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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1949

Page

9

Florida Budget Tales Taxation And Spending Plan

Florida Governor Warren addressed the public in a radio address outlining a two year budget proposal. He warned of a looming tax increase to fund education and public assistance, citing a nine hundred million dollar education funding need and a total two year general government cost near 118.9 million with salaries alone at five million. He emphasized the growing state, urging lawmakers to trim proposed programs while promising to consult the people on tax policy and state services.

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Georgia Tax Plan Outlined By Auditor At Griffin Club

Georgia taxation debate centers on a plan by State Auditor B S Thrasher to mix a three percent general sales tax with an increased income tax to raise about 45.995 million dollars for expanded state services if voters approve. Thrasher warned a sales tax alone hits low income earners harder, advocating a coordinated approach. He listed potential measures including cigarette and tobacco tax hikes, a beer and wine tax rise, and a general sales tax with broad exemptions. Several legislators indicated constituents oppose new taxes, complicating legislative prospects.

Caraaher Wnrk Thrasher Griffin Rotery Club

Tax changes proposed in the levy outline

The document outlines tax policy shifts including lowering individual income tax and widening brackets, raising corporate rates, moving to withholding on state income taxes, and prohibiting federal tax deductions from state payments. It references specific amounts and thresholds for married couples, dependents, and high earners, plus overall fiscal impact figures.

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Ashford Band Uniform Drive Surpasses Goal With Barbecue

The Ashford High School band met its uniform fund goal after a community barbecue at Anne Legion Hall. Mrs Lambert, PTA president, announced sufficient money to purchase uniforms as about 200 couples attended the square dance after a concert by the high school band. The event, sponsored by the Ashford Stone Club and PTA, raised over $1,000 with 1,000 in donations and barbecue for hundreds. Al Brownfield organized barbecue with 1,200 pounds of meat and 100 gallons of Brimawick stew.

Asheord Menibers Mre H.C. Lambert Ameliation Anne Legion Hall Mra Lambert Ashford Stone Club PTA Lie High Legion Hall Ealing W. PB. Mearthur

Stapp Says State Income Is Sufficient, Targets Education

Alabama delegate Albert Stapp told bankers in Tuscaloosa that state income is wisely managed and sufficient. He criticized the Folsom administration and urged more funds for Tuskegee Institute to expand Negro education. Eight couples attended the Alabama Bankers Association meeting as district four elected Howard & Hever, Tuscaloosa, as chairman. other speakers included Jey Foster and Warren Andrews.

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Philippine Communist Probe Presses Prosecution Urged

Manila report of a 1960s congressional inquiry urges prosecution of Communist Party members seen as a threat to peace and order. The committee cites past pardons and underground activity, naming two labor figures and a Hukbalahap commander as identified members, arguing enforcement cannot be deferred.

Ralph Teatsorth China Manila Daemin Supreme Court Philip-there Farmnaittee House Mariano P. Balgas Communit Party Manuel Quezon Quezon Comeaunista Amy Way Philippines Communist Party no-Filipio Activites Committee Ler Mariano P. Batros Hukbalabap Ais M. Turen

Sir Hubert Wilkins Proposes Arctic Port Opens Trade Route

Sir Hubert Wilkins, Arctic explorer and U S planning official, proposes a year round port at Churchill, Hudson Bay, using snorkel equipped submarines to carry freight under ice. He cites English and German tech roots and envisions submersibles servicing Canada to Britain and Europe, arguing for ice resistant operations and limited seasonal freezes.

Meraible Hudson Bay Churchill Men Sir T Hubert Wilkins U.S Sir Hubert Esther Canada Britain Europe Arctic Wiking Germain Theo Ste Explorer Wd Gould Imeare Wilkins Favceen

Bahamas Move Toward Secret Ballot in Out Islands

Nassau area notes a forthcoming secret ballot for the Bahama Islands as the House of Assembly nears a session end. Sir Wilda Murphy will call elections. New Providence already has secret voting since 1942. Islanders publish data on taxes, tourism, and economy amid colonial governance shifts.

Nasbau Bahamas Bahaman Islands House of Assembly Wilda Murphy Duke of Windsor New Providence Fairy- Land Stoma William Bahama House of Assembly United State Celers Nassau Cunard White Star Mauretania New York Lsid U. 3

Nassau political saga amid wandering nobles and currency shifts

Fragmentary report describes Nassau during a political campaign with references to Sir William Murphy and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It notes exchange limits between U S and Canadian dollars, British pounds not accepted by banks, and plans for the Murphys to retire after a general election before the hurricane season.

U.S Royal Viewria Drumk Fort Montague Nassau Mies Peischiiever Oumalande Murphys

Helpful Fire Hero Saves Woman and Self

In Colorado Springs Harry Ross helped extinguish a fire at a church annex that threatened Miss Mildred Freschmeyer and the parish school. Ross's quick actions woke Freschmeyer and prompted her to throw belongings out as flames raged nearby.

Eolorado Springs Harry Ross Mildred Freschmeier Jary Misa Frischmeyer Cook Ross

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