Truman Sees U S Revenue Spending Drop
Washington AP reports budget experts surprised by President Truman’s revised budget showing lower receipts and deficits for the year ending June 30. He lowers receipts to 68.7 billion and expenditures to 79 billion, with a 10.3 billion deficit, while individual and corporation taxes shift differently. Rep. Reed notes possible tax relief and warns high rates may reduce revenue.
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Washington
Congressional
Daniel A. Reed
New York
House
Ways and Means
Budget Bureau
Truman
Rep. Reed
Justice Department Official Targeted in House Probe
Washington reports say a top Justice Department official is a prime target for upcoming House hearings led by Rep. Frank Chelf. The shakeup under James P. McGranery has seen many McGrath aides resign or reassigned, with additional suspensions and a wave of personnel changes continuing through the department.
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Washington
Justice Department
House
Frank Chelf
D-Ky
Special Judiciary Subcommittee
Department
Atty
J. Howard McGrath
McGrath
James P. McGranery
Chelf
James A. Mullally
Mullally
Patel
Submerged Puerto Rico Chain Would Rank Among World Peaks
The submerged mountain spine near Puerto Rico would be among the world’s tallest if it rose above sea level, highlighting an immense undersea ridge that forms part of the Caribbean region’s bathymetry.
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Puerto Rico
Anna State Hospital Day at the Fair Brightens Patients
Almost 700 Anna State Hospital patients enjoyed a day at the fair hosted by the hospital staff. They arrived by bus and truck, visited exhibits, rode the merry go round and Ferris wheel, and shopped for souvenirs as volunteers from Anna and Jonesboro aided in the event. The hospital provided free food and drinks and each patient received spending money for the day.
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Bill Henderson
Anna State Hospital
Anna Fair
Fairgrounds
Anna and
Jonesboro
Anger as Fuel for Action in a Woman’s Life
New York writer HAL BOYLE notes that anger fuels women to get tasks done, arguing it drives energy and progress. The piece contrasts male procrastination with female decisiveness, and suggests clever manipulation can steer a partner’s behavior. It also cites fear as another ancient inner fuel for survival.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Queen Victoria
Legionnaires Sued Over Cannon Blast Damages
Thomas Lee of Indianapolis sues Peter Fohl and Paul Mil Milbourne of Brookville American Legion for 444.44 dollars claiming a cannon blast during a parade in Indianapolis two years ago burned his pants and caused medical costs and time off work.
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Brookville
Ind
American Legion
Thomas Lee
Indianapolis
Franklin County
Peter Fohl
Paul Mil Milbourne
American Legion Post
Lee
American Mercury Sold Huie Stays as Editor
The American Mercury magazine was sold to a group led by Russell Maguire of Greenwich Connecticut. William Bradford Huie owner and editor for 18 months will remain as editor. The sale price was not disclosed and the magazine has an average circulation of about 0,000.
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New York
Russell Maguire
Greenwich
Conn
William Bradford Huie
Huie
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High Justice
Doan
Susan Medberry
Providence, R. I
Roper
Susan
Mrs. Grace
Medberry
Robert Forsberg
D. R. Steck
St. Poplar
Carbondale
DuQuon
SUN
Lucky” Lee Lo Thrill Show
Minta
Labor Day
Grandstand Revue
Margaret Whiting
Bingers
Corr
Nirske
Lew Breese
Lason
Milton Beale
Whele
Society
Arene
Milton Berle
P.O. Bex
Air
Goalie
Jockey
Herrin and
Carol Smith
French Village
Salt
Jim Pearl
Anna
St. Illinois
Second Baptist
11Th Street
Herrin
W. K. Silk
American Mercury
Bermuda
Attras
Herrin Supply Co
Northfields
Donnybrook Ltd
Kay
Illinois
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