Senate Finance Committee Revises War Revenue Bill
Washington May 24 The senate finance committee revised the 1.8 billion war revenue bill passed by the house to reduce the gross tax levy by about one third to roughly 1.25 billion The committee favors removing the extra 1916 retroactive income tax and opposed higher second class mail rates Instead a low direct tax on advertising is proposed plus an excess profits tax based on average profits over several years Newspapers resist zone rate increases The panel believes revenue losses from these eliminations will be offset by the 2 percent ad tax and expected gains from the excess profits approach
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Simmons
Winter wheat yield seen at forty million bushels in Kansas
Topeka Kansas May 24 A prospective yield of 40 000 000 bushels of winter wheat in Kansas this year is reported as the season progresses with favorable growing conditions and expected nationwide demand.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Reports Minimal Crop Yields Amid Record Acreage
Kansas state agriculture officials say crop outlooks show the lowest yield in twenty years even as total acreage for a single crop reaches a historic high. The May 19 report from J. C. Mohter, secretary of the state board of agriculture, cites expanded planting over prior years and stresses cautious projections for the season ahead.
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J. C. Mohter
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Ees
Red Cross Launches $100 Million World War Campaign
Washington May 24 The Red Cross begins its largest fund drive to raise $100,000,000 to aid American soldiers in Europe and assist thousands in war-affected districts. Leaders from major cities announce the nationwide effort at the meeting.
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Washington
Red Cross
Butte Dog Seen as Kaiser Ally in Food Fight
A reader from 1963 Roberts Avenue laments urban dogs raiding gardens amid wartime food shortages. She urges action to curb dog damage, describing nightly depredations and legal loopholes that let dogs roam with owners evading responsibility.
Presbyterians Vote to Study Union Plan for South and North
Birmingham May 24 The Southern Presbyterian general assembly approved by 142 to 40 a committee to confer with a Northern church committee on uniting the two branches. New York May 24 Women’s groups with over 1 000 000 members planned a vigorous campaign to urge every woman to buy government bonds.
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Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States
Southern Presbyterian
New York
United States
No Alien May Enter Chicago Industrial Areas Without Permit
United States Marshal John F. Bradley announced a city wide order effective June 1 restricting aliens from living or working within half a mile of any government use center. The move targets industrial districts where government centers are established.
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Chicago
United States
John F. Bradley
Smoke bombs used on ships in war zone defense
Report from New York dated May 24 states smoke bombs designed to shield merchant vessels from submarine attacks are now used on ships passing the war zone. The bombs are thrown by hand and ignite a dense black vapor that hangs low over the water to screen a vessel in danger.
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New York
San Francisco Earthquake Drama at Rialto
The Rialto screens Morgan's Girl featuring Dorothy Phillips amid San Francisco quake scenes of destruction and rescue. Hell Morgan and daughter seek freedom as Roger Curwell aids their reunion at the Presidio. The film and a Sunday showing of Geraldine Farrar in Joule the Woman headline local cinema appeal.
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Morgan
Rialto
Dorothy Phillips
Hell” Morgan
Roger Curwell
Presidio
Clty
Hell Morgan
Sunny
Geraldine Farrar
Jou
Flora Bella at the Broadway Tonight
A New York critic hails Flora Bella as a charming musical combined with cabaret flair. The show opens tonight at the Broadway and is billed as a season highlight soon coming to the People’s.
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Flora Bella
New York
Broadway Tonight
Alexander to perform Simla seance at People's Theater today
Box office inquiries confirm Alexander will close each show with his Simla seance at the People's Theater today. Margaret Slington stars in Sacrifice at Paramount, with the Royal Hawaiian Songbirds performing per show. Patrick Sullivan funeral services were held yesterday in Miami, Arizona with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. Rome marks Italy's third war anniversary with nationwide manifestations and processions, including references to the United States.
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People’s Theater
People's Theater Today
Margaret Slington
Law
Paramount
Royal Hawaiian Songbirds
Patrick Sullivan
Miami
Ariz
Rome
Paris
Italy
Capitol Hill
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