Tax changes urged by Commissioner Long in Boston report
The report urges legislation to speed income tax payment at filing and to fund cities towns and departments through new levies. It also proposes a 5 percent revenue share from water electric and gas departments and examines charities for improper activity. A temporary 1/3 cent liquor tax would become permanent, and stock and business property deductions would be eliminated.
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State House
Boston
Massausetts
Fy Long
Piso
Long
General Revenue Fund
Aftics
Makit
General ‘Treasury
Gom
Joner
Public utilities head backs plan with private business limits
The chief of public utilities defends a proposal while exempting payments to the Metropolitan Water Commission from the plan. The issue centers on fairness to private firms and which fees are included.
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Metropolitan Oe Water Commission
U S Marines Seek Recruits In Marlboro Area
A Marine Corps recruiting rep will interview applicants at the Marlboro Post Office Building each Wednesday from 10 30 to 2 30. Enlistment options include three to four year terms with Boston physical exams and possible later transfer to Parris Island South Carolina. Benefits include GI Bill eligibility and Marine school training.
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Marlboro
United States Marine Corps Recruiting Service
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Boston
Mass
Toris Island
South Caroell
Grine Corps
G.I
Concord church report details tarnished by OCR
Fragmentary note records a Tuesday vestry meeting at a Unitarian church with unclear references to a Valéntino Venti and Antonio Vent ot, mentioning services and a Methodist Home. The text is garbled with misread names and stray phrases, offering little clear event context.
State House backs veterans housing to speed wartime shortages
Boston plan urges rapid construction of 200000 new dwelling units to relieve postwar housing deficiency. State Board pushes legislation to aid cities and towns with housing projects for veterans including half losses paid by state funds and a uniform building code to ensure quality homes. about to be built homes offered with veteran buyer option and mortgage credits against operating costs.
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State House
Boston
Yetss
Bechusetts State Board of Ho Esterday
State Board
Mantecagov
Backed Seal Sale Sparks First U S Beal Drive 1807
The first US Christmas Seal Sale in 1807 gained momentum thanks to Philadelphia North American backing. Editor A Van Valkenburg supported the effort, leveraging the paper to rally support and push for stronger codes and broader adoption. The article notes extensive wartime housing and federal aid prompting builders to consider prefab and modern methods for on site construction.
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United States
A. van Valkenburg
Wayland Man Dies Saving Rare Birds
Wayland resident Jacob L. Goodwin, 74, died of a heart attack and burns after fleeing his burning home to release 100 rare birds from a screened enclosure on Sherman Bridge road. Neighbors rounded up 88 of 100 birds. his two story house with five rooms burned, and his hobby included a 700 bird collection from Europe Africa the Orient and the United States.
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Wayland
Jacob L. Goodwin
Sherman Bridge Road
Goodwin
Europe
Africa
Orient
Barbara O Leary and Malcolm Ashley wed in Marlboro
Miss Barbara M O Leary daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry W O Leary of 143A Elm street Marlboro married Malcolm G Ashley of 30 Waltham street Maynard on November 21 at the Congregational Church in Marlboro Rev Louis Hudson officiated attended by Mrs O Leary and Mr Robert O Leary The bride attended local schools and worked at Curtis Shoe Co The groom is an Army veteran and used car dealer They will reside at 30 Waltham street Marlboro for now
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Robert O’leary
Ashley
Curtis Shoe Company
Waltham ‘Street
Stiles Replaced By Kew as Marlboro Sheriff
The article notes Stiles being replaced by Kew of Lowell as sheriff, with Kew serving since 1929 and details about home tenure and responsibilities. It mentions a proclamation of incapacity and references the House of Corker and local Massachusetts towns Billerica and Marlboro. A separate line forecasts a billion pounds of cheese to be produced in America this year.
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Marlboro
William A. Stiles
Jiroy
Kew
America
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Pcorromire Dmn
Ors
Mel
Fry
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Virgil
By Len Kletsee
J. Millar Watt
Gene Byrnes
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State ‘Board
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Concord & Main St. Tel
Arker Street
Maynard
Concordia
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Corey Asseuse
Cambridge School of
Marshall Food Shop
Berlin
South St
Maynard Man
Bride
Malesia
Astley
Commonwealth Ave
West Concord
Arthur H. Lloyd
Lexington
Cedar’St
Stetson
Main St
L. E. Pike
Horse Pond
Sudbury
M. T. King
Park St
Hudson
Sales & Service
McKellar Motors
West
Entird
Albion Johnson
Thoreau St. - Concord
Coxicord
China
Pisa
Thoreau St
Tel
Stiles
Lowell
Commonwealth - W. Concord
Acton
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Valentine
AR. W. Valentine
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JES
Aan
L. E. Donova
Servece
E. J. Bar
Main Street
Sally Ann
Mog
Norman J. O'Neill - Jewe
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