Truman Budget Proposes 1949 Tax Increases
President Truman urges Congress to raise taxes in 1949 mainly on individual income profits and payrolls. He seeks a $4 billion rise plus higher Social Security and a new health insurance tax to fund debt repayment and social programs. Key figures include James Marlow reporting from Washington on potential revenue changes and legislative uncertainty.
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Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Truman Seys
Exonerates County Man In Fatal Wreck
William H. Byler Jr. of Wil Hamaport was cleared of a reckless driving charge after a Frederick magistrate hearing. The fatal accident near Frederick claimed the life of a 15 year old Frederick youth several days earlier.
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Wil. Hamaport
Frederick
Manuel M. Kelnberg
Frede Tick
Democrats and Republicans mull new displaced persons measure
Washington January 11 Democrats and Republicans near agreement to back a bill admitting 400 000 European displaced persons by June 25 1952 including those already admitted under last year’s act. Senator McGrath says Senate Judiciary Committee could craft a bipartisan bill. Senator Ferguson says cooperation possible.
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McGrath
Ithode Island
80Th Congress
Triuman
Senate
Ferguson ObMieh
Neale OW Vad
Poe
Mills Again Scores Bosses in Radio Address for Mayor
Herman L. Mills, seeking the Republican nomination for Mayor, attacked party bosses in a radio address. He vowed not to pledge the city to any boss and cited past episodes where bosses allegedly pressed for appointments. Mills touted nonpartisan expansion work, reduced red tape, and promised a zoning ordinance and departmental reorganizations. Also noted is Matt Zunic’s return to Washington, D.C. as a member of the Washington Capitols.
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Herman L. Mills
Mayer
Mills
Republican Party
Matt Zunic
George Washington University
Washington, D.C
Washington Capitols
Panama Vows Cooperation in Canal Defense with U S
In Panama City Panamanian officials say the republic will cooperate with the United States on canal defense. Government member David Samudio notes a shift in public attitude since wartime bases were removed a year ago. Opposition member Victor Navas backs a mutual advantages approach amid U S canal route surveys in Central America.
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Republic of Panama
United States
Panama Canal
David Samudio
National Assembly
Victor Navas
Republic
North Ameri
Central America
Albert J.enceleMich
Identity Of Men Involved In Farnsworth Case
The Navy reports a man questioned in the rape slaying of Ruth Farnsworth on Guam admitted seeing two companions carrying off the San Francisco woman. Farnsworth, 27, disappeared December 11 from the Jade Shop and was found unconscious the next day, dying December 13. Navy Governor Rear Adm. Charles Pownall said names of suspects aren’t released and more details will come with developments.
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Navy
Pretty
Ruth Farnsworth
Guam
San Francisco
Miss Farnsworth
Civil Service
Charles Pownall
Mitchum Convicted On Dope Charge In Los Angeles
Actor Robert Mitchum was found guilty of conspiracy to possess marijuana and faces 90 days to one year in jail or up to six years in prison along with narcotics possession. Judge Mitchell could not grant probation for the narcotics count. famed attorney Jerry Giesler sought a low sentence or probation and won a trial without jury on the single grand jury indictment. Also convicted were Lila Leeds and Robin Ford. dancer Vicki Evans did not appear.
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Los Angeles
Robert Mitchum
Jerry Giesler
Wily Giesler
Errol Flynn
Charlie Chaplin
Mitchum
Lila Leeds
Robin Ford
Mitchium
Vicki Evans
Laurel Canyon
Miss Leeds
Ford
Giesler
Miss Evans
New York
Bills For Hagerstown Junior College Students
Bills issued for the first semester at Hagerstown Junior College show tuition charges for residents at 100 dollars for 15 to 18 semester hours and 7 dollars per hour for part time residents plus 10 dollars per hour for non residents. Nonresident full time students pay 150 dollars. Registration and activity fees are five dollars each, with a ten dollar graduation fee for sophomores. Lab fees range from two to five dollars. A second semester charges repeat these amounts. In a separate note, two veterans groups denounced a proposed sixteen thousand bed slash in veterans hospital construction.
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Hagerstown Junior College
Veteran's Administration
Area Men Enlist In Naval Service
Several Hagerstown area young men were accepted for Navy service in January. William E Summers and Thomas F Kline of Hagerstown enlisted for one year under an ante year program. Melvin E Daugherty and Lloyd T McDonald Jr of Greensbale joined for three years. Wayne E Stenger of Hagerstown also enlisted for three years. They will be sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for preliminary training. The program may exempt enlistees from the draft if provisions are met.
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William E. Summers
Thomas F. Kline
Hagerstown
Melvin E. Daugherty
Lloyd T. McDonald, Jr
Greencastle
Wayne E. Stenger
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Raese Wins Permit for Cumberland Radio Station
The Communications Commission finalized a grant for Richard Aubrey Raese to build a new standard radio station in Cumberland Maryland. The outlet will operate on 1230 kilocycles with 250 watts unlimited time.
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Washington
the Communications Commission Today
Richard Aubrey Raese
Standard
Cumberland
Stickell Heads Planters Mutual In Annual Meeting
Daniel A. Stickell was elected president as Planters Mutual Insurance Company organized at its 103rd annual meeting. J. Clarke Seibert was chosen vice president, Robert H. Tenney secretary treasurer, and Clarence C. Burger assistant secretary. Directors named include Stickell Seibert Gardenhour Gross Aredinger Tenney Roulette. Swift family noted as fastest liars among birds.
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Daniel A. Stickell
Planters Mutual Insurance Company
J. Clarke Seibert
Robert H. Tenney
Clarence C. Burger
G. William Gardenhour
Charles F. Gross
William KE. Aredinger
John R. Tenney
Ellsworth R. Roulette
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