Taxpayers insulted by appeal from IRS chief
Internal Revenue Commissioner John B Dunlap sent a letter to 52 million taxpayers urging greater care in filing returns. About 14 million returns had errors last year, raising collection costs. Some responses attacked officials and demanded government cleanup, while others praised the work of tax officers or offered tips on evasion cases. The bureau said critics ranged from moonbeam to constructive suggestions and noted some letters referenced wasteful spending and high taxes.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Internal Revenue
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U S Maps Detention Camp Plan For Subversives
Washington plans detention camps for dangerous subversives under McGrath. Federal prison labor moves toward three main sites with 3000 capacity. Sites include Wickenburg Arizona Florence and El Reno. Bennett directs standby camps under McCarran Act provisions for possible roundup in emergencies.
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McGrath
Wickenburg
Jariz
Florence
Ariz
el Reno
Okla
Imade
Tule Lake
Calif
James V. Bennett
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Europe storm toll hits at least sixty three dead
Severe gale storms lash western Europe for a fourth day killing at least 63 people and leaving 18 missing. Norwegian and Dutch seamen drowned as ships wrecked off Britain and the Bay of Biscay, with floods and high winds crippling coastal towns. Rescue vessels search for missing sailors and crews.
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Bay of Biscay
Borkum
West Germany
Britain
Niles
Lellars
Ameri
Enterprise
Trish
Tax deadline for professional gamblers kicks in
The new law requires professional gamblers including cookies punchboard operators and numbers writers to buy a yearly federal occupational tax stamp and pay 10 percent of all money placed as wagers. Monthly 16 percent payments follow. enforcement began with December. Government offices close for holidays, but payments can be mailed.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
U.S. Treasury
Tallulah Bankhead Bombing Threat Delays Center Theater
Tallulah Bankhead was to appear at the Center Theater when a bombing threat prompted police to search and monitor the venue. Authorities say the threat—unverified and not followed by violence—caused heightened security and public warning during her scheduled program.
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New York
Taailulah Bankhead
Center Theater
Tanks Lead UN Advance Near Ta GDP Front
United Nations forces pressed an assault against Chinese troops on a contested hill west of Taipo, 29 miles northwest of the objective, as tanks led the advance in the dawn breakout. The attack followed a four day court-ordered confrontation surrounding the actress Cronin case.
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Jmeadquar
Mist Bankhead
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Korea
United Nations
Herlror
Evys
Positien Cronin
No-Man's Land
Ta Gpo
Gus the Great Dane Rescued From Icy Seneca River
A year old Great Dane named Gus owned by Steve Furcinilo of Cold Springs Road fell through thin ice on the Seneca River around 11 AM near Cold Springs Bridge while retrieving snowballs. Passersby Ray Cole of Liverpool and Jack Murphy dragged a ladder onto the ice, saved the dog with a rope, and Gus returned home wagging his wet tail after about a half hour in the icy water.
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Seneca River
Steve Furcinilo
Cold Springs Rd
Cold Springs
Ray Cole
Liverpool
Jack Murphy
Snaily
Porter Cleanups Amid Deserted Hotel Scene of War
A war report from Buffalo describes a porter at a small hotel guiding police through a partially looted building after a firefight. The battle involved around 1,600 troops across communist and Allied factions with significant property loss including up to 56,000 in cash found in a safe. The article notes a broader front with British and American forces attempting to recapture territory, amid heavy hand to hand combat and shifting frontline gains.
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Attica
Great Britain
Winston Chaireh
America
Truman
Barry Ferguson
Temgolumn
The
Reiss Tteay
Dewey to Host New Year Reception at Albany Mansion
Governor and Mrs. Dewey will greet several hundred friends and neighbors at a traditional New Year’s Day reception tomorrow at the executive mansion in Albany.
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Albany
Dewey
Executive Mansion
Weather turmoil spawns blizzards floods across regions
A sweeping winter storm battered the northern plains and Rockies with blizzards and dense fog. Snow and subzero temperatures spread from Montana to the Dakotas and Wyoming, while the California Nevada border saw heavy rain, floods, and evacuations. Big Bear isolated by avalanches. six-inch rains reported along the seaboard. at least one death and several missing from slide incidents. The storm threatened Northwest Iowa Minnesota Northwest Kansas and Northern Wisconsin as the Weather Bureau forecast more rain from Iowa to Illinois.
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California
San Diego
Vénice
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Gardena
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Los Angeles
Seaboard
Big Bear
Mile High
Iowa
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Chicago
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Indiana
Prisoner Mail Swapped Again at Panmunjom
At Panmunjom in Korea the UN and Communist forces exchanged prisoner of war mail. The Communists delivered 990 letters from Allied POWs in mixed propaganda envelopes while the UN returned 26 letters to Allied POWs in North Korean camps. Included were three letters for Maj. Gen William F Dean and Lt Harold T Bratcher. Washington postmaster for the Allies noted most mail came from the United States with one Tokyo letter for Dean.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
William F. Dean
Harold T. Bratcher
Washington, D. C
Pan
Munjom
United States
Tokyo
Dean
Kim Il Sung Says America Is Doomed Without Korea Aid
North Korean Premier Kim Il Sung told Chinese volunteers aiding Korea that America is doomed to collapse unless it withdraws from Korea. The remarks were broadcast by Pyongyang Radio and monitored abroad.
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Kim Il Sung
Korea
America
China
Pyongyang
California Minister Named Champ Liar in Wisconsin Pageant
Burlington judges named Rev. Arthur R. Kirk of Biggs California as world champion liar in a 1931 contest. The entry drew disbelief from club officers, who signed off on the unusual winner after a unanimous decision.
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Wis
Bullton Liars
Arthur R. Kirk
Biggs
Calif
Cy Hulett
UN backs airfield ban in Korea armistice talks
UN negotiators warned the Communists they will not accept an armistice unless North Korea drops demands to build and repair airfields. US Maj. Gen. Howard Turner said the Reds seek airfields to strike behind UN lines. North Korean Col. Chang Chul San challenged the UN, defending the airfield demand.
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Korea
United Nations
North Korea
U. S
Howard Turner
Turner
Chang Chul San
Syracuse Downtown Stores Open Regular Hours Wednesday
Syracuse downtown stores will maintain regular hours for post holiday shoppers. The Retail Merchants Division of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce says stores will open at 9 00 AM Wednesday and close at 5 30 PM.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
Planes hunt vanished airliners amid broad search
Herald-Journal wires report a major, multi-state aerial hunt for 69 missing on three aircraft and one unidentified craft. Crews comb mountain regions from Pennsylvania to California while weather limits air activity and a possible wreckage sighting is reported near Oroville and Wasco Beach.
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Pilot to Meet Baby Son Swift To Visit Ill Father
Distraought mother waits in Syracuse for Captain John J Swift co-pilot of the 1st Army transport to reach home after 40 days of Hungarian imprisonment. He is on emergency Air Force leave to visit his dying father at St Joseph's Hospital in Glens Falls before seeing his 10 week old son David and his 5 year old daughter Leslie. The page notes Swift's crew had been held apart in confinement since November 12.
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Jerson
John J. Swift
1St Army
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Bermuda
Washington
Syra _ cuse
Joan J. Swift
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York Central
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Capt.Swift
Free’ World
No Freeze-up Holiday Toll Seen Tonight
Weather reports show no freeze up as New Year celebrations approach. Temperatures hover above freezing tonight with rain and mild winds slowing traffic. fatalities from the week total 228 as drivers faced slick roads, while anticipated cold front from the Dakotas and Montana could drop temperatures to 25 tomorrow night. Snowfall remains 38.2 inches for December, with five inches on the ground and above normal precipitation in some regions, amid heat and drought threats in South Africa and widespread storm activity across the nation.
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Chicago
Associated Press
P.m'cocal
Natonal Safety Council
Dakotas
Montana
Johannesburg
South Africa
Lening
Union
Chuckle: Female Conversation Who What When Wear
A brief item offers a light quip on a conversation about women. It notes a playful exchange hinting at gender roles and timing, with a focus on dress and propriety. The blurb preserves a period tone and light humor without explicit labels.
Soldier on leave shoots Mentone girl in church
In Bourbon Indiana a soldier on leave shot and killed a 16 year old Mentone girl as she sat among shippers in the Apostolic Church. The assailant Shoemaker rose after service began fired five shots then collapsed. Witnesses say the gunman exited, returned and fired additional rounds. The incident prompted U.S India negotiations to be reported in Bombay. The victim is Judy Faulkner. the church scene drew shocked onlookers from Mentone High School.
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Iington
Pach Veo
Judy Faulkner
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