Dirksen Attacks Truman Taxes and War Plans
Everett M. Dirksen, GOP Senate candidate, accused President Truman of planning greater spending taxes and danger. He criticized Lucas and Truman for a political approach, urged loaning Marshall Plan aid, and warned of continued deficits and risk of war. He spoke to the Illinois Federation of Republican Women.
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Springfield
Everett M. Dirksen
U. S
Truman
Dirksen
Scott W. Lucas
Havana
Illinois Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs
President Truman
Chicago
G.O.P
Pekin
Lucas
Jefferson
Mr. Truman
Marshall Plan Aic ‘‘On A Loan Instead of A Gift Basis’’ and That Mr. Truman
Galesburg
Wauwatosa Fire Sparks Teen Heroics
Jimmy O Leary, a Marquette University High School pupil, and friends rode in his car when a cigarette dropped inside a door panel starting a small fire. He stopped the car and shouted for help to a nearby house as a surprised resident debated water type to use.
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Milwaukee Journal
Wauwatosa
Jimmy O’leary
South Layton Blvd
Marquete University High School
O’leary
Jimmy
Married Men Cheer Strike of Bakers in Illinois
In Greenfield Illinois a local group of married men the A H H H Association of Hopeless Henpecked Husbands praised the strike by Downstate Illinois wholesale bread bakers. They hailed hot homemade bread rolls corn bread pies and cake saying domestic prosperity depends on the strike. The statement was issued yesterday.
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Greenfield
Downstate Illinois
A.H.H.H
Court Halts Bride-Ouster in Ellis Island Case
An order by Justice Robert H. Jackson halted the deportation of German born war bride Ellen Knauff moments before her flight. She may remain in the United States pending an appeal to the Supreme Court with May 25 set for filing. The House had approved a bill aiding her entry, now before the Senate.
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New York
U. S. Supreme Court
Europe
Robert H. Jackson
Washington
Ellen Knauff
High Court
House
Mont
Knauff
United States
Senate
Ellis Island
Congressional
Kurt
U S
Germany
Fashion Report from Wisconsin Men's Apparel Show
The Wisconsin Men's Apparel Club showcased fall lines at Schroeder hotel with about 200 manufacturers and 800 buyers expected. Trends noted include waning flamboyant ties, but bold colors still selling. narrow hats rising while wide brimmed styles remain popular. sleeves shift from three to four buttons. desert tones dominate yet desert colors appear ubiquitous.
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Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Men’s Apparel Club
Schroeder
House Argues Tax Cuts on Stock Deals
Washington May 18 AP House members clash over a proposed tax cut on profits from stock and bond trades. If enacted the plan would cut long term capital gains to 16 percent and require holding periods to three months for gains or losses, affecting individuals and corporations. It would extend to real estate and commodities.
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House
Washington
Ways and Means
J. M. Combs
Texas
Walter Lynch
Congress
Get Social Security Cards Students Urged
The Harrisburg Social Security office manager E Bishop Hill urged high school students planning summer work to apply for Social Security numbers now. Lost cards delay access to numbers, employers require the card, and copying from memory risks errors. No age limit exists for card issuance.
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E. Bishop Hill
Harrisburg Social Security Office
Ten Tons of U S Toys Arrive for Israeli Immigrant Camps
In Haifa on May 18 the AP reports ten tons of toys from the United States arrived for children in Israeli immigrant camps. The goods were collected by the American Legion to aid underprivileged children.
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Haifa
Israel
United States
American Legion
Tax Rates and Short Term Holdings Guidance
The text outlines how income taxes apply to profits from certain deals. It notes that higher income tax rates affect taxation, with profits possibly taxed separately if above 25 percent. Losses may be deductible against other income, and holdings under six months are taxed at regular income tax rates.
Trolley Bus Drivers Strike Stops Atlanta Transit
Atlanta's 1,300 trolley and bus drivers walked out at midnight in a wage dispute with Georgia Power Co. The Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees A F I union seeks $1.43 an hour from $1.35 while the company cites limits. Drivers used private autos to continue limited service as a traffic jam snarled the city.
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Atlanta
Georgia Power Co
A. F. of
T-4-L Foot Germ Killer Ad Appeals 40c Back Guarantee
An advertisement promotes T-4-L as a strong fungicide for athletes foot with a 40 cent back guarantee if not pleased. It claims 90 percent alcohol and rapid penetration to reach and kill more germs, listing Hewitt's Drug Store Cline-Vick Drug Co. and Hagler's O. K. Drug Store as sellers.
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Hewitt’s
Cline-Vick Drug Co
Hagler’s O. K
State Age Pensioners Drop for Third Month
For the third straight month fewer persons were on the old age pension rolls in April. The Illinois Public Aid commission said the total pensioners were 127,900, down 331 from March. Payments reached 5,750,393 dollars, up 180,049 from March, with an average allowance of 44.96 dollars.
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Springfield
Illinois Public Aid Commission
No Help in Hartland as Robins Seek Nesting Aid
A Hartland area housewife with good intentions offers aid to robins facing housing needs. The story notes the robin nest’s sturdy construction and hints at challenges in providing shelter, reflecting a small town curiosity about nature and domestic help.
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Hugh Hinderaker
Hartland
Wis
Drivers Push for New Pension Plan
The drivers insist on affordability and demand a new pension plan as part of their negotiations.
Robin Rescued From Tangle of String in Wisconsin Tree
A robin became caught in string used for bird lines and climbed high in a tree. Fire chief and Baldy Wilde proposed Art Teskey of Wisconsin Telephone Co. who climbed 50 to 60 feet to free the bird. The exhausted bird is recovering with special care.
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Baldy Wilde
Teskey
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Art
FAS TEETH advertised for better denture comfort
An advertisement promotes FAS TEETH powder to secure upper and lower plates, reducing looseness and odor. It claims a neutral taste, alkaline formula, and non souring effect, with availability at drug stores.
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Fashion Report
Evening Post
Sanstone Family
North America
St.Joseph Aspirin
H. B. Barnett
18Th Street
Herlin
Ilinois
Or Parker Gift Shop
Carbondale, Ilinois
Cline-Vice Drug CO
Carbondale
Marion
Herrin
Eae Ligenta
Kodak
Brides Trousseau
Wonder Maid
For Eanning
Illinois
Albers Milling Company
Carnation Compan
Reliatt
Vericnrome Film
Polaroid Land Camera
Zwick’s Ladies’ Store
Herrin and
Servel
PTE Vealaa NS Mae
Nera
Illinois Electric & Gas Co
P. O
Buckner S & W
Johnston City
Kirby’s Variety Store
East Broadway
Murphysboro
Brown’s Hardware
S. Illinois Ave
Hin
Prigg
Hiram Walkers
London
Hiram Walker & Sona Inc
Peoria, Is
Hiram Wal Peoria
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