Alabama Tax Debate Heats Up Over New Revenues
The editorial notes Governor Gravee may back recess committee plans for higher taxes in Alabama. Proposals include nuisance tax about $, hydro electric levy around $10,000, and increases in a corporate franchise tax. Public opinion splits as lawmakers and lobbyists prepare for a heated session.
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Gravee
Alabama
Ways and Means
Ture
The
Anniston Star
Miller
Sumter Mountain
Local Visitors and Travel Notices From Mooresville
W L Gover visits Mrs 8 K in Mooresville today. Barks reports return from the San Francisco Exposition. John of Timotsellé visits Mae J G Saffey. Miss Claire Bloodworth departs for the University of Alabama to teach in summer school.
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W. L. Gover
Mrs. 8. K
Mooresville
John of
Timotsellé
Doat
Mae J. G. Saffey
Claire Bloodworth
University of Alabama
Washburn Shares Caution On Love Amid Marital Bliss
A note attributed to Washburn cautions that excessive danger threatens happiness in marriage. It suggests reconsidering risky actions and stresses the importance of stability for a healthy relationship.
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Ard Washburn
Con j pocer Mills reports traffic signal change plan
A reader fragment notes a plan to cut traffic signals to save time getting home and raise cheers for a decision. The brief mentions Van and a confrontation in front of a house but lacks clear details or context.
Philosopher-writer Sees Marriage As Blessing At 68
C K Ellis, 68, philosopher writer, remarks that marriage ages are like a blessing. He comments that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks and suggests enduring values shape vows.
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Ck Ellis
Registration progress noted for Morgan County seat at Decatur
In December efforts aim to register voters in Morgan County seat Decatur to ensure participation. Officials emphasize lawful registration and the community's interest in fair elections.
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Weite
Decatur
Population hopes shape Decatur's future growth
Residents of Morgan county embrace a vision for Decatur as a thriving hub. About 20,000 people imagine a future city with strong industry and agricultural base, preparing to advance local interests and development initiatives.
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Decker
Monty
Wemty
Tts Decatur
Morgan County
Debate Over County Seat Move Sees Roads Water Rooming Houses
Citizens debate moving the county seat to Hartselle arguing funds for roads and water, hotel needs, and increased land values. They question whether a courthouse elevates growth or merely shifts costs from roads to county coffers. Residents urged to vote with county future in mind.
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Jand
Hartselle
Decatur
Decatur Wa
Argut
Morgan County Seeks State Help for Roads
Morgan county residents celebrate shifting road maintenance to the state and praise Colonel Finnell and the highway commission. They urge eastward projects like Somerville Decatur and Echols Hill repair, hoping for a unified trunk-road system funded by the state.
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Alabama
Pake
Decatur To
Courtland
Morgan County
Colonel Finnell
Echols Hill
Moulton
State- Highway Commission
Here
Somerville
Alladin
State Highways Commission
Commission
Morgan
Finnell
Will Rogers Reflects On Lindbergh Flight Achievement
Will Rogers grows serious about Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight calling it a sermon from the flying kid and questions how sensible people view the feat. He ponders the impact of the achievement on public opinion and national spirit.
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Will Rogers
Lindbergh
Will
Morgan County Voters Urged to Qualify Before July Registration
The board of revenue orders July opening of registration books urging Morgan County citizens to qualify to vote. Locals regret courthouse troubles but favor settling them by casting ballots. Citizens are told to align with county records or risk voting without strength.
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Board of Revenue
Morgan County
Morgan
Views on surgical training rise amid calls for higher standards
An eminent surgeon urges stricter surgical qualifications arguing many untrained physicians perform poorly. The commentary notes lengthy training timelines and questions how high standards can rise before deterring entrants, with the profession demanding extended apprenticeships and older entry ages. The piece contrasts medical schooling with the need for law-abiding, safe medical practice.
Millionaire Wealth in the United States Exceeds Previous Records
The latest counts reveal 15 000 millionaires in the United States with 207 reporting incomes over a million dollars in 1926. Henry Ford leads with about 1.3 billion in resources followed by John D Rockefeller Jr and Andrew Mellon.
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United States
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Andrew J. Mellon
the Treasury
World
India
Far East
New York City
Selma Timés- J
Editor notes vast influx of new laws
The Daily Times editor admits he cannot read all the 10 000 new laws recently passed or introduced for adoption. He notes that even a skilled lawyer faces difficulty keeping up with the flood of legislation.
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The
Daily Times
Montgomery Rise From Fire Loss After Downtown Blaze
The Alabama capital Montgomery faces a devastating downtown fire. state residents pledge prompt rebuilding with better structures and renewed city strength as expressed by the Gadsden Times and local citizens.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Gadsden Times
Usury in Farming Loans Prompt Legislation Push
The Selma Times-Journal argues for swift enactment of laws to curb usurious interest on farmer loans. It notes rural rates of 12 to 20 percent and hidden charges, with repayments often in six to eight months, harming farming activity and potentially reducing capital in farming overall.
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Selma Times-Journal
Prepare now to register when the books are opened in July
The message urges voters to act early to register as registration opens in July. It emphasizes duty to qualify for voting and take timely steps to ensure eligibility.
Sorber urges fireproofing to cut U S fire toll
Fire Chief W H Sorber endorses fire chief association measures to lower annual fire losses. He argues for fire safe wood construction with noncombustible sheathing and metal or rock lath, noting practical limits but stressing prevention as vital to the fire service.
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
United States
W. H. Sorber
Morgan County Aims for Good Roads to Preserve Arterial Trade
Morgan County seeks better roads to keep commercial arteries open. Officials emphasize infrastructure to support local business and transportation routes. The push centers on improving highways and thoroughfares vital to commerce.
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Morgan County
New adventure in the air by Imberlain in Bellanca flight
Imberlain with backer Charles A. Le near 40 sets out east in a Bellanca to cross the ocean weather permitting and perhaps reach Berlin. The flight seeks to prove early flying capability and urges a large American air fleet to rival oceanic battleships. President Coolidge watches 96 ships pass in review and contemplates air power versus naval force.
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Imberlain
Bellanca
Charles A. Lenear
Berlin
United States
Detroit Auto Makers Expect 1927 to Top All Years
Automobile producers in Detroit and beyond forecast 1927 will eclipse all prior years. Chevrolet output alone reached 114000 cars in May, a scale never surpassed except by Ford later in the period.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Ford
Ford to Begin Production of New Car With Four-Wheel Brakes
Henry Ford announces a new model featuring conventional gear shift four-wheel brakes and high speed power to start production in the Ford fashion. Price remains confidential, known only to Ford.
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Henry Ford
Ford
General Motors Considers Name Change Amid Stock Ties
General Motors reportedly earns up to 25 a share as it weighs changing its name. Stockholders own units representing numerous entities, broadening the company beyond automobile制造. If the move occurs owners would be surprised by non automotive value.
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General Motors
New York’s Interboro Subway Faces Reform Push
The New York Interboro Subway, a vast transit concern with a history of dubious financial dealings, signals a forthcoming reform effort. Officials describe plans to tighten oversight and restructure management amid calls for greater transparency.
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New York
Interboro Subway
Road crews sacrifice wages to rescue a project
In a challenging effort to save the road, non union workers agreed to pay cuts of 10 percent while high level officials increased their salaries. The move was facilitated by docking the workers pay, illustrating a divide between labor and management during the project.
Capitalists of intelligence urge fair labor in unions
A critique asserts that hypocrisy harms capital more than labor and undermines genuine efforts to treat workers fairly. The piece argues the hypocrisy also strengthens union organizers' case to organize New York subway workers promptly.
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New York
Germany Accuses Russia of Stirring German Civil War
Germany threatens to end relations with Russia accusing Moscow of fomenting Communist agitation in Germany. The piece notes Russian desires for delay in propaganda to allow prosperity, while Soviet leaders expect Communist enthusiasm to wane as Russia grows wealthier.
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Germany
Russia
German Social Democrats guide educated German workers
The author argues Germany benefits from five decades of Social Democratic education. Workers and peasants can think clearly about history and direction, reducing Bolshevik risk. Germany stands safer than most European nations outside Scandinavia and Holland.
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Germany
Social Democratic Party
Scandinavia
Denmark
Holland
Army engineers outline years long plan for flood prevention
Citizens upset with the President over delaying Congress may be told that army engineers are drafting the plans now. Officials say it will take five to ten years to complete work after adoption and months to implement a broad plan.
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Congress
Record Floods Expose Patchwork Mississippi Defenses
The Mississippi flood disaster stems from multiple tributaries surging together as dikes and levees across states cities and federal lines fail to hold. The river rose four to five feet above walls causing two billion dollars in damage and leaving 700000 people homeless, with a presidential push for federal action to prevent a repeat.
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Mississippi
Congress
Gossip of Staff Correspondents at World Centers of Population
Daily News Letter reports on evolving women’s attire weighing about a pound versus five pounds in Mauve decade, noting fewer aglets and more busts. San Francisco physicians say ailments reduced by lighter dress while prohibition raids showcase deportment. The Sequoia tree in Mariposa Big Tree Grove dies at 2000 years. Stanford co ed late-leave rules spark campus debate on curfew and residence quarters.
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Daily News
Harry Alanaganister
Puatth
Teft
Milady
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Mariposa Big Tree
Park
E. C. Solinsky
Solinsky
Stanford
Women’s Council
Miss. Stanford
Wilbur Adams
Stanford “Daily
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