Bureau Reports Big Crackdown On Tax Evaders
Washington reports detail a sweeping Internal Revenue Service drive in late 1951 targeting tax dodgers. The study shows 944 fraud cases sent to the Justice Department in H2 1950, with prosecutions rising and棚s of warrants, while internal prosecutions climbed 26 percent and delinquent fee cases grew to 955,841 totaling 641 million dollars. Electronic computing aids and a racketeers crackdown aided enforcement amid revenue scandals.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Tis
Justice Department
Penal Division
Cit Wlon
House Debates Tax Cut for Merchants in Budget Fight
The House proposed a wholesale and retail tax cut from 20 to 13 cents per $100 of business but the Senate refused confirmation. A conference committee may be considered to resolve differences. With pressure to add funds, the Senate is unlikely to revive a tax reducing measure this late in the session.
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Richmond
Frank 8. Richeson
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Amendments Sought to Pacify UMT Bill Debate
Congress debates amendments to the UMT bill aiming to pacify opponents and woo doubtful members. Rep Short predicts recommitment with votes to spare as supporters weigh time limits and concurrent operation with the Selective Service.
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Rep. Short
R-Mo
Negro saved from suicide attempt at Cincinnati tower
Robert M Jones Jr., 24, was pulled back from the 47th floor ledge by a priest and his father after a two hour threat to jump. Lt Morel and two firemen aided. Jones was taken to hospital for observation as thousands watched the drama unfold and TV stations aired live coverage.
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Cincinnati
Robert M Jones, Jr
Paul Huber
Jones
al Morel
Life Squad
Young Jones
Flaps and Double Engine Failure Cited in Crash Near NICE
Officials concluded faulty flaps with a double engine failure caused the crash that killed 37 aboard an Air France liner near NICE. Only survivor Marguerite Delpy of Paris remains critically injured, while dancer Joan Katzman of Brooklyn was among the dead.
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Nice
France
Air France
Wholesale butter prices skid nickel in Chicago market
Wholesale butter prices fell another nickel a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to 76 cents, the lowest since late November. Top grades dropped 10 cents from last week's four year high as observers cite consumer resistance and rising production.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Tankers Collide in Chesapeake Bay Dense Fog
Two tankers the SS Gulfglow and the SS Imperial Toronto collided seven miles northeast of Smith Point near the Potomac River mouth in dense fog. Coast Guard said no injuries. vessels made fast to each other and proceeded under their own power as Gulfglow lost both anchors.
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Norfolk
Qgulfglow
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Gulfgiow
Smith Point
Potomac River
Only One Lodge Party Reported at A P Hill Reservation
Richmond News Leader cites Second Army officials saying since December 15 only a farewell and welcoming gathering occurred at the A P Hill Military Reservation lodge. Rep Sutton accused high Pentagon brass of weekend parties and private hunting use by Lt Gen Brooks, allegations denied by Fort Meade PIO and Col Raymond.
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Second Army
A. P Hill
Sutton
D-Tenn
Pentagon
Irl
Edward H. Brooks
Army
Brooks
PIO
Julian E. Raymond
Raymond
Joseph W. Scoby
Fort Meade
Kefauver Defends Administration Cleanup Efforts
Senator Kefauver defended the Truman administration's house-cleaning after Republican critics accused the White House of tolerating corruption. He said Democrats exposed wrongdoing and are cleaning their own house, while Senators Smith and Cain charged the President with tone and front-man roles in abuse.
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Kefauver
D-Tenn
Truman
Margaret Chase Smith
Senate
United States
Sen
Cain
R-Wash
Persons Denied Security Payment Now Eligible
Harry Albert Nelson of the Winchester Virginia Social Security office says amendments to the social security law may make many former claimants eligible for benefits. Insured status lost due to irregular employment can be restored or achieved by combining periods of work, enabling refiled claims for monthly payments if eligible.
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Harry Albert Nelson
Winchester
Social Security Administration
Nelson
Lattimore Defense Says Wife Referenced 1950
Senate hearings revealed Owen Lattimore testified his wife Eleanor meant the year 1950 when she wrote he did not know any Russians in the United States. The inquiry noted Lattimore previously met the Soviet ambassador thrice and visited the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco between 1936 and 1944.
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Owen Lattimore
Eleanor
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
U.S
Lattimore
State Department
San Francisco
Ferguson
R-Mich
Johns Hopkins University
U N Planes Bomb Frontline Positions in Korea Action
U N fighter planes bombed and machinegunned frontline positions today as ground fighting was light. Marine Corsairs killed 20 Communists north of Kumhwa. other U N bombers killed about 25 Reds in Yanchon area. Rail lines were cut in 86 places. February Communist casualties dropped to 9 093.
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U.N
Yanchon
Yalu River
Korea
Manchuria
Fifth Air Force
Eighth Army
Second Christ Church Lenten Service Tonight
The second mid week Lenten service will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Christ Episcopal Church. Services continue each Tuesday at this hour for the remainder of Lent. Music by the combined boys and girls choirs precedes informal talks on basic Christian teachings by Rector Rev. William H. Hanckel.
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Christ Episcopal Church
William H. Hanckel
Initial Civil Defense Orders Placed in State
Virginia localities have placed initial orders for medical supplies for air attack readiness. The state and ten localities filed a joint request with the Federal Civil Defense Administration for 106 608 dollars, covering local shares and state federal cost splits. Localities list items like bandages litters and nonperishable drugs for the first 48 hours after an attack.
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Virginia
J. H Wyse
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Wyse
Norfolk
Hampton
Elizabeth City
Phoebus
Portsmouth
Princess Anne County
Fairfax County
Arlington County
Alexandria
Falls Church
Hopewell
Mobil
Civil Defense
Russian internee seeks U.S. marriage with Elgin corporal
Lubov Dimova, 23, the only Russian internee identified by United Nations forces in Korea, expresses desire to go to America and marry a corporal from Elgin Michigan. She explains her love for the man and notes her own husband Artme Zednov remains in Korea. she lives with her daughter at Enclosure 10 near Pusan and reports good meals and regular letters from the American soldier.
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Pusan
Korea
Lubov M. Dimova
United Nations
United States
Elgin
Martin
America
Artme A. Zednov
Dairen
Enclosure 10
Bloodmobile drive seeks donors from Home Demonstration Clubs
Mrs. C. L. Butler urges donors for the March 12 Bloodmobile visit to assist troops and locals. Clubs must recruit donors, with pledges reported to club chairmen. appointments via Red Cross at the George Washington Hotel, 9 am to 5 pm March 10 and 11.
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C. L. Butler
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
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John McFarland
Albin
Marie Hudson
Evandale
Nora Newcome
Stephens City
C. D. Watson
Gore
Thelma Sawyer
Shawnee
Robert Snapp
Stonewall
Dorothy Hockman
Mount Williams
Delilah Bell
Middle Road
Allen Carter
Valley Mill
Curtis Loy
West Frederick
Freda Milhon
Middletown
Kathryn Hammock
Friendly Grove
Ethel Hulver
North Frederick
Landon Whitacre
Red Cross
George Washington Hotel
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Butler
Agriculture Dept Probes Egypt Cotton Sale Based on Inside Information
The Agriculture Department said it is examining reports that an Egyptian firm sold cotton to the U S Government using inside information that allowed large profits. The inquiry focuses on possible improper advantage in government sales.
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Washington
Agriculure Department
U. S
Quiz Answers From Page Four Reveal Roundup
Correct responses list ten items including North Korea England and Augustus Caesar. Answers feature quotes on patriotism and invitation policy with names such as Emily Cone and references to President Harding’s era.
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England
Welding
Brown
Emily Cone
President Harding
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