Internal Revenue Is Eternal Problem Income Tax Spectre Haunts Congress
A nationwide tax debate frames Republicans and Democrats as they trade views on a possible tax reduction bill and a community property provision. The piece cites past vetoes, proposed credits, and the need to balance relief with inflation concerns as both parties jockey for advantage ahead of 1948 policy decisions.
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Big Four London Talks Ink Pessimism Over Peace Talks
The article outlines gloom as the Big Four foreign ministers meet in London to draft peace treaties for Germany and Austria. It notes deep splits among the U S Great Britain France and Russia and warns a failed conference could drive a separate U S peace with non Soviet Germany.
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Bi partisan clash over grain prices stirs congress probes
Taft rejects Truman economy push as grain exchange leaders urge a joint congressional inquiry led by Taft and Wolcott. Exchanges blame high cereals prices on export purchases while the administration cites speculation and bungling as factors. The dispute signals a broader debate on normal government and price manipulation.
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Tests on Hughes flying boat draw Senate praise
Sen. Owen Brewster praises the first successful tests of Howard Hughes’s 25 million flying boat as gratifying. In Sarasota the Herald-Tribune surveys shaving strokes, while in Tacoma Edgar Eisenhower jokes about forming an Against Eisenhower for President Club with himself as president.
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Red Czechs Go Communist in Czechoslovakia
Klement Gottwald the Communist premier has gained complete authority to reshape Slovakia, signaling a shift from partial self rule to totalitarian control. The Slovak Democrats remain the majority party, but the Communists win power, turning Czechoslovakia into a Russian dominated state and a Soviet buffer.
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Installment buying curbed in November lifting price risk
Government controls on installment buying ended November 1 allowing consumers to buy radios and refrigerators on easier terms. Retailers may cut down initial payments, boosting demand while supply may not keep pace, potentially driving up prices. Economists warn installment credit is volatile, fueling booms followed by downturns as debt is liquidated.
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Woman Gives House To Homeless Family In Aurora Ill
Mrs Olive Raymond gave her partially furnished house in Aurora to the Lawrence family of ten amid eviction battles. Lawrence a truck driver and his wife with eight children had lived in a frame garage for 11 months behind his daughter Lucille King s home. The eviction notice was issued and the younger children were sent to Mary A Goddard Children s Home. Raymond agreed they could move in if they paid 36 50 monthly. she will seek a room for herself.
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Square egg promises a square meal from tenacity and science
Chicago reports a new food idea by David Adams of Concord Massachusetts a plastic cube that holds a single egg after shell removal. The square egg is airtight with a bottom container and a clamping top to seal contents. It reportedly won’t break or roll and saves packing space.
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Belgian Girl Didn’t Know Potency of Her Wink at Café
In Brussels a cafe incident led to a brawl involving a girl musician Jeanette, her rival Victorine, and a soldier. The manager threw them into the street as soldiers and Italian workers flooded the scene. An emergency squad stopped the gas risk while police separated and jailed the combatants. Victorine attempted suicide by belt, Jeanette by tape and self harm with a blade.
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Girl Survives 90-Foot Fall From Rock Ledge
Mary Murphy of Washington survived a 90 foot fall from Crescent Rock in Shenandoah National Park with a broken arm. Ranger Robert Gibbs and Forester James Van Weelden climbed a cliff for two hours using improvised rope ladder and sling to reach the voice-guided trapped climber.
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Travelers in Great Britain Assured of Plenty of Food
Sir Alexander Maxwell, chairman of the British tourist and holidays board, said overseas visitors are not subject to England's austerity rules or food rationing, and that hotel stays escape the stricter restrictions. He made the remark after arriving aboard the Queen Mary in New York.
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Christmas Gift Picks for Smokers in Advertising Copy
A Christmas shopping note suggests two smoker gifts. For cigarette lovers choose Camels, a national favorite, in ready to give wrapping. For pipe fans pick Prince Albert pipe tobacco, a best seller, also ready to gift, available at your dealer.
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