Sex Equality Bill Divides Women Across Nation
A proposed constitutional equal rights measure prompts splits among women’s groups and lawmakers. Supporters argue a neutral commission is needed, while opponents fear loss of protective laws. The bill would bar federal sex discrimination in employment while state action would follow commission guidance. Both items sit in the House Judiciary Committee after a Senate failure to secure a two thirds vote.
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Meeting With Japanese Emperor and Empress Reveals Curiosity About Flight
The narrator describes aTea talk in a central room with a glowing brazier, as Emperor in a blue suit and Empress in a wisteria kimono ask about flying, life abroad, and their daughter's lessons. The Empress shows wistful interest in aviation and outside life while discussing sports and schooling.
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Radio Timetable and Casual Chats Highlight Shared Manners
The Herald-American notes radio timetables may change by stations and recalls a group departure scene. A speaker remarks on etiquette with humor about copying manners, contrasting the empress and others in a room. The piece ends with a quip about Japanese copying copyable customs.
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Barnum and Bailey Circus Life and Elephant Myths
A historical piece recounts Barnum and Coup forming the Barnum and Bailey Circus, its later sale to Ringling Brothers, and the life of circus crews. It describes dining, housing, travel by train, medical care, and discipline, plus a humorous note on elephants’ longevity and habits.
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Elephant memory and a deadly captive tale from a circus
A 1902 circuses elephant avenged abuse after 22 years by killing the trainer who had punished her with red pepper. The killer elephant suddenly attacked near the bull line as the trainer returned in 1924, revealing the motive tied to past punishment.
States gain big from pari mutuel tax revenue surge
Last year over 110 million dollars in sales tax came from pari mutuel betting at race tracks. Eight states accounted for 90 percent of the tax haul, led by New York California Florida Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Illinois and Maryland. Rhode Island relied on the tax for 1947 revenue, while New Hampshire and Florida also yielded sizable shares. Officials note a dozen other levies boost state treasuries including gas tax income taxes motor vehicle licenses alcohol tobacco and utilities.
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State Tax Receipts Rise Sharply From 1941 to 1947
A survey shows 1947 state tax revenues reached 5.8 billion dollars, up 58 percent from 1941 when receipts totaled 3.6 billion. It notes shifts in wealth disparities, with per capita taxes climbing from 15 dollars in Mississippi to 30 dollars in Connecticut by 1947, signaling change in so called wealthy and poor states.
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Capita Figures Spark State Revenue Talk
Mississippi was taking in 34 dollars per capita amid broad fiscal discussions highlighting per person revenue implications.
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Free brochure offers Full-tone Hearing for the deaf
Advertisement announces a free brochure titled Full-tone Hearing for deafened persons. Readers are urged to send name and address on a penny post ecard to Beltone Dept. 18 1450 W 19th St Chicago for a copy and to share with friends who are hard of hearing.
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