Reed outlines Mellon tax cut plan for December
Senator David Reed, a Republican ally of Treasury Secretary Mellon, said the 600 million surplus expected by June 30 could fund a December tax reduction bill. He proposed cutting income tax for those earning 30 600 to 75 000 dollars and lowering the corporate tax as first steps.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Mellon
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Treasury
Reed
White House
Congress
Frenzied Close Marks Chicago Pit Trading May 28
Chicago May 28 trading at the Board of Trade saw a frenzied close as corn prices rose two to four cents amid brisk activity. The pit was crowded with traders before the Friday close at noon, tickets moved rapidly behind prices, and wheat followed the upward trend. Corn May delivery 9 84, July 10 1 ⁄4, September 10 4 1/4. Wheat near the $1.50 level.
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Chicago
Uri
Chicago Board of Trade
Seun
Treasury plan hints at tax cut and reforms
The text notes a plan reducing income tax rates to about 12 percent, abolishing estate tax, keeping automobile taxes, removing admission theatre and club dues taxes, and cutting nuisances by about 30 million. Reed calls the era profitless prosperity and expects Mellon to present a bill to Ways and Means before Congress.
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Reed
Mellon
House
Ways and Means Committees
Congress
Treasury
Clark Faces Disbarment Over Alleged Bank Assets Transfer
George H. Clark of Canton a former Ohio Supreme Court justice denies acts of moral turpitude during his service as counsel for the receiver of the bankrupt American Cycle company Canton He is cited for disbarment in Cleveland on charges he misappropriated 300 of assets and moved them to the Clark Hardware firm in Canton where he serves as president and his son as stockholder and manager He says he transferred goods to his son's store with the receiver’s knowledge and approval.
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Cleveland
U.P
George H. Clark
Canton
Ohio Supreme Court
American Cycle Company
Clark
United States District Court
Clark Hardware Company
John Clark
Tanwyer
Dion W. Krug
Tie for First at Athens Rifle Club First Shoot
France Efaw and Dave Taylor tied for the high score with 49 points in the first schedule match at the Athens Rifle Club range in Margaret's Joreck. Nine shooters participated including Darrell Sytby, Foussell, Effen, Fred Woodruff, Jon Young, Melvin Grubb, and Kenneth Woodgerd. The team has an open date for matches in all four positions using a standard 200 yard target and iron sights.
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France
Efaw
Dave Taylor
Athens Rifles Club
Margaret's Joreck
Jfan Pave Taylor
Darrell Sytby
Foussell Effen
Fred Woodruff
Jon Young Wie
Melvin Grubb
Enneth Woodgerd Euffaw
Ghogen
Judge Dismisses Divorce Action In Figgins Case
Judge J. G. Worstell in Common Pleas court dismissed Mildred Figgins against Donald Figgins without prejudice at plaintiff cost with consent of both parties to the suit record waived. Minnie Wilson against David Wilson setting vacated. William Hodgson Jr against Bexsie Hodgson a divorce suit set for June. Court record waived as Samuel J. Lewis et al against Southern Ohio Electric settled. Louis Kaird against Earl Faires set for June 2. P R Devore against Clem M Thurman et al motion submitted.
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Mildred Figgins
Donald Figgins
J. G. Worstell
Common Pleas
Minnie Wilson
David Wilson
William Hodgson, Jr
Bexsie Hodgson
Samuel J. Lewis
Southern
Ohio Electric Company
Louis Kaird
Earl Faires
P. R. Devore
Clem M. Thurman
Grain Shortage Looms As Rain Delays Harvest
Chicago reports ongoing heavy rainfall across the wheat and corn belts from the Middle West to the Northwest. With crops underperforming, grain prices rise in leading exchanges as supply tightens. Some fortunate farmers escape excess moisture or heat, easing losses and shaping late-season prospects.
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Chicago
Middle West
Southwest
Northwest
Thead
Providence
Missing Girl Found In Mansfield Statement
Grace Ritter a 14 year old girl from Lexington was found at a friend's home after missing since Sunday. She returned home tonight saying she ran away after being scolded by her parents.
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Mansfield
Grace Ritter
Lexington
H S
Lindbergh to visit London with royal and political hosts
King George and Lady Astor will host Charles Lindbergh during his London visit next week. He arrives Sunday by air to be entertained at the U.S. embassy. Ambassador Houghton will host luncheon Monday and the American correspondents’ association will host a dinner.
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King George
Lady Astor
Parliament
England
London
U.R
Hoats
Charles Lindbergh
United States
Ambassador Houghton
Lindbergh
American Correspondents’ Association
Westminster Gazette
Prosperity for dry lands as grain crop prices surge
The article notes that high and dry farmland may profit as prosperity grows for those with crops to sell at high fixed prices while neighbors lack produce. It cites a $150,000,000 rise in holdover 1926 grain value since May 1 and gives May corn trading at 98 1 4 cents. It also covers Lindbergh’s Europe crossing with minimal instruments, poor weather, and plans to avoid Berlin or Rome.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Lindbergh Receives Belgium's Highest Honor
Lindbergh arrives in Paris and, in heavy rain, flies to Belgium where 40,000 greet him. The Spirit of St Louis remains dry in the cabin as he circles the field, is welcomed by Premier Henri Jaspar and War Minister Comte Debrouckville, and is escorted by Belgian troops guarding the aircraft.
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Paris
Paul Tainleve
Lindy
Louis Blerist
Ambassador Herrick
Bleriot
English Channel
Lindbergh
New York
Lingy
Paria
Lindherth
Tentative approval of Athens road relocation plans
C W Merrell division engineer announces tentative approval for relocating Court ney hill road after landslides last winter. John W Dowler state highway engineer completed the survey. Estimated cost is 21000 dollars with state to pay two fifths. If built the road will be brick on a concrete base and about 1200 feet long and 20 feet wide.
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Courtney Hill
C. W. Merrell
Ohio
John W. Dowler
Leaders Training Meeting Set At County Fair Grounds
An officers and leaders training session will be held at the county fair grounds next Friday. The morning program starts at 10 30 with brief talks by club officials, followed by games and demonstrations in the afternoon. Girls should bring a basket lunch, boys to provide ice cream.
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County Fulr
County Axent
Tr. H. Johnson
Fair
Club leaders prepare plans and training session
Lang assistant state club leader addresses planning and supervising club work. Barker explains parliamentary law to club presidents. Wesley H. Maurer city editor teaches reporters to write news reports. E R Wallace from Ohio University explains keeping club reports and accounts. RB Lang discusses recreation projects with recreation leaders.
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C. ¢. Lang
Ralph Barker
Wesley H. Maurer
the Messenger
E. R. Wallace
Ohio University
RB. W. Lang
Hocking County
Nelsonville Bank Restricted From Returning Deposit
A court order temporarily restrains the Peoples Bank of Nelsonville from returning a $500 deposit to Louis A. Greer. Arthur J. Wilson filed suit alleging Greer deposited the money in escrow to obtain furniture bills of sale. The restraining order aimed to stop payment on June 1 unless resolved.
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Peoples Bank Company
Nelsonvile
Louis A. Greer
L. G. Worstell
Arthur J. Wilson
Greer
Wilson
Ito
Geer
Princess tells 4 about King Ben and cult intrigue
Esther Hansel testified about Purnell and a Benton Harbor commune during 1927 World War draft pressures. She described forced marriages to claim dependents, monthly payments to the colony treasury, and seven unmarried men being ordered married to meet draft rules.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Ri—Esther Hansel
Pringman
House of David
Benjamin
Pisa
Guix
Solomon
Hansel
Purnell
Ate
Benton Harbor
Worker saves life on Gallipolis bridge
May 28 report from Gallipolis details a Yellow bridge worker heroically saving W. Childers of Point Pleasant who fell into the Ohio River while hoisting gear. Charles Guifoman, an Australian worker, stripped, swam with a knife clenched in his teeth and reached Childers before drowning.
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Childers
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Point Plessant
Bes
Charles Guifoman
Ian Australian
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