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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1927
Page
4
Governor Richards starts the 1928 budget process with assistance from Finance Committee head H H Gross and Ways and Means chair Robert E McCaslin. The plan aims for itemized appropriations and veto power over specific items, while a state tax solution committee meets November 8 to shape proposals amid equalization debates.
A survey of 1924 US census data shows cooperative agricultural sales totaling $858,284,387 and purchases $75,971,169. California, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois lead in cooperative activity with South Carolina ranking 26th with $9,257,623 in sales and purchases. Factors hindering SC include high tenant rates, mixed ownership, and mortgage debt of farms.
The passage notes a sweeping electoral cycle with a new House and half the Senate to be chosen next summer. It emphasizes the Governor's term beginning and the time available to address vexing state tax issues and reforms.
The Department of Agriculture reports national per acre yield 6.5 percent below last year and 2 percent under the 10 year average. Corn rises 133 million bushels in the west central states but falls 270 million in central states east of the Mississippi. Wheat tops five year average by 7 percent while oats drop 17 percent. cotton potatoes beans hay and fruits also decline. The report counters Wall Street and political predictions of a billion dollar wealth gain and heightens farm relief calls.
The 14 year old Lyle Messner was sentenced to life in prison for killing a 6 year old girl. Critics question sending a juvenile to a penitentiary and debate the state's approach to rehabilitation versus punishment.
Carey Powell gives notice that Certificate No. 54 for 1 share of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Askey South Carolina is lost or destroyed. He will apply to the bank on December 1, 1927 for a new certificate under Code South Carolina 1922 Section 4256 and related provisions.
A Baltimore Evening Sun editorial argues against life sentence with hardened criminals for a youth. It claims such punishment seems improper and inhumane, urging consideration of more constructive options and protection of society.
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