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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
4
Article urges punishment for profiteers who exploited wartime shortages. It argues government extended time to prosecute and vows to pursue those who charged exorbitant profits, boosted prices, and harmed food, fuel, and clothing supplies. The piece insists accountability remains necessary despite peace.
Henry Ford outlines a broad vision for Muscle Shoals with a signed government contract promising employment for a million workers. He argues the project will reduce unemployment nationwide, uplift rural agriculture in the South, and benefit the country even beyond direct jobs. Ford emphasizes public interest over profit as he pushes for government action.
Mr Bryan, a teetotaler and prohibitionist, attended a Washing social event where a prankster slipped Holland gin into his glass. The Commoner drank little, showed no intoxication, and his temper rose only slightly. The incident breaks a long standing personal record without harm.
The text outlines a budget proposal of three and a half billion dollars, lighter than expected, aiming to keep within figures and test congressional adherence to the budget system. It endorses a systematic approach to expenditures, citing President Wilson and Republican action, and argues for reduced government spending and disciplined appropriations.
A verse and vignette discuss optimism and pessimism, urging a balanced view. The Meliorist calls to face facts, appreciate good, and work to improve conditions. A separate piece recasts Tribulation as a path to growth, not punishment.
Secretary Mellon presents a first report urging reform of the tax laws with surtax rate reductions to 20 or 26 percent and broader tax changes. He warns of debt maturities and touts economy, pressing prompt funding of foreign loans while outlining options to raise revenue without crippling industry. The plan favors maintaining income tax with moderate rates and possible narrow taxes on specific articles to raise funds.
Former Treasury Secretary Mellon argues high surtaxes deter investment and shrink revenue, warning that lower rates would boost capital formation and reduce economic disruption. He notes corporate taxes are heavy once dividend taxes are added, and calls simplification through rate reductions to ease administration and improve compliance.
Washington reports continued slight price declines in October but notes relative stability versus prior months. The Commerce Department survey highlights higher output in iron, steel, and textiles with broad gains in building and related industries. Production in most key sectors meets or exceeds prewar averages, coal and cement rise, wheat flour and wool near minimum levels.
Cleveland prohibition agent H.8 Dyer testifies in the Moe H. Ron conspiracy case. Ike Simmons of Pittsburgh and other defendants are linked to alleged liquor operations. The government calls its first witness as proceedings begin in federal court.
Assistant DA Breitenstein outlined a conspiracy to defraud the government in Youngstown tied to 10,000 cases of bonded whisky with a bootlegger value of $1,000,000. The defendants include Danielly Pitter and others alleged to have transported whisky from Pittsburg for beverage sale.
A four member CHICA O A committee on standardization of farm machinery will join the American Farm Bureau Federation’s groups studying farmer problems. The panel will develop a program for machinery standardization and report to a meeting of farmers and farm equipment organizations.
Miners from Springfield local 413 forward two appeals to John L. Lewis, alleging secession from the United Mine Workers of America and accusing State President Frank Farrington and his administration of defrauding District No. 12. The appeals seek criminal prosecutions against those Illinois officials and challenge the Peoria state convention’s one dollar assessment of Illinois miners.
A brief notes arguments against the industrial court arguing that District 13 in Illinois lacks authority to levy assessments beyond its own needs. An appeal is also lodged against this ruling.
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