State to gain 33.5 million from horse racing taxes
Albany officials project annual state revenue of about 33.5 million from legalized mutuel betting on horse races in New York. Gov Dewey endorses tax plan as expert review predicts rising handle and steady income, with the assembly and senate weighing the measure amid anticipated strong wagering growth.
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Ewes
Legkipi
Yari Mutuel Bolts Wag Legalized Sis Vents Igo
Geir Dewey
Ingher
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Detuin
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Alva
Nexthumus
ASI Lay Keuson
Whvistia Heures Uerb
Cal
Sear Tatu
John J Dunnigan
Opponents Rally in NYC Seminar on Probable Bike Plans
Widespread opposition noted from Ichgious forces as New York City hosts a semiannual meeting related to a problematic bike project. The total funds, listed as 0560000 for 1940-41, show steadily rising costs, with Dunnizatis’ estimate surpassed for the first time in LM341. A 10 percent deduction applies to each bet, with 60 percent directed to the state and the track, while an exception affects mile fon at wer where the hindlé remains silat.
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Ichgious
New York City
Waliheld
Wer
Social Democrats Lead in Japan Elections
In Japan, reports claim the Social Democrats led in the expected elections with over 1000 candidates. The Progressive Party suffered a major setback for Allied powers while calls for a swift new government transition rose amid constitutional debates.
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Social Democrats
Japan
von Jel Vesterdas
Maren Strumvel
Sutusi Democrats
Progressive Party
Biet
Con Yainds
Purne
Liberils
Coniisen Wwe Heen Nidlung
Kyola Newsgemcy
Apuichi Tokosh
Franers
Ishertoun
Leven
Haynes Tansaptians
Wanspotetion Ministry
Ill Workers Relief Plan Debated in State Legislature
A proposed program to compensate workers disabled by illness or injury faces debate in the state legislature. The plan, linked to aid for those unable to work during a lengthy recovery period, would determine benefits based on a set wage period and eligibility rules. Leaders including Sen Seymour Hill and others weigh the potential costs and impact on unemployed workers. The discussion touches on how benefits would be funded and administered, with testimony from advocates and officials at a public meeting.
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Queens
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Rte
Walid
Governor predicts cigarette tax and liquor revenue rises
The report summarizes Governor Dewey's annual message to the legislature predicting total tobacco and liquor tax income for the year. It notes an expected cigarette levy of about 27 million and liquor revenue near 16 million, plus gasoline tax and licensing revenues feeding state treasuries.
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Dewey
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Lev
John Batley
Bulls to Enforce Housing Introduced
Albany reports measures introduced to ease housing project rules in Troy. Bills would relax income limits for occupancy and expand temporary-town powers while removing veto rights of local planners. Separate notes mention a church dinner for a Sunday School superintendent and Rev Olson’s sermon event.
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Albany
Municipil Jnoustiy
Troy
New York
Cy Jowsin
Steced
Reysoe Tye
Fit Methodist Church
Romela
Lloyd H Olson
Synagogues Schedule Services Across Week in Troy
Community listings show various synagogues hosting weekly services. Evening and weekend meetings include Hebrew classes, confirmation programs, and youth activities led by Rabbis Gutmann, Slomm, and Kahn, with programs at Temple Beth L and Temple Sisterhood events and a lecture by Harold Fagen.
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Vonday
Te ‘Temple Foal Simi
Duhus Goodman
Wis
Pine Suods Avenue
Gutmann
Widdlebury College
Waddiebury
Chaplan Marshall Jen Jans Tis
Chioatauqua Society of Ametics
Regula
Lemple
Sisterhood
Harold Fagen
Chan Temple
Beth Li
Lada
Reuben Slomm
Bom
Satta
al Am
Reious Ant Lebret
Partici Abn
Ant
Rabbi Sunde
Seatty Religtous
Sehnol Sestons
Miz Abrahant Goldstein
Temple Board of Trustees
Beth Taret
Chohm
Alfred AD Kahn Hu
Sail
Watais
Pubbi Kahn
Alan x Gindurte
Koe University
Staduile
Golumin
7000 More Gls Expected In Ports In 1940s Style Report
Ports boards anticipate 8 700 guns and ships arriving as 14 May entries show vast naval and military movements. Troop detachments including infantry and armored units are listed with various ship arrivals from Antwerp to Pearl Harbor and San Diego, detailing origins and unit designations.
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Aye
Gomsl Ports Board
Thive Pache Coast
Yorl-Midunborg
General Hogpllys
D1st Infantry Regiment
Washington
le Hasire
Mtol Victory
Masoille Loz
iPield
4St Armored Infinity Regiment
B0th Armored Infantry
Llectil Neous Topps
Willie Taowly
Casiblanca
Bremen
Gibbuna
Antwerp
George Tatwaon
Henry G Costa
Janes Gouper
Norfolk
Lewin Sowad
Oangeles
Wikes Bure
China
Sankrangko
Spey
Forest Fire Control System Expanded Across Southern Tier
The Conservation Department announced a broader forest fire control system extending into Greater Taciaily and the southern tier. Four new district foresters Livag F McCowen Sidney G Bascom D Brock way and Herbert E Cull will oversee operations from Warwick Cortland Bath and Jamestown to coordinate prevention across Yosemi regions and Yellowstone Parks.
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York States
Connellion
Peisy B Uwiyea
Conservation Department
Yosemfis
Yellowstone National Parks
Commmnissionit Sud
Restrictions on Air Travel to Be Lifted
Government announces gradual lifting of air travel restrictions starting June 16 wartime controls including civilian flights and certain transport limits will ease with a 20 percent reduction in train restrictions as part of announced relaxations.
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Pin Kranckyco
Aliling
Delonda
Morton Globe editor Sullivan dies after sixty years of service
In Worcester Massachusetts former Morton Globe editor O Sullivan, longtime Manning editor, has died after sixty years of service. Funeral arrangements and tributes are expected from colleagues and local press associations.
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O Sullivan
Manning
Morton Globe
Sullivan
Tiistamu
Longs Silnont
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