15 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
1
The article argues 44 state legislatures will face winter sessions with plans for higher state taxes and new sales taxes. It cites federal deficits, the need to fund government, and that tax increases will hit industries and urban residents, with little relief possible through economies or mergers.
A historic drive titled Million Jobs, launched February 15, ended with more unemployed than before. Sponsors included the American Legion the AFL and the Association of National Advertisers. Key organizers were Mark T. McKee Roy Dickinson and Carl Byoir with support from labor press and 900 daily newspapers.
The report from a select committee rejects compulsory federal unemployment insurance and backs optional or state driven reserve funds by industries and possible tax measures. It notes mixed views on industrial programs, state laws, and trade unions, with emphasis on voluntary or industry based reserves.
Raleigh reports North Carolina, long the driest state at the ballot box, swung to repeal with Robert B. Reynolds, a six foot Asheville lawyer, defeating Senator Cameron Morrison of Charlotte by over 100000 votes in the July 2 runoff. Reynolds, facing a potential senate bid, staked his platform on outright repeal of prohibition, shocking seasoned politicians and energizing Tar Heel voters.
In an AFL editorial from American Federationist, William Green argues candidates for federal office must commit to measures that provide jobs for all. He emphasizes federal government as essential to national life and urges voters to assess candidates on plans to create employment for the unemployed.
Washington reports the retirement of Ethelbert Stewart a veteran of the Labor Bureau since 1887 and longtime commissioner of labor statistics. The 75 year old says no final retirement and plans for further work possibly in publishing.
May sales of passenger vehicles reached 131,000 units, up 11,000 from April. The gain reflects a 9 percent increase in auto demand per Polk & Co trade data.
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