Tax Problems Discussed by G. H. Sheppard
George H. Sheppard state comptroller visited Amarillo to discuss tax measures with retailers and wholesalers. He outlined a plan to coordinate comptroller forces across beer cigarette and gas fuel divisions, removing restrictions to cut state expenses and improve enforcement. He noted strong public cooperation and warned that revenue from taxes funds schools and local programs.
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George H. Sheppard
Amarillo
Sheppard
Texas
Comptroller
Labor unions honor Wood Axton a tobacco leader in Kentucky
The obituary notes Wood F Axton a famed Kentucky tobacco magnate and labor ally who declined a salary raise two years ago saying raises must start at the bottom He built a major firm making Spud Twenty Grand and Clown cigarettes and provided benefits such as free lunches sick aid and milk from his farm He criticized price gouging and advocated worker prosperity while urging modest executive pay.
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Wood F. Axton
Kentucky
Axton-Fisher Tobacco Company
Colonel Axton
Federation of Labor
San Francisco
Guernsey
United States
Axton
Knights of Pythias pick Fort Worth for 1936 meeting
The Knights of Pythias convention menu lists Fort Worth as the 1936 meeting city. Judge W. Bridwell of Mineral Wells was elected grand chancellor and Mrs. Elsie Bers Hemphill of Mineral Wells grand chief of the Pythian Sisters along with a slate of officers from across Texas.
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Mineral Wells
Knights of Pythias
Fort Worth
W. Bridwell
Elsie Bers Hemphill
Pythian Sisters
I. C. Underwood
Marshall
A. J. W. Schmid
el Paso
W. C. Frasier
Waco
Frank E
Oil business tied to alleged NRA labor rule violation
The article notes an oil business facing scrutiny over alleged violations of NRA labor regulations. It also mentions the Philippine Igorots sharpening their teeth to eat dog meat as part of daily diet.
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NRA
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