Truman Seeks Early Tax Hikes To Fund Korea War Efforts
President Truman faces pressure in Congress to raise taxes to finance the multi billion dollar war against Communism in Korea and other fronts. Spokesmen urge emergency controls on business, industry and consumer credits as Taft questions the approach yet signals possible support. The president has promised a formal tax request to lawmakers.
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Truman to seek tax hikes and war funding boost
Washington reports President Truman will ask Congress to raise individual and corporate income taxes and to approve a stopgap measure this year with two more comprehensive packages later. Treasury Secretary Snyder announced plans amid debate on a January 1 tax change and defense spending rising to over two million armed forces, with $10.49 billion requested for new military needs and 66 thousand more troops. Security plans for seamen labeled as communist and subversive, under Coast Guard control, were outlined in a government led agreement avoiding leftist unions. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Connally mentioned possible diversion of Marshall Aid as a study in progress.
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G.O.P. School of Politics At Hamilton College In Session
Three hundred young attendees, many of voting age, take part in the New York Republican State committee School of Politics at Hamilton College Clinton. The second annual event opened yesterday and runs through today, led by Alexander M Landler as director, Robert Ray as dean, and William J Pfeifer as chairman.
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U.0p. State Committee
State Department of Commerce
Women In Politics
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Hamilton College
Clinton
Kay Baily
New York City
Emma van Wormer
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Br Robert Ray
William J. Pfeifer
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Senate Eyes Passage Of 34688000000 Army Bill
The Senate showed signs of quickening work on a 34.688 billion dollar appropriations bill with leaders forecasting final passage by week’s end. Some cuts to nondefense spending were discussed to free funds for Korea, while Bridges-Byrd proposals to trim 10 percent faced uncertainty. Unions AFL and CIO held talks on unification though no merger is expected soon, with potential broader cooperation emerging since 1917.
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FDR Not in Service at Time of Death
The article clarifies Franklin Delano Roosevelt did not die while in service in the military or naval forces of the United States. It also notes the court ruling in Sumogate Frederick S. Quine v. estate executors releasing further efforts to seek refunds of $240,000.
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Ci Frankin de Roosevelt
United States
Sumogate
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Entitled Realistic Appraisal of Ver mosa Crisis
Marquis Childs writes in Capital Casting about the Ver mosa situation offering a cautious view that the crisis could mirror Korea. The column appears on the editorial page with notes pointing readers to related features and sections on pages 25 and 29.
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Marquis Childs
Chicago Civilian Defense plans nationwide fingerprinting
Chicago's director of civilian defense proposes universal fingerprinting for about 3,600 residents to build a complete file of fingerprints. The goal is to aid casualty identification in the event of a bomb disaster.
Peekskill Woman Heads Pythian Unit
Mrs Artie Deltz of Peekskill elected president of the Past State Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters at a meeting in Saratoga Springs. Fanny Levy of Brook is mentioned in the slate and leadership roles.
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Fanny Levy
Brook
Heeads
Cuba says sugar plentiful for U S demand
Cuba's new ambassador Luis Machado told White House reporters that there is no sugar shortage in Cuba and that Cuba will supply all the sugar the United States needs. He said Americans should simply request the amount needed and Cuba will provide it.
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Truman
White House
Studebaker plants shut in Oregon and Indiana walkouts
The Studebaker Corporation halted operations at its The Dalles plant in Oregon and another Indiana site after threats prompted a worker walkout. A foundry was idle as automation and weather concerns spread through the plant network.
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Crackdown Ordered In Draft Violations in Syracuse
Syracuse boards announced a crackdown on draft violators as talks of boosting manpower rolled in. The Army planned 300000 new calls in the next 16 months, while the Navy readied 4 more warships. Board 37 and 58 ordered men with missed pre induction screenings to take exams, and officials warned penalties for noncompliance. City boards struggle with registrants not reporting changes of status or address.
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Army
International News Service
Navy
Harold F. Naumann
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Selective Service
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National Guard
Liverpool
William Braybrook
Liverpool Navy Reserve
Only Keller Is All Wet
Syracuse reports a mix of rain from fronts that covered Western New York. Buffalo measured 1.06 inches, Rochester 0.69 inch, Danville 0.50 inch, with rainfall near 1.5 inches locally and about 50 percent below normal for the month. Weatherman Andrew P. Keller forecasts fair, cooler weather with a low around 56 tonight and the high near 75 tomorrow, with humidity dropping.
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Bultaio
Rochester
Danville
Andrew P. Keller
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Hugh
Death Sand Is Weapon Prophecy By Jack Geiger
A Chicago report quotes a prominent American scientist saying near invisible tasteless death sand could be developed as a mass destruction weapon for future wars. He warns engineering and delivery problems are not trivial and may not be solved. Dr Louis Ridenaer cites a 1945 Austrian idea and notes Hanford reactor outputs energy poisons monthly that could contaminate a large area.
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China Vets In Red Army: Sey POWs and Stockpile Plans
North Korean POWs say Chinese Red Army veterans informed that the national stockpile, valued at about $2.05 billion, is insufficient for potential invasion needs. The semi annual report warns the stockpile procurement must accelerate, with experts noting the January to June period shows rising demand and a possible larger defense stockpile through 1936 and beyond.
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Russian Advisers Aided North Korean Army Before Invasion
Veterans from the 111st Division and Kim Kwang Whan describe North Korea’s use of large Russian supplied weaponry including tanks at Pyongyang arsenals. A stockade inmate lists 20000 Korean veterans who crossed the Yalu in March. Prisoners spoke at a news conference as U S warships blocked Red China near Mamosa.
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Beaten Wife Died Of Broken Vein
Autopsy shows Mrs. Madeline Large of Queens died from a broken vein after a beating by estranged husband William Large a marine engineer who is charged with homicide and held for grand jury action. The quarrel involved a former boyfriend and divorce filing in Ohio.
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Herzog NLRB Chairman Nomination Moves to Senate
Truman nominates Herzog to a new fixed term as National Labor Relations Board chair. Herzog has led the NLRB since 1948 and asked to be relieved in August. the president sent the nomination to the Senate yesterday.
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House Vote On Armed Forces Limit And Expansion
Washington reports House action planned on a bill to extend enlistment by a year and a plan to lift all military size limits. President Truman seeks about 10.5 billion dollars for defense to meet Korea crisis needs and speed up mobilization. Air Force receives the largest share, followed by the Army and Navy, with funds also for Defense Department activities.
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Rail blast hits Namur Brussels line near Genval and Lessine
Bomb explosions damaged the Namur to Brussels rail corridor as a walloon region near Genval and Lessine were hit. The blasts followed opposition to King Leopold III’s return to the union with Belgium. Telephone lines in the district were also cut during the night.
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Encircled Further Retreats Predicted in Korean War
General MacArthur warned that further withdrawals may be necessary on American west and central fronts as seven Communist divisions press the Korean war. He noted Yongdong was abandoned on the road to Pusan and troops are retreating under heavy offensive action.
Civilians Ordered From Fighting Zone Southeast of Taejon
Civilians in the area southeast of Taejon were ordered to move to safer points beyond American lines to block infiltration by Communist forces. Korean police were told to evacuate villagers likely to be drawn into fighting as U S and Allied troops engage in heavy combat in the hills northeast of Taejon.
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