Gasoline Tax Delays Georgia Highway Plan Passage
Georgia Senate adopts a substitute to the motor vehicle tax bill adding a 1.5 cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund the state highway program. The measure, replacing the house scale, taxes cars and fuels with revised rates for various vehicle categories. Revenue targets bonds for building and maintaining the highway system.
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Georgia Lawmakers Vote to Tax Gasoline for Roads
A Georgia senate session saw a gasoline tax advance amid debate over highway funding. Senator Pittman urged opposition, while a 25 to 23 vote passed the tax, with broad support for road improvements and a plan to fund highway bonds through future revenues. The day also saw constitutional amendments on bonding and highway revenue use, plus several House resolutions and bills advancing in related measures.
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House Delays Salary Increases and Appropriations
The House delays salary raises and budget measures while wrangling over pay, defense and highway bills. Logjam grows as lawmakers clash with the Senate on taxes and commissions, signaling late-night sessions to resolve funding, salaries, and a defense council bill.
Schoolgirl Uniforms Featured by Mar-Hof and Peter Thompson
Chamberlin Johnson and DuBose present a well-cut middy dress line for school girls in serge and linen. Mar-Hof dresses in black, navy serge, white serge and linen options priced $18.50 to $29.50, Peter Thompson styles in navy serge $29.50 to $35.00 and white linen $16.50.
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Rage Riot in Jamaica Suppressed by Troops and Marines
Panama reports a Kingston Jamaica riot on July 30 ending only after West Indian troops and fifty marines were deployed with machine guns. The dispatch notes no mention of casualties or rasvaltias and confirms the incident via recent word received.
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Editor backs Jay Warainglus amid disputed German policy
The piece urges readers to oppose a single trend in German policy. Count Reyention notes eyes must turn toward the European east and warns Japan remains a foe with less hatred and no drive for annihilation. The union and league of nations face threats to liberal ideals and white global dominance.
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Modern Corsican Brothers in London Court
A London policeman’s court heard a case where a woman sought maintenance from a sailor, claiming hardship and vindication against the supposed brother. She tearfully described sorrow over her husband’s death at the Dardanelles and identified herself as the wife of Tom, insisting she does not know Percy. The magistrate called it a case of modern Corsican brothers.
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August Fur Sale Promises Big Savings for Now
Fitch announces an August sale with furs priced about a third lower than future costs. Prospective buyers are urged to act now as later prices and quality will not improve, with hats, capes, and trimmed furs starting at $59.50 and up to $125, plus attractive scarfs.
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