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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
1
Coeds at the University of Cincinnati face penalties imposed by the women's vigilance society for rule violations. Patricia Ziske borrowed an upper-class girl’s car and was made to ride a kiddie car as punishment, reflecting campus disciplinary practices described in the report.
Secretary Mellon proposes lower normal tax rates from 2, 4 and 6 per cent to 1, 9 and per cent and repeals the 25 per cent earned income credit. The plan would change how taxpayers face the income tax, affecting overall liabilities.
Washington report notes Secretary Mellons tax reduction suggestions as the House Ways and Means Committee begins work on a 1926 bill. Republicans favor 300 to 400 million in cuts, Democrats up to 690 million, with Mellons plan proposing 250 to 300 million in total relief and changes to rates, surtaxes, and various excises.
Washington announces Col William Mitchell will be court-martialed by direction of the President for alleged almost treasonable conduct against War and Navy officials over air defense. The trial begins in Washington on October 28 with public proceedings led by Maj. Gen. Charles Sumner.
Indianapolis attorney Arthur B. Robinson was appointed United States senator to succeed the late Samuel Ralston. He will serve until the November 1926 state election, then a new senator will be elected to finish Ralston’s term ending March 3, 1929. Robinson is a Republican and a World War I veteran who served overseas rising to major. He is married with two sons and a daughter.
Gov. A. G. Sorlie announced he will not appoint a successor to the late Sen. E. F. Ladd, so North Dakota will proceed with a single-senator next session.
About fifty thousand pilgrims, including many Americans, attended Pope Pius XII mass at St. Peter's during the holy year observances. The event drew large crowds to the Vatican.
President Coolidge told the national council of Congregational churches that law observance and religious faith are essential for the nation. He warned that lawlessness and respect for government are lacking and urged renewed faith to sustain civilization. He serves as honorary Moderator of the patronal council, re-elected for two more years.
Senator William Borah leader of the senate foreign relations panel denounces the World Court as a ruse to drag the United States into the League of Nations. He spoke to a receptive crowd at the Auditorium theater during a Women’s Roosevelt Republican club event led by Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen.
Atlanta GA Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion must defend his title at six month intervals as ruled by the National Boxing Association at its closing session. The body formally recognizes Dempsey as champion and aims to enforce the rule if he fails to defend within six months. It also endorses federal control of boxing and urges a federal statute in the next Congress.
Gen Felix Agnus eighty six formerly publisher of the Baltimore American and veteran of the Napoleonic wars and the American Civil War is seriously ill here.
A United States Circuit Court of Appeals opinion rules that national prohibition laws do not forbid the home manufacture of cider in Richmond Virginia. The decision clarifies that individuals may produce small quantities of cider at home under the current framework.
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