Veteran letter condemns compensation policy and Mellon influence
A veteran pleads Tack and Pa Hinkle to investigate a dispute over adjusted compensation payments. He argues that former soldiers paid premiums during and after service and claim $1579 due in 1945, noting a government surplus when Congress allowed 50 percent on certificates and accusing Andy Mellon of opposing aid to servicemen. He asserts press publication will reveal loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Congress
Andy Melton
Taxpayers Strike Ends in Chicago Court Victory
Chicago ends a taxpayer strike after the state supreme court upholds 1928 1929 and 1930 assessment rolls allowing collection of overdue taxes. More than 100 million dollars unpaid and 72 million tied up by court action prompts renewed optimism in city and county offices. Real estate groups vow to seek U S Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Supreme Court
Edmund K. Jarecki
United States Supreme Court
Dallas and Philadelphia firms win Texas highway paving deals
In Austin on April 21 two February bids were approved. Ross Construction Company of Dallas won eight miles of highway 15 between Grand Saline and the Smith County line for 139 019 dollars. Union Paving Company of Philadelphia secured 13 miles of highway 16 between Wills Point and Canton for 244 401 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
Ross Construction Company
Dallas
Grand Saline
Smith County
Union Paving Company
Philadelphia
Wills Point
Canton
Government loan rules for farmers and big borrowers in 1931
The article questions RFC requirements for corporations seeking government loans, asks if they must match farmer security, require waivers for first mortgages, and notes a 35 percent cotton acreage cut for farmers before loan approval. It questions regulator fairness between regulated farmers and unregulated large borrowers.
A Reward for A Lost Plow
A letter from W. W. LaCOUR of Claude Texas asks readers to return a homemade 12 inch walking plow borrowed by neighbors. He offers a reward of 1 dollar and notes C B Erwin fixed it last spring to help garden chores. He appeals to Tack’s readers and urges prompt return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
C. B. Erwin
Mr. Erwin
W. W. Lacour
Claude
Texas
Farmer vs Big Interests over 35 Percent Slack
A reader argues government loan rules should apply equally to farmers and large corporations. They question required cuts by farmers before loan approval and call out a railroad seeking funds for electrification, asking if the RDF or similar agencies approved it, urging parity in requirements between farmers and big interests.
Farmers urge equal access to government crop loans
W E Brown, chairman of Floyd County Farmers, argues landlords often block waivers needed for tenant farmers to obtain RF P C loans. He urges reducing landlord waiver requirements and broadening loan eligibility to tens of millions of farmers facing hardship, condemning class discrimination and calling for swift reform.
Widow seeks live-in housekeeper for elderly couple in Texas
Ruth Adams, a widow with a seven year old child, requests employment as a live-in housekeeper. She offers experience as a waitress and asks to keep house for an old couple in Plaiview, Texas, listing her address as 702 Cedar Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Ruth Adams
Cedar Street
Plaiview
Texas
Editorial clash over adjusted compensation in government policy
A letter notes government recognition of adjusted compensation labeled as such and voices strong opposition from individuals named Mellon and Pa Hinkle. The writer argues critics lack understanding and questions the timing of payment.
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Pa Hinkle
Andy Mellon
High Court
United States
S.S.S
Ward
America
Polk ST. Amarillo
Ward’s
Mellon
American Oriental Rug
6Th Street
Au Ae
Goodyear
Goodyear House
Pathfinder
Chevrolet
Essex Nash
Nash Essex
Ford
Chrysler
Dodge
Nash
Adkisson & Gunn Tire Company
Frank Adkisson
Amarillo
Pampa
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