Morgenthau Estimates Tax Revenue For New Tax Plan
Secretary Morgenthau told the House Ways and Means Committee that wealth redistribution taxes could raise 118 million to 901.5 million annually. The White House said no specific tax rates were recommended, with President Roosevelt seeking inheritances, high incomes, and a graduated corporate tax as guiding points. Republicans pressed for a definite policy while Morgenthau stressed his role was to present committee asked estimates based on their schedules.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Morgenthau
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Jenkins
Ohio
Ope
Knutson
Minn
Planter Dragged To Death By Mule Near Home
A planter died after being dragged by a mule on his route. He was found fatally injured and died en route to the hospital from a broken neck. Survived by his mother and two brothers, funeral services will be held at Perche's Cove with Drinkard and Howell directing. Pallbearers named.
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Couch
Fred
Perche’s Cove
Drinkard and
Howell
Shirley
Oscar Morrow
Leiden
Leo Cooper
Buster
Lester Owen
Markets At A Glance July 8 Trade Wrap
New York markets show stocks firm with steels and specialties firming while bonds are irregular and rails steady. Curb demand improves and foreign exchanges rise. cotton and sugar show weaker and softer spot demand. coffee steady amid Brazilian market firmness. Chicago notes firm tone with cattle slow and hogs uneven, down around a dime to six cents.
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New York
Chicago
Lawman
Pirates Raid Gambling Ship Monte Carlo Loots Large Hoard
The Monte Carlo, a 400 foot former liner anchored eight miles offshore, was raided at 4 a.m. by five armed men. They subdued crew, looted the safe, and took patrons to barges. The haul included $22,000 in cash and $10,000 in jewelry totaling about $932,000. Mrs Keller, a bookkeeper, was forced to the floor as the loot proceeded.
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Monte Carlo
Turner
Long Beach
California
Spestianny Uathoek
Keller
North Carolina Reports 312 Paralysis Cases This Year
In Raleigh on July 8, public health officials said 312 infantile paralysis cases have been reported in North Carolina this year and most since May 1. Measures to curb spread include postponing or canceling public gatherings in the ten eastern counties, though no case has been recorded in the county where Chapel Hill sits.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Police Report Fatal Domestic Shooting at Thornton Home
Investigators say Mrs. Thornton was shot by her husband as she bent over an ironing board. He then killed himself, dying instantly. Mrs. Thornton survived several hours, telling officers of the slaying before dying at Laurel hospital after an emergency operation failed. Their 11 month old child was present in the home.
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Thornton
Laurel
Petition to force vote on soldiers' bonus funded from works fund
Representative Fish filed a petition to require a House vote on his resolution to pass a $2 billion soldiers' bonus from the $4 billion works fund. It requires 216 signatures to compel a vote. Miss Alice Kendall is at her home on Ferry Street.
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Washington
Representative Fish
N.Y
Alice Kendall Is
Ferry Street
Morgan County Works Relief Program Nears Start
Morgan county officials led by Paul D. Vann plan final checks before launching a new works relief program in Decatur and area. About 200 men and women will be placed in jobs across projects including airport work, school renovations, and control and renovation tasks. Vann travels to Montgomery to secure approval and aims to return by 10 o clock morning to begin operations.
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Morgan County
Paul D. Vann
Montgomery
Washington
Decatur
Vann
Wide spread dtlome projects extend state line
Scattered dtlome projects span the state from the Tennessee border to the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting broad activity across regions and suggesting a coordinated effort across multiple areas.
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Tennessee
Gulf of Mexico
Mrs Samantha Norwood Dies At Home
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Samantha Norwood 75 who died Saturday at 621 Sixth Avenue West. Rites conducted by Rev. J. D. Pickens followed by a procession to Grove Cemetery near Pulaski Tennessee for interment with Brown of Decatur assisting. Survived by five sons J W of Good Springs Garfield and T B of Winter Garden G L of Athens and O C of Hammond two daughters Mrs W B Renegar of Decatur and Mrs J C Weather of Birmingham. Joyce Ann was born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. P. Ray.
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Samantha
Norwood
Sixth Avenue West
M. E McCluskey
Fourth Avenue
West
J. D. Pickens
Sean
Oas G Grove Cemetery
Pulaski
Tenn
Brown
Decatur
J. W
Good Springs
Garfield
T. B
Winter Garden
Fla
G.L
Athens
O. c
Hammond
Ind
EB. Renegar
J. C. Weather
Birmingham
Woman Fights To Save Life In Roadhouse Tragedy
At the Red Bird Inn a roadhouse scene ends in homicide and self harm. Louis Kontos shoots after his companion Mrs Kath Mor ton at 1 a m in the rear parking area, then dies. Coroners and hotel staff describe a chaotic event as police investigate the couple’s ages and relations.
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Kath
Kontos
Red Bird Inn
J. E. Jemison
Morton
Montgomery
Roadhouse
Jemison
Sissling
Greygone
Diffley
Katherine Freech
Hickory Point
Tenn
Eas
The
Brothers, Inc
Confecogg
Commerce Street
Louis Ae Betes
Louis Kontos
Local Socials Note Elgine Pulaski Guest Honored
E McKee hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of her guest Miss Elgine Pulaski of Brownsville and Mr Barry Helton Beall of Te, with Gordon moved by ambulance from Society Hospital to Chestnut Street.
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E. McKee
Miss Elgine
Pulaski, Tenn
Barry Helton Beall
Gordon
Fi Brown
Society Hospital
Chestnut Street
Health Officer Denies Paralysis Rumors County inquiry finds no cases
County health officer states a thorough investigation across all sections found no paralysis cases and no reports. He notes rumors may stem from two CCC recruits at Athens camp and emphasizes no evidence supports the theories.
Bender To Lead New Organization Campaign Crusade
Ted George H. Bender of the gathering becomes permanent chairman and urges a Republican plan for recovery. He attacks Democratic policy as fascist Italy influenced and cites unemployment relief, old age pensions, slum clearance, and anti inflation while pledging gold standard and market stimulation. Mrs Schwarts moved from hospital to home at 425 Vine Street in Brown's ambulance Saturday.
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Ted George H. Bender
Ohio
Republican Party
America
Democratic Party
Italy
Washington
Bender
Tennessee Valley
8. Schwarts
Benevolent Society Hospital
Vine Street
Brown’s Ambulance
All Star Game Lineup Shuffle Delays Official Program
In Cleveland Stadium a last minute manager change moved Vernon Gomes to start for the American League while Bill Walker opened for the National, with Frankie Frisch and Mickey Cochrane coordinating the rotas. Clouds hung as the expected near capacity crowd waited, and Walker’s late selection missed the official program.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
Cleveland Stadium
Mickey Cochrane
Vernon
Lefty) Gomes
New York Yankees
Mel Harder
Bill Walker
St. Louis Cardinal
Frankie H
Walker
Hal Schumacher
Ace Flinger
New York Giants
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Cardinal
the Nationals
Gomez
Lakeport Stadium
Cleveland Stadium July '8 National vs American play by play
In a July game at Cleveland Stadium the Nationals fail to score in the first inning while the Americans push ahead with a Jimmy Foxx home run. Details include Ott stealing second, Gehringer advancing on walks, and exchanges at first and second base with misplays and catches by Herron and Johnson.
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Cleveland Stadium
Ppper
Martin
Ague
Vaughan
Johnson
Ott
Art
Cronin
Gehrig
Medwick
Joe Vosmik
Herman
Terry
Gehringer
Vaughn
Jimmy Foxx
Lou Gehrig
Bob Johnson
le Ft
Berger
Gomez
Billy
Hemsley
Wallwick
Hesley
Progress Made Says Cummings In Atlantic City
Attorney General Homer Cummings told the five national Association of Chiefs of Police that progress is being made in the government's drive against crime. He described the modern criminal lawyer as a lawyer who has become a "lawyer criminal" in speaking at the convention.
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Atlantic City
N J
Homer Cummings
Cummings
National Association of Chiefs of Police
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Coast Guard
Uncle Sam
P. Ray
Joyce Ann
Orease
Sun-Tan
Nard Jones
Miss Darie
Mrr. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Jo Darien
TVA
FDR
Douglas B
Cornell
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