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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
5
The piece declares the Roosevelt administration spends $14,000 each minute and $20,160,000 per day, claiming taxpayers bear the burden. It portrays the government as profligate and questions the impact on the public.
The article notes clothing prices rise with Roosevelt administration taxes, stating that more than one quarter of a suit’s price is due to taxes. The piece discusses tax impact on consumers and overall clothing costs.
A reader notes a penny tax embedded in pork chop prices. Each pound includes seven cents for New Deal taxes, reflected in the retail price.
The Literary Digest poll shows Alf M. Landon leading Franklin D. Roosevelt by more than two to one in early returns. In four states Maine New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey Landon tallied 16 056 votes to Roosevelt 7 645 with Lemke 754 and Thomas 109. Among 24 689 total votes 2 714 for Landon came from previous Democrats and 1 407 for Roosevelt from prior Hoover supporters.
Chicago report by Robert Kratky of the Republican National committee argues that federal indirect taxes rose about 25 percent under Roosevelt, totaling more than 1,200 hidden taxes daily for the average man and 300 for the average woman. He cites taxes on alarm clocks, underwear, soap, razors, clothing, bread, sugar, meat, hats, socks, and more, claiming families face strained incomes and limited raises.
Chicago analyst Anne Brown argues Roosevelt era policies drive food price hikes and scarcity. She notes a 12 percent spring rise forecast by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and shows how a $2 budget buys far fewer items now, labeling consumer purchasing power as halved.
The accumulated New Deal deficit, as reported by the treasury department, exceeds the total assessed value of all farm lands and improvements and all town and city lots and improvements across Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas combined.
Alf M. Landon speaks on the development of sound leadership in agriculture through 4H Clubs, stating it will provide strong guidance for the sector and its future.
Odor from a sewage disposal plant spill along Wood Street and Bay View Avenue provoked complaints from Bristol's north side. After investigations, the northern community reached a mutual understanding with the south and conditions improved, restoring peace to Wood Street front.
Republican town committee sub committee on nominations meets tonight to select two candidates for the remaining General Assembly seats. Incumbent John R Magee of the Second District has been indorsed. GOP senatorial candidates are G Andrews Moriart and James J Mc Govern. James J Velleca seeks First District representative endorsement, with Anthony Jrisbane another possible candidate. The committee may rename its board and convention delegates.
Bristol Aerie No 953 to admit twenty new members at the State Aerie meeting on September 28 presented by West Warwick Aerie Degree team led by John Blinkhorn Manuel Perry is State Aerie president Anthony Moniz social chairman arranging post meeting entertainment with helpers including Anthony J Nunes Manuel Perry George Machado Domenic Mascola Francis P Cuomo Joseph Frederios and John F Viera ex-officio
The bulletin lists morning worship and church school times for Rev. C J Yoemans at first church, and services at Rev. Herbert D. Graetz parish along with Mass times for Rev. Joseph Sorzana at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Rev. Thomas J. Gillan at St Marys. It notes Masses at 7 00, 8 00, 10 00 and 7 30, 9 00 and 10 30 a m across churches.
Rev. Manuel J. Barros, Pastor, will celebrate Masses at 7:00 A.M., 8:30 A.M., and 10:30 A.M. Daily devotions include a 7:00 P.M. Rosary and Benediction.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a sermon by the rector tied to Holy Communion sites. The text mentions a Rev Parshley or similar title and refers to a rector delivering a sermon during a communion service.
Reverend James E. Greer, pastor of Street M Church, schedules church school at 10 15 and morning worship at 11 15 AM. The sermon topic is Worthwhile Things are Difficult.
Rev Nelson Kellogg rector conducts 9 30 A M Sung Mass and 7 30 P M Evensong at Trinity Church
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