Inevitable Tax Trend in Congress and Sales Tax Proposal
A discussion notes that Congress will face higher taxes as existing levies hit diminishing returns. It cites Morgenthau showing seven-eighths of national income goes to earners under 3000 dollars, questions taxing smaller incomes, and suggests a sales tax as a practical revenue source to tap wartime purchasing power. Senator George warns higher income tax could wreck the economy, while Vinson plan aims to siphon war earnings to curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Morgenthau
Treasury
George
Vinson
Mount Vernon Faces War Time Visitor Drop
The Mount Vernon estate records 107000 visitors in June 1941 but only 4000 passed gates in June this year due to wartime transportation shortages. The Shrine, once neutral ground during the Civil War, attracts officials and citizens who now face busLines gasoline rationing and unclear access for men in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mount Vernon
Potomac
George Washington
Mount Vernor
Father of
Washington
Washington S
Vieunt Vernon
Merchants Back Bowlescall for Easier OPA Rules
A New York Times Chicago interview quotes Chester Bowles urging protection for merchants from needless meddling and snooping by the OPA. The piece argues that millions of merchants and shoppers support simplification of OPA regulations to reduce legal burdens and red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Chester Bowles
OPA
Bowles
Our Pledge to the Philippines 1946 Promise and Prospects
The piece recalls the 1898 Spanish American War and Dewey's Manila actions, noting General Merritt's arrival, Cuba's independence in 1902, and a 1946 delivery date for promised goods. It quotes President Roosevelt praising Filipino bravery at Corregidor and Bataan and pledges Republican support for a Philippine Republic once Japan is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Cuba
George Dewey
China
President McKinley
Philippine
Washington
Dewey
Wesley Merritt
Philippines
Manila
Provisional Government of the
Panila
Roosevelt
Corregidor
Bataan
Republic of the Philippines
Congress
Railroads Move Troops and Freight in War Time Miracle
More than twenty million soldiers and eighty million tons of freight were moved by rail in the war's first eighteen months. Railroads logged 17.105 billion passenger miles and issued ninety thousand troop orders for over 12 million troops, using 72,368 coaches and nearly 214,881 sleeping cars. The piece warns that future transport may depend on new equipment funding and criticizes government limits on material needed, fearing a transportation disaster.
Race of Nations Horse Race Ends With Production Victory
A comic era horse race feature sees international figures riding fictional steeds. Uncle Sam on Production defeats Disaster as Stalin and China, Mussolini, Hitler, Japan, and Old Faithful race to the wire. The judge grants victory to Production with a tongue-out finish by Henry H. DeTray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sinlin
Old Faithful
Gee
Japan
Disaster
Little
China
Brave
Hitler
Uncle Sam
Stalin
Johnnie Bull
Henry H. DeTray
Marriages and Notices From Ridgely Community Scene
Ridgely held a Sunday evening wedding for Gladys Taylor and Cpl. Robert V. Sneed of Queen Anne, with Rev Leelan Jackson officiating. The column also notes the death of Rev Elmer Coblentz of Reading Pa, and lists local births, visits, and social events involving Ridgely residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leelan Jackson
Ridgely
Gladys Taylor
John C. Taylor
Greensboro
Robert V. Sneed
Queen Anne
North Carolina
Jackson
Elmer Coblentz
Reading
Coblentz
St. Paul's Reformed Church
J. Wendell Coblentz
Julia Emily Cole
Frank Cole
Eastrow
James Roland Butler
Floyd Butler
Cordova
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Wm. Zehring
Fifer Hospital
John Luff
Milton Fleming
Harwood George
Bridgeville
Del
A. Orrell Saulsbury Jr
West Nottingham Academy
A. Orrell Saulsbury Sr
Helen Saulsbury
Washington College
Chestertown
Charles Dean
Near Town
Dean
Barbara
Frank L. Slaughter
Slaughter
C. P. Armour
Gertrude Purcell
Winnie Tucker
Houston
Delaware
The
Methodist Church
J. Earl Cummings
Easton
Walter R. Moore
A. Orrell Saulsbury
Stevens Brown
Stevens Jr
Denton
Dudley Davis
Sally Ann
Proutz
Pennsylvania
Booker
Kate Booker
Carter
Ocean City
Florida
Albert Dean
Local Social News and Accidents in Greensboro Area
Greensboro society notes list Mr and Mrs N L Cohee hosting Bertha Lonefellow Frank Lonefellow and others. Guests include Mrs George Theimeyer and Mrs Geo W Neal of Baltimore. Mrs Hattie Roberts injured after stepping into traffic. driver cleared. Various visits: Red Men meetings, Baltimore trips, and family happenings across Easton Newtown Square Preston Bainbridge and Westernport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Carlisle
Philadelphia
Frank Seward
Frank Slaughter
Slaughter
Clayton
Del
Zora Hagadone
Helen
Baltimore
Lee Mitchell
Leonard Dean
Mamie Sipple
Greensboro
D. W. Davis
J. D. Davis
John Whiting
Nancy
Easton
Charles Knott
Chester
Freak Lane
David Perry
A. Orrell Saulsbury
Elmer Anthony
Centreville
Fifer Hospital
Frank Flounders
Margaret Swing
Macpherson
Miss Bowers
Snow Hill
Rita Connolly
Mercy Hospital
William Marvel Jr
Bordentown Military Academy
Bordentown
N. J
Calvin D. Lynch
N. L. Cohee
Bertha Lonefellow
Frank Lonefellow
Red Men
John Jarvis
Lindy
Mary Dean
Ramona
Frederick Jarvis
George A. Butler
Denton
Bertha Miller
Lawrence Neighbors
Newtown Square
Hilton Dabson
Dabson
Preston and Federalsburg groups visit Eshelman Feed Co
Preston Senior Agriculture Class led by Mr C Phillips and a Federalsburg class toured Eshelman Feed Co in Lancaster Pa for a factory and experimental farm tour during a day trip. Local clubs and residents report guests, travels, and weekend visits across Maryland and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
C. Phillips
Federalsburg
Lancaster
Eshelman Feed Co
J. S. Gallacher
Marion Chambers
Becky Jane
E. B. Blades
H. M. Parrott
J. H. Weidlein
Rehoboth
Robert Dulin
Lois
Edith Noble
Baltimore
Leona Schmick
Washington
John Schmick
Rowena Rieck
Maryland Art Institute
H. Clayhold
College Park
H. M. Hollis
Emaline Wright
J. C. Carmine
Bessie Collins
Camp Meade
J. P. Weidlein
Rev
L. Geiger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline County
Caroline
Matiman
Uncle Sem
Musolini
Fool
Joe Stalin
Mussolini
Voshell
Sadlersville
Patricia A. Saulsbury
Wilmington
Albert W. Saulsbury
Harry Robinson
Harry Smith
Marydel
Harry Smith Jr
Fort Alpond
N.Y
Shirley Applebaum
Seaman Bryan Turbitt
Usnr
Plumpton Roads
Charles Starkey
Benjamin Beckham
Portland
Oregon
Georgia Swann
S.set
Clifford Bowman
Joe Marsh
Bert Childers
Bert
Brewing Industry Foundation
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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