28 State Legislatures Favor Federal Income Tax Ceiling
The drive for a 25 percent federal income tax ceiling gains traction in 28 states with resolutions urging Congress to call a constitutional convention. Reports from Kansas, Florida, Utah, Georgia, and Virginia show mixed debates, with governors and lawmakers split on feasibility amid high national debt and spending.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Florida
Utah
Georgia
Virginia
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Herman Talmadge
Purcell
California
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Nation Wide Steel Strike Looms After Talks
Washington reports a nationwide steel strike appears inevitable next week unless the government seizes the industry or obtains a court injunction. CIO head Philip Murray threatens 650000 workers for April 8 while President Fairless seeks price boosts to offset proposed pay hikes.
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Ellis Arnal
Arnall
Benjamin Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
Fairless
Philip Murray
CIO
Murray
New York
One of Two Jail Escapees Caught in Newport News
One of two Newport News jail escapees, Anthony P. Keller, is hospitalized in Riverside with head injuries and a broken left wrist after a chase that ended with his capture in the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway yards. Keller fled last fall, eluded police for hours, and hid in a coal hopper car before being fished out.
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Silas Floyd Jones
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Jones
ABA House backs ceiling idea in policy debate
The American Bar Association policy making House of Delegates voted support of the ceiling idea last month. The remark notes potential for additional taxes that could provoke more objections.
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American Bar Association
House of Delegates
Who is Going to Ground The Stork Boyle Asks
HAL Boyle muses on global population growth and food supply, weighing fears of overpopulation against scientific advances. He cites rising birth rates, future resource needs, and the question of who will “ground” the stork as a tool for civilization’s future. He ends by noting the wise view in embracing population growth with prepared resources.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Daniel Boone
U. S
United Nations
U.S
Escape details emerge from separate cells story
Forty two years in Separate Cells reports a man last seen running through a parking lot near the City Health Department. The escape was engineered from separate cells with Keller and Jones cited as sawed through a hail and leaping through a window. The grating had been removed for washing and the reason the window was left open and unguarded remains unexplained by jail guards.
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Jones
Cincinnati Enquirer Employees Pledge to Buy Paper
Cincinnati Enquirer workers pledge over 800000 dollars to buy the 111 year old paper. The Cincinnati Times Star has agreed to purchase the Enquirer for 7500000 dollars from American Security and Trust Co. of Washington. The Enquirer employees seek to bid as a friend of the court and plan to raise an additional 700000 dollars.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
American Security & Trust Co
Washington
McLean Estate
Enquirer
Times-Star
Virginia Insurance Rating Board seeks windstorm rate hikes
The Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau filed with the State Corporation Commission to approve a new rating schedule for extended coverage endorsement and new windstorm and hail rate manuals. Proposals include increases and an optional $50 deductible for extended coverage and windstorm hail, excluding contents. Increases vary by clause and deductible option across Northampton County.
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Richmond
Virginia
American Building
L. O. Freeman, JR
Atomic blast mystery spoils photographers film yet minor shock felt
Report from Las Vegas describes a small B 29 dropped atomic device for the April series. Photographers film spoiled 45 miles away while the blast produced little ground shock. AEC notes smoke rockets used for measurement and no serious radiation in Southern Nevada. Civilian defense tests may follow as tests resume.
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Fiat
Atomic Energy Commission
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Nevada
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C R Sine Dies At Hillcrest Home
C R Sine a retired minister died yesterday at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He led Cork Street Christian Church for years and was active in the community. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs R W Grete Takamack Lake N J. son Edwin Sine Morris Plains NJ. brother Alfred Sine Kaw OK. Funeral at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Final arrangements pending arrival of relatives. Body resting at Oimps Funeral Home.
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Hillcrest
Cork Street Christian Church
R. W. Grete
Takamack Lake
N. J
Edwin Sine
Morris Plains
N J
Alfred Sine
Kaw
Oklahoma
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Witnesses Called In Reds Attack On Jury System
In New York defense witnesses were called in a conspiracy trial of 16 Communist leaders challenging federal jury selection as unfair and illegal. Judge Edward J. Dimock indicated he would hear defense contentions. timeline remains uncertain. A prior related case dragged on for months.
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New York
U. S
Edward J. Dimock
Mrs Bumgardner Dies in Shenandoah City
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. W. E. Bumgardner in Shenandoah City Page County mother of Mrs. Gus Haines of Boscawen Street. No further details available at this time.
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W. E. Bumsgardner
Shenandoah City
Page County
Bumgardner
Gus Haines
Boscawen St
Rev C B Johnson to Lead Boyce Zion Church Program
The Rev C B Johnson and his Washington choir accompanied by the Voice of Happiness perform at Zion Baptist Church Boyce on April 6 at 8 p.m. The event promises a special Sunday program.
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C. B. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Voice of Happiness
Zion Baptist Church
Boyce
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