No new taxes in 1937 promise sparks political debate
Roosevelt aides trumpet a pledge to avoid new taxes in 1937 while critics note tax burdens rose 2000 million under the New Deal. The piece recounts prior tax increases from 1932 through 1936, including Revenue Acts and AAA measures, and questions future funding as deficits loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Roosevelt
New Deal Party
Sioux City
Iowa
Publicica
Congress
AAA
NRA
American Bankers Association expands bank research network
Detailed surveys by the American Bankers Association cover Federal lending agencies Postal Savings System and bank earning programs. The Banking Studies committee collects facts on government lending terms subsidies and competition with banks while state associations receive binders for study.
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New York
American Bankers Association
National Association
Committee On
Government In Banking
Committee On Banking Studies
United States
Bank Management Commission
The
Commission
Economic Policy Commission
Association
National Bank Division
State Bank
Trust Division
Bristol Sewage Plant Odors Prompt Investigations
Residents reported odors from the Bristol Sewage Disposal Plant prompting investigations by Superintendent Peter Gasper and staff. Engineers Langford Taylor Metcalf & Eddy were hired. Langford found sludge odors from drying beds while Taylor assessed sludge digestion and gas handling. The commission sought expert reports and a plan to eliminate odors amid tide and fish-related clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rockwell
Peter Gasper
Gasper
Rockwell
Edward Leahy Jr
George R. Fish
Leahy
High Street
Maurice Congdon
Walker's Island
Harvey Gladue
George S. Howe
Howe
Henry W Taylor
Fish
H K_ Bar- Les gur
Barrows
I. IL
Langford
The
Pacific
New York
Bristol
Metcalf & Eddy
Boston
New York City
Taylor
Taylors
Ates
Council orders removal of William Street fire hazard
The council moves to use $461.60 from the 1936 five per cent reserve to cover two bills for Henry W Taylor's investigation of odors at the sewage disposal plant. Other actions include budget replies, state aid transfers, wheelhouse repairs, and appointing staff while approving capital works and tax anticipation borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewer Commission
Henry W Taylor
New York
Christopher del Sesto
del Sesto
Ahrens-Fox Motor Co
Guy Morrow
Bristol County Water Company
Nedese Campane
Starkweather Engineering Company
Boston
Domenico Mascola
SAR
Camp Takarest
James Holmes
Lowe’s Lane
Highway Department
John W . Church
State Highway Department
Thames
Hope Streets
Joseph J. Dennis
Dennis
Alice Treanor
Bessier Crowley
Catherine Gibson
Treanor
Anthony J Ferrara
Public Aid Department
Charles E Burns
Mothers’ Aid Department
John Cardoza
Manuel J Sylvia
High Street
Usher Avenue
New England Telephone and Telegra
Aphs
Gorc de Tignay
Principessa Elena Lodge, S. of L
Academy Hall
Wood Street
William Picard
Hope Street
Fortunato D'Amico
Manuel Pacheco
Charles Street
Fox Hill Avenue
Biagio Massa
King Philip Avenue
Edwin A. McClure
Bourne Street
Giacomo Maraco
Antonio Carmone
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Glenwood Aaa
William Street
Eean
Glenwood
Turkey
eCnwood
Charles J. Falugo
Ms Peace
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