Broad program of tax reforms urged by group
A Commerce Department advisory committee urged major federal tax reforms to aid business and individuals. Proposals include adopting a community property system, reducing double taxation on corporate income, equal treatment for cooperatives, and a $25,000 exemption on undistributed earnings. The committee also urged study on whether union contracts hinder small business and recommended cooperation among small retailers and manufacturers in buying, selling, and advertising.
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Commerce Department
Commerce Harriman
Ross Stewart
Houston
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Factories report need for workers in Bridgeport area
Bridgeport plants seek several hundred more workers in the next two months though current employment dips. There are 1,800 job openings in the Bridgeport Arc, with 60,071 workers employed Sept 15 across 54 factories, down 92 from Aug 16, and 800 more hires forecast. The Bridgeport Manufacturers Association data shows 23,919 employed in 30 plants on Sept 18, down 240 from Aug 16, with hours averaging 40.6 weekly. Total hours for a broader view show over a million hours in mid June, 870,949 in Sept, reflecting material shortages and fluctuating orders.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Arc
William McDonald
State Employment Service
George H. Stone
State Free Employment Service
Bridgeport Manufacturer's Association
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Halsey Leaves on Trip to Mid West Universities
Jamon H. Halsey president of the University of Bridgeport travels to visit urban universities in the Middle West. He attends the Delta Tau Delta Beta Phi 75th anniversary at Wabash college in Crawfordsville and meets Raymond Walters at the University of Cincinnati. He also plans a visit to Butler University in Indianapolis before returning.
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University of Bridgeport
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Wabash College
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University of Cincinnati
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Crawfordsville
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Delta Tau Delta
Halscy
Butler University
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Maurice O. Ross
Lick Observatory Discovers New Minor Planet
Lick Observatory astronomers report a newly found minor planet about the size of a mountain. It orbits closer to the sun than any body except Eros, marking a notable addition to inner solar system objects.
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Lick Observatory
Realty books filled as land transfers flood clerk's office
Land indexed in the town clerk's office expected to last until 1049 is almost filled. Officials said yesterday the purchase of new record books is being considered due to the large number of land transfers, especially during the war years, causing premature filling.
Civil Service Exams Open in New England Agencies
Federal agencies throughout New England announce open exams for junior professional assistant and physician positions paying 2644 dollars annually. Details available from Charles N Craddock at Room 324 Post Office Building.
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New England
Charles N. Craddock
U. S. Civil Service Commission
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