Governor Murray vetoes homestead tax exemption as unconstitutional
The editor applauds Governor Murray for vetoing the homestead exemption bill, arguing it violates the constitution and would require alternative revenue sources. The piece cites fairness concerns, recalls John Marshall’s constitutional review, and laments lawmakers voting for policy over legality. It also notes Pontotoc county club boys repaying calves loans, and mentions deaths and social critiques of charity.
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Murray
Supreme Court of the
United States
John Marshall
Pontotoc County
Ada
Keep the Schools Open Responds to Tax and Idle Youth
An editorial argues against closing schools for a year citing job scarcity, urging instead heavier taxes on the able to fund education and maintain teachers. It condemns public opinion as a fear factor, notes Oklahoma tax law loopholes, praises Gabe Parker for Indian affairs, and discusses tariffs, cotton consumption, and social accountability.
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Oklahoma
Putting Others First Sunday School Lesson on Service
The lesson urges humility and service as true merit in Jesus kingdom. It contrasts worldly ambition with Christ's standard to serve others, praising unselfish workers and noting the need for varied yet faithful deeds in the church. A second feature recalls a 97 year old Ozarks death linking European courts to frontier life.
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Jesus
Earth
David
Solomon
Christ’s Kingdom
Oklahoma Peach Crop Plunges In Oklahoma April Freeze
The April 1 peach condition sits at eight percent of normal forecasting under 150000 bushels statewide. The severe freeze devastated orchards and force reliance on other fruit crops. Officials say the weather is beyond control and the crop's dire need is clear.
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Oklahoma
Behind the Scenes in Washington With Rodney Dutcher
A Washington scene analyzes shifts in Republican and Democrat views on relief and unemployment. Senator Frederic Collin Walcott of Connecticut pivots from Hoover era principles toward new welfare and job-creation rhetoric, voting on the 0 hour per week bill after signaling support for relief measures.
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Washington
Rodney Dutcher
Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
White House
Eve
Hoover
David Reed
Pennsylvania
Walcott
Dole
Connecticut
Benefits to Home Owners And Others
The Roosevelt administration proposes broad relief to home owners through a large scale bond issue to finance mortgages. The plan aims to restore buying power and speed economic activity, reducing interest rates and easing tax burdens for homeowners and mortgage holders. It envisions government acting as a building and loan type institution to aid property owners and investors nationwide.
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Tulsa World
Roosevelt
Washington
Marland Calls for Separate Tax Returns for Pipeline Firms
Rep Marland proposes a federal bill to require crude oil pipeline companies to file separate income tax reports fearing high pipeline earnings inflate profits of integrated oil groups. He urges a 75 percent tax on net income above 10 percent of unamortized investment to curb tax avoidance and boost federal revenue.
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Washington
Marland
D Okla
Rayburn
House Commerce Commmittee
Taylor Sees Better Days Ahead For Nation
Myron C. Taylor chairman of United States Steel told stockholders at the Hoboken meeting that better times are coming though he offered no timing. He urged courage to fight dissolution and despair and reported stockholders unanimously backed President Roosevelt's economic program.
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Hoboken
N. J
Myron C. Taylor
United States Steel Corporation
Taylor
Roosevelt
George A. Loebing
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Texas
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