City payments, taxes, and debts threaten Milwaukee finances
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues Milwaukee's fiscal position is overstated. It notes more than 12 million in last year's taxes due, a city debt near 48 million, and county debt of 30 million. State taxes and grants drain Milwaukee despite a cash reserve, signaling strains on its financial model and questions about its status as a financial model.
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Milwaukee
Chicago Tribune
Wisconsin
Tribune
Dan Hoan
Chicago
la Follette
Milwaukee County
Tax receipts uncertain as income drop hits estimates
Treasury experts who forecast March 15 tax receipts struggle to gauge 1981 income tax on adjusted earnings. Weakened incomes in 1940 1931 and losses claimed this year shrink taxable totals. Fewer than two million may pay federal income tax this year with exemptions widening and business declines trimming holdouts. If $250 million is collected on March 15 officials deem it fortunate. Last year March 16 receipts were $334.8 million. earlier peaks reached over $600 million.
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United States Treasury Department
United States
Federal Treasury
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Debated Iowa tax shift to income levy and revenue fears
The letter argues proponents claim a state income tax could replace the 11 mill state levy and raise about 11 million dollars. It questions whether incomes can cover the revenue and warns calculations may be haphazard. Proponents’ forecasts are treated as uncertain if calamity returns.
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Towa
Iowa
Dollar By Dollar Lesson From Atlantic Merchandisers
The News Telegraph reports a two day merchandising event by local Atlantic merchants. A novel stunt shows a single dollar spent at each store and passed to the next, with the dollar eventually displayed in The News Telegraph window alongside the purchased goods demonstrating the power of circulating money. The piece argues hoarding hurts local business and emphasizes that most regional commerce is conducted by check and a fraction of total funds circulate locally.
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Atlantic
News-Telegraph
Henry Field in Iowa Senate Primary Buzz
Rumors swirl that Henry Field head of Shenandoah broadcasting may run in Iowa Republican senatorial primary. Supporters claim he represents farmers more than current rivals and could attract a large following. observers doubt Brookhart can easily defeat Field, predicting a lively campaign if true.
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Henry Field
Iowa
Shenandoah Concern
Field
Mr. Field
Brookhart
Middle West
Qaid
Henry
Ethel Barrymore to Debut in Talking Pictures
News from Pittsburgh reports Ethel Barrymore plans her first talking picture soon after completing her current road tour in June. Her brothers to support, plans not final, signaling a shift as screen work overtakes traditional stage prominence.
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Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Pittsburgh
Griswold Hopes For Fast No 100 And No 43 Road Upgrades
Territory residents anticipate swift work on primary No 100 from Lyman to Griswold and on No 43 north from Griswold to No 6. Both routes will be graveled after No 48 already joined the primary system. Locals, noting past delays, urge prompt action to connect Griswold with paved highways nearby.
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Grinwold
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No. 6
No.6
No. 48
Iowa Democrats Back Murray In Prairie State Vote
Town papers note a wave of support for Alfalfa Bill Murray among Iowa Democrats, with reports claiming strong farm and urban backing. References to Dickinson and the revenue collector reveal graft rumors, while many papers suggest the Chicago convention should heed Iowa sentiment.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
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Dirk
Brook
Sac City
Democrats
Iowa
Murray
Diary of a Modern Pepys in New York Gossip List
A bustling diary style page in New York on February 25 recounts encounters with actor Victor Moore and park commissioner Duke Herrick, mentions autographed books by John Ari Lloyd, and notes on Sophie Tucker and Hattie Bell Johnston. The piece also references jazz pianist Al Siegel, Broadway figures, and a humorous quip about microphones.
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Pepys
Victor Moore
Duke Herrick
Sophie Tucker
John Ari Lloyd
Stringtown On
Pike
Hattie Bell
Johnston
Sarajevo
Frank ‘Libuse
Irvin Cobby
Gorge Ormsbys
San Francisco
Peggy Drum
Christie McDonald
Spring Maid
Unhappy Warriors and Paris Plans Spark 1932 Theatre Lore
A collage of figures from theater and film like Harry Pileer and Gary Cooper appears in a year 1932 style digest. It notes Will H Ways avoiding discussion of movie players, Fitzgerald’s toy-store tastes, college ties of H N Swan son and Gary Cooper, and George Rockwell’s vaudeville touring with Whittled Maine downtime.
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Indianapolis
Harry Pileer
Paris
America
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Scott Fitzgerald
H. N. Swanson
Gary Cooper
George Rockwell
Maine
William Travers Jeraine
Floyd Gibbons
Charles Winninger
Blanche Ring
Paris Style Hints From ALICE LANGELIER
Paris fashion notes focus on sleeves as a key feature this spring. Designers like Vara Borón and Jane Regny showcase intricate, wide, and pleated sleeves that redefine modern silhouettes with pastel blues and whites in airy, high fashion looks.
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Paris
Pele
Vara Bor¢n
Advertising and the printed page in business success
Advertising through the printed page quickly captures attention and boosts appeal. Well advertised products win trust, tests show quality, and profits come with mutual support from manufacturers and retailers in serving the public.
Daily Knowledge Test Questions From a 1940s Page
A quirky quiz lists ten questions on history and geography. Topics include Libby Prison, Santa Fe capital, a Soviet leader, General Black Jack Pershing, Danzig status, Gavrilo Princip, five year plans, Webster’s dictionary origination, Catholic University location, and a pirate flag nickname.
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Libby
New Mexico
Soviet
Russia
Black Jack
Danzig
Gavrilo Prinzip
Catholic University of America
Smiles Beneath the Spreading Chestnut
Fragmentary text describes a village scene with aging figures and a market setting. It mentions a salesman and a tract forming after a machine event, with unclear proper names and dates. The readable portion hints at community life and commerce in an older era.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Weathered Verse
Fragmented reader poem fragment shows Walt Mason style verse about gloom and perseverance. Reads with garbled phrases but hints at a band marching, tomorrow’s trials, and weather imagery.
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