Truman Budget Aims at Higher Taxes to Cover Deficit
President Truman seeks nearly 6 billion dollars in tax increases to fund a peacetime budget for the 1950 fiscal year starting July 1. He asks 4 billion from corporations and 2 billion in social security taxes to finance new and existing programs, with defense needs and aid to Allied nations boosting the total. Republicans urge restraint as Congress debates budget ceilings and potential deficits.
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Truman
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Senate
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Georgia
Doughton
North Carolina
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House
Appropriations
Halieck
Indiana
Storm-Wracked Nation Faces Deep Freeze and Snow
Winter storms sweep from Texas to the Pacific Coast with snow and ice. California reports freezing temperatures while the Midwest and Plains endure sub zero wind chills. Many highways close and crops face damage as Dixie states enjoy unseasonably warm weather. Beckley VA Hospital unaffected by power curtailment amid shortages.
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Washington Power Company
Grand Jury Lists 43 Indictments in Los Angeles County
Snow blankets Los Angeles area with 2 to 6 inches across Altadena Montrose and Tu junga while Pasadena sees over two inches on Colorado Boulevard. Freeze threatens frost bitten crops and suburban communities report one of the worst weather events in southern California history.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Nationalists Flee Nanking as Reds Hit Trapped Foe
Communist armies launch new assaults on northern approaches to Nanking as government officials flee, with airmen calling the fighting the heaviest yet seen in China. Farther north, Red troops push on the government garrison near Tientsin while many officials move south to form emergency ministries and seek refuge in Canton or Formosa.
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Chiang Kai- Thek
Labor bills expected to pass swiftly in Congress
Rep Lesinski predicts three major labor and social welfare bills will clear Congress within seven weeks. The package includes repeal of the Taft Hartley act and a new labor measure, a 75 cent minimum wage, and federal aid to education with school construction and teacher salaries in poor districts.
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Massachusetts
Labor Committee
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Labor Committee For Swift Action
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D-Tex
Viohen
Prisoner Parley Denied by Dutch on Indonesian Leaders Visit
U N Good Offices Committee reports a Dutch denial of a UN request to visit Republican leaders held by the Dutch. Dutch officials say the leaders were not on Bangka Island. The report also notes mentions of Sukarno, Salim, and Sjahrir but not Ho tta. Russia plans to return the Milwaukee to the United States before March 1, with a Soviet crew sailing it to Lewes, Delaware, as Italy hands over the Duca d'Aosta in reparations.
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Forrestal backs stay as defense chief amid budget brawl
Secretary of Defense James Forrestal said after a White House meeting with President Truman that he plans to remain in his post and expects to resign only as a routine formality. He noted the health issue in the proposed Air Force expansion and discussed urgent budget needs for a 48 to 70 group Air Force, with Congress divided over the plan.
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Holiday for Death U S Population Scars 2 500 000
The 1948 U S population rose by about 2 5 million with births near record highs and a low death rate. By year end about 148 000 000 people, with projections topping 150 million, were reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in a statistical bulletin.
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United States
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Mountain Weather Chart Shows Cool, Rainy Spells Ahead
Weather bulletin notes cloudy skies and moderate temperatures with light rain or drizzle today. Tonight turns colder. Wednesday remains cloudy and fairly cold with a possibility of rain or freezing rain in the mountains. Beckley reports yesterday's high and last night’s low with 10 am readings and a 0.07 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours. Extended West Virginia forecast calls for increasingly cold start to Friday and Saturday with near normal temperatures and a 0.25 to 0.50 inch rain chance late week.
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Ising
No Danger in U S From New Flu Spreading in Europe
An influenza outbreak spreading through France and parts of Western Europe is described as Malan flu. Italy first hit, France followed, Britain warns of possible spread. U S reports no serious outbreaks or evidence of importation. Also, journalism instructor Vivian Sorelle resigns from West Virginia University to work in New York radio news.
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Morgantown
Vivian Sorelle
West Virginia University
Awark
New York
Penknife Caesarean Saves Baby's Life
In Abingdon Virginia a mother dies after arrival for circulatory and kidney issues. Dr Harry Hayter performs a Caesarean with his pocket knife to save a four pound four ounce baby boy who is alive and thriving. The baby owes life to the nurse and resident physician.
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Lee M. Cole, Jr
Harry Hayler
Elmer Widner
Denton’s Valley
Planes for Italy In Talking Stage
London based De Havilland said negotiations with the Italian government could lead to manufacturing Vam pire jet fighters in Italy. Rome’s Giornale Della Sera cited a plan to produce up to 1,000 aircraft but Rome air ministry dismissed it as a trial balloon and nothing concrete.
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Rome
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Maly
Air Ministry
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Malyar
Glen White Man Accused of Theft
In McDowell County Glen White resident Elmer Beavers is named as the theft victim with Bernard Woodyard of Glen White facing a charge of stealing $40. Woodyard declined to identify the payer. Main contenders for grand jury action include delegates W. E. Flannery and W. H. File. John Riddle of Beckley was found guilty of drunkenness and fined. Marvin Luttrell of Sophia was ordered to pay cab fare and court costs. Gov. Riven issued a notice of appeal for the stand if the case is released on bond.
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Woodyard
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Bradshaw
McDowell County
W. E. Flannery
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Del. Woodyard Drops Out as Speaker Race Heats Up
Republicans in the House gather at the hotel for key party meetings chaired by Robert Brice Dougie. Incumbent Sen. Herbert S. Boreman is favored for reelection, with J C Powell or Sherman Ballard seen as possible House floor leaders. Clerks and sergeants at arms to be named. contest looms for sergeant at arms and keeper posts. Senate president race splits with Sky C. Howard Hardesty and Jackie McKown still neutral. caucuses set for tonight to nominate speakers and president.
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Franchise hearing set on Beckley 50‑year request
A Beckley hearing is scheduled with the city council at 7 39 p m to consider Amere Gis Company s request for a 50 year franchise to extend its service to Smokeless Coal Capital residents The company aims to renew its present franchise and extend operation while related notes mention a separate 20 year franchise and local highway and bridge work in Raleigh County Also reported are staffing and railroad reference items and a note on Charleston Chamber of Commerce appointing a new managing director for a third year term.
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Beckley
Servier
Sphia
Mabscalt
Aubrey Os Smith
Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh County Dart Board
Chesaneake and
Qohin Railway Boakley
SAH
Hodges
Road Commission
C. & C. Chamber
Draft Board
Memorial
Associated Press
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Merce
Charles E.laver
Touges
Raleigh County
Hedrick Says Beckley Veterans Hospital Won’t Be Affected
Beckley official Hedrick says a Veterans Administration briefing shows the budget plan does not curtail Beckley’s 200 bed general medical hospital project. The White House proposal calls for canceling 24 new projects and cutting 14 more. Beckley’s facility is 22 percent complete and slated for completion around mid 1950 with Gen Omar Bradley expected to attend dedication.
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Veterans Hospital
Truman
Congress
F E. H. Hedrick
Veterans Administration
Omar Bradley
Bipartisan Push Seen to Admit Displaced Persons
Senator McGrath and Senator Neely proposed a working paper to admit 400000 displaced persons by June 25 1952, including those already in occupation zones before April 21 1847, challenging a law critics call anti Jewish and anti Catholic. Senator Ferguson praised nonpartisan aims, while Dewey urged revision. The debate centers on easing 1945 cutoff and expanding relief.
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Washington
McGrath
Rhode Island
Jaoth Congress
Truman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ferguson
R-Mich
Neely
Revercomb
Thomas E. Dewey
Poland
Dues Collected From Chamber Members For 1949
A total of 1875.25 dollars was collected today from Chamber as commerce members for their dues for 1949. About 483 members are listed at the Chamber office.
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