Reversing 'Ability to Pay' Tax Debate Surfaces Bias and Costs
A discussion on reversing the ability to pay principle in a proposed seven percent Massachusetts sales tax labeled as temporary. Boston and Worcester voices warn it could become permanent, with critics citing expedited, unsafe taxation while defenders tout emergency funding needs amid fiscal policy alarms.
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Massachusetts Statutes
Daniel Bloomfield
Massachusetts Council of Retail Merchants
Worcester
O. A. Institute
Oomifield
Far Eastern naval power and Singapore base hinted
The text envisions a potential petition to harness British American and French sea power to counter Japan. It suggests the Indian Ocean and the opening ceremonies showing allied fleets, with Singapore as a base to block Japanese expansion toward Australia New Zealand and Dutch and French East Indies.
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Potenty Ae
Cashinathi
Indian Ocean
India
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Builders Hope for Revival Amid Reducing Rates
The article argues that home ownership demand remains strong and a building boom could restart as mortgage rates drop and cash requirements ease. It notes wage levels for labor and high material costs as ongoing barriers, with unions and politics influencing wage solutions and material prices fluctuating since last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
AFL
William Green
War on pests drives Massachusetts cleanup prize sweepstakes
The article notes a statewide drive starting April 15 1945 to collect egg clusters in Massachusetts counties. Counties compete for cash prizes offered by the Department of Agriculture with a special sweepstakes for the three towns with the most egg clusters.
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Magsachuay
Alr
Maseaa Department of Agculture
Halt Cattle Rustling Urged by Massachusetts Police Group
President Richard Smith of the Central Massachusetts Police Association tells a Joint Legislative Committee on Agriculture that hundreds of cattle are stolen yearly in the state and moved along highways to be killed outside the Commonwealth. The hearing on a proposed bill to curb rustling adjourned as proponents agreed to redraft the measure while discussing federal agricultural department wording.
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Massachusetts
Richard Smith
Central
Police Association
Joint Legislative Committee
Agriculure
Commonwealth
Central Massachusetts Police Association
Department of
Former Acton Residents Visit Local Hosts
Mr and Mrs Carlos DB Clark and Miss Letherly of Detroit with Mrs Einery Clark of Newton were guests of Rev and Mrs Andrew J Torsley last week. Mr Clark traveled to Washington on business and spent Wednesday at the Harvard School of Business Administration.
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Carlos DB. Clark
Letherly
Detroit
Einery Clark
Newton Jwere
Andrew J. Torsley
Clark
Washington
Harvard School of Business Administration
New York Dreamers in a Dazed Boarding House
A garbled diary voice from Greenville and York City set in a boarding house. It sketches a chorus of young women led by Baby Dumpling, Jimny Jinny and Susan Barnes, chasing poetry and chic while surviving on little money amid hangovers and late night radio. The scene contrasts wastrel chic with a dim New York glow from a Chrysler Building window.
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Greenville
Ces
Susan ‘Barnes
S.C
York City
Jay
Sella
Ae Thorn Tiddly
Manders
Ibsen
Pena
Baby Dumpling
New York
Tips for Gardeners of The First Step
Gardeners are urged to start early and test soil by crumbling it to check readiness. Use fertilizer cautiously to avoid harm, especially with fruits like cucumbers and peppers. Source reliable seeds and stock up before depletion. Aerate soil with leaves or clippings to improve texture and water retention in sandy soils.
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Hat Uher
Seed Institute
Cheese Enhances Soup Flavor and Kitchen Tips
A walnut sized cheese adds creaminess to potato or onion soup. For peachy cake slices, warm water on the knife helps prevent crumbling. Stand tall as you walk to improve posture. To wash silverware, use warm soapy air drying in the sun is discouraged. Croutons are baked from half inch bread cubes until browned, then turned.
Encouragement as Self-Reliance Quote by Sir Leslie Stephen
A brief quotation on personal effort and self guidance. It argues that individuals should build their own views rather than accept premade opinions from others. The remark emphasizes inner initiative over external instruction.
Panadéa Work Cited as Grand Cure for All Mirth and Ills
Quote from Carlyle about Panadéa Work described as the grand cure of all maladies and miseries that beset mankind in a historical extract.
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Carlyle
Notable Wrestlers and Cine Show to Entertain Town Youths
An entertainment program featuring wrestling stars Strack and Roy Dunn plus an expert cameraman and film clips of players will be held over the weekend. Dunn and Strack, both college graduates, plan to attend along with Dut Will. James P. King will distribute tickets to youths, with Ben Gruber chairing the committee and leagues supplying additional features.
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Fins
Onions
Bur
Cabrio
Strack
South
Roy Dunn
Dunn
James P. ‘King
Ben Gruber
Bedford Scouts End Scout Week With Outdoor Camp Event
Bedford marked the 28th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America with a Saturday afternoon camp on the grounds opposite the post office. Patrols from Troops 16 and 18 competed in games and a string burning contest won by Thomas Champney, with John Brown close behind. The site featured tents, reflector fires, and homemade cooking kites as District Commissioner Kelsey and G. Reed of Lexington inspected the camp. The event drew about 1000 scouts and suggested forming a Cub unit in Bedford as many younger boys asked to join.
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Bedford
Boy Scouts America
Thomas ‘Champney
John Brown
Kelsey
G. Reed
Lexington
Julius Caesar stage revue at Colonial Theatre in Boston
A review notes a Boston Colonial Theatre production of Julius Caesar with Mr Hopkinson and Miss Stolte. Vincent Donohue Tom Powers and Edmond O’Brien praised while seven scenes stand out for Brutus and Antony. The piece blends Shakespearean lines with modern dress and lighting effects.
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Colonial Theatre
Boston
Hopkinson
Miss Stolte
Massachusetts
United States
Vincent Donohue
Cinna
Tom Powers
Marcus ‘Brutus
Edmond O’brien
Marcus Antonius
Brutus
Antony
iMy
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare
Maynard Hosts Friendship Gathering for Franklin Couple
A large group attended a Sunday reception at the Franklins new Acton home on February. Elien Killinen and Miss Janth arranged the event and presented the couple with Wear-B aluminum gifts on behalf of the guests.
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Franklin Mers
Acton
Elien Killinen
Mar Janth
Stammers
Pinkham Poisoning Trial Pivots After Prose Allegations
A fragmented OCR text references Lydia B Pinkham and a poisoning case with party names obscured. The readable parts imply legal action or trial material centered on Pinkham and a potential drug or remedy context, with a focus on the historical figure’s notoriety and period terminology.
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