Bills target death taxes and highway safety in Albany
Republican lawmakers unveil measures to curb sex crimes and double taxation. Senator Desmond pushes five highway safety bills including a television ban in cars and mandatory fitness statements, night driving tests, and semi annual state inspections. Halpern and Preller seek a temporary commission to end tax overlap among federal state and local levels.
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Thomas C. Desmond
Newburgh
Seymour Halpern
Fred W. Preller
Queens
Desmond
Halpern
Preller
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Laws On Offenders And Obscene Literature Proposed
Governor Dewey called for reforms as Assemblyman Joseph Martinis of the Bronx proposed a bill requiring registration and examination of sex offenders. Rochester Democrat Charles F. Stockmeister introduced a bill making selling or distributing obscene literature a felony and a separate measure for a minimum five year term for carnally abusing a child under seven.
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Linden-McKinley Star Plays After Father Dies
John Weber, 18, Linden-McKinley high star forward, scored the decisive field goal that gave Linden a 48-45 win at Columbus. His father died of a heart attack after watching his son finish the game, the son learning of the loss afterward.
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Dewey Favored by GOP County Chairs for Governor
An Associated Press survey of 62 Republican county chairmen shows Thomas E. Dewey as the leading choice for the gubernatorial nomination next fall. Dewey led with 18 first choices, 4 second choices, and 4 third choices, three to one over Lt. Gov. Joe R. Hanley, among 28 respondents representing a cross-section including New York's largest cities.
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Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
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Joe R. Hanley
Political survey hints at GOP prospects and key appointments
Survey participants reflect county sentiment with many potential delegates to the GOP state convention. U S Senator Irving Ives shows mixed interest in governorship, Dwight Eisenhower appears as a top choice but not eligible this year. Assembly Speaker Heck also features in the preferences. Niles Becker appointed deputy state motor vehicles commissioner in Albany, replacing William Rich, who becomes Putnam County clerk.
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Niles R. Becker
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William Rich
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Spencer E. Bates
Becker
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Putnam County
Dewey
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