Cantor Dutch Treat plan draws House scrutiny and jokes
Editorial notes New York hotelier H B Cantor proposed building two 6000 passenger ocean liners with about half financed by U S taxpayers to ply Europe at 50 to 125 dollars one way. Massachusetts Democrat McCormack and New York Republican Ray introduced 21 subsidy bills but hearings loom as Cantor touts prestige American shipbuilding and Merchant Marine benefits while hinting foreign yards would doom his government handout. He ends by saying if forced abroad he loses the subsidy and Holland gains.
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Taxes Atop Taxes Could Kansas adopt severance tax
The Kansas Legislative Council will study replacing the property tax on oil and gas production with a severance tax. Aimed at fairness, the plan would channel some revenue back to counties and schools to avoid harm. Experts say severance on top of property tax protects local units while addressing broader ad valorem flaws.
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Splinter Parties Shape Italy's Key 1953 Vote
Drew Pearson reports in Rome on how Italy's multi party system favors small groups over the two main blocs the Christian Democrats and the Communists. He notes symbols on ballots and the balance of power may hinge on independents, with leaders like Randolfo Pacciardi Giovanni Malaguti and Giuseppe Saragat playing pivotal roles.
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