Tax Measures Outlined For Iowa Legislators in Special Session
In Des Moines the Iowa legislature reviewed five proposed income tax reductions. Louis H. Cook and Henry Wormley explained each bill and projected state receipts and refunds. Proposals include straight tax forgiveness, higher deductions, matched deduction and rate cuts, a sliding 1949 scale, and a combined plan with deductions and a sliding scale.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Louis H. Cook
State Tax Commission
Henry Wormley
Commission
Cook
Reserve Company Forming for Army 468th Unit
Capt. William Perdock announced the 468th Ordnance Medium Maintenance company will form soon. Capt. John Ripp will be in Washington Thursday afternoon to process 15 men already signed up at the post office recruiting room. Ex service men with discharge papers urged to attend. Age limits 17 to 25, with tech skilled men up to 45 accepted.
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William Perdock
468Th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company
Army Resecv
John Ripp
Davenport
Washington
Roon
Army
Percock
Percoeck
Russia blamed for UN troubles says Austin
Warren R. Austin, U S delegate to the United Nations, told the Chicago luncheon on foreign relations that Soviet reluctance to entrust national security to the UN causes most current difficulties. He argued Russia fears collective security and prefers its own defense, citing past invasions as proof.
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Chicago
Warren R. Austin
United Nations
Russia
Chieasgounen
Aleiin
Soviet Union
Austin
General Assembly
Friendship Ship Reaches France in Christmas Aid
The ship Friendship anchored at Le Havre with nearly 9.06 million pounds of food for France. Ambassador Cafter and Mrs Pearson attended the ceremony as eight relief groups will distribute wheat sugar macaroni milk beans and babyfood to children and the aged.
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LE Havre
France
Uupy
Friend
United States
Madame Germaine Poinse-Chapuis
Jefferson Caftery
Pearson
Drew Pearson
Washington
Paris
American Joint Distribution Committee
World Council of Churches
Naional Catholic Welfare Conference
U.S. Shipments To Russia Grow in October
U S shipments to Russia tripled in October to 9.16 million dollars from 4.00 million in September. Russian imports from the U S fell to 7.84 million, while U S exports to Russia remained a small share of total trade. Officials cited heavy machinery and vehicles as key goods. embargo and curtailment talk rose in Congress.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Iim
U. S
Commerce Department
Congress
Styles Bridges
N. H
Senate Appropriations Committee
Ussr
Homer Ferguson
Mich
William F. Knowland
U.S
Tey
Department
UNRRA
Bur
U. S. St Vorts
Treasury Sets Plan for Savings Bond Drive
The treasury will run an organized sale of savings bonds in May or June as an anti inflationary measure. The drive's goal was not yet fixed but sources suggested a target near 4,000,000 600 likely dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Personal crisis reports Not Wanted in New York
A terse UP report from New York notes an unnamed personal crisis case prompting public attention. The brief mentions authorities and the media handling but provides few specifics about individuals or outcomes.
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New York
Senate subpoena seeks Anderson records on commodity speculation
The Senate Appropriations Committee votes to subpoena Secretary Clinton Anderson to testify and produce all records on commodity exchange speculation. The move follows Republicans pressing for investigations into government officials and lawmakers suspected of market activity. A separate House inquiry was approved to probe speculation on commodity exchanges.
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Washington
Dee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Senate
Suboena
Clinton Jy Anderson
House Rules Committee
House
GOP
Anderson
Robert A. Taft R
Alben W. Barkley
County Legion Meet at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville American Legion post will host the Washington county Legion Thursday evening December 18. Officers will be elected and plans formed for the coming year. All county Legion members are invited to attend.
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Crawfordsville
American Legion
Washington County Legion
Legion
Chester Church Dinner Meeting Plans for Thursday
The Federated church at West Chester will host a potluck supper Thursday at 6 30 pm. A Christmas program follows the meal announced by Rev. Hiram Phillips. Members are asked to bring clothing for the Baptist children's home in Maywood Illinois.
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Federated Church
West Chester
Hiram Phillips
Baptist Children’s Home
Maywood
Ill
British Sergeant Killed in Palestine Violence Spree
In Jerusalem a British police sergeant was shot dead as he and a companion left a Jewish cafe. One suspect was arrested based on clues from the wounded officer. Within 24 hours four other people were slain in Palestine including a Jewish policeman and three Jews. five were wounded including three Jews, an Arab, and an auxiliary officer.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Parapet Upgrade Planned for Empire State Observatory
New York's Empire State Building plans a $380,000 stainless steel parapet on the 86th floor observatory to deter ongoing crisis reports. The barrier will reach seven feet and sit about 1,050 feet above street level.
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Pire State Building Management
Stores to Open Two Evenings for Holiday Shopping
Washington stores selling holiday merchandise will open Monday and Tuesday evenings until nine o clock for next week, excluding Christmas Eve. Secretary John Lee of the Chambers of Commerce said normal hours will prevail Christmas Eve and the observance will follow holiday customs through Christmas week and into New Year.
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Washington
John Lee
Chambersial Commerc
Lee
Dogs Kill 24 Sheep and Five Dogs Are Shot
Dogs killed 24 sheep in Highland township prompting Sheriff Putnam and Deputy Kiesey to shoot five dogs tied to the nearby farm. Bert McCreedy and Herbert Campbell filed claims for 24 sheep slain by dogs. A stray dog was trapped after another sheep was reported killed near Brighton. County pays losses to farmers from a dog license fund.
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Highland Township
Bert McCreedy
Herbert Campbell
H. M. Putnam
Walter Kiesey
Brighton
Board of Supervisors
Washington schools announce two week Christmas vacation
Wash ington schools will suspend classes from Friday December 19 after the afternoon session. Students return Monday January 5 for the second semester. The first term ends January 25 and the school year concludes May 28, with staff changes including Elizabeth Van Huekelam leaving and Harold G Hazelett taking her mathematics post.
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W. A. Erbe
Washington
Elizabeth van Huekelem
Pella
Harold G. Hazelett
Huntington
West Virginia
Marshalls College
Iowa State Teachers College
Dee
Not Enough Votes for Hospital Bonds in Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center Iowa December 17 The county auditor reports the proposed 100600 dollar hospital bond issue failed to reach the 60 percent requirement with 1337 votes against 1109 and 34.7 percent in favor. A prior 100000 dollar bond was approved but the hospital board seeks a larger facility. federal matching funds would have been available if the new bonds passed.
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Guthrie Center
Iowa
Bounty Paid for Foxes as County Sees Losses to Dogs
County funds covered farm losses from dog killings of livestock with no wolves reported. Auditor Fred Bourgeois paid out $54 for 36 foxes trapped by Robert Embree of Wellman, with $1.50 per fox. Wellman area leads bounty returns as foxes are trapped after foraging in orchards north of Eureka.
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Fred Bourgeois
Robert Embree
Wellman
William Petratt
Eureka
Washington Council Advances Permanent Garbage Plan
The Washington city council held a meeting led by Mayor G. E. Mace to draft a persistent garbage ordinance to be enacted within two to three weeks. A new $5,000 garbage truck from Milwaukee will arrive by week’s end to replace ad hoc vehicles and resume regular collections soon. City crews are collecting tins and ashes as work continues on the phased rollout.
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Washington
G. E. Mace
Milwaukee
Frank Black
City Hall
President Signs European Aid Bill
President Truman signed the 597 million dollar stop gap European aid authorization bill in Washington with no ceremony and offered no statement. The measure authorizes emergency relief but does not provide funds.
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Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Mass
France
Italy
Austria
Congress
White House
John M. Vorys
Ohio
Washington
Truman
Build Big Organ MELROSE hobbyist crafts 306-pipe instrument
In Melrose Massachusetts Clifford Lind built a 306-pipe organ as a ten year hobby. The instrument rests in his home parlor and showcases his craft.
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Melrose, Mass
Clifford Lind
Marshalls Lunch With King and Queen in London
Secretary of State George C. Marshall will lunch with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace today. He will depart tomorrow on President Truman’s plane and report Friday night on the big four conference.
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London
George C. Marshall
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Marshiall
Truman
Washington
Louis Douglas
Britain
State Department
Charles E. Bohlen
Marshall
Y W Recreational Club Formation at YWCA Meeting
About 38 women attended a YWCA party to form a Y W recreational club in Iowa. Mary Swisher led introductions and games including name bingo. prizes went to Charlotte Earls and Norma Payne. Dor othy Brauninger spoke on club purposes and new Iowa clubs. Committees named. first regular meeting set for January 6 with craft and sports activities planned.
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Ywaa
Mary Swisher
Charlotte Earls
Norma Payne
Naomi Sheete
Phyllis Gunther
Miss Swisher
Dorothy Brauninger
YWCA
Iowa
Robert Day
Elizabeth Dawson
Ruth Foster
Rayburn Davis
Miss Dawson
Miss Foster
Siza
Theards
Virginia Rains
Norma Paype
Mary Banks
Miss Sheetz
Miss Gunther
Ruth Hartman
Helen Ayers
Hazel Simmering
Helen Freese
Hazel Payne
Alyne Freel
June Wellington
Gertrude Crubb
Virginia Utterback
Grace Schoonover
Donna Hughes
Jean Jones
Geraldine Crone
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Milo Steele, Jr
Washington Vfw Post
Washington County
Cedar Township
Journal
Secre
County Legion
Chester
Council
Ington Soon
Germany
V. M. Molotov
Moscow
Georges Bidault
Y. W. Recreational Club
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