Engineers to Dedicate Tablet for War Dead
A memorial tablet honoring 63 engineers of the 101st Engineers who died in France will be dedicated Saturday afternoon in the Cadet Armory lobby on Columbus Avenue. The nearly-ton marble setting was carved by Boston sculptor Salvatore 8. Zottall, and the tribute comes from the Engineers' Veteran Association under the First Corps Cadets.
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101St Engineers
Columbus Avenue
France
Salvatore 8. Zottall
Boston
First Corps
List Engineers’ Veteran Association
Cadet Armory
Cadet Veteran Association
Tax cuts proposed for incomes under 15000 by Walsh Gerry
Senate finance committee members Walsh and Gerry push reduced normal tax rates for income up to 15000. Under the plan, net income over 5000 would be taxed at four to six percent depending on brackets, with eight percent on amounts above 15,000. Corporate rates would start at 10 percent for the first 100000, 15 percent to 300000, and greater than 300000 at 18 percent, replacing the excess profits tax.
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Walsh
Gerry
Treasury
Tax plan details turmoil over income tax and gas tax
The plan aims to cover an 105 million loss from personal income taxes by a one cent gallon gas tax at the source and a retained capital stock tax about 60 million yearly. The Gerry amendment creates lower formal rates for individuals under 5000 dollars net income. those above 5000 dollars face revised rates, with specifics incomplete in the fragment.
Senators attack tax plan as inequitable and unsound
The minority senators Walsh Gerry Simmons and Reed denounced the finance committee tax revision bill in Washington. They argued that the proposed reductions favor large corporations and high earners while neglecting fair relief for individuals under 15000. They claimed the plan would erode government revenue by about 105 million and 450 million by eliminating excess profits taxes.
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Simmons
North Carolina
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Missouri
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lawyers plan appeal to state supreme court over bail for Madalynne Obenchain
Warren Williams and Ralph Nehain, counsel for Madalynne Obenchain, said the bid for bail failed in the district court of appeals. They will file a writ of Habeas Corpus Monday in San Francisco, seeking release in the Smmer case tied to the Kennedy murder.
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Calif
United News
Madalynne Obenchain
State Supreme Court
Warren Williams
Ralph Nehain
J. Belton Kennedy
Madalynne
Districtiou
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Williams
Church Bells and Organs Stir Rural Debate in Indiana
In Columbus Indiana on September 22 United News reports a heated ministerial debate over whether church bells and organs are tools of the devil. Reverend W G Roberts of Oaktown argues against their use while Reverend William H Book of Columbus defends them. About fifteen hundred Oak Town residents traveled to hear the debate, marking a rare public dispute beyond a county fair.
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Ind
United News
W.G. Roberts
Oaktown
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Boston Clerical School Filled Up
The Boston Clerical School housed in Roxbury High School sees enrollment rise from 132 to 210 pupils this year. Space is tight as the seven rooms used by the clerical program strain Roxbury High School resources, prompting consideration of a city annex to accommodate growth.
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Roxbury High School
Boston
George L. Hoffacker
Boston Public
Boston Clerical’ School
Hoffacker
Four Autoists Guilty in Waltham Court
In Waltham District Court Judge Abbott presided over automobile cases. Four autoists were found guilty while one appealed and three paid fines. William F Champagne of Watertown paid for fast driving. James I Armstrong of Newton Highlands forfeited $1 for driving without license. George Manganon of Cambridge paid $5 for driving near a trolley. Fred Barrett of Waltham was found guilty of intoxication with driving.
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Waltham District Court
William F. Champagne
Boyd Street
Watertown
James IL. Armstrong
Bradford Street
Newton Highlands
George Manganon
Burleigh Street
Cambridge
Fred Barrett
Willow Street
Waltham
Amherst College opens second century with large freshman class
Amherst College began its second century with a notably large freshman class. The report notes a history of local offenses including intoxication and driving under the influence, while odd domestic tips suggest combining honey with cream cheese for tea biscuits and using a towel rack as a trouser hanger.
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Amherst
Amherst College
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