State tax changes raise motor vehicle excise rate for 1951
State Tax Commissioner announced a 1.40 increase per thousand dollars of value for the motor vehicle and trailer excise tax this year. The rate, varying by town, has risen from $41.32 in 1949 to $46.85 in 1951, with cities receiving the revenue. Governor Dever signed a law boosting personal property tax exemptions to 5000 for household furnishings, up from 1000, as efforts to repeal the personal property tax continue.
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Dever
Rep Howard Russell Reports on Boost the Taxes Week
Rep Howard Russell asserts that Democratic control in the Massachusetts House led to a string of tax votes despite Republican opposition. He argues taxes will need Senate and Governor approval and outlines methods from bond issues to pay as you go. He emphasizes accountability in a two party system.
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Howard
Russell
Middlesex
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Bradford
Saltonstall
Philbin Backs Bill to Reclaim Citizenship for Italians
Congressman Philip J. Philbin urges support for H. R. 400 to aid about 2,800 former US citizens of Italian descent denied citizenship after voting in Italian elections. He praises Italian heritage and loyalty, arguing the bill restores citizenship to loyal Americans who acted during a crisis to support Italy.
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Philip J. Philbin
House of Representatives
Clinton
United States
Italy
America
Congress
Tax Deal Looms Between Houses As Governor Moves
The legislature remains split with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans commanding the Senate. A modest tax package is expected from the Governor as a compromise to win cross party support. The plan likely faces quick approval after political maneuvering and a busy session.
Parmenter Tensions Over D L See D L
Local notes report a dispute involving Parmenter with tensions rising over an arrangement labeled SEE D. L. The brief item mentions about 200 ladders to effect from the situation, though details are unclear in the fragment.
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D. L
College Books Restored as Work of Love
Ithaca New York widow of a Cornell professor restores valuable library volumes without pay. Since 1949 Mrs Freda Straight Myers has retraced steps of a librarian and lifelong love of rare books by studying in Europe for 14 months to learn restoration under masters. One notable survivor is Milton's poems printed in 1673.
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Ithaca
N. Y
U. P
Cornell University Library
Cornell
Freda Straight Myers
Europe
Local racer urged by family telegraph to Sunday soap box race
Charlie Cabelas faces high expectations as part of a family legacy in soap box racing. A telegram from his uncle Wilbur Shaw, three time Indy 500 winner, wishes him good luck in Sunday's race, underscoring the reputational stakes for the young racer.
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Charlie Cabelas
Gerby
Wilbur Shaw
Collector Displays Washington Cup From 1789 Visit
Marlboro proprietor Mr. Swanson will showcase a rare cup and saucer used by George Washington at Capt. Williams Tavern on October 23, 1789. The handleless Swiss Bay piece passed through several hands, now in a local historical collection.
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Milt R. Swanson
Wayside
South Sudbury
Nancy Armstrong
Carrie Adams
School Street
Northboro
Adams
Changes in Social Security Amendments 1950
Summary of the 1950 amendments to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program. Coverage expands to about 45 million workers including self-employed and domestic workers. benefits rise for millions. new benefits for dependents, widows, and children. lump-sum death payments added. earnings limits modified for recipients under age 75.
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Emer
Federal Collector of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
Baltimore
Marlboro Post Office
Concord Post Office
Maynard Town House
United States
Federal’ Security Agency
Treasury Department
Burglars Strike Wilmington Sash and Door Company
Thieves broke into the Wilmington Sash and Door Company through a rear window, ransacked desks, forced the safe, and damaged office space in a loot valued at 15 cents. No injuries reported. Police investigated the break in Wilmington, Delaware, with authorities citing minimal haul and no clear motive.
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Wilmington
Del
U. P
Wilmington Sash and Coot Company
Jad
Vacancies for Helpers at Cush ing V A Hospital Framingham
Immediate openings at Cush ing Veterans Administration Hospital Framingham for hospital attendants and kitchen helpers. Pay begins 1.06 and 0.91 per hour with a 40 hour week. Living quarters meals available male staff about 40 monthly. Veterans preferred but non veterans eligible. Apply in person or by mail to Personnel Officer Administration Building Cush ing VA Hospital Framingham Mass.
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Cushing Veterans Administration Hospital
Framingham
Uate
Cushing VA Hospital
Wramingham
Mass
Maynard Jewelers Promotes Watch Repair Services
Benrus watch advertisement from AM's Jewelry at 12 Main St Maynard Mass proclaims leading watch repair services. The copy emphasizes prompt service and customer insistence on meeting performance standards.
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Benrus
AD Am’s - Jewelers
Main St. Gruber Bldg
Maynard
Mass
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