Tax burden and debt fears shadow Truman era budgets
The article argues against rising taxes and unchecked spending under the Truman administration. It notes total tax collections since 1945 surpass past combined levies and criticizes large non-defense civilian outlays totaling over 9.8 billion for the current year. The piece condemns limited congressional control over aging commitments and cites vast, long term projects like the McNary Dam as examples of unsupervised spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyders
Congress
George Washington
Mr. Truman
United States
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Snyder
McNary
Columbia River
Bureau of the Budget
250000 Mexican Farm Workers Sought for U S Farms
United States and Mexico expect U S farmers to need 250000 migrant farm workers this year under the labor agreement. Last year 144669 Mexican workers were admitted under the program, according to the Labor Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
United States Labor Department
Sweet Tooth Cost a GI His Rank and Honor
Pfc Linwood E Smith Purple Heart Korea veteran, lost corporal stripes and honors after taking candy from a candy box at Gen Ridgways HQ He married Jean Marck of Baltimore at the U S Consulate and a religious ceremony the next day The Army first denied then granted permission to marry He faces re assignment soon and Jean must wait until August or reimburse travel costs for her to Tokyo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Linwood E. Smith
Korea
United States
Jean
Smith
Supreme Allied Commander
Army
Gasoline Economy Depends on Driver
Tests show driver behavior determines fuel economy despite advances in engines and fuels. By matching traffic flow and signals, city drivers cut consumption nearly half. slowing open road speed from 70 to 50 mph saves about 25 percent. On a 62 mile city run, one driver used half the gasoline of another who tried to beat traffic.
For Sale and Service Ads and Notices in Melissa Area
A mixed classified page lists real estate offers, rentals, and sales in Melissa Sherman and nearby towns. Entries include six room houses on Bond Street and Main Street, a three room house at Orangeville, a five room house with bath, and assorted hardware plumbing and heating items. Also fire sale tires, Remington typewriter, and nursery plants with shop hours noted. Notices include a shop day and price quotes from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa
Otis McLain
Texas
Ralph Wallace
G. L. Baugher
Jim Anna
Orangeville
Paul Brown
N. Hunt St
Sherman
Main Street
Tom Barbee
NEW Theatre
Trenton
Moonlight Bay
Remington
Whitewright Sun
Langford Nursery
Tom Bean
Bond Street
Main
Delfel Place
Lewis Whitworth
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright
Alotf
C. J. Meador Hardware
Economy Tips From Grand Canyon Run Winner
A driver who won the Grand Canyon Economy Run last spring shares fuel saving guidelines. Tips include gentle throttle use, warming the engine, avoiding overloading, tire maintenance, correct oil weight, clean air filters, and regular car checks. The piece also notes regional housing facilities with bathrooms, listing Paris area and Neuilly among leaders.
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Grand Canyon
Only Four of Every Hundred French Homes Have Comforts
Paris reports that just four of a hundred French homes have water, gas, electricity, and a bath or shower. The Institute of National Statistics notes comfort remains a privilege for a small minority, with regional gaps such as one in a thousand in Finisterre Brittany.
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Paris
France
Institute of National Statistics
Lazerre
Finisterre
Britany
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
U. S
Vanette Hosiery
Ote
Dawson Butane
Farley & Hill
Orenduff
M. E. Winburn
Oak Hill Cemetery Foundation
Whitewright, Texas
United States Series
Fleming and
Kimbell
City of
R. A. Gillett
Riviera
Alsace
Neuilly
Talker
Sociale
Florida
Griffin
Birdseye
Food Mart
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