Tax Reduction Bill Wins Broad Congressional Support
The House approves the tax reduction bill 286 to 67 and the Senate 78 to 11. The measures reflect strong public demand for relief and aim to bolster the economy by freeing funds for investment and expansion. President Truman’s veto stance is challenged by the decisive votes.
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Army keeps Berlin occupation amid Cold War tensions
The article praises the decision to maintain military occupation of Berlin, arguing it preserves American influence against Soviet seeks to dominate central Germany. It commends General Clay for upholding American dignity and warns against shifting control to civilians.
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Berlin
State Department
Germany
Labor-Management Committee Backs Taft-Hartley Act
The Joint Committee on Labor-Management Relations favors the Taft-Hartley Act describing it as functioning successfully. Aims to avoid changes this session as most members support the law. If year-end strike trends require strengthening, action likely shifts to the next Congress. AFL CIO leaders voice opposition amid ongoing warnings.
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Congressional Joint Committee On Labor-Management Relations
Law seen aiding labor management and public in dispute rules
The text argues the law benefits labor through fewer strikes due to 60 day dispute notices and banning secondary boycotts. It notes management gains from suing for damages when contracts are breached. It mentions labor cleansing itself of communist sympathizers and asserts these are majority judgments despite irreconcilables like Green and Murray.
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Green and Murray
State Dept opposes broad embargo on Soviet trade
Washington dispatch notes reasons against a full embargo including potential strain on US economy from sustaining Western Europe and loss of manganese and chromium exports. President issues proclamation listing air planes arms and range finders as war materials requiring licenses, citing recent DC-3 and C-47 engine shipments to Russia and Soviet aggression.
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James Resvon
State Department
Soviet Russia
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Reston
Russia
Strength For The Day By Ear
In face of indifference worldliness and sin many claim the Church has failed The answer lies in Jesus words The gates of hell shall not prevail It will endure on earth until end of time Revivals spread in places and youth groups show renewed religious enthusiasm Leaders feel both optimism and discouragement as belief in a powerful Christian faith grows over years.
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Hell
Christian Church
Star in the Moon Horns and Major Bowes Death
A reader asks if a star can appear within the crescent moon horns. The answer: no star can be in that position. a star may look between the horns before occultation. Major Edward Bowes died on June 13, 1946.
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Major Edward Bowes
Major Bowes
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
A compact puzzle listing across and down clues with numbers and cryptic hints. Entries include tapestry city Florida stretch on foot stream of water begin undivide question etc for readers to solve yesterday's crossword.
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All the Dog's Fault In Baby Kidnap Case Debate
In California a father and mother left their six month old in a car guarded by a dog while they danced in a nightclub. The baby was kidnapped and the mother blamed the dog for not preventing the theft. The piece humorously questions whether a man's best friend is his mother or the dog.
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California
Sign painter announces new downtown shop opening plans
Charles L. Shewbridge, commercial sign painter, announced plans for opening a new shop at a downtown location. Several hundred attended a public sale of Winchester P W camp Site. Brooder house and 400 broiler chickens belonging to Lee Finks of Maurertown consumed by fire. Marvin A. Trout, Warren county circuit court clerk, died at home in Front Royal. Clarke county school officials tentatively set August 1 as opening date for 1943 term. A squad of 29 boys reported for baseball practice at Stonewall high school.
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Lee Finks
Maurertown
Marvin A. Trout
Warren County
Front Royal
Clarke County
Stonewall High School
Fire parade plans announced for festival first night
Ten years ago in 1938 the Reuss Fire Co members announced plans for a fireman parade on the festival's first night. Dr Roberta Ma a Sun Yat Sen University faculty member in Canton China stopped briefly at the George Washington hotel. Snow fences set up along highways in the vicinity early that winter were removed by the Highway Department.
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Roberta Ma
Sun Yat Sen University
Canton
China
George Washington Hotel
Highway Dept
Weather Bureau predicts fair but cold Easter Sunday
1923 era brief notes report the U S Weather Bureau forecast a fair but cold Easter Sunday and note March 1923 ends with its typical rip roaring weather. Sarah Zane Fire Co announces plans for a minstrel show to be held in May ahead of community events.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
March
Sarah Zane Fire Co
U S Demands Satisfactory Answer From Spain in Cuban Question
Fifty years ago in 1898 the United States pressed Spain for a clear reply on the Cuban issue. Harry H. Baker returned with a brace of suckers after a Susquehanna fishing trip. Herbert Rhodes and J I Hottel bought supplies in Winchester for a new Middletown store.
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Spain
Harry H. Baker
Susquehanna River
Herbert Rhodes
J. I. Hottel
Winchester
Middletown
Truman Urges Island Territory to Choose Government Status
In a recent address President Truman told residents of a U.S. island territory they should be allowed to select their form of government and their ultimate status in relation to the United States. The note appears amid a test feature prompting readers to turn to Page 2 for answers.
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Truman
True or False Quiz From a 1940s Era Facts Sheet
2. A planetarium houses exotic plant life true or false. 3. Alopecia means loss of hair not sleep or weight. 4. The sixteen-year tenure of a longtime official ended when John A Costello was elected Prime Minister of Ireland. 5. The likeness on a ten bill is that of Alexander Hamilton. 6. A cappella choirs have no musical accompaniment true or false. 7. The smallest planet is Mercury. 8. In the southern U S yankee dime would mean a hug or a kiss. 9. In Feb 1948 the president of Chile landed on Greenwich island.
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John A. Costello
Ireland
U. S
Territorial Claim Debate Over Cape Horn Disputed Territory
A historical note discusses who may claim the territory south of Cape Horn in dispute between a county and Great Britain, focusing on sovereignty and boundary rights. The fragment hints at a personal claim or motive cited in the dispute.
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Cape Horn
Great Britain
Turkish wrestlers train for Olympics eat ten eggs daily
London report says Turkish wrestlers training for the Olympics in London eat ten eggs a day to build stamina while British people are lucky to get two eggs a week.
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London
Edward the Confessor King of England Sanctioned by Fame
Edward the Confessor was renowned for sanctity and earned the epithet The Confessor after his death in 1066.
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Edward ‘‘the Confessor
England
Confession Sparks Plans In Tracy's World
Kit shares her secret about her father’s prison and why she left Washington for New York. Mike volunteers to investigate the case and help Tracey, while Tony and Anita face their own pride and dependence on Tracy’s fortune as she battles illness.
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Chris
Jane
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Tracy
Mac
Anita
Tony
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