Property Taxation Trends Discussed in 1950s Analysis
The article surveys property tax trends, noting sharp rises in real estate taxes over the past decade. It cites U S Department of Commerce figures and Tax Foundation data showing per capita collections, state versus local roles, and the shift from property taxes to gasoline, sales, and income taxes as revenue sources.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
California
Michigan
Texas
Tax Foundation
How's Your I Q A Quick Vintage Quiz
A retro quizzing promo presents ten questions with scoring tiers from Genius to Poor. It invites readers to check a Classified Page for answers and corrects a sample sentence toward memory and monthly averages.
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U.S
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files 1932
The 1932 note recalls Chief of Police John Finnigan injured in a Union City road crash that killed Patrolman James J. Mulheir. X rays show the pelvis fracture is more severe. Frank G. Jones wins a contract to build the Model Dairy plant at West Smith and West Wayne streets.
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John Finnigan
Union City
James J. Mulheir
Model Dairy Company
West Smith and
West Wayne Streets
Frank G. Jones
H. S. Burlingame
West Smith Street
James J. Mulnheim
City Officials Call For Study Of Insurance And Bond Policies
Three city leaders urged a full study of how the city handles insurance and bond purchases. They noted annual spending around 19,068 for insurance and 83,188 for bonds, all without bids. They cited a municipal finance officers convention in Boston and urged bid practices used by larger cities.
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Arthur 3. Gehrlein
Kenneth Momeyer
Frank Bureer
C Cty
Gehrlein
Burger
Municipal Finance Officers
Boston
Enlistment at Jamestown May 5
At Newport R. T. enlistee joined service at Jamestown on May 5.
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Newport
R. T
Jamestown
Soviet China Reach Agreement On Manchuria Rail Port Arthur
Moscow reports that the USSR will return control of Manchuria's Shangchun Railway to Communist forces while retaining use of Port Arthur naval base until a Japan peace treaty is signed. Tass notes talks began August 17 and involve top Soviet Chinese leaders.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Manchuria
Shangchun
Russia
Port Arthur
Korea
Japan
Tass
Inquiry into sanity of Ambridge man begins
A court appointed commission started evaluating the mental state of a 58 year old Ambridge man charged with murder in the shooting of his divorced wife. The move comes at the request of his defense as he prepares for trial next week in Beaver County.
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Ambridge
Associated Press
Beaver
Morgan H. Sohn
Jolin Martynke
MravAnna-Martynke
Sante Santilll
Milk Dealers Plot Charged By Producers
Keystone Milk Producers Association accuses milk dealers of plotting to eat into a planned one cent price increase. Atty A H Lindsay says dealers aim to complicate a classification system that determines dairy farmer pay for various milk types while farmers and the public seek clarity.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Keystone Milk Producers Association
Atty
A. H. Lindsay
Lindsay
Politician Criticizes Tax Increase Proposal
A speaker claims residents were misled as they expected only a one cent rise, accusing the association of lining its pockets with funds. The remark highlights criticism of proposed rate changes and perceived financial motives.
Dairy Farmers Challenge Abolition of Classification System
A group representing Western Pennsylvania dairy farmers plans a push to abolish the dairy classification system. They argue reforms would better reflect milk quality and pricing. The effort signals organized advocacy as farmers seek policy change.
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Pennsylvania
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