House Unit 33 Million Excise Cuts Proposed in Congress
The House Ways and Means Committee approved further excise tax cuts totaling 335 million dollars, aiming to shrink taxes on consumer goods. Proposals include removing the 10 percent tax on sporting goods for schools, trimming jewelry duties, halving fur levies, eliminating handbag taxes, and reducing taxes on cameras, refrigerators, musical instruments, and other items while preserving some levies on phonographs and radios. President Truman called for tax relief, with changes subject to revision.
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U S Shuts Down Czech Consulate in Chicago
The United States orders the Czech consulate general in Chicago closed by May 1 in retaliation for charges of spying. Prague must recall its press attaché and faces consequences in bilateral relations, while Washington rejects the Czech accusations about USIS.
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Editorial focus on Communist charge in government in Washington
International observers are unsettled by the intense emphasis on Communism in U.S. government coverage. Marquis Childs notes this in Mis California Capital Calling, while readers are directed to the editorial on page 58. The issue lists various features and sections including Abinsemts, Financial, Bridge, and Deaths, with page numbers for sections and a notice about TODAY'S PICTURES on page 2.
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Police Chief Testifies on Nationwide Graft TV
Los Angeles police chief told a Senate commerce subcommittee that Continental News Service distributing racing information corrupts police departments nationwide. Mayor Fletcher Gowton supported action, saying the service headquartered in Cleveland is controlled by Edward J. McBride. Bowron urged a Justice Department bill to curb interstate gambling information and cited Los Angeles profits potentially reaching 100 million dollars annually.
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Weather slows then clears. Syracuse forecast brightens
Rain and snow fall in Syracuse but the Weather Man expects clearing tonight. Andrew B. Keller, US meteorologist, predicts temperatures will stay low into Sunday with a low near 32 and a high around 82 tomorrow. Winds move from west-northwest to west at 10 to 15 mph tonight.
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Two Lessons Too Few for Midwifery Training Debated
BRISTOL England fires chief says training firemen as midwives could save money. Congress may boost funding and teach fire brigade ambulances to carry maternity cases, aiming to double the baby deliveries. US and UK officials discuss propaganda andTrieste tensions amid Cold War rhetoric.
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Faucets in U.S. Homes Warned as Wasteful Drips
Arthur Wilson, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Master Plumbers, told the group that more than 24 million faucets in American homes are beyond repair and should be replaced. He warned a single dripping faucet can waste twenty gallons a day, stressing urgent replacement at the annual meeting.
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Fire at Smith Body Works Burns Manlius Structures
A blaze swept two Smith Body Works buildings on West Seneca Street in Manlius early today, causing about 60000 dollars in losses and threatening eight nearby homes. Firefighters from four village companies battled the four hour fire after deputies Rice and Cummings found it around 2 AM. two firefighters were slightly burned as crews leveled a large two story wooden shop and a three story brick building used for storage.
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Numbers Are Up Out of House Race
In New York a gambling raid implicated 13 telephone numbers used by bookmakers to place bets from New Jersey. Prosecutor Walter C. Winne said the numbers were obtained during the raid, and Rep. Wik over Hogan discussed the case. Winne added no candidacy for reflection was planned, while Hogan asked the state committee chairman to continue.
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Sheriff sale onondage hotel stock called off amid transfer
Melvin and Melvin of Myrone Myrone bought 5270 shares of the Onondaga Hotel Corp stock in a sheriff sale that was abruptly cancelled. The deal involved over two million dollars as a new corporation would organize to conclude the arrangement. Broker Porter realtor Jackson facilitated the transaction. transfer deed filed at 12 06 PM. The sale had been to satisfy two judgments against John B Cabot owner of the stock.
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Gigi Durston Ends Romance With Roosevelt
New York report states Gigi Durston says she is washed up with Ematt Roosevelt, son of the late president, and that no engagement existed. She notes plans for the future are broken, they ended the romance two weeks ago, and she will not elaborate on reasons.
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Sanatorium to Add Surgery Wing at State Infirmary
New wing at the infirmary will attach to the existing sanatorium, adding two stories and a grand basement with a full surgical suite, dining rooms, auditorium and kitchen. The state allocates 40000 for construction, estimate exceeds 100000, capacity rising about 33 percent to 295 beds. Plans not drawn yet. contracts awarded to convert to alternating current power at a total of 172930. Sanatorium transferred from Onondaga County to the state on April 2, 1948.
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Lawmaker Loses Some Fancy Toys
Washington Rep Miller of Nebraska reports 12 shirts valued at 522.50 each were left at an unattended office door by a New York haberdashery mistake. The total value of 270 dollars was filed with police after the incident last weekend.
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TV Hurts Trolleys in Cleveland Deficit Reports
Cleveland transit board member Vietos Cohen blames television for ICTS March deficit. He notes riders stay home to watch TV, leaving the trolley system with a year to date deficit of 140,677 dollars versus a 63,152 dollar surplus last year.
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No Hurry The late Gen Henry 4 Ars hold once sali
A fragmented excerpt from an interview quotes Gen Henry on conservatism and revivalist preaching. A revivalist asks who wants to go to Heaven. everyone stands except one man who replies calmly that he wishes to stay.
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Absurd Original Charges Repeated in Baltic Plane Row
Moscow rejected the Aqwerena protest over the Baltic incident saying the plane was a B-29 and charged Washington with a cover up of actions. Russia warned unauthorized planes entering Soviet airspace would be fired upon. Washington House passed a 100.5 airmen resolution with unanimous vote as part of U.S. reaction to the Baltic event. President Truman pushed Congress to extend rent controls, warning of higher costs if not kept.
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China and Soviet Union sign new trade pact in Moscow
A recent accord between China and the Soviet Union was announced, effective for 1950, with Russia to supply industrial equipment in exchange for Chinese raw materials. The pact marks a step in closer economic cooperation between the two communist powers amid postwar recovery.
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Divorce Granted After Uncontested Hearing
Mrs Priebla J. Johans obtained a decree of divorce from her husband Robert in an uncontested court proceeding yesterday. She testified that he once joked about biting the dog, then left the home, ending their years long marriage.
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Mother Seton Story of Courage and Sainthood
The American Magazine features Elizabeth Seton, who sacrificed wealth and friends to join the Catholic Church. Amid personal tragedy she founded the Sisters of Charity and did notable works. Her name has been submitted to the Holy See for sainthood with miracles cited including a cancer cure.
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