Stage Set for Tax Boost Bill in Senate
Washington December 19 Senate leaders moved to speed a multibillion dollar excess profits tax bill toward final approval. Optimists hoped to send it to the White House by Saturday, while others saw a post Christmas recess as likely. Finance committee backed the measure and plans to debate it tomorrow. Chairman George BGa predicted passage by Thursday with a large majority, though a House-Senate agreement by Saturday remained uncertain. Congress aims for a Christmas recess starting Friday.
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Acheson 400 Airmen Aid Fire Fight
Republican leaders urged policy commitments as airmen aided a spreading grass fire near Somerset. Deputy sheriffs reported the blaze threatened homes before air support helped regain control, with crews on duty from 5 30 p m to 12 45 a m and again Sunday after rekindling Monday afternoon.
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New York Stores Set All Time Sales Record
New York department store sales set an all time record as the week ended. The Federal Reserve reported sales ran eight percent ahead of the same period in 1949 and eclipsed the 1947 peak by one percent, signaling strong holiday demand.
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Texas highway maintenance program to protect existing roads
The Texas highway department announced a 7 785 000 maintenance program to preserve current roads in light of the national emergency. The plan, approved by the highway commission, emphasizes upkeep over new construction, covering 3100 miles in 179 counties with reconditioning. An additional 313 200 in immediate improvements was also authorized.
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Remote TV camera operates from miles away in Pleasantville
A new remote control television camera has been developed that can be operated from distant locations. GPS officials say it will allow surveillance of hazardous atomic energy sites and act as an electronic sentry to detect approaching enemies.
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Thieves Take Ashes
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Republicans Back Acheson Replacement Debate in Congress
Senate and House members discuss replacing Secretary of State Acheson. Taft of Ohio and Wherry of Nebraska state they do not doubt his negotiating authority but urge congressional consultation on garrisoning Europe with U S troops.
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