Tax Reduction Probable in 1948
Congressional leaders from both parties expect a tax cut next year though methods and size remain debated. The Ways and Means Committee plans to begin the fight when Congress reconvenes January 6 with Harold Knutson proposing a $5.6 billion cut affecting 7.49 million filers and raising exemptions. Democrats and Republicans differ on the balance of relief and revenue impact.
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Congress
House
Ways End Means Committee
Harold Knutson
Minn
Knutson
Kirnisen
Processed leather waste used to make combs and buttons
In the 1880s US artisans soaked old shoes in chloro sulphuric liquid, dried and ground leather into powder. The powder mixed with glue formed a material used for combs, buttons and knife handles.
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United States
Quail Population in Ohio Reaches Historic Low
Despite long hunter protections, Ohio quail numbers have fallen to the lowest level on record, signaling a concerning regional wildlife decline.
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Ohio
Nurse Shortage Cripples Iowa Public Health Services
Iowa faces a severe public health nurse shortage amid a nationwide deficit. The state and county programs report 7 000 more nurses needed locally, with 20 counties on waiting lists for public health staffing. Salaries and costs of cars hinder recruitment, threatening outbreak control and preventive care across communities.
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Iowa
United States
Thomas Parran
Urgeon Feral
United States Public Health Service
Christmas Cookie Shortcuts Shorten Holiday Baking
Readable text promotes quick mix lard type shortening to speed cookie and dessert prep. It offers Refrigerator Cookies and Chocolate Drop Cookies recipes with precise ingredient amounts and steps for make ahead holiday treats.
Public health nurses shield our health and deserve support
The passage emphasizes the crucial role of public health nurses as interpreters of medical advances and safeguards for everyone. It urges gratitude and better pay to recognize their unselfish daily efforts.
Smallmouth Black Bass Description and Size Notes
The smallmouth black bass is dark golden green with a brownish luster and darker side blotches. Its large mouth does not extend past the eye. It is praised for its scrappy fight, with typical catches weighing three to four pounds and memorable specimens reaching seven or eight pounds in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Massachusetts Presents Three Colonial Gifts to Charles II
In 1677 Massachusetts authorities sought favor from Charles II by sending a royal gift of three colony products. The tribute included 10 barrels of cranberries two hogsheads of coarse hominy and 3000 codfish.
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Massachusetts
Charles II
Methodists Honor Pastor and Family At Pantry Shower
About 130 attended the Christmas potluck supper at the Methodist church in Columbus Junction. The Rev J B Pooles and wife received a shower of canned food. Santa Claus gave children a Christmas treat and a program was held. A Christmas program is set for 8 p m Tuesday at the Old Clifton school house. Births include Richard Eugene born December 14 at Bellevue hospital Muscatine to Mr and Mrs Robert Gipple and Sherry Ann born December 9 to Mr and Mrs Eugene White. Cynile ta Marie born December 11 to Mr and Mrs Robert Sands at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Henrietta Salmon of Muscatine Hospital is staying at Restopia Rest home in Columbus Junction. World War II toll cited as 400000 American lives and 380 billion dollars.
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Columbus Junction
Methodist
J. B. Pooles
Sante Claus
Dte
Clifton School
Sam Wasson
Oklahoma
Robert Gipple
Dee
Shellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Richard Eugene
Eugene White
Des
Sherry Ann
Robert Sands
Bellevue Hospital
Cynile Ta Marie
Mires
Henrietta Salmon
Muscatine Hospital
Restopia
Harry Edwards
Fires Threaten U S Homes and Lives
A national pattern shows fire incidents every 38 seconds nationwide with an American dwelling catching fire every 114 minutes and a person dying in a fire or from burns every 50 minutes.
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United States
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Jack Jackson
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Sorden Music CO
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Dec
Washington County Health
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Best
Brown’s Courtesy
Martha Logan
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Hes
Smallmouth
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Emma Brown
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Ann Miller
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Jene Goodwin
Ralph Martin
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Ayristtien
Ra Berta Beauty Salon
Eldora Peiffer
Hiteen Hlammen
Xertha & Ray Miniek
Stewart & Crone
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