Cal Coolidge and Al Smith for national ticket proposal
The St Paul Pioneer Press suggests a bipartisan national administration with Cal Coolidge as president and Al Smith as vice president. It argues for unity during the crisis of a partisan presidential campaign, acknowledging difficulties but urging the nation to express its desires.
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National unity call favors Coolidge Smith coalition government
In a sweeping editorial from Chicago, the Pioneer Press urges a national unity administration led by Calvin Coolidge and Al Smith to end partisan gridlock. It argues for a cabinet of all the talents, a bipartisan presidency, and restoration of confidence amid economic low mood. The piece cites England and France as models and endorses Northampton’s Calvin Coolidge as a unifying leader while warning of continued paralysis until a national, nonpartisan government forms.
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The Excise Tax on Automobiles Sparks Industry Action
Automobile manufacturers mobilize against a proposed excise tax arguing its burden on working families. They cite that one in ten U.S. workers relies on the auto industry and that most buyers earn under $2,000 a year, with 85 percent of cars selling above the wholesale level. They note farmers own only a fraction of the 26 million motor vehicles in use.
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The Three C's of Accident Prevention
The piece argues that accident prevention hinges on drivers through care courtesy and commonsense. It cites violations as the main cause of crashes with high deaths and property losses, noting right of way breaches comprise 31 percent of mishaps and 15 percent of deaths. It calls for road improvements and driver responsibility to reduce the toll.
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Milking the Motorist and the Tax Track
Discussion argues motor vehicle taxes rise fast while highway spending lags. It criticizes excessive laws and taxes, praises the 1931 gas tax boosts, and urges restraint with a Boston tea party reform vibe.
Economy Starts At The Top In Public Spending
The Portland Oregonian argues that when a high public official models thrift, it prompts broader government retrenchment. It warns against persistent public mortgaging of the future just to spend, likening it to a drug habit whose short term buzz hides worsening long term harm.
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FOR ALL THE PEOPLE Life insurance widens aid to low earners
A survey shows over 60 percent of life insurance in force covers people earning under 5000 dollars annually. The industry has shifted from denying coverage to tolerating some illness with small extra cost, expanding protection for dependents. Life insurance, with over 100 billion in force, is a prime investment and test of thrift. The piece contrasts US laws as a nation of many laws and many lawbreakers.
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