Tax policy debate blocks changes to individual rates
A Senate tax committee discussed potential reforms amid opposition from nine state lawmakers on community property rules. They debated taxing state and local securities and exposing issuers to taxes while preserving exemptions. Treasury study was planned on tax schedules and rates.
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Texas
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Arizona
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Washington
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Oklahoma
Morgenthau
Treasury
Willow Run Plant Begins Actual Bomber Production
War Department officials announced Henry Ford’s Willow Run plant has started actual bomber production for the army. Major General Alexander D. Surles, public relations director, said the facility began production 13 months after construction.
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Washington
War Department
Henry Ford
New Willow Run
Army
Alexander D. Surles
McNary Easily Is Re-Nominated
Oregon Senator Charles L. McNary, seeking a seventh term, won the Republican nomination in a landslide over Arthur Geary 64 854 to 15 113 across 1 025 precincts. Walter W. Whitbeck led Dr. MacBeth A Milne for the Democratic nomination in preliminary returns. Governor Sprague also failed to win the Republican renomination, losing to Earl Snell.
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Portland
MacBeth A. Milne
Charles A. Sprague
Earl Snell
Charles Johnson Dies In Hospital
Charles Henry Johnson associate minister of Mt. Zion colored church at Boyce died at Memorial Hospital. He was a son of Richard and Henriette H. Johnson and made his home in Boyce. Survived by wife Sarah two sons Bey of Atlantic City and Rob of Washington one sister Williams and one brother Solomon Johnson arrangements for his funeral not completed.
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Mt. Zion Colored Church
Boyce
Memorial Hospital
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Henriette H. Johnson
Goy
Sarah
Beey
Atlantic City
Rob
Washington
Williams
Solomon Johnson
Dates grown commercially in the United States
Yes. Dates are grown commercially in the warm interior valleys of southern California and Arizona.
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United States
California
Arizona
Tragic cave-in on Rocky Butte claims teen climber
William Mahan, 18, and Harper entered a forbidden cliff area at the Rocky Butte academy. A cave-in trapped Harper while Mahan escaped. Firemen and miners stabilized the cave, freeing Harper who died hours later after a coma set in.
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William Mahan
Venturinto
Rocky Butte
Academy
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Mahan
Auditor Downs
U V a Honor System Centenary Marked At UVA Ball
Char lottesville May 16 The University of Virginia began the 100th birth day celebration of the honor system governing student conduct The centennial program opened with a formal dance at the university center attended by student officers who serve on the honor committee The event followed a lighthearted prelude and precedes serious sessions planned for tomorrow
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
University Center
Williams Speaks on USO effort across posts
Williams notes USO centers operate at 267 army posts in the United States and 39 overseas. He cites USO work from the Caribbean to Greenland, providing wholesome entertainment to kept soldiers morale outside the post. Williams praises local citizens of the Seventh District for supporting the cause.
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Bryan
Virginia
USO
Ryan
Caribbean
Greenland
Williams
Seventh Congressional District
Unemployment Compensation Funds Held in Trust
All funds collected from employers for unemployment compensation are deposited to each States Unemployment Trust Fund in the U S Treasury. States may withdraw money from their accounts as needed to pay benefits.
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U. S. Treasury
Negro Men Sworn In As Police Auxiliary
In Norfolk Virginia twenty seven black men were sworn in as auxiliary police. City Manager Charles Borland praised the milestone noting it is the first time men of their race have been granted such authority and responsibilities after completing training ceremonies last night.
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Norfolk
Charles Borland
Shooting Tomorrow at Winchester Gun Club Club
Arthur Seabright announces a clay target and rifle shooting event tomorrow afternoon at the Winchester Gun Club. The armory rifle range hosts the rifle portion with invitations to all, especially the Women's Rifle Club after strong recent scores and improving aim.
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Winchester
Arthur Seabright
Armory
Cubs Top Phillies Behind Passeau Home Run Spark
Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phils 2 to 1 at Philadelphia. Pitcher Passeau homered and drove in the decisive run when Al Glossop misplayed a ball, scoring from third after two were out in the sixth. Passeau held Philadelphia to nine hits and was strong in key moments.
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Tommy Hughes
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Philadelphia Phils
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Phil
Cubs
al Glossop
Phils
Chicago
Passeau McCullough
Hughes
Tirthaede
Stock Market Report Outlook Improves Amid Mixed Action
New York May 16 Stocks rose again with modest gains across most sectors as the market recovered from a recent dip. Transfers totaled about 150000 shares while leaders included US Steel General Steel and Du Pont with gains led by Postal Telegraph preferred and Electric Auto-Lite registering new highs. laggards were Bethlehem Steel Pennsylvania United Aircraft Continental Can as Russian advances influenced sentiment but government control of rail traffic kept the mood cautious.
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la Pga
Hich
American Airlines
Eastern Airlines
US. Steel
General Steel
Amrican Telephone
Western Union
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
J. I. Case
International Harvester
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Union Carbide
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Commonwealth & Southern
Bethlehem Steel
Pennsylvania
United Aircraft
Continental Can
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report
Baltimore markets note wheat No 2 red winter at 119 1/4 cents per bushel for May delivery and corn at 96 to 98 cents. Winchester Wheat 1.13 dollars per bushel and corn 90 cents. Prices based on mill deliveries.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Vichy Refuses to Yield In Global Collaboration
The note quotes Laval denying further immobilization or surrender of Martinique assets. It outlines six American demands and four US concessions, with Laval claiming ships remain French property and local authorities recognized. Laval criticized Washington for delaying reply while stressing adherence to armistice terms.
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Germany
Martinique
United States
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Washington
Martiniique
Admiral Robert
Robert
Paris
Uni
Red Army Rides Kharkov Offensive Amid Tank Drive
Reports say Soviet forces press Kharkov push across the Donets, smashing German armor and denying losses as Red Star claims 255 guns destroyed, 60 plus tanks burned, and 40 planes downed. Kerch peninsula fighting and Donets river crossings feed a broader assault. Soviet claims include 1,100 enemy troops killed and large prisoner gains.
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Caucasus
Tass
Soviet Information Bureau
Fritz Erich von Mannstein
Leningrad
Stra
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D. T. Kozlok
Igadon
Arkov
Final Rites For Mrs Lydia Kerns
Funeral services for Mrs. Paul Kerns 82 of Clearbrook were held Thursday afternoon. Friends met at the Griffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge at 2 o clock and proceeded to Fairview Church where Rev G C Russell conducted the rites assisted by Rev C H Anderson. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Open Road Ration Records Move Toward Public Access
The article reports a shift toward public access to rationing records reversing prior secrecy with exceptions for military and police. It notes North Carolina Governor J M Broughton urging relaxed controls citing pipeline gasoline flows to neighboring states and adds Canada cutting non essential driving rations to about two gallons weekly in Nova Scotia Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
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J. M. Broughton
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Canada
Nova Scotia
Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Browder's Imprisonment Spurs Drive for Release
Fellow Communists press for Earl Browder's release as parole nears, arguing the lengthy sentence aimed at his politics and urging public pleas to President Roosevelt. Browder was convicted in the Southern District of New York for using a passport obtained by false statements. Campaign materials frame Browder as a resilient foe of Fascism and a symbol of national unity.
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Browder
Federal Court of
Southern District of New York
Roosevelt
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list topics and facts. Items include locations Murmansk and Archangel, a currency fraction, composer Tchaikovsky, a military rank, the Philippines, a stated death in 1941, the four seasons, a weight, lunar phases, and Bagdad.
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Philippines
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New York Giants Rally To Beat Reds In Baseball Tilt
May 18. N Y Giants defeat Cincinnati Reds as Marshall and Ott lead with four hits each. Giants push 18 runs, with Marshall hitting his fifth and sixth homers, Ott driving in several runs. Hamilton and Danning contribute for New York in a high scoring game.
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Cincinnati
Ackwell
Turner
Lamanno
Schumacher
Carpenter
Danning
Braves Move Into Second Place
Boston, May 16. The Boston Braves moved into second place in the National League by beating the St Louis Cardinals 3 to 2. A walk, a sacrifice, an error, and a long fly produced the deciding run in the ninth. St Louis built two runs in the sixth on three of their five hits off Al Javery. St Louis 000 002 000 2 Boston 000 000 021 3.
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Cardinals
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St. Louis
Local Markets Report Notes Era Assumptions
Brief market item notes that local traders anticipate era based shifts in prices and demand. Unclear details due to OCR. Further readable facts describe the period's influence on stock and commodity movements.
Patent Bran and Feed Prices Listed with Weights
The record lists patent bran at various bag and barrel weights with prices per unit, including 740 and 24 pound bags, 48 pound bags, 9 pound bags, and 12 and 24 pound bag equivalents. It also notes corn meal and mixed feeds with associated prices and product descriptions like chick grower and broiler mash, plus creamery butter retail price.
Powerful Farm Bloc May Split Over Cut Rates
A coalition of Southern tobacco, cotton, and rice farmers faces a potential rift with Western corn and livestock interests over government grain sale rates. Senators Russell, Kirby, and Meekin weigh a compromise as White House talks clash with Roosevelt era price controls and stock stockpiling policy.
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D.-Ga
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United Front
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White House
Senate
Dodgers Pounce On Pirates In Early Series Start
Brooklyn bats erupt as Dodgers tag Pittsburgh staff for 11 hits including six two baggers. Reiser collects three doubles for the hometown club while Sewell Gornicki Jungels and Phelps contribute for Brooklyn pitching holds Pirates to limited scoring in a tense opener.
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Sewell
Gornicki
Jungels
Phelps Wyatt
Owen
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