Governor Richards Attacks State Tax Commission
Governor Richards denounces the State Tax Commission at a Jolly Street rally in Newberry County urging voters to elect allies who back constitutional government. He calls to abolish the commission and shift its duties to the treasurer and comptroller general, citing potential savings and fighting “legalized graft.”
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Travel Salesmen Seek Stand on War Tax Repeal
More than 900000 organized traveling salesmen urge candidates to declare positions on repealing the 50 percent wartime tax on Pullman fares. They claim the levy has cost the public about $20 million since 1920 and seek alignment before supporting any candidate. The Commercial Travelers Association pressures political influence through its power.
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World Affairs Study and Inflation Warnings Across Nations
An arc of institutes advances American world consciousness with eighth annual World subjects session in Williams Town and four universities plus Thomas Jefferson's University in Charlottesville conducting public affairs discussions. The piece also warns investors about fraudulent financial papers and outlines rising petroleum output and stock gains, noting higher market activity and international concerns.
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America
Williamatown
Thomas Jefferson
Charlottsville
Virginia
Panama Canal Will Meet Needs For Fifty Years
Capt R E Bakenshous of the Navy Engineering corps tells the Institute of Politics in Williamstown that the Nicaragua canal would cost at least 1000 millions while Panama costs 400 millions with 100 millions for fortifications. He says the Panama canal will amortize itself in about 50 years and that traffic could rise to 100 millions of tons per day after the new reservoir and third set of locks. Strong men accustomed to hard work are needed for harvesters.
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Williamstown
R.E. Bakenchus
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Panama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Marines police duty in Nicaragua report 84 air fights
Navy department release details air fighting by Marines in Nicaragua noting 84 air fights last fiscal year. The piece links to U S aims to maintain peace and election integrity, then imagines post election border policing and law enforcement potential. It mentions aging influences and a remark on youths and schooling.
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Navy Department
Nicaragua
Vie United States Dedicates 10 Million Daily to Government
A fragment suggests Vie United States dedicates 10 million daily to the government in Washington, claiming it exceeds the annual cost of Washington's administration. Unclear sources and fragmented phrasing limit definitive details.
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United States
Washington
Passenger rail mileage compares to tiles per man in 1927
The 1927 U S passenger rail mileage equaled 386 tiles per man with money devoted to the passenger department. The Interstate Commerce Commission had granted nearly a 30 percent rate increase shortly after the war’s end.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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