Tax probe escalates after Mitchell verdict spurs reforms
Washington reports renewed drive to curb tax avoidance as prosecutors and lawmakers push for reform following Charles E. Mitchell’s acquittal on tax evasion charges. Senate banking panel plans similar inquiries into Kuhn Loeb and Company. Attorney General Cummings vows prosecutions wherever evidence arises.
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Department of Justice
Guiding Your Child and Progressive Camp Reform
The piece argues that non competitive work in camps and schools builds character and inclusion. It contrasts non competitive progressive camps with traditional competitive models, noting shy or timid children benefit from diverse activities, hobby development, and encouragement without harsh comparisons.
Courthouse Records and Property Transfers Detailed
Court records show warranty deeds from J. W. Clifford et ux to Cora L. Wiles for a Belmont Park Annex lot and Willis S. Roberts et ux to Allen S. Johnson for O. T. property, each $10. Car registrations list J Homer Jacobs in Plymouth and Mrs. Jean Webb Hereford, Dodge. W. D. Walsh at City Market owns a Chevrolet. L. Davis at 1010 W 11th drives a Chevrolet Truck. Building permits issued to J. Miller at 403 Austin St for a shingle roof, $45.
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Belmont Park Annex
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Virginia
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Jean Webb
Hereford
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W. D. Walsh
Chevrolet
L. Davis
J. Miller
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Woman Indicted on Perjury Count in Bank Robbery Case
Winnie Wolff of Wichita Falls was indicted in LaGrange for perjury tied to alibi testimony in the Eugene O Dare Carmine State Bank robbery trial. Bail was set at 1500 dollars but not posted as she remained jailed.
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Winnie Wolff
Wichita Falls
Eugene Dare
O'Dare
Carmine State Bank
O’dare
Geoman
Wichita
Dallas
Jim Flournoy
Fayette County
Conquering Contract in a Notable Duplicate Hand
Mr Sims leads the Four Horsemen to a renowned contract as captain of a national champion team. In a recent duplicate game the hand surprised me and prompted this article though the distribution was even. East spade spade K10543 doubleton heart DLQ76 spade Hts. K Q clubs 98.
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Sims
Four Horsemen
Bridge bidding analysis of a spade split hand and misfit contracts
A reader describes a hand where Spade support and a four two two three split left his partner with a weak no trump response. He explains bidding two spades over one no trump, the resulting eight tricks, and discusses opponents’ misbids and the concept of a sign-off in his system.
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Quote on horsepower measures and conversions
A Public Ledger excerpt defines a the horse power unit as the power to lift 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute, illustrating a standard for measuring engine output. It references figures like sp. K 98 438 Mw and Q dias, with cryptic abbreviations and copyright credit.
County and School Tax Assessments Progress in Potter County
Potter County tax assessor Houston Taylor reports real estate valuations completed with 95 percent of Potter County properties on the rolls. The county and school boards of equalization prepare hearings around July 10 to 15 with public sessions and ongoing checks of personal property and automobiles. Mark Hardin serves as school assessor as both offices finish valuations and verifications.
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Potter County
County Board of Equalization
Houston Taylor
School Tax Board of Equalization
Mark Hardin
Taylor
Grandview Farmer Acquitted in Wife Poisoning Case
CLEBURNE June 23 J D Martin Grandview farmer charged with murder in connection with his wife death acquitted by a jury. Prosecution contended Mrs Martins death was caused by poisoning with her death dated August 7.
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J. D. Martin
Grandview
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