Truman Eyes Eight Billion Payroll Tax Plan
The administration plans to ask Congress for about 8 billion dollars in payroll taxes next year to fund a broadened Social Security program. It would double current revenues and include government payments for doctor bills. The proposal envisions a six percent Social Security tax split between employee and employer, with about three percent from wages up to a 4800 ceiling and a matching three percent from employers, possibly rising to four percent later for health insurance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Truman
Manhunt Under Way After Attempted Child Assault in Pittsburgh
Mrs Mildred Litsko reports a intruder entered her second floor apartment while she was at a newsstand. The man grabbed six month old Mildred and hurled the infant to the floor. Virginia, three, was endangered as the intruder tried to attack her before fleeing. Virginia is in critical condition. The Litsko family fought the intruder as his escape unfolded.
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Register
Pittsburg
Mildred Litsko
J. J. Dolan
Carole Lee Kensinger
Dolan
Virginia
Mrs Marrs Hosts Bridge Party For Visiting Guest
Mrs Bernard Marrs entertained in Rainelle with three bridge tables and her guest of honor Mrs Rob ert Ruff of Roanoke Virginia sister in law of the host. Other prizes went to Mrs Harold Zopp Mrs Grant Collins Mrs Marvin McCall and Miss Carolyn Maynard.
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Register
Rainelle
Bernard Marrs
Robert Ruff
Roanoke
Marrs
Dennis Hume
East Ramnelle
Ruff
Harold Zopp
Grant Collins
Marvin McCall
Carolyn Maynard
Fire Engine Delivery Slated for Lewisburg
Fire Chief John Renick said Lewisburg will receive two new $10,000 fire engines Monday. The units will be tested Tuesday to ensure they maintain maximum pressure for at least three hours, potentially lowering local fire insurance rates.
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Associated Press
Lewisburg
John Renick
Renick
Education and Rent Bills Move Forward in Post Inaugural Drive
Readers push school aid and rent control as Congress begins a post inauguration push. Senator Lucas said a working schedule will be set at a White House conference with President Truman. Senator Hill forecast Senate Labor Committee approval of a bill to distribute about 270 million dollars to states to raise educational standards.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Lucas Ofllinois
White House
Truman
Hill
D-La
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Tait
Ohio
GOP
House
Princeton Auto Dealers Sentenced
J Everett Johnston and F K Johnston owners of Johnston Motor Company were convicted of defrauding the government on income tax payments by Federal Judge William E Baker in Wheeling. J Everett Johnston 63 received a 15000 dollar fine and three years probation for 1191.85 tax fraud in 1943 and 1944. E K Johnston was fined 15000 dollars and two years in prison for failing to pay 9078 in 1943 44 and 45 with a 10 day stay of execution.
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Associated Press
Princeton
J. Everett Johnston
F. K. Johnston
Johnston Motor Company
William E. Baker
Wheeling
E. K. Johnston
Lewisburg
Oak Hill Merchant Buys Building
Alec Amars of Oak Hill buys the East Rainelle building, plans a department store after remodeling. Current tenants include A. P. Martin jeweler, Slaven Shoe Repair, and Idle Heart Pool Room. the property once sold by Marlin to H. C. Boges.
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Register Statt
OAK Hill
Alec Amars
Oak Hill, Merchant
East Rainelle
A. P. Martin
Slaven Shoe Repair Shop
Idle Heart Pool Room
Marlin
H. C. Boges
Dewey Seen As Likely To Retain Role In GOP
Washington Republicans debate Thomas E. Dewey fate after defeat with some saying he may retire while others expect him to stay active in party affairs. He plans two Lincoln Day speeches in Washington February 8 and New York February 12 as part of a nationwide banquet series. Dewey would address post election questions and outline changes, while associates insist he will not seek office again.
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New York
Dewey
Jone
Washington
Truman
Conspiracy Trial Opens With Record NY Security
New York police and federal agents guard the conspiracy trial of twelve Communist leaders, including William Z. Foster. The judge plans to review sealed medical reports on Foster’s condition to decide whether a delay is needed as the trial begins with heavy security at the Federal Building.
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Associated Press
New York
Medicas
William Z. Foster
Foster
U. S
Harold &. Medina
Africa's Racial Warfare Spreads Across Durban Violence
Reports from Durban detail escalating street clashes between Zulu and Indian communities. Police fired on rioters as the conflict spread to towns and rural areas with over 100 killed and 25,000 Indians fleeing their homes. Kings and officials urged an end to the killings.
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Associated Press
Durban
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Cyprian
Bank Re-Elects Officers for Year
Princeton Bank and Trust Company re-elected J. H W Lilly as president and Essie Dailey as cashier at the annual stockholders meeting. The 1948 year was among the bank’s best in its 75 year history, with directors Dewey J Bailey Ernest Brown W S Dangerfield C S Johnston W Broughton Johnston Ernest Ty J H Lilly Dr J J Markell Co W Murphy W D Shuff J A Shumate Dr E B Spangler and P J Woods also retained positions.
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Princeton
J. H W. Lilly
Essie Dailey
Princeton Bank and ‘Trust Company
Dewey J. Bailey
Ernest Brown
W. S. Dangerfield
C. S. Johnston
W. Broughton Johnston
Ernest Ty
J. H. Lilly
Car Crash Leaves Baldwin Critical After 200-Foot Plunge
Arthur Baldwin, a Stotesbury resident, is in critical condition at Beckley Hospital after the car he was riding in went over a 200-foot embankment on Tams Mountain last night. The vehicle was practically destroyed in the crash.
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Stotesbury
Arthur Baldwin
Beckley Hospital
Tams Mountain
Baldwin
Army Tightens Marriage Rules
Brankfurt Germany The Associated Press reports the U S Army tightens marriage rules for enlisted men under sergeant rank delaying marriages to frauleins from three to six months after application and restricting ceremonies to special circumstances as 15000 marriages in two years raised concern about marriages used to leave Germany and to protect young draftees arriving soon.
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Associated Press
Brankfurt
Germany
U.S. Army
Army
Two Jail Escapees Found by Officers
Two prisoners who escaped from the Bluefield jail last Thursday are to be returned to Mercer County jail. Edward Dixon 23 of Boissevain Virginia charged with attempted rape and Charles Edward Steins 23 of Vansant Virginia charged with grand larceny were captured after escape heists in Webster Springs and Pikeville Kentucky.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Mercer County
Clarence Elsmore
Edward Dixon
Boissevain
Charles Edward Steins
Vansant
Dixon
Webster Springs
Steins
Pikeville
Indonesia
Netherlands
Federation
Washington Group to Confer on Local Airport Plans
A Washington, D. C. committee headed by Leonard Beach will meet Princeton officials to discuss making the Princeton landing field suitable for Ciedmont Airlines feeder service. The group has completed preliminary work and is compiling findings. The term yard refers to arm length as a measurement reference.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Washington Group
Register
PRINCETON — A_ committee
Washington, D. C
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Ciedmont Airlines
Leonard Beach
Entering charges filed against Simms in club break in
Jack Simons 27 of Hinton was ordered held to the grand jury under $2,000 bond on breaking and entering charges for the American Legion Club on Bellepoint Road. Arrested by Patrolmen Walker and Libs after entry through a rear window. Simms said he was intoxicated and did not recall entering. Surbaugh fired a warning shot as officers arrived. nothing was stolen.
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Register
Hinton
Jack Simons
John W. Cook
American Legion Club
Bellepoint Road
Patrulllien
James Walker
Russell Libs
C. A. Shirley
Simms
T. L
Amvets Plan Soldier Bonus Push to Congress
Amvets the World War II veterans group plans to urge Congress to grant a federal bonus in government bonds maturing in six years Harold A Keats national commander says a mail poll shows strong support for immediate payment of a six year bond bonus Amvets estimates cost at 40000000000 dollars A V F W backed bill already introduced by Rep Rankin will be reviewed later this month The VFW bill proposes three dollars per day in compensation bonds key figures Harold A Keats Rep Rankin Drifting to the main action and context.
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Associated Press
Washington
Amvels
Congress
Man Falls Seven Floors in Downtown Hotel Incident
James Andrew Morris, 30, of Oakland, Calif., survived a seven story fall from a skylight at the Rosslyn Hotel. He is in critical condition with internal and spinal injuries and severe bruising, treated at General Hospital. The report also references veterans benefits schemes with specific minimums and maximums for foreign and domestic service, plus wound chevron provisions.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
General Hospital
James Andrew Morris
Oakland
Calif
Rosslyn
Chevron
Amvets
Two Instructors Resign at Concord College
Concord College announces resignations of two instructors. Arthur Madonick will enroll at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia after completing the term. Cecilia Earhart plans civil service work in Washington and rural electrification assignments before returning to civil service duties in the Midwest and nearby states.
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