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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
4
The Carrollton Chronicle discusses wartime sentiment and immigration, noting German Americans and a proposed plebiscite idea. It laments European war scares and urges local support for Carrollton schools and charities, highlighting community newspaper value.
Labor leader Matthew Woll, vice president of the AFL and head of Union Labor Life Insurance, says Big Government threatens liberties more than Big Business. He cites rising taxes and budget strains as outward signs, and discusses Mussolini, Roosevelt, and the Munich Four-Power meeting aimed at a peaceful solution to European tensions.
A survey by the American Federation of Investors shows 1500 industrial corporations in the United States paid taxes totaling 1.631 billion dollars per year, up from 681.6 million five years earlier. The average tax per employee rose to 514 dollars with 201 dollars per common stockholder. One company employing over 5600 workers paid 4,580 dollars in taxes per employee. The rise in business taxation threatens profits, wages, and dividends.
The piece argues that union rules create limited job access for young workers as closed shops and seniority systems trap advancement. It cites San Francisco stores and broader industry trends, warning that a rigid labor movement could become its own worst enemy, hurting ambitious youth seeking work. It also notes a local business move from Cumby to Frisco with local support and subscription advertising.
A discussion on ownership as a driver of civilization and the opposing taxing power of government. The article cites JA Arnold and argues that limiting government purse strings is essential to preserve private property and industrial progress. It notes broader calls in history for fiscal checks and mentions California seniors programs and local Chronicle subscription appeal.
The notice describes a mortgage or judgment sale case in Dallas County in the 44th Judicial District. Bankers Life Company and George W. Hathrowe lead as plaintiffs with Claude Stevenson and Ruby Stevenson among defendants. Property located in Dallas County is levied to satisfy a judgment of fifteen thousand seven hundred fifty dollars plus costs and interest, sale set for November.
A brief column argues the nation must defend its free American enterprise system. It cites George A. Davis as a figure weighing in on the issue and urges readers to consider the stakes in preserving economic liberty.
The fragment suggests a promotional or editorial note urging readers to patronize Home Town Merchants, contrasting local shopping with distant sources and contemplating who benefits from community patronage.
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