Dispatches from enemy countries are based on broadcasts over controlled radio stations and frequently contain false information. Bear this in mind.
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Brings impressions of siege to new home in Mt. Lebanon
By Richard Lamb
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Washington, March 24 (UP) –
The general sales tax, currently at issue in the framing of a new tax bill, today had the support of Senator Robert A. Taft (R-OH), but as a war measure only.
Reversing his previous position on the controversial levy, Mr. Taft said in a radio address last night that the tax should be imposed only:
…to supplement a heavily graduated income tax.
He estimated that $2 billion – in addition to the Treasury’s proposed $7,160,000,000 program – could be obtained through a 5% sales tax, and twice as much if the tax were levied at a 10% rate.
The Treasury program was criticized by Mr. Taft on the ground that it was:
…too small rather than too large.
Failed to act on suggestion for synthetic program, Senators told
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Brisbane, Australia, March 24 (UP) –
American and Australian authorities were reported considering action today to prevent further marriages between Australian girls and American servicemen following reports that more than 20 such weddings have been held in recent weeks.
Church leaders were said to deprecate such marriages, all made after only very short friendships.
It was pointed out that American authorities were recognizing requests that part of the newly-married men’s pay be turned over to their new wives.
Enemy raids New Guinea port again; Allies slow pace of foe near Australia
By Francis L. McCarthy, United Press staff writer
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General says he’ll give Americans facts
By Harold Guard, United Press staff writer
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‘We go with the call of the moon,’ general says as boats leave; group arrives during raid alarm
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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He says people don’t relate world events to own lives
By Rosette Hargrove, special to the Pittsburgh Press
Sir Stafford Cripps, Lord Privy Seal, famed for his outstanding success as British Ambassador to Russia, looms ever larger in Empire and world affairs. The exclusive interview with him, below, was obtained on the eve of his momentous diplomatic mission to India.
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