Advertising Exams Stated for A A A Testing
Advertising examinations of the American Association of Advertising Agencies are set for February 18 and 25 at the Gunter dot. Thomas F. Connoy leads testing in the southwest. deadline for applications is February 11. Open to college juniors, graduates and those already in advertising, with agency employees ineligible. Results may be circulated to agencies, advertisers, broadcasters, printers, research and public relations firms. A Light Want Ads notice promotes renting rooms and job leads with Dial F231 and F-1231 for help wanted inquiries.
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Truman proposes 10 percent tax on television sets
Washington report says the Truman administration asks a 10 per cent tax on television sets and a raise in top business income levy from 38 to 42 per cent. Secretary Snyder told the House Ways and Means Committee the plan resembles earlier forecasts and would add about 1.075 billion dollars to government receipts. The tax changes accompany cuts in excise or sales taxes as outlined in the President's tax message.
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Melchior Quits Metropolitan After 25 Years
Lauritz Melchior bids farewell to the Metropolitan Opera after a quarter century as a leading star. Citing disagreements with new manager Rudolf Bing, he announced he will not return next season.
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Exise Tax Cut Defeated in House Committee
Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee defeated a Republican plan to cut excise taxes immediately by a 14 to 16 vote. The move sought to pursue parts of President Truman's tax program later, with a strict party line division led by Rep. Wood ratt.
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Second Negro Applies at U.T. in Texas university entry
A Houston man, Jacob Hudson Carruthers, has applied for graduate courses in governments at the University of Texas, per a letter received by Registrar H. Y. McCown from the Texas State University for Negroes. The Houston school does not offer those courses.
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Weather forecast shows mainly fair, cooler changes tonight
Fair weather is forecast for most of the country tonight with colder air spreading over Atlantic and Gulf states sparking showers along the Gulf coast. Rain and snow are predicted for the extreme northwest and central regions expect slightly warmer temperatures. Humidity readings and moon phases are noted along with wind speeds and daily temperature ranges for Friday through Saturday.
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Congress Roundup Anti-Arms Race Hurdle Pondered
Washington leaders discussed Sen. McMahon plan for a five year 10 billion per year global aid drive to curb the arms race and promote peace with international control of atomic energy. Sen. Bricker voiced cautious support as debate over disarmament and safety measures continued amid a broader DP quota and farm price discussions.
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AFL Chiefs Rebuff Lewis Plea For Aid In Coal Crisis
MIAMI BEACH Feb 3 The AFL's executive council gave only a cold shoulder to John L. Lewis. The indirect plea for legal help in his coal strike court fight was considered but no action was taken for the time being. Lewis has moved UMW in and out of APL several times and founded the riyal.
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Trans-Texas Air Hearing Resumed in Washington
LABERD Feb 3 A civil aeronautics board hearing on Trans-Texas Airways fate was to be resumed today in Washington. The board recessed yesterday after representatives from numerous towns urged a five year extension of its operation permit.
Store Sales Jump 15 Percent Across Texas Cities
San Antonio department store sales rose 15 percent in the week ending January 28 compared with a year earlier. Dallas and Fort Worth reported 26 percent gains, while Houston showed a minor decline. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the figures on Friday.
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Junior Deputy Elections Planned for New Companies
At Alazan Apache courts Thursday night about 163 boys and their parents met as two new Junior Deputy companies formed. S. Earl Matheny, deputy sheriff and sponsor, announced elections for captains to be held at the next regular meetings on February 10.
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King Paves Way For British Vote
London February 3 4 King George VI in a proclamation dissolved Britain's socialist controlled parliament and cleared the way for the February 23 general election. The move ends a lengthy stalemate and sets the stage for a decisive vote across the nation.
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