Power Lobby Blocks Walsh Resolution in Senate
The Power combination defeated Senator Walshs resolution for a Senate investigation and steered the issue to the Federal Trade Commission. Critics say the FTC is often ineffective, while Norris Glass and Wheeler see the matter as sidetracked by the AGs stance. Some hope the move may spur FTC abolition efforts.
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Senate
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Norris
Glass
Wheeler
Attoney
Trans Oceanic plan seeks government subsidy via ship building
The Trans-Oceanic Company proposes to build six ships at 21 million dollars each, an idea endorsed by the United States Shipping Board and favorably considered by congressmen as a possible subsidy route. The current law allows the Shipping Board to proceed under existing provisions.
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Trans-Oceanic Company
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Tax Notice from Aiken County Treasurer 1927
Aiken County Treasurer Woodward issues the 1927 tax levy notice valid for state, county, and school taxes. Taxes open Oct 15 1927 and close Mar 15 1928 with penalties for late payment escalating through 1 to 7 percent.
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Aiken County
S&c. Aiken
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Opposed Governors Stand But Won’t Bolt Party
The piece notes Governor Smith of New York opposes the nomination and Governor Richards and Senator Blease say they will vote Democratic if Smith is the nominee. It portrays them as loyal Democrats resisting a faction, likening their stance to church loyalty and warning that opposition is a brake on democracy. The article discusses political power, oppression, and the limits of force in governance.
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Smith
New York
Richards
South Carolina
Blease
Loya Democrats
Report on State Highway Department Investigated by Panel
A legislative committee report on the South Carolina Highway Department will go to the General Assembly. The panel praised progress and noted criticism, naming leaders like Judge Mendelly Smith and Senator Spruill. The McGowan affidavit arose during testimony, with no blame assigned to the Treasurer or the chief commissioner. The committee recommends amending the highway commissioner act to tighten control.
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State Highway Department
General Assembly
Mendelly Smith
Camden
Smith
PM. Seabrook
Charleston
Seabrook
W. W. Tripp
Anderson
Tripp
J. OA
Spruill
Senate
Chesterfield
Batesburg
Sawyer
Prospects From Athen County Business Outlook
Athen Tai reports indicate a prosperous summer for Aiken and Aiken County with dull normal months expected to avoid a slump. The forecast hinges on a $1,125,000 road contract and a million dollars in building projects now underway, signaling strong local economic momentum.
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Aike County
Bing
Esun
Rennze
Richelson
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