Transfers of Regulation and Tax Powers Face Heavy Debate
The ongoing session weighs shifting regulation from the Ahway Commission to the Railroad Commission and moving the property tax division from the Tax Commission to the comptroller general. Proponents within the Stateway committee back the transfers while highway commissioners push for action. Backers of the 6-0-1 law warn against major changes, noting extensive annual discussion and differing views among legislators. Sussex State could gain benefits if transfers proceed.
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State Ay Commission
Highway
Rittenberg
Tax Commission
General Assembly
Sussex
Mrs Mary Jane Doar Dies at Charleston Home
Mrs Mary Jane Doar aged eight nine years died at her Charleston home Wednesday morning after a long illness. She was mother of Mrs Nelson Johnson of Aiken and survived by two sisters Mrs George Thompson and Miss Julia Chapman both of Charleston and six grandchildren. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church Thursday morning with body brought to Aiken. Rev J E Henderson conducted services.
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Remon Pee
Charleston
Doar
Nelson Johnson
Aiken
Verenes Brothers Move to New Aiken Warehouse
Verenes Brothers Wholesale Grocers announce in The Standard the removal of their warehouse from the current site to a new facility adjacent to the existing building on Williamsburg Street in Aiken.
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Verenes Brothers
Aiken
Standard
Williamsburg Street
Representative McCaslan Denies Moot Clerk of Court Run
Representative Robert E. McCaslan states he will not seek the Clerk of Court position in the upcoming primaries. He dismisses rumors and says he has not considered running for clerk or any courthouse office this summer, aside from a possible General Assembly seat.
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Robert E. McCaslan
Greenwood Index Journal
General Assembly
Dr Gustive Webber Shapes New Watermelon Plan
Dr Gustive Webber of Vital Conservation Ranch says in the Newberry Herald and News he is clearing twenty acres in township 8 for new ground to plant watermelons. He plans harvest ready for market by late May or early June and replants melons from cans stored in an underground cellar using a new propagation and cultivation process to enhance flavor.
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Gustive Webber
Vital Conservation Ranch
Newberry Herald and News
Webber
Biennial Sessions Proposal Reintroduced by Group
A joint resolution to amend the constitution for biennial sessions of the general assembly is reintroduced. The Spartaburg Journal notes mixed prospects as past efforts stalled, urging clear framing for voter approval and broad public support for biennial sessions.
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General Assembly
Spartahburg Journal
Chevrolet Produces 4 000 000th Car
The Flint Michigan Chevrolet plant rolled out its four millionth unit on January 11 1928. The record model a 1928 coach left the line just 363 days after the three millionth car, underscoring rapid production growth. The article notes Chevrolet's ascent to industry leadership and rapid output to meet global demand.
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Detroit
Chevrolet Motor Company
W. 8. Knudson
Chevrolet
Flint
Michigan
Chevrolet Company
Lutherans Aim to Raise 4 Million for Clergy Pensions
The Calhoun Times notes church demands for old age support for decrepit preachers, praising the effort as deserving and necessary. It argues ministers, though few and often underpaid, work arduously with great responsibility and influence for good. The piece predicts success in securing a multi million fund.
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Calhoun Times
Clothing Industry Faces Double Slump Risk
Industry voices warn last fall's motor slump may be followed by a retail downturn as consumers buy cars instead of apparel. They count on higher purchasing power from auto industry jobs and better farming, but fear easy credit fuels ongoing economic weakness.
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