Arms Program For Europe To Be Overhauled
Washington, Aug 3. The administration's 1.45 billion arms for Europe program faces major changes in Congress. House republicans promise a bill overhaul and testimony from Gen Lyman Lemnitzer and Dr Lloyd Berkner. Five Percenters probe targets National Association of Uniform Manufacturers. Foreign aid fights persist as senators push for a clean bill with scarce amendments. The House gains Johnson control over armed forces and a new accounting system. Farm bill and education aid stalls noted amid partisan debate. See Congress, page 11.
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Toy Sales Jump As Illinois Town Enforces Polio Curb
Springfield experiences a polio quarantine reducing juvenile activity and closing hangouts while toy shops report rising sales. Movies, soda fountains, bowling alleys, and clothing stores suffer declines as residents stay home. Authorities cite 24 polio cases and four deaths. children under 16 ordered to stay in yards. Local broadcasters and the state newspaper offer stay-at-home suggestions.
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Unemployment Rises Over Four Million In July
The census bureau reports July unemployment at 4,095,000, the highest since January 1942, while employed persons reach 59,720,000. The rise stems from a 417,000 increase in the civilian labor force, with only about one in four new job seekers finding work. Industrial employment climbs to 50,073,000 but remains below July 1948 levels. farm work drops.
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Japan Business Monopoly Ends in Japan under MacArthur
Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced the deconcentration program in Japan is accomplished, with eleven enterprises recommended for restructuring and actions on 325 firms previously tied to Zaibatsu holding groups. The board reported significant production gains and economic stabilization despite debate over socialist versus fragmentation criticisms.
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Uranium Inspection Ordered For Hillside Mine West Of Prescott
Atomic energy commission orders inspection of Hillside mine near Prescott Arizona for possible commercial uranium production. Other items report a Prague court sentencing a priest to eight years for treason over communion with a Communist, a Lilly Pennsylvania gunman wounding Police Chief Bradley and a pedestrian, and the Berlin airlift moving troops home to the United States.
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Mother and Infant Die in Polio Case in Texas
In San Antonio a 32 year old woman Grace Wier died of polio after delivery by Caesarean section. Her premature baby Ronald four survived briefly and died the same night. Briscoe nephew Bailey Briscoe three and Wier's son were treated for polio as Texas reported 1,218 cases and 67 deaths in the first half of 1949, the worst polio year in state history.
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George W. Cox
Austin
State Cracks Down On Sales Tax Debtors
The Arizona State tax commission actioned three unsigned warrants for delinquent sales taxes from three merchants. Elwood Driggs, tax director, presented the warrants and sought guidance as to disposition. Commissioner Thad Moore proposed signing warrants and stopping auditors from collecting delinquent accounts.
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Baseball Results from American League and National League
Summary of games including St Louis beating Boston 9 to 1 in Boston with Ostrowski Kennedy Wine garner Papai and Lollar. Kinder and Tebbetts. New York split a pair with Chicago, Erskine and Campanella sharing a 10 run game. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 10 to 6 as Erskine, Campanella, Riddle, Gumbert and McCullough starred. Cincinnati and Philadelphia had a low scoring contest with Oakland’s Olx scoring for the Reds as Roberts and Seminick contributed. Boston and St Louis are noted for a night game in St Louis.
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Erskine
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Riddle
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McCullough
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Hacker
Muncrief
Owen
Cincinnati
Roberts
Seminick
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Arizona Tax Policy Under Fire Over Rail Valuations
Arizona state tax commissioners faced sharp criticism for lax supervision of property assessments, as Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads sought large cuts in stated valuations. Oliver Frank urged a 14 percent reduction to 52.77 million on 1949 figures, arguing inequity with other property assessments, while railroads cited a weighted valuation model.
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Pinal
Henry Harries
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University of California burned 120 theses in dump loss
Berkeley officials confessed that 120 master’s and doctoral theses were destroyed in a city dump after vanishing en route from the campus storehouse to the university library. The loss, described as extremely unfortunate, prompted a university-wide search for copies and an apology to students.
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Aga Khan and Wife Robbed of Gems in Riviera Raid
Armed masked bandits robbed the Aga Khan and his wife outside their Riviera villa near Nice. Jewelry valued at $600 was taken. A prior 24 hour period saw a holdup at Van Cleef and Arpels in Deauville, where loot reportedly totaled $600,000.
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Tombstone recall slate names four opponents to mayor and four councilmen
Tombstone voters face a recall election after petitions accuse Mayor Giacomo and three councilmen of general inefficiency. Fred Bennett would oppose Giacomo, while Clayton Newell, Frank Frederick, and Mrs Alvina Stover challenge council members Ha Easterbrook Ray Krebs and Raymond Wagner. Sam Medigovich faces no opposition. City Clerk Helen Grill has refused to call the election.
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Rain Lighter Than Dust in Tucson Weather Report
The U S weatherman reported light rain in Tucson after strong winds and dust Tuesday night. Airport rain was 0.01 inch. northeastern city area 0.05 to 0.10 inch. Year total to Tuesday reached 3.41 inches, still below normal.
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Speed Unification Talks By U S And Britain In Atlantic Pact
American and British military leaders met in London to discuss speedy unification of western Europe forces under the Atlantic pact. U S joint chiefs of staff want prompt large scale military unity in a common defense program, with talks extending to Paris. Observers note reluctance exists among western union partners to full merger, while Montgomery’s five power set up is also under review.
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Day's Activities in Congress Across Sessions and Committees
Associated Press notes Senate meets at 11 a.m. to consider foreign aid spending. Public works panel to hear Secretary Gray on Columbia valley authority bill, while Banking subcommittee continues Reconstruction Finance Corp. debates. Executive expenditures panel weighs welfare department reorganization. House reviews miscellaneous legislation as foreign affairs probes arms aid and armed services examine the five percent center inquiry.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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14 Year Old Wild Boy Captured By Naturalist In Dense Texas Thicket
A 14 year old deaf mute boy known as Johnny Sears emerged from the Big Thicket near Houston after a 15 minute chase by naturalist Larry Dean. Dean plans to place Johnny at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin after offering clothes and barber services. Johnny showed interest in airplanes and enjoyed a hamburger while rejecting cooked pork chops, ending his jungle life with a taste for civilization.
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