Martin pressures Democrats on luxury tax repeal bill
House Republican Leader Martin urged Democrats to act within a month on his tax reduction bill that would repeal wartime excise levies known as luxury taxes. He warned he would push for a vote to cut $1.0 to $1.5 billion in consumer taxes if no action is taken. He reiterated his belief that Congress will not approve Truman’s $4 billion tax request or any tax increase.
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Ways and Mtany Committee
Truman
San Antonio Delepatién
Dallas
Sam Hanna
Daas
Williamson
Painter
University of Texas
San Antonio
Arsenal
Wi. W. Bondurant Jry
Bexar County Medical Society
Tom Stick
Texas
Boy Tickleds Hell Walk Again
In Altoona Pennsylvania on February cz-ii Melvin Acker Jr age 18 is hopeful he will walk normally again after surgery removed six inches of bone from his right leg above and below the knee. Once six inches longer than the left the leg now measures closer to normal length enabling him to stand taller and dream of walking like others.
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Altoona
Melvin Acker Jr
Melvin
San Antonio medical school remains alive in Austin fight
Hope for a San Antonio medical school persisted as the bill moved through the house appropriations committee. A. J. Lewis and witnesses defended the city's case while Dallas lawmakers weighed a competing proposal. UT and local leaders argued for site suitability and shared resources, touting the arsenal property as a potential campus.
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Wiehe
Austin
San Antonio
House Appropriations Committee
A. J
Ack) Lewis
San Antonio Medica Foundation
Séxtate
Coon
Highways Planned Link Canada to Laredo Dream
A proposed federal program calls for building a 2 lane 430 mile right of way from the Canadian border in Minnesota to Laredo Texas. The plan envisions connections to the Pan American Highway through Mexico and Central America, introduced in the House yesterday.
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Minnesota
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Central America
End Seen To Rent Curbs End Seen To Rent Curbs
Dallas headlines quote housing expert indicating curb controls in Dallas likely will be lifted at an early date. The Dallas Morning News reports tentative steps toward easing restrictions, with officials hinting at changes soon.
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Dallas
E. Woods
Dallas Morning News
iHoliday Closes Major U.S. Marts in Observance Day
New York and national markets were closed today in observance of Washington's Birthday. The brief note mentions the closure of major security and commodity exchanges and invites readers to place ads by dialing a listed number.
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iHoliday
U.S
New York
Texas highway patrol adds new recruits and stations
Three San Antonio trained recruits join the force: Albert G. Dalton of Corpus Christi, Charles K. Jauer of Edna, and Jor E. Kinder of Carrizo Springs. Homer Garrison Jr announces activation of patrol stations in Athens, Belton, Carrizo Springs, Edna, Falfurrias, Gladewater, Gonzales, Katy, Silsbee, Spur, Sulphur Springs, and Wharton among others.
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Homer Garrison Jr
Department of Public Safety
Albert G. Dalton
Corpus
Christi
Charles K. Jauer
Edna
Jor E. Kinder
Carrizo Springs
Garrison
Athens
Belton
Buttala
Cactizo Springs
Carthage
Clarneon
Clarksville
Colorado City
Denizen
Falfurrias
Ft. Beecenton
Gladewater
Gonzales, Graham, Katy
Llano
Lockhart, Grange, Quanah
Silsbee
Spur, Sulphur Springs
Taree Rivers
Wharton
Pension Bill Vote Assured Showdown Next Month
Washington reports a strengthened path for Rep Rankin s veterans pension bill as Cox of the rules committee says he will favor reporting under an open rule. Speaker Rayburn refused Rankin s bid to call up the measure prompting Rankin to seek rule committee approval for a right of way to move the bill himself once the committee acts.
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Rules Dramiltes
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Rayburn
Texas
Sodare
Tules Committee
Veterans Committee
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