26 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1927
Page
1
Advertising rates are announced and subscriber call options are given. Atlantic News-Telegraph directs readers to call 390M before 7 PM to arrange delivery if papers do not arrive in the evening.
The jury found Chaney Birger guilty of conspiring to kill Mayor Joe Adams of West City Illinois. They sentenced Birger to death with Newman and Hyland given life terms. Birger’s gang terrorized the mine region, clashed with the Shelton bootleg ring, and engaged in robberies as their reign ended with the law prevailing. Birger plans appeals but faces a likely final penalty.
Dispatches suggest Hawaii statehood may advance next Congress session with notable support. Territory contributes tax revenue, economic progress, and American interests while facing limited racial tensions. Integrating Hawaii would strengthen defense and unity within the United States.
The Black Hills report portrays President Coolidge and the First Lady as unpretentious, deeply American, and in touch with ordinary citizens. It emphasizes they shun fuss, avoid airs, and are seen as safe leaders who understand common people's problems and values.
Thinte Pigree argues taxation always expands costs, not lowers them, as Iowa weighs equalization of town and country assessments. He notes town land taxed low while town property values rise, urging intelligent action though acknowledging disagreement. The state executive council discussion centers on fair assessment and tax burden.
The author critiques farm and city tax equity in Iowa, noting limited council power to adjust assessments. He urges a state tax commission and enforcement of existing laws to curb excessive levies. He warns that shifting valuations offers temporary relief before debts grow and taxes rise, emphasizing spending restraint and fair burdens.
Despite adjustments to assess values and efforts to equalize taxes, the taxes are seldom if ever reduced or made more uniform. The excerpt notes persistent disparities and limited impact of reforms on tax burdens across cases.
Physicians in Evanston Glencoe and nearby towns propose doubling night call charges to value doctors leisure. The Chicago Journal of Commerce opposes, arguing medical service should be as ready at night as by day, with some calls justified by emergency needs and consistent training. The piece questions doctors delaying care for relaxation and urges organized support instead.
A brief editorial by Connell Blatt criticizes state highway officials for delaying consolidation of Casa and Walnut road projects. The piece argues the decision stalls work, delays when additions should be made, and shines light on local supervision shortcomings.
A 1927 piece argues for constructive road building, criticizing obstructionist factions in the Forty second assembly. It predicts a majority in both houses supporting primary road bonds and an omnibus corrective road bill to boost state funding, with emphasis on counties like Waln ut, Griswold, Elliott, Greenfield, Massena, Cumberland, Silver City, Mills, Shelby, Harrison. The author urges citizens to paint up and clean up their towns as a public virtue.
John Alexander a retired farmer ended his life last night by shooting himself in a local plumbing shop. Authorities say financial difficulties were a believed motive. His brother witnessed the incident and alerted authorities. The death is being investigated as a suicide.
Washington July 26 Representative Green chairman of the Ways and Means Committee will talk tax revision with the president in the near future Judge Green has been invited to confer with the president on tax matters He expects to advise that some tax changes can be made and that a surplus is unlikely by year end Leaders estimate a $300000000 figure for changes Senator Smoot pushes for an extra session of Congress in October to pass revisions in time for the March 16 payroll next spring
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