High Court upholds Tampa gross sales tax on newspapers
Florida Supreme Court ruled the gross sales tax on newspaper advertising in Tampa does not violate freedom of press. The decision backs a county ruling that the tax applies to all businesses, despite challenges from The Tribune and The Tampa. Justice Alto Adams writes the press freedom claim is central to free government.
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Florida
Su- Court
Rough County Circuit
Tampa
Ag Tribune
Alto Adams Rote
Postal Rates Ed Of Congress Hicher
The Post Office Department asked Congress to raise parcel post and second class mail rates and to keep wartime local mail at 3 cents. With a 1948 deficit of 325 million dollars, the agency seeks federal charging for free mail service and outlines rate proposals including postcards at 2 cents and higher charges for newspapers, magazines, parcel post, and money orders.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Post Office
Lacy Trails McNeely in National Scoring Race
Baltimore Loyola standout Jim Lacy trails Cliff McNeely of Texas Wesleyan in the national collegiate scoring race. With McNeely at 583 and Lacy at 494 after a week of 74 points for McNeely and 32 for Lacy, Parham holds third at 449.
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New York
Jim Lacy
Baltimore
Loyola
Cliff McNeely
Texas Wesleyan
Lacy
McNeely
Texas Fish
E. ¥. Parham
Fame Is Fleeting in Hollywood Train Meeting
Kansas City AP report notes Ray mond W. Hail and Charles 8. Stevenson met singer Frank Sinatra on a train. They sent cards to Frank Sinatra Hollywood Calif. The package returned with message Addressee not known in Hollywood.
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Kansas City
Raymond W. Hail
Charles
Stevenson
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Quick Prep Hint for Baking Potatoes
Wash potatoes in hot water and let them stand briefly. This pre-step speeds baking and reduces overall cooking time.
The Press and Government Power in Balance
A private business provides a public service but does not exercise governmental function. Government possesses power while the press wields influence. A free government and a free press are essential for both to survive.
Knight and Mathison swap committee seats on highways and agriculture
Nat C. Faulk and the legislative interim committee on highways examined Houston County roads with Nat C. Faulk as a member. Knight and Mathison expected opposite committee assignments during the organization session. Knight lamented the switch, calling it an error they chose to accept.
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Houston
Knight
Mathison
Beverand
A D Wilkerson Explains Move To Farming In Columbia
A D Wilkerson, ex partner of Johnson Wilkerson funeral home, appeared at a Kiwanis meeting to explain his departure. He moved to Columbia to farm full time, ending decades of daily commuting between Dothan and Columbia.
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A. D. Wilkerson
Johnson - Wilkerson Funeral Home
Dothan
A. D
Kiwanis Club
Columbia
W. J. Lee
Mr. Lee
Houston County Jury Commission Aims for WWII Veteran Presence
The new Houston County jury commission will revise the jury rolls to include World War II veterans who were too young or absent during service. Jeff McCarty, the lone reappointed member, says veterans will bring maturity and public duty to juries, reducing refusals and increasing representation.
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New
Houston County Jury Commission
Houston County
Jeff McCarty
Jeff
Honest Man in Houston County Receives Long Overdue Syrup Debt
Dell Skipper recalls a 25 year old debt settled by two gallons of country syrup delivered from Cottonwood. A barber shop clock led to the exchange, and the syrup has since been partly consumed after years of memory lapse.
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Dell Skipper
Houston
Cottonwood
Dell
Rep George Knight Visits Heary County Yesterday
Rep George Knight of Heary County was in town yesterday meeting local residents and discussing community concerns. The visit highlighted ongoing efforts by Knight to engage with constituents and review regional issues.
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George Knight
Heary County
Ashford Legionnaires Prepare Gala Opening of New Post
Ashford post Legionnaires plan a barbecue and dance to open its new home at Napier Field buildings in Dothan Alabama. Commander Me Corkle says proceeds will fund rent and furnishings as members and guests from across the state attend a six to nine pm event with Bar-B-Que kettles and a dance led by Al Brownfield and Wood.
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Alabama
Asmiomt Asaidan Legoon
Legion
Brunswick Stow
Wright
Ashford Post
Post
Bardine
Napier Field
Ashford Legton
Ciy
Dothan
Houston County
Uftarms
al Brownfield
Me Corkle
Ottis L. Cooper
Jim Saliba
P.S. Bailey
Albert Stapp
Joeseph M
Lugte to Speak at Houston County Probate Event
Albert Lugte probate judge will be the guest and master of ceremonies per Wright. The report lists veterinary instruments 38000 shoes textiles and cotton blankets 1280000 complete sets of first aid equipment 58000.
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Dickerson
Houston County
Albert Lugte
Speen
Wright
Swiss Relief Aid Reaches Poland Since 1945
The Swiss relief organization Don Sumse has operated in Poland since December 1945 and distributed medical supplies and surgical instruments valued at 600000 Swiss francs through aid efforts.
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Warsaw
Don Sumse
Poland
Extension team aids Alabama farmers in 1946 marketing effort
In 1946 the Extension Marketing Specialists and county extension workers assisted 117,185 Alabama farmers in marketing farm products, with total product value reaching $94,532,827. The effort reflects statewide outreach by Alabama Agricultural Extension Service personnel.
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APL
Alabama
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Hicher
Hollywood
Buie’s
Red Rock
ED Rock Cola Bottling CO
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Detroit
Nat C. Faulk
Wilkerson Farms
Ashford Legionnaires
New Post
Dothan Hardware and Supply
S. St. Andrews St
Ala
Campbellton
Cottondale
Fla
Panama City
THE
BAY Line
Sonny
Wilderment
Poyner Seed Co
America
Dothan Auto Parts Co
Sterling Shop
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