Townsend plan sales tax would harm the aged and poor
The author argues against the Townsend plan raising two million dollars monthly through a 2 transactions tax. He warns the pyramid sales tax would raise costs by about 20 percent for every buyer and not increase purchasing power. The measure would shift money from earners to non earners, causing poverty and widespread hardship.
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Iewish
Washington News and Comments on Taxes and Pensions
The writer denounces a proposed transactions tax and existing processing taxes that raise living costs and unemployment fears. He supports Federal Old Age pension legislation to shift costs to the federal government and relieve state burdens, hoping Congress may enact plans to fund pensions and spare elders from charity.
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Among the Granges Pink Dawson Hosts Impromptu Party
An impromptu party honoring Pink Dawson at the Twin Elms delighted nine couples on Friday night. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs H A Dawson and Mr and Mrs Hd Schlafley, with Pink staying over to Thursday. Ed Schlafley hosted Friday dinner for multiple couples.
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Pink Dawson
Twin Elms
H. A. Dawson
Hd. Schlafley
Earl Beatty
Pink
Ed. Schlafley
Henry Ackerman
Garfield Grange Meeting and Local Illness Notes
Master Joe Clark and Sister Eva attended Pomona Grange near Clare Friday evening. Bert Scott made a business trip to Evart Friday. Wilbur McLane returned to school after a three week illness. L. J. Martin and Mrs. Tom Shilling are on the sick list. The La Gripps and Thomas R. Maltby visited Clare Wednesday. Clark and Louisa Scott call reported progress. Secretary was absent due to memory lapse. Next meeting April 6.
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Joe Clark
Eva
Pomona Grange
Clare
Bert Scott
Evart
Wilbur McLane
L. J. Martin
Tom Shilling
A Frank Discussion of Affairs of State
Miles M. Callaghan outlines legislative budget fights over moratoriums on back taxes and plans to set up county boards to adjust delinquent levies. He weighs the Thatcher Sias emergency school aid bill, noting distribution concerns and the need to raise funds while avoiding new taxes.
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LEGALS ORDER FOR APPEARANCE IN CLARE COUNTY MICHIGAN
Court orders Abraham L Phelps Samuel Seigel and Lee R Phelps to appear March 24 1985 in Harrison Michigan to answer a land possession claim under a land contract The notice requires mailed copies and three weekly newspaper publication for the Garfield Township land described as The South half of the Southeast quarter of Section 27 Township 17 North Range 6 West The order is dated March 20 1935 and signed by Leo J Campeau Circuit Court Commissioner and Donald H Holbrook attorney
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Abraham L. Phelps
Samuel Seigel
Lee R. Phelps
Samuel Seiel
Leo J Campeau
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Harrison
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