Tax amendment gains steam in war profiteering bill clash
Washington April 6 House leaders yield to demand stern anti war profiteering taxes. McSwain shifts to 100 percent excess profits tax while Senate may set its own rates. Nye plans to focus next week on bill content as youthful independents celebrate yet push to recommit. Army Day parade precedes draft provisions and conscription age rise to 45.
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April Negro Educational Activities at Ebenezer Baptist Church
The Ebenezer Baptist Church announces April programs stressing church and school cooperation. Pastor Rev. P F King will preach morning sermons on Common Objectives of Church and School and evening programs will cover The Spiritual Leadership of the Church. Communion services follow. Public invited.
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Special Services and Congregational Updates in Beckley
Central St Baptist church East Beckley hosts special services with Rev J D Woodfork from Hinton preaching morning and evening. Choirs from Raleigh and nearby towns perform with a 3 pm program headlined by a large listed lineup and soloist Mrs Littie Jones. Booster Club meets at Raleigh with new member Mildred Monroe and a broad guest list.
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Hilltop Silver Leaf
Mabscott Quartettc
East Berkley
Littie Jones
Howard Law
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Red Star
Sarah Johson Braxton
Hilltop
L. A. Moore
Beckley
5. L. Tillman
Winona
Eta Valentine
Minden
Eugene Anderson
Booster
J. T. Clack
Raleigh
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Jesson
Mildred Monroe
Missesmith Hall
Carrie Grogan
Catherine Cannady
Christine Gore
Marcella
Juanita Clark
Wilma Deering
Mildred Munroe
Major Gibson
Wes Coger
Robert Williams
Garfield McMillon
Willian Elliott
Bernard Wilson
Jerry Martin
Willie Soles
Venson Hall
Stratton Troubadours
Stratton High School
Furniture Store Man Wounded By Customer
Frank McDonald a 29 year old furniture store employee was shot and critically wounded in Welch West Virginia by Tony Parris who allegedly opened fire as McDonald checked Parris account after repossessing furniture Parris worked at a restaurant in Bluefield and returned home before the shooting occurred Police chief Howard Sly said Parris shot McDonald twice hitting him in the head and chest in the store.
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Beckley
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Welch
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Australia Boosts Air Force With 16 New Planes Ordered
The Australian government increases air power by already ordering 16 new fighter aircraft and planning to buy 36 more in the current year, signaling a major military expansion.
Colored Class Displays Work at Glen White Banquet
Emergency adult colored classes in Raleigh county showcased quilts dresses gloves hats and baby clothes at Glen White Amusement Hall Friday. G E Rhodes Charleston supervisor praised the program after inspecting English and arithmetic work. About 250 people attended the banquet and program with multiple speakers and musical numbers.
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Aurelius Glasgow
Maggie Martin
Allen Gatherum
George M. Parker
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G. W. Lemon
Welcomes Home His Wife By Vireo Revenstead Ste Wheeling
Three men who failed to appear for trial on three separate occasions were sentenced today to six months in jail and fined $100 each. The defendants were D. J. Phillips.
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Naeaes
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Good Harvest Wins Rowe Memorial at Bowie Track
Good Harvest carrying the B B Stable silks and ridden by Silvie Couser won the six furlong Rowe Memorial handicap at Bowie. Legume placed and Brannan took show money. Batchelor Dinner, among Vanderbilt entries, finished fourth. Purse totaled 2630 to the winner with 700 to second and 850 to third. win payout 7.80.
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