House Ways and Means Committee Approves 275 Million Tax Bill
The committee voted 17 to 7 to approve a $275 million tax bill with broader wealth taxes. It includes higher inheritance and gift taxes, increased individual and corporate taxes, and new graduated rates. Democrats supported the measure while Republicans opposed it.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Poughton
D-Nc
Doughton
Roosevelt
Congress
Lamneck
Ohio
Schrucham
D-New
Senate Finance Committee
Tax plan outlines 275 million annual revenue raise
Washington July 3 reports Ways and Means Committee aims to lift about 275 million dollars yearly through new and expanded levies. Proposals include higher surcharges on incomes above 50 thousand, and drastic increases on top inheritance and excess profits long noted in the outline.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bitter attack on Blake pardon sparks Oklahoma controversy
Sapulpa July 30 Sebe Christian ex Creek county attorney charged Governor Marland and pardon lawyer Fred Cunningham with abusing Oklahoma honors system after Ralph H Blake received a pardon for destroying public records. Christian says Blake paid a 1000 fine and awaits one year prison term not served.
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Sebe Christian
Creek County
Marland
Fred Cunningham
Christian
Ralph H. Blake
Cunningham
Blake
Oklahoma
Red Tape Delays Oklahoma WPA Projects In Enid
General W. S. Key, WPA administrator for Oklahoma, told 300 attendees in Enid that about 10,000 men statewide are idle on PWA projects. He said projects totaling over 6 million dollars are approved but funds have not been allocated, delaying start of work and completion of checks.
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Works Progress
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Municipal League
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WPA
Cheebie’ Graham
Marland
State Planning Board
George’ F. Huey
Phillip Donnell
State Public Works Administration
Key Resigns Plan Of Prison Warden In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City July 30. W S Key resigned as warden of McAlester penitentiary. Roy Jenny to run the prison Al Horton says. Key will leave to devote full time to state works progress administration duties. Resignation not acted on until Governor Marland returns. Key on leave with Kenny to act as warden at regular salary. Key plans to return as warden after federal duties end.
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W. S. Key
McAlester Penitentiary
State Board of Affairs
Roy Jenny
al Horton
Key
Horton
Marland
Kenny
Murder Charge Reduced in Hulbert Fatal Fight
Vol Ramsey 28 pleaded not guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge in the July 22 death of John C. Tripplett 40 an Indian World War veteran. Ramsey arraigned before Peace Justice J M Boling and held on $2500 bond after the county attorney said both men had been drinking prior to the fight.
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Upvol Ramsey
John C. Tripplett
J. M. Boling
Ramsey
Sanford Martin
Hulbert
Shawnee Storekeeper Dies on Wife's Grave
John Pruett a pioneer Shawnee grocer lay across his first wife’s grave when he died just before noon. A bottle believed to contain acid was found beside him. He is survived by his second wife three children and two stepchildren.
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John Pruett
Ada Citizens Seek WPA Armory Site in Oklahoma City Talks
A committee from Ada traveled to Oklahoma City to meet Gen. Charles F. Barrett and WPA officials about locating a national guard armory in Ada funded by public works. They discussed four city lots on W Main for Glenwood Park’s former area as a potential site and the need for a 100 by 159 foot center building with space for three armory units.
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Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma National Guard
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National Guard
Elbert H. Reed
160Th F.A
John P. McKinley
John Fleet
Milton Keating
Ada Chamber of Commerce
W. Main Street
Glenwood Park
Oil Production Declines Slightly Across Regions
Daily U S crude oil production for the week ending June 27 fell by 19 686 barrels to 2 746 803. East Texas led declines with 14 329 barrels, California gained 4 750, and Oklahoma rose 1 700. Rocky Mountain area up 2 330 while Michigan and Eastern fields held steady.
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The
Oil and Gas Journal
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Oklahoma
Kansas
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California
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West Texas
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Tex. Pan
Cst
Arkansas
E. Fields
U. S
Vaughan charges small rural schools wasteful in Oklahoma
Oklahoma state superintendent John Vaughan told county school officials during farmers' week at Oklahoma A and M that small rural schools waste funds and lower per pupil instruction. He urged a uniform standard funded by state aid and defined essential elements of a minimal rural school program.
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Okla
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Oklahoma A. and M. College
Vaughan
Oklahoma
C. E. Rarick
State Teachers’ College
Hays
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Kansas
FE. A. Duke
Floyd L. Coates
Kay County
Ford celebrates Tino birthday at Big Bay cottage
Henry Ford marked his 72nd birthday at his cottage on the Huron Mountain club grounds by Lake Superior. He avoided interviews and ceremonies, enjoying seclusion during plant shutdowns with Mrs. Ford.
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Mich
Henry Ford
Huron Mountain Club
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Ford
Tuberculosis Decline Yet Alerts Across Major Cities
A nationwide survey reports a 4 percent drop in tuberculosis deaths in 1934 to 69.6 per 100 000 in 46 cities, while 16 large cities show rising deaths. Akron Ohio records the lowest rate 35, San Antonio tops at 145, with New York Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles all lower but Philadelphia unchanged. Separate study finds negro death rate 221 vs 56 for whites.
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New York
New York Tuberculosis and Health Association
Godias J. Drolet
Atlanta
Syracuse
Drolet
Akron
San Antonio
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Sheriff's Force Cleans Up County Office
The sheriff's force conducted a cleanup at the county sheriff's office on Monday and were paid at least 19.47 for miscellaneous expenses. The item suggests a small settlement or reimbursement to the county.
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Sheriff’s Force
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Anti Slot Machines Drive in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County officials report 90 day income from confiscated slot machines and similar devices. Over 50 machines were seized with $4000 plus in fines and court costs paid to county funds. Petitions to place the anti slot machine referendum before voters exceed required signatures, while officials warn of extensive business interests backing legalizing devices.
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Secretary of State
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
County Treasury
Clyde Kaiser
Sheriff's Office
County General Fund
Sherwood W. Hill
A. W. Oliver
Adi
Robert L. Williams
Williams
Hm “T
Ada
E. W. Marland
TWO DROWNED ONE KILLED IN WRECK
Oklahoma City July 29 Two persons drowned and one killed in an automobile accident. Dillard Stewart 35 of Jay drowned in Elk river at Turkey Ford and body recovered. Er nest Hollyfield 15 sank in Arkansas river near Muskogee while crossing with two companions. J E Baumbaugh 52 of Los Angeles killed when car hit roadside pole south of McAlester. companion Miss Sarah H Buchanan 26 also of Los Angeles injured.
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Oklahoma
Dillard Stewart
Jay
Elk River
Turkey Ford
Muskogee
Arkansas River
Ernest Hollyfield
J. E. Baumbaugh
Los Angeles
McAlester
Sarah H. Buchanan
Lieut Cullins Aide of Cupid on War Fleet
Seattle July 30 Navy radio operators busy during fleet week transmitting romantic messages from shore to sailors aboard 49 warships. Lieutenant T O Cullins, communications officer of the cruiser Chester, notes messages arrive about every 30 seconds with some signed by young women as Love and kisses. The navy calls the station a convenience and bans frivolous content.
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Mabel
Cullins
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