Tax Increase Of 7 Billions Called Limit Tax Increase Of 7 Billions
Rep. Robert L. Coughton urged the House to approve a seven billion two hundred million dollar tax hike, the largest in U S history, to fund defense. He warned further rate increases would burden taxpayers and urged spending cuts instead. The measure would lift annual revenue by over 17 billion across three wartime tax hikes.
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Washington
Robert L. Coughton
Dw.c
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Illinois bills to require state coal use advance to Senate
Springfield June 21 Bills to require virtually all Illinois governments to favor Illinois mined coal advance to the State Senate floor. The measures would force government purchases of state mined coal if not more than 10 percent above out of state coal. Backed by the coal industry, the bills cleared the House and were favorably reported by the Senate municipalities committee Wednesday.
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Springfield
Illinois
State
Senate
House of Representatives
Senate Municipalities Committee
Florida Governor Faces Third Crime Committee Summons
The Florida governor Fuller Warren was urged by the Senate crime committee in Miami to appear for the third time. The telegram warned of further action if he did not accept or provide a satisfactory response by noon Thursday, June 21.
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Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Fuller Warren
Florida
Miami
Moon
Herbert O’conor
Dmd
Warren
Malay Women Rally to Reform Easier Divorce Law
Malay women in UMNO demand changes to Muslim divorce rules arguing it is ungraceful that men can easily obtain a divorce. They cite lack of protection and maintenance for wives and plan to push reforms at the next UMNO semiannual meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
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Singapore
United Malays’ National Organization
UMNO
Kuala Lumpur
Girl Gives Birth in Bathroom and Throws Baby from Window
A 14 year old girl gave birth to a son in a bathroom at 4 a.m. and tossed the infant from a window onto a roof 15 feet below. Police found the baby, placed him in an oxygen tent, and reported he is doing well. The girl Ruth Piculich was later taken to a hospital and will be turned over to juvenile aid.
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Ruth Piculich
June Piculich
Juvenile Aid Bureau
25 000 Chicago Youths Addicted Faces Rising Drug Crisis
Springfield June 21 UP The Illinois House committee estimates 25 000 Chicago youths are addicted to narcotics with one third under 18. The report calls for hospital facilities to segregate and treat addicts and a self help program like Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Samuel Kart
Chicago
Kart
House of Correction
Cook County
Adlai E. Stevenson
Martin H. Kennelly
Alcoholics Anonymous
Senate Votes Higher Teacher Pay Minimums
The Illinois Senate approved a bill 42 to 3 to raise starting teacher salaries replacing the $1200 flat annual guarantee. Public school teachers with up to 60 semester hours would earn 1800, 60-89 hours 2000, 90-119 hours 2200, 120 hours and a bachelor 2400, 150 hours and a master 2600.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
House
Cohen Guilty In Tax Case
Gambler Mickey Cohen was convicted in Los Angeles of four counts of federal income tax evasion tied to defrauding the government of more than 156000 dollars during 1946 to 1948. Cohen testified before the Kefauver Senate crime panel saying he lived largely on borrowed income and predicted the verdict.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
Cohen
Kefauver Senate Crime Investigating Committee
FASTEETH powder keeps false teeth firm and odor free
A drugstore advertisement promotes FASTEETH a alkaline powder that sprinkles on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding and rocking. It claims no gummy taste and helps odor control.
Junior Reds Facing U S Prosecution
The government widened its crackdown on Communist leaders with 21 Red leaders indicted for criminal conspiracy to overthrow the government. FBI agents seized 16 in 25 cars, one arrested in Pittsburgh, bail totaling 191000 set, with more prosecutions likely as the grand jury continues.
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F.B.I
Pittsburgh
U. S. Supreme Court
New York
Supreme Court
U. S
Irving H. Saypol
Federal Grand Jury
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