS show large federal collections
United Press reports from Washington that Arizona figures issued by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue show 15,912,495.80 dollars in corporation income and profits taxes, 82,889,439.96 dollars in individual income tax, and 7,635,988.65 dollars in miscellaneous internal revenue payments for the fiscal year ended June 30 totaling 106,437,924.41 dollars.
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Arizona
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United Press
Washington
Reclamation Policy May See Change From Truman
Senators Murray and Magnuson said President Truman signaled a possible shift in the no new starts policy for the reclamation program after a White House meeting. They proposed a $250 million budget for a renewal, with three quarters for existing projects and one quarter for new work, arguing continued ban would stifle growth in agricultural production.
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Washington
Truman
Murray
Montana
Magnuson
White House
Russia Prepares Giant International Exhibition
Foreigners speculate that Russia is readying a large international exhibition though no official word has been given. A vast exhibition complex is rising near the city with a 15 story administration building, eateries and entertainment venues. A massive brick and cement domed structure sits at the site with access roads and new streetcar tracks completed.
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Moscow
Russia
Unclear catalog sale items with scattered pricing
Fragmented OCR listing catalog items mainly clothing fabrics towels and sheets with miscellaneous prices and reg tags. Readable items include men s swim trunks shirts pants leather belts bath curtains sheets and towels with marked savings and regulatory notes.
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Sm. Med. Lge
Cannon
Onan
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Tenn
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Star Boys’ Shoes
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Canasta Score and Tally Board
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Westinghouse
Basement Women’s Wear
Gabardine
Pr. Fie
Boys’ Furnishings
Sm. Med
Basement Children’s Wear
Aig
Ee A & Ae
Eis
Diamond's Luggage
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