Solons Consider Trip to Mountains
Washington June 18 The Ways and Means Committee debated a plan to move hearings and tax talks to the Virginia Highlands near Hot Springs to escape Washington heat. Representative Henderson pressed for a summit at a Alleghany lodge with committee members and press invited. No decision reached as Treasury secretary Morgenthau noted limited chances for a major revenue boost in the coming fiscal year.
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Morgenthau
Man Charged in Wife Beating Testimony
William Vassos testified yesterday that his wife Lorraine slapped him and beat him during a domestic dispute. The court questioned him about his height noting he stood five feet four inches as the judge pressed for details of the alleged assault.
Capital Hears Hints of New Rationing
Washington reports vague hints of new rationing measures as the OPA seeks contingency steps while denying immediate actions. Senate warnings on waste, government spending, and civilian needs frame a debate on fuel, food, and energy controls amid wartime shortages and a Texas oil project.
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Senate Teader
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Texas
AEMY
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Saii Akeo
George
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Flo
Senate
Eti
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Navy
Standard Oil of California
Elk Hills
Justice Department
Wesel
Rhos
Question Now Flow to Set Taxes On Ability to Pay
Washington reports discuss who can raise 12 billion dollars via new tax laws and how to tailor taxes to ability to pay. Debates cover tax deductions for housing, medical expenses, insurance, education, life debts, and war bond credits. Proposed ideas include shifting to higher regular taxes, broad exemptions limits, and credits tied to wartime costs.
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George Zieure
Washington
Morgenthau
Mies
Dieter Han
Leh P
Binges
Army Revival Sees Film and Sermons by Rev Richey
Army revival services at Divyer Avenue feature Rev. Mr Richey of Palestine preaching on God healing for today and leading prayers for the sick. An official army film The Fight for Rayot will be shown during the Thursday gathering.
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Unity
Richey
Palestine
Divyer Avene
Living Cost Rises 8 Percent in Month
Secretary of Labor Perkins estimated today the cost of living rose 0.8 percent from mid-April to mid-May, lifting the average level for New York workers to 5.0 percent above a year ago and 241 percent above January.
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Washington
Vnt
Labir Perkins
Milk Pasteurization Urged to Fight Contagion in Texas
The Texas Department of Health urged wider pasteurization of dairy to combat windulant fever. Eleven cases were reported in the week ending June 12, with officials noting undercounting due to reporting gaps. Chief cause cited is the elimination of infected cattle as key to stopping spread.
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State Department of Health
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