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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
2
The passage describes a bill allowing cities to levy a special tax for advertising and an increased state aid to fund 28 more bridges. The senate approved a two year city term bill delayed to next year and Representative Kipperon's industrial bill being reported from the judiciary committee with organized labor preparing a strong opposition.
The new blue sky bill caps salesman commissions at ten percent and permits two percent for other expenses. The Senate struck from the workman’s compensation bill a provision allowing city town and school district employees to receive compensation for injuries.
The senate agreed on the bread bill and expects passage in its current form. Opponents of the language law continue interviews with house members amid signals a potential clash when the bill is taken up. The measure is backed by strong interests.
The senate approved a house bill setting deputy state officers salaries at 2500 dollars per year up from 1800. The original bill proposed higher pay but the enacted increase remains modest.
The house and senate agreed that bills not reported out by standing committees by Wednesday noon would be automatically postponed. This spurred committee activity and sparked heated debate from members with bills awaiting action.
The senate passed two bills initiating a state park program led by a Chadron area site. One measure designates a school section near Chadron as a state park, a standout feature that brings attention to Chadron as a showcase location.
The Douglas bill to select primary candidates by convention passes the house. A similar senate bill exists. The Douglas measure likely passes while the senate version faces predicted failure.
A section of the taxation bill was altered to exclude stock shares from taxes if a corporation furnishes tangible property for assessment. The change narrows the tax reach on equity by tying assessments to physical property contributions.
Lawmakers discuss aligning the hook value of stock to avoid additional taxes and tonnes of squabbles as sessions grind on. Representative Snow notes it is historic that the state pays lobbyists, citing welfare worker advocacy and auditor records showing money spent on travel, printing, and postage to publicize welfare work.
Warden Fenton criticizes the proposed new state reformatory linked to the penitentiary. He argues there will be no economy and outcomes will be unsatisfactory, suggesting building an addition to the penitentiary instead.
George Miles urges editors to attend a summer meeting at Long Pine to witness their annual bath with a large hot tub and cake of yellow soup while avoiding crowds. House approves major appropriations for education estates roads and state expenses with minimal opposition. Movie censorship bill passes house amid debate over referendum clause and future senate reception. Bail insurance bill clears house removing revolving fund provision. emergency clause ensures it takes effect this year.
After the movie bill, child welfare workers urge the house to pass three measures. One creates a new bureau of child welfare. Another sets up county boards with a paid superintendent. The bills would create jobs if enacted.
Owners of a corporation stock object to a new revenue bill proposing a four mill tax on stock value, arguing the measure would burden corporate owners and raise costs for business operations.
Legislators clash over proposed taxes on stock holdings and the effect on small corporations, while the heated session ends with a 51 to 38 vote in favor of the movie censorship bill, which also nullified the Gifford Byrum measure. One member dismissed newspaper opposition and sought to avoid naming him.
The bill creating a new reformatory to be run with the penitentiary for released offenders nearly failed in the house but finally passed without the emergency clause. Some members opposed the penitentiary link yet the plan would save equipment duplication and reduce separate overheads.
Secretary Hart of the banking department was appointed receiver of the Blair bank and will receive no additional compensation for the work. The governor plans a bill to let the secretary act as receiver for failed and other banks to keep them under department supervision. Currently the department loses control once a bank is placed with a receiver.
Senator Cronin argues for a bill letting the state issue official bonds for state and county offices. He notes two million dollars spent on bond fees in twenty years and says the state can bear the risk cheaper than private bonding firms. He asserts the plan would offer protection at regular rates and yield a profit.
American Legion representatives in the house oppose the proposed bonus bill. They note they passed the boxing bill for disabled soldiers easily and argue the bonus would not provide meaningful relief, estimating about £20 per year per man and that long serving veterans would miss portions of due benefits.
The session totals near thirty million as the fiscal year ends June 30 and a 271 million two year budget awaits July 1. A portion funds the new capitol, held for construction. Bills on sale of state school lands face opposition yet persisting debate. Redistricting bills pass through tight scrutiny with objections to senatorial maps. Milk cow inspection bill advances requiring a one dollar fee. cattle import exams considered. District reapportionment sparks quarrel over sixth district population and political shifts.
The text discusses potential redistricting if Congress changes Nebraska’s representative count. A special session may be required to redraw districts, ensuring a path to election for a remaining congressman.
Slightly used piano re possessed in Alliance offered for sale on small monthly payments. Reliable party can purchase the instrument at a rare bargain. interested buyers may write and a representative will call.
Local Sidney Nebraska business Larson's Music Store closes amid quiet market chatter with the Canton News noting a fading hyphen and the phrase John Barleycorn referenced in a light editorial aside.
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