Leaders To Fight Auto Gas Taxes
Washington sources report organized agriculture will mobilize against proposed federal taxes on automobiles and gasoline after the tariff debate. Rainey and the Democratic majority back a broad defense of farm interests, with the Grange and major farm groups wiring for hearings to oppose a two cent per gallon federal gasoline tax and any nationwide sales tax. Farmers argue auto use is essential and that state and local revenues already bear heavy motor-related taxes.
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Frank I. Weller
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Organize Agriculture
Rainey
House
Treasury
National Range
Ways and Means Committee
Grange
Ballon
Poland Wages War On Spies In Court
Poland prosecutes spies in rapid trials along its eastern frontier. Seven executions highlight harsh border conditions and accusations that Polish villagers sought better Russian life but faced Soviet espionage training before return with minor assignments.
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Poland
Baranowicze
Russia
Lange
Furnghs
Sven
Islander Rumba Origins and Cuban Dance Traditions
Havana reports contrast Cuban rumba with American jazz noting Africa roots and a historical preservation aim. It lists key rhythms like claves and maracas and identifies melody carried by tres and cornet, while acknowledging limited tap and nightclub appearances outside the countryside.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
States
Africa
Panic Reigns As Peru Shakes Under Severe Quake
A strong Peru earthquake jolted Lima and surrounding areas on a hot summer night, causing streets to buckle and buildings to crumble. At least one death and multiple serious injuries were reported, with damage noted in Huacho, Huaraz, Pisco, Canete, Ica, and other towns. The tremor followed a prior, lesser quake earlier in the day, with underground rumbling preceding the main shock.
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Peru
Lima
Callas
el Commercio
Huacho
Huaraz
Pisco
Canete
Ica
Georgia adds vocational home economics departments in high schools
Home Economics Growth Seen in Georgia reports 152 departments of vocational home economics in state high schools with eleven new additions in 1931. Fourteen departments employ two or more teachers and 12 are in negro schools, per Epsie Campbell, state supervisor.
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Athens
Georgia
Epsie Campbell
Stop That Cough Quick Thoxine Prescription Ad
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast acting remedy for coughs and sore throat. It claims immediate relief and prevention of night coughing, suitable for the whole family with a money back guarantee. Sold at Bongstaff Drug Company stores.
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Bongstaff Drug Company
Bier Cae Tiug
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Organized Agriculture
America
Fairfax
Okla
Barney Wilson
Dr. Mendel
Huron
Lafayette B. Mendel
Yale University
National Dairy Council
Luxury
Huron Dairy Products CO
Wool Men's Union Suits
Chambray
Silk Sox
Sox
Calmenson
Huron, SD
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