Tax policy critique on American wage duties to Britain and labor support
Westbrook Pegler argues that American citizens pay taxes to foreign nations and support dependents at poverty levels while facing harsh taxes on estate and gifts. He derides Roosevelt era rhetoric, wealth redistribution, unemployment benefit proposals, and strikes funded by charitable deductions, warning of shifting public burdens.
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New York
Britain
Congress
Internal Revenue
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Imade
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Eleanor Roosevelt
The New Usher Warns of Debt Burdens to Future Generations
The author warns that the current generation will not shoulder the bill for benefits and gifts to other nations. As they become the age group responsible, they will face the debt collector, likely extending debt to their children. The piece argues elders will not pay the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Valley Politicking Shapes Alabama Aid and Growth
The essay discusses John Sparkman and Lister Hill, potential Senate teamwork in Alabama, and expected campaigns in the eighth district as Topeka drug news stirs medical debate. It notes Florence businessman Jewell Flagg’s boat accident and local efforts toward regional consolidation in Muscle Shoals, Decatur, Huntsville, and Sheffield.
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John Sparkman
Lister Hill
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Senate
Jewell Flagg
Florace
Flagg
Te Florence Chamber of Commerce
Jabama
Decatur
Poll tax abolition debate persists in Alabama and Tennessee
The piece argues for local state action to repeal the poll tax, warning federal repeal would threaten state rights. It cites The Daily, The Memphis Commercial Appeal, and party groups, urging turnout and voter registration while criticizing Communist influence and political motives.
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Washington
The
Daily
Alabama
Congress
Supreme Court
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tennessee
Commercial Appeal
Memphis
Senate
American Communist Party
Peace Conference Opens Under Curious Feet of Texts
Washington reports on the Paris gathering of 21 nations negotiating the Big Four peace deal. Drafts arrived late, translations hindered, and two thirds voting rules and Russian vetoes loom, fueling uncertainty over future freedoms and governance.
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Washington
Paris
New York Republican
Truman
Danube
Hungary
United Nations
Russia
State Department
Evatt
Soviet Union
Byrnes
Mothering Your Youngster and the Balance of Independence
Dr. Cecil B. E. Touzel cites over protection as a parental fear driven excess that stifles a child's independence. Parents should teach proper childrearing without magnifying small illnesses and avoid smothering initiative to foster happy well adjusted individuals.
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Cecil 8. E. Touzel
Texas
Albany to complete street paying program with bank loan
Albany approves a 151000 loan from American National Bank Nashville to finish the current street paying program. Little Katherine Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of 239 Johnston Street, narrowly escaped death when struck by lightning. Miss Estell Sybert to wed Floyd Howell on August 4 at Hartselle. Ruby White of Atlanta visiting relatives in town. Willard and Garnett Young visiting relatives in Nashville. Rose Almond of Nashville visiting Amy Lee Speake. Mrs J Wiley Owen at camp meeting in Hartselle. Sam Polytinsky to open a general merchandise line in the Orr building on Main Street Hartsville. E S Johnson in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
American National Bank
Nashville
Katherine Smith
Fred Smith
Johnston Street
W. O. Sybert
Estell
Floyd Howell
Ruby White
Atlanta
Willard
Garnett Young
Tenn
Rose Almond
Amy Lee
J. Wiley Owen
Hartselle
Sam Polytinsky
Orr
Main
E. S. Johnson
Huntsville
Road back to peace hinges on making peace work
A speaker praised for earnestness notes the path to peace includes addressing hidden rocks and dangers. The emphasis rests not only on creating peace but ensuring the peace work is actually carried out.
Alabama welfare department projects increased federal funds
Montgomery August 7 The Alabama welfare department estimates an annual federal boost of 2.5 to 3.0 million dollars plus an additional 43 000 dollars for child welfare services as a result of recent congressional legislation. Commissioner Laula Dunn noted the extra funds would support the state programs.
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Montgomery
Alabama Welfare Department
Laula Dunn
Hollywood Stars and Crime Tales From Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell reports on Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, a grim autopsy tale of W S H Jr and William S Hart, and a gossip parade linking Murray Garsson, Dixie Davis, Schultz, and other film and political figures. The piece blends celebrity chatter with crime, business, and personal connections across Hollywood and New York.
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Jack Last
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
William S. Hart
Hollywood
Bob Waterfield
Jane Russell
Richard “Dixie” Davis
Dutch Schultz
Flegenheimer
Hope Dave
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Murray Garsson
Washington
Jimmy Hines
Hines
Schultz
California
Dixie
Dixie Davis
Garsson
Murray
Arthur
Dick Davis
Aron
Yonkers
Davis
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Decatur Daily
Bastiener
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Case
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Kansas
Medi
North Alabama
Tri-Cities
Huntsle
Guntersville
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Muscle Shoals
Yabama
Gordon, Bibb
Lafayette Street
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Good Decatur Mills
the Daily
Communist Party
Bill
Communist Party of Arkansas
North Little Rock
Ark
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Herman WN. Bundesen, M.D
Walter Winchell
U. S
Bruce Cabot
Joan Barton
Lina Romay
Jaime Salvador
Judith
State of the Union
Evelyn
Wilbur
Central Park
Evans
Chicago
Jack Holt
Jennifer
Bill Blakewell
Toni Chandler
Huntz
Hall
Powers
Pat Ogden
Duke Drayton
Bob Walker
June Blanchard
Leslie Brooks
Eisenhower
Walter E. Smith
Smith
Tom Breneman
Gene ‘Autrey
Palm Springs
Pappy” Boyington
Warner
Nils T. Grandlund
Chestertown
Santa Anita
West
Leslie Fenton
California Cabana Clib
Dolores Moran
Rita Johnson
Arthur Pine
Sonia Darrin
Warner Fledgling
Gloria Swanson
Roxy
Jean Guelis
Ann Page
Milton Kramer
Guy Madison
Candy Montgomery
Tom Bodkin
Peggy Fears
Armando’s
Dean Goodman
Marlene Dietrich
Florence Lamont
Bradley
Beatrice Kay
Sylvan Green Harrison Miller
Scion
Marguerite Skoda
Stalin
Margaret Truman
Missouri
Marvin Coles
Merchant Marine
American Express
Morgan County National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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