Georgia Tax Reform Proposals Seek Constitutional Change
A committee proposes amendments to Georgia's constitution to allow by classifying property for taxation and to separate state and local tax bases. It calls for a permanent State Tax Commission with broad powers to value, assess, and equalize property and corporate taxes, plus optional local tax flexibility and new methods of taxing intangible property and mortgages.
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Revere
Georgia
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
Minnesota
Ohio
Tax Commission Study Advocates Local Tax Reforms
A state report urges creating a three member County Tax Board and a six year County Assessor term to ensure fair property valuation. It recommends an income by local units, with a State Tax Commission oversight and annual reporting to the General Assembly and Governor.
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General Assembly
Senate
State Tax Commission
County Court House
Superior Court
Former bank examiner Baxter on trial in embezzlement case
Clem S. Baxter, a former state bank examiner, faced trial in Columbus for allegedly embezzling 3140 dollars from the Columbus Savings and Trust Company. The case was called in court today.
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
The article states deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they reach the diseased ear area. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and claims restoration requires constitutional remedies. It warns that untreated inflammation could damage hearing permanently.
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Toledo
Lisii
Cotton crop progresses with favorable weather across states
In Memphis on June 32, reports say cotton growth improved across states. Warm weather and adequate rainfall boosted development, with Texas rain aiding the crop and weevils noted but not yet damaging. North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas show generally good conditions and growing progress despite some undersized plants and cold effects in places.
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J. B. Turner
Memphis
Tenn
Carolinas
Georgia
Texas
Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Mississippi River
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Wii
Alabama
Livingston
Thomasville
Mississippi
Tennessee
Richmond and
Lake Village
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Suero
Beeville
Canadian Medical Association Convention Opens in London
London Ont June 23 prominent physicians and surgeons from across Canada gather for the annual Canadian Medical Association convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through Saturday with invited speakers from the United States and Great Britain addressing the association.
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London
Ont
Dominion
Canadian Medical Association
United States
Great Britain
Talbot County Farmers Institute Planned for Talbotton
Talbotton Georgia prepares for the Talbot County Farmers Institute on July 3 under the State College of Agriculture. Welcome by Mayor John Andy Smith. Lectures by J L Bishop and J W Firor on dairy profit and cooperation. Yardwide plans include a barbecue, music by local brass bands, and an estimated $200 plus fundraising.
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Talbotton
Tallot County Farmers Institute
State College of Agriculture
Athens
John Andy Smith
N. G. Culpepper
J. L. Bishop
J. W. Firor
P. O. Vanatter
J. G. Oliver
U. S. Department of Agriculture
C. M. James
M. Calhoun
Louisiana
Court House
Col
A. P. Persons
J. W. Jordan
Sheriff T. P. McDaniel
C. K. Mahone
E. L. Bridwell, Jr
R. Leonard
Finance Committee
O. L. Stinson
E. L. Bradwell, Jr
E. H. Spivey
E. R. Matthews
Woodland
North Dakota Adventists Prepare Multilingual Encampment
In Bismarck on June 22 authorities announce separate services for English Germans Swedes and the Sanish Norwegians as a feature of the annual encampment where diverse congregations gather.
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North Dakota
Revision of Georgias Penal Laws
Interviews with leaders in Georgia politics show broad support for practical penal and prison law reform. A special commission is likely to study proposals including suspending sentences and closing loopholes, with Gov Brown backing road convict work improvements and broader statewide reform. Delegates from North Dakota attend a Seventh Day Adventist conference in Bismarck this week.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Georgia
Gov. Brown
Brown
Ment
North Dakota
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A.B
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Canadian Medical
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Foley
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