Massachusetts Revenue Chief Is Suspended
President Truman suspended Denis W. Delaney the collector of internal revenue for the Massachusetts district effective immediately pending investigation of charges about how he ran his office. A 1947 subcommittee probe cited irregularities in tax returns and March of Dimes collections but Delaney denied any mishandling and Massachusetts Infantile Paralysis foundation said dime collections were in order.
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Washington
Truman
Denis W. Delaney
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Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
White House
Delaney
House
Appropriations
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Oklahoma flyer attends LPG Association convention
L. L. Hughes of Oklahoma City arrived in his own plane for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association convention. He reported paying about eight cents a gallon for propane and 21 cents for aviation gasoline, using $4.00 worth of gas.
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Chicago
L. L. Hughes
Oklahoma City
FAST TEETH powder claim ads
Advertises FAST TEETH a powder to secure loose dentures by sprinkling on plates. Promises comfortable fit with no gummy taste and says the product is alkaline and non acidic. Claims it helps dentures stay in place during eating talking and laughing.
Illinois Parks Highlight Historic Sites and Lincoln Era New Salem
The article surveys major Illinois parks including Starved Rock Pere Marquette Giant City and New Salem near Springfield. It notes a crossmarker where Marquette Joliet and companions traveled in 1673 and cites Lincoln’s six formative years at New Salem with a summer outdoor play In 1950 over a million visited Starved Rock.
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New Salem
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Living Costs Hit New High and Rail Workers Gain Increase
Government cost of living index reaches a new record at 185.4 for May 15, signaling a wage rise for about 1.2 million railway workers who receive a one cent per hour increase on July 1. The report notes the index is for 1935-39 averages and matches both old and new series. The piece also mentions Phoenicians producing woolen goods sold globally in ancient times.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Recreation for Entire Family at Giant City Park
Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County draws visitors with 3.5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and extensive family facilities. The 28 000 acre system hosts more than 9 million annual visitors with playgrounds picnic areas barbecue pits and many tables. Pere Marquette is noted as the largest park in land area within the state network.
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Illinois Beach State Park
Lake Michigan
Springfield
Lake County
Waukegan
Zion
Illinois
Pere Marquette
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East St. Louis
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Father Marquette
Louis Joliet
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Giant City
Starved Rock
Ottawa
11Th St
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois
M. J. Bozarth
L. H. Keller
Falstaff
Falstaff Brewing Corp
St. Louis, Mo
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Bracy
Mason Valiett
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Peak—Chas. Easterly
Grindle
Bill Bracy
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Herrin, Ilinois
H. L. Clutts
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