Hidden taxes in food raise the consumer bill nationwide
An editorial notes war cannot solve unemployment and urges continuation of humanitarian duties while warning against political fear. It cites a New Jersey report on hidden taxes in food, estimating Hunterdon County families pay about 210132 yearly, with about eight percent of the food bill as concealed levies. The piece explains producers cannot absorb these costs, shifting them to consumers who pay without awareness.
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High Bridge
N. J
Hunterdon County
Greater Grafton
West Grafton Annexation Prompts City Election Changes
The 1897 Grafton West Side annexation prompted ward reorganization with three new wards on the west side. George W. White led mayoral race opposition to Chief of Police Frank Bender while a campaign denial failed to calm rumors. The town set March 16 for a municipal vote and appointed commissioners and clerks for four wards to manage the election.
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H. A. Sands
Wheeling
Westinghouse Electric Company
Thomas Cooper
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Baltimore and Ohio
Thornsbury B. Yates
West Grafton
Grafton
William O. Boyd
Tygart Valley
Bridge Street
South Grafton
George W. White
Charles W. Gough
Mr. White
Frank Bender
White
Greater Gratton
Gratton
Frank T
P. Kimmel
Alexander Shaw
William Jennings
Thomas Flanagan
William H. Willhide
John R. Hardie
Z. M. Cochran
J. M. Jefferys
A. J. Wilkinson
David G. Kunst
Charles F. W. Kunst
Albert J. Gaskins
John Coonan
Abraham W. Burdette
Harry Shaffer
L. C. Haymond
David W. Fawcett
John A. Carroll
John England
William Graham
Adolphus Rightmire
Lloyd A. | Shackelford
Edward Moran
William D. Mackin
David H. Shulmaker
Ezekial Marple
Thomas M.griffith
Alexander Foreman
Tell Bill Goodbye chapter twenty five wedding tensions
Fabienne plans her convalescence with Bill and Ellen as Dick's wedding looms. Ellen offers support and fatally chosen leeway while Fabienne fears losing work and independence. Gertrude hosts a grand wedding reception for Dick and Brenda as Fabienne faces mixed emotions and a hopeful future.
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Ellen
Fabienne
Elen Chapman
Gertrude
Brenda
Dol
Ger
St. Thomas' Church
Paris
Fabienne Seymour
Nicholas Bartlett
Bill Mallory
Mother
Dr. Mallory
Bill
Nicky
Biller
Budget battle looms as deficit soars in election year
Roosevelt faces pressure over economy and a proposed balanced budget while rearmament and rising defense costs push federal spending up. With a national debt surpassing 41.5 billion, Congress may face tax hikes or deeper cuts, prompting voter backlash next fall.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Dies Committee Faces Close Congressional Scrutiny in New Year
The Dies Committee's forthcoming report faces sharp public and political scrutiny as New Dealers react to its findings. Expect intense debate over its investigation, with broad public interest and potential support for Mr. Dies and his panel amid ongoing criticisms.
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DIES
Congress
Hopkins Warns War Orders Can't Sustain 1939 Gains
A year end statement by Secretary Hopkins warns that war orders boosted 1939 gains but not balanced by consumption and investment. He urges higher domestic demand and notes government hostility to business as a barrier to private investment until a Washington housecleaning restores faith in free enterprise.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Washington
WPA inquiry likely to die a quiet death in House
An Associated Press item notes diversion of public interest by WWII era events and the 1940 national election may end the House investigation into the Works Progress Administration. The committee did good work, correcting abuses and saving taxpayers money, but observers see it as only a beginning toward broader reforms as unemployment remains the core issue.
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Carbon Co
Mont
Associated Press
House
Works Project Administration
Congress
Not a Hero's Way Out in Graf Spee Battle Reflections
The article discusses Captain Langsdorff of the Graf Spee and possible motives for his self-inflicted death amid the battle with British forces. It explores theories of reprimand, humiliation, and psychological factors, including belief in the Graf Spee's invincibility and the crew's youth, facing three British cruisers and the unexpected losses.
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Elkins
Langsdorff
Graf Spee
Berlin
Renown
Ark Royal
South Atlantic
Hood
American Woman Attacked By Sentry In Shanghai
Miss Frances Donaldson of Louisville Kentucky, China manager for an embroidery export firm, said a Japanese sentry struck her with a fist as she crossed the Szechuen road bridge into the international settlement. She had moved on the right side against military rules and reported the incident on December 28 after delaying out of concern for her business. The United States consulate general stated it would request a Japanese investigation.
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Bill
Ellen
Fabienne
Dr. Mallory
Hire
Eillen
Yous
Bil
Hil
Shanghai
Frances Donaldson
Louisville
China
Szechuen Road
Donaldson
United States
Fragmentary Factoids From Ancient and Modern Feats
A collection of terse notes cites ancient wheat use 2700 years before Christ, a greenhouse insect repellent plant effect on white fly, a 500000 dollar cost context, the first paved US road from Philadelphia to Lancaster, Bolivian runners delivering mail, and Segesta Sicily’s roofless yet majestic unfinished temple standing 25 centuries.
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United States
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Segesta
Sicily
Former Kaiser Ill, Said To Be Suffering From Cold
A quirky clipping notes the former Kaiser reportedly ill with a cold and questions whether he merely sniffles at Herr Hitler. It touches on German merchant captains misreading roles and jokes about retirement of the horse and buggy era, with a satirical aside on global affairs and the League of Nations.
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Kaiser
Herr Hitler
Lot
Newspaperman Kilus Himself Newspaperman Kilus Himself
Newton C Parke former foreign editor of the Baltimore Evening Sun was found dead on the Annapolis hotel lobby roof nine floors above his room in Washington on December 28. Identified by a note naming his wife and funeral arrangements, he had registered as N C Porter of New York on December 22. A hotel patron heard a heavy thud around 4 a m and later saw the body fully clothed from a window view hours after the incident.
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Washington
Newton C. Parke
Baltimore Evening Sun
Annapolis
Parke
Washington Post
N. C. Porter
New York
Mill Creek
Ward Resignation Deemed Loss to State
Charleston December 28 Banking Commissioner George Ward's resignation was accepted by Governor Holt as a distinct loss to the state Ward resigned to become trust officer of the Charles National Bank Governor praised Ward's administration especially of closely held banks saying he takes pride in West Virginia institutions filling such roles Ward is set to begin duties January 1.
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Charleston
George Ward
Holt
Ward
Charles National Bank
West Virginia
Way Finally Cleared To Get Site For Postoffice
Charleston observers note the post office site is cleared after Lula Bowyer withdraws objections to an $18 000 award. Checks totaling 413 347 will go to six other owners and demolition is set to begin after the new year.
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Charleston
Lula Bowyer
Charles M. Love
Norwegians Rallying To Fight For Tiny Neighbor
Oslo reports a Nordic division of Scandinavian volunteers is being formed for the Finnish army. Many Norwegians offer service and will be sent to Finland via Sweden. Only experienced winter athletes and ski experts are accepted.
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Oslo
Finland
Sweden
City National Bank of Fairmont to Open January 2
Officials of the new City National Bank of Fairmont said they hoped to open the doors January 2. Sheriff A C West vice president announced. The comptroller of the currency has authorized the bank to operate and forwarded a charter.
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Fairmont
New City National Bank of
A. C. West
Republican Candidacy for Taylor County Assessor
The candidate proclaims intent to seek the Republican nomination for Taylor county assessor subject to the primary on May 7, 1940. He solicits support from all voters and expresses confidence in his ability to perform the duties of assessor to the general satisfaction of the community.
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Taylor County
Utien
C. Aaa
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