Tax clash over farm co op tax exemption in Congress
Debate heats as Congress considers taxing patronage dividends of farm cooperatives now exempt under section 101. The National Tax Equality Association and the National Association of Business Men, linked via a common law firm, accuse co ops of loss to federal taxes while citing reports and lobby filings showing contributions from large firms and electric utilities.
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Stet Congress
Internal Revenue
National Tax Equality Association
National Association of Business Men
Congress
NTA
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ars
Tediona
Defiance
Ohio
Madrid
Missouri
Enid
Sama
Edict targets jalopies on New Hampshire highways
A state notice from the Motor Vehicle Commissioner bans certain jalopies from roads until they meet safety standards. The piece also notes broad federal spending estimates and uses analogies to explain the scale of national costs.
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New Hampshire
Public Works Plan Under GSA Public Works Program
The Bureau of Community Facilities within the General Services Administration will run the Public Works Program authorized by the 81st Congress with 28 million dollars for the advance planning program for fiscal 1950. This is in addition to 80 million already authorized under the 1944 law. The plan directs local municipalities to plan and hold reserve backing for public work projects readily available.
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Bureau of Community Facilities of
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General Services Administration
Public Works
81St Congress
Fisc
Loca
Concord Light Board to Bear Entire Christmas Decoration Cost
In a letter to the editor the Concord Municipal Light Board explains that due to higher Edison rates the cost of Christmas lighting will rise from 350 to 800. The merchants previously share costs, but this year the board will fund the decorations alone to avoid depriving the town of holiday decor. A town meeting may address future funding.
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Concord Enterprise
Concord Board of Trade
Concord Municipal Light Board
Board of Trade
Edison
Monument Square
Light Board
In Africa Beasts and Man Clash in Curious Tone
Fragmentary text discusses animals and humans in Africa, noting behavior and a voice referencing exploration motives. The passage hints at indigence of animals and the presence of man, with unclear phrases about beer and necessity.
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Hook
Africa
Concord Municipal Light Plant Column Merry Christmas
The town column presents holiday greetings from the Concord Municipal Light Plant and notes on community energy service during the season. The piece emphasizes civic pride, steady power, and goodwill to residents as the year ends.
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Concord Municipal Light Plant
DDT on Vegetables Held Safe for Man
Cal. expert Hoskins from the University of California says thirty ee treated tomatoes contain about one third of a teaspoonful of DDT per ton and are within safe limits. Washing reduces residues. many large crops like apples and cabbage are similar, but olives cannot have residues removed and DDT use was abandoned.
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Cal
U.P
Harvm
Eee
Hoskins
Mversity
California
Massachusetts launches drive to curb December highway deaths
Officials from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and the police urge public cooperation to reduce December 1948 highway deaths, noting 64 fatalities and 4 300 serious injuries with 200 life‑altering cases. They stress non motorist participation and safer roads to prevent repeats in December 1949.
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L. F. Hutch
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Register
Reg
Strar Huadipho
Massachusetts
Kuieu
Trafne
Ciucnw
Wee Peuce
Muteu
Particu
Christmas Shopping Drive Involving DDT Controversy
A fragmented clipping notes early Christmas shopping as a man questions use of DDT in feeds or products, signaling concerns over chemical safety during the holiday season.
Smuggling Suspect McLane Held on Flight to France
Robert C. McLane 31 of Maynard Massachusetts was arrested on a smuggling charge as he prepared to sail on the Ie de France. He posted 2500 bail and left with his wife and child for Maynard, facing a United States Commissioner’s complaint and Massachusetts bench warrant. He allegedly brought back about 10000 dollars in black market jewelry and sold 4000 dollars in Maynard after being advised the statute of limitations had expired. Customs agents in Boston recovered the remaining items at his home before his arrest at the pier. He planned to sail to Holland for a new job. his wife and child were to follow in three months.
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New York
Maynard
Mass
France
Robert C. McLane
Great Road
United States
Massachusetts
Amedeo L. Lauritano
McLane
G. I
Holland
Lauritano
An Res
Hudson Plans Year End Party For Post
A year end event will be held Saturday night with a banquet at seven o’clock and entertainment by local talent. Committee members include A Morel Jr and Francis Humbert, with others guiding the event.
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Hudson
Bert A. Morel, Jr
Way
Francis W. Mander Humbert
Lightning Strikes Salt Lake City Radio Amid Storm
A chaotic rainfall event in Salt Lake City disrupted broadcasts as a thunderstorm hit the area. The incident alarmed residents and disrupted radio service with intermittent outages this week.
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Salt Lake City
Fly
Two Way Switches Make Stairway Lighting Safer
A two way electric switch installed at the top and bottom of a flight of stairs controls the hall lights. This arrangement improves visibility and reduces the risk of falls in dark stairways.
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